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10 books like The Housemaid

Millie's criminal record, attic room, cleaning routines, and dependence on the Winchesters make class, housing, and credibility part of the trap. The picks below take that appeal in different directions.

Read our review of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Continuing with Millie? Follow The Housemaid books in order, or compare entry points in our Freida McFadden starting guide.

Updated August 2, 2026

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Pace, darkness, romance, and difficulty

BookPaceDarknessRomanceDifficulty
The HousemaidFastModerateMinimalAccessible
The Housemaid's SecretFastModerateMinimalAccessible
Never LieBriskModerateMinimalAccessible
The TeacherFastModerateMinimalAccessible
The Housemaid Is WatchingBriskModerateMinimalAccessible
The InmateFastModerateMinimalAccessible
Woman DownBriskDarkCentralModerate
Dragon TeethBriskModerateMinimalAccessible
The Venom BusinessBriskModerateMinimalAccessible
The Prefect (Aurora Rising)BalancedModerateMinimalModerate
A Drop of CorruptionBalancedModerateMinimalAccessible

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