It Should Have Been You - a tense domestic thriller that starts with a snarky text mistakenly sent to the wrong people.

Have you ever accidently sent an email or text to the wrong person? Susan O'Donnell, a new mother living in the South Dublin neighborhood of Oakpark, mistakenly sent a text intended for her two sisters to her community WhatApp group. The message, filled with juicy gossip, quickly went viral, causing a major uproar. In addition to a rock sailing through her window, Susan finds herself linked to not one but three possible murders. More shocking revelations follow including infidelity, gaslighting, bullying, and more. The narrators alternate as the dark secrets of this small community come to light. And it all started with a catty text sent to the wrong people.

Author Andrea Mara has created the ultimate suburban nightmare in It Should Have Been You. This fast-paced domestic thriller is full of surprises. There's a lot going on and lots of characters to keep track of in addition to poor Susan, who has to live with the consequences of her actions while struggling to be a good mother. Enjoy the craziness. And always check twice before you hit the Send button.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

Mystery Thriller.

Publication Date: January 13, 2026.

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