Page-Turning Influencer Books

Muenter explores the seedy underbelly of child influencers in this thrilling debut, offering a full-cast narration on audiobook for an immersive experience.

Evie captured America's heart when a video of her dancing with her father went viral. But a couple of hours later, he tragically dies in a car accident at thirty-seven. 

Her mother, emotional from this loss, posts the video with a caption sharing, "You will cry when you learn the whole story..." landing their family in both a heart-wrenching viral online moment and an instant media darling on national television. 

But when Evie suddenly disappears, readers are given an all-access pass to several potential suspects through her sister's insider lens to unravel where she's gone.

Setting the story in 2010 is not only wise but also a timely exploration of the world of mom blogging. There are many meaningful interactions in this plot deserving of scrutiny.

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Piazza's bingeable #tradwife murder mystery has been a big hit with our thriller readers, especially on audiobook with its full-cast narration.

A successful tradwife influencer reunites with her college best friend, only for her to go missing weeks later. But that's not the only strange thing, it turns out her husband was also murdered on their family ranch.

Readers can unravel the mystery in this book filled with plot twists, but they should be aware that a polarizing ending concludes this story.

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Molly Burke was four years old when she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that causes gradual and complete blindness.

Burke chronicles her journey as a disabled woman, business owner, and entertainer, illuminating not only what her experiences have taught her but also what she wishes the world understood about her and others in the blind community.

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Julie and Chloe are identical twin sisters whose lives veered into very different paths after their parents tragically died in a car accident.

Julie is sent to her penny-pinching aunt and is unhappily working a minimum-wage job at a supermarket. A wealthy white family adopts Chloe, and she has become a social media influencer with a rabid following.

Despite their complicated adult relationship, she can't help but answer the phone when Chloe reaches out with a bewildering call indicating she could be in trouble. Trouble is putting it mildly because she finds her sister's cold, dead body in her high-rise apartment with few clues as to what could have happened.

When confusion arises in the case, and the cops mistake Julie for the infamous Chloe, she swiftly takes over her sister's world in a classic con story moment.

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This influencer has a big secret: she grew up in a haunted house, said to be occupied by a demon —or at least, that's what her sister liked to claim.

When Clio's sister dies and she inherits the home, she figures she'll make the most of it and mine it for influencer content. But there is more to this home's backstory than expected.

This creepy novel is light on the horror elements and is considered the new crown jewel in Harrison's work among her enthusiasts.

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Two wildly different women, one a grifter, the other an heiress, are brought together by the scam of a lifetime in this riveting page-turner.

Nina grows up with a con artist mother who tries her best to provide for her. Despite her profession, she manages to get Nina into a good school.

Now an adult, Nina has become a skilled con artist, partnering with her boyfriend on crimes. When encountering financial difficulties, they target Nina's family of her former love interest.

However, they soon discover that the target of their con has been running a scam of her own as a fake heiress, resulting in a suspenseful battle of wits and deception.

Vanessa achieved unexpected success as a travel influencer, but her carefree lifestyle is turned upside down when her half-sister abruptly leaves her in custody of her infant daughter.

Thankfully, a next-door neighbor who also happens to be a lawyer lives right next door and is more than happy to help. Let's just say that they might both get more than they bargained for in this sweet romance.

This novel is the third book in The Friend Zone series, which can be read as a standalone, although you will find fun Easter eggs and characters from the previous books in this romance novel.

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Elder millennials have appreciated many elements of Stein's new satirical novel, which explores our obsession with social media.

Dayna receives an unusual job opportunity to transform a crumbling mansion into a hype house of influencers.

But missing from the mansion is Becca, a tarot card reader who once had a rabid fandom and vanished. Capitalizing on the moment, a social media campaign is launched around the disappearance as new shenanigans ensue.

Soledad opens the door to the FBI as her husband is accused of embezzling millions of dollars from his company, kicking off this slow-burning romance with a bang.

Judah is intent on justice in this case, but realizes that Soledad is in a challenging position with her assets frozen until they can get to the bottom of the case.

A single dad who has navigated his own trials, including an amicable divorce and raising autistic twins, he drops off a small peace offering of groceries, beginning a beautiful friendship over the years.

As the two get to know each other better and Soledad begins documenting her self-love project to a social media following of millions, it will take some time for them to find love, but the journey is worth waiting for. I loved this book so much!

