Marisa Kashino
Just Watch Me
Penguin, 2025
House hunting is a special kind of hell
A laugh-out-loud, jaw-dropping, voice-driven, twisty thriller that will keep you up all night to race to the end.
Margo’s marriage, family and career are dangerously out of control.
All she needs is a fresh start in a new house to get her dream life back on track.
When the ideal home comes up, desperate measures are called for. A little stalking. Some trespassing. Befriending the owner. All reasonable enough, right?
But when your best offer might not win, then you just need to do what it takes…
About the Author
Marisa Kashino was a journalist for 17 years, most recently at The Washington Post. She spent the bulk of her career at Washingtonian magazine, writing long-form features and overseeing the real estate and home design coverage. She grew up near Seattle, graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in journalism and political science. She lives in the DC area with her husband, two dogs, and two cats. Best Offer Wins is her first novel.