A review by alicias_bookaddiction
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

5.0

I could not put this book down it was so good! This book revolves around a villa in Italy where a horrific murder took place. Two couples and a friend took sex, love and rock and roll to the next level. Present day Em and her old friend Chess revitalize their friendship by staying the summer at the villa. Em is down on her luck getting divorced and stressing about finishing her book. Then we are introduced to Mary and Laura. Step sisters who have found themselves at the villa in relationships with two addicted rock stars. Mary is recovering from the loss of her child and family. Laura has a newfound passion for music and Marys boyfriend Pierce. Tensions are high at the villa and one person is murdered. Back to the present Em discovers the Villas dark history and is determined to find out the truth.

I love the two main characters Em present day cozy mystery author and past Mary author and witness to a tragic murder. The book revolves around the muses becoming artists. All of the women become more successful and powerful than the men who held them back.