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Fans of character-driven slow-burn mysteries have loved this novel by McCausland, which explores the death of a seemingly picture-perfect Australian influencer.

When an old childhood friend is now required to cover her death as part of her work as a journalist, she begins to realize that this death was not a suicide, but something much more sinister.

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In this feminist exploration, Maya Patel seems to have it all—a thriving start-up, a supportive husband, influencer status, and a precious new baby. However, behind the scenes, she's beyond overwhelmed.

But everything changes when she meets the inspiring #Girlboss Liz Anderson, who introduces her to an innovative supplement dubbed the "guilt pill."

Initially, it empowers Maya to release her self-doubt and pursue her dreams with confidence. Yet, as she embraces this guilt-free approach, she realizes that achieving her goals might require navigating new challenges that could impact the real life she's built with so much love.

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If you love a gentle mystery, Nicole Baart is the author for you. It is no coincidence that William Kent Krueger has provided a blurb; the two share so many beautiful writing traits.

This mother-daughter duo never intended to become social media celebrities, but a viral photo of Eva standing by a waterfall changed their lives.

The two have documented their numerous adventures, carefully curating images that strive to maintain their family's privacy while making a living from their excursions.

Now they have temporarily settled in the North Shore of Lake Superior as Eva finishes her senior year of high school. While Eva feels like these adventures have ended, her mother, Charlie, longs for more adventure.

This argument becomes a point of tension for them, and when Eva goes missing just a week before her graduation, Charlie becomes the prime suspect in her daughter's disappearance.

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Prepare yourself for a novel that is not a thriller or a mystery, and you will start with a much better mindset when diving into Lovering's juicy friendship story.

Billie hears terrified screams on a chilly night in her New York apartment. It's her lifelong best friend, Cassie, a lifestyle influencer, who has just realized that her infant daughter is missing, one floor above.

Billie feels a jolt of fear as she looks down into her own arms and sees the baby, suddenly remembering that she is responsible for the kidnapping that has instantly shattered Cassie's world.

Told in alternating perspectives, readers can dig into their peppered past, one chilling memory at a time.

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Sutanto's dark thriller is filled with unlikable characters, but that didn't stop readers from devouring it.

Meredith extends her success as a social media influencer to her best friend, but things go awry when her fledgling student becomes an instant success.

This sudden rise tests their friendship as they strive to outdo each other until the bitter, twisty end.

Lloyd's juicy thriller was a blast on audiobook.

A calculating mom blogger has built her following on her cleverly imagined relatability factor, including faking hair out of place, her fabricated difficulties of child rearing, and even messing up her home to enhance that authenticity factor.

One of her followers, though, doesn't think she deserves this fame, and she has decided to make her pay for her poor advice and for being such a fraud.

Chapters escalate with each incident as the reader discovers the root cause of the behavior from one page-turning thrill to another.

I devoured this absorbing speculative fiction book, which was just as satisfying as an episode of Black Mirror.

Orla is stuck in a job writing clickbait articles about movie-star hookups and about the latest influencers. When she meets Floss, someone striving to make it in this weird online world, they hatch a plan to launch them both into the high-profile lives they have always dreamt about.

In 2051, a woman named Marlow is discovering secrets about her own past.

Despite her online popularity (with twelve million loyal followers) she dreams of escaping it all and regaining her own life and privacy. These discoveries about her past help give her the courage to run in search of the truth.

In this spicy romance, Piper is a fashionista influencer who infamously becomes embroiled in a rooftop party gone wrong that lands her in jail. Consequently, her stepfather severs her finances, forcing her to return to her late father's dive bar to work.

Upon their arrival, her life collides with Brendan, a rugged crab fisherman who doesn't believe the girls have what it takes to live in their fishing town.

Despite their differences, irresistible chemistry simmers between the socialite and the sea captain as she relies upon him to help her complete her mission.

Bailey acknowledges that the character of Alexis Rose served as a muse for Piper. You may have difficulties reading her dialogue without an Alexis voice swimming in your head, but the romance was pure fun!

Bea is a plus-sized influencer who receives a surprising invitation to be the star of a dating show.

Due to her size, she doesn't fit the show's past narrative, so they decide to include many "surprise" reveal elements to get the most reaction from the contestants.

As readers, you get to watch her confidence begin to diminish, observe the vulnerability required as people dissect her every move, and learn the motivations for each of the contestants.

This story is charming and a great light escape to break up your doomscrolling!

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