BookBingeThe Housemaid Books in Order
The short answer
Freida McFadden · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in The Housemaid series, published 2022–2024.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Housemaid Is Watching (2024).
- Where to start
- Start with The Housemaid (2022).
About 1,100 pages — roughly 18 hours of reading
A psychological thriller series following women entangled in the dark secrets of the wealthy households where they work, beginning with housemaid Millie Calloway's descent into a family's twisted games.
Here is the complete The Housemaid reading order — all 3 books by Freida McFadden, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The HousemaidLive-in housemaid Millie Calloway uncovers dark secrets in the wealthy household she serves, including a locked attic room and a marriage built on lies.2022336 pages
- The Housemaid's SecretMillie takes a new housekeeping job and finds herself drawn into another family's dangerous secrets and hidden past.2023352 pages
- The Housemaid Is WatchingMillie returns to her old neighborhood and must confront unresolved threats from her past while protecting her own family.2024400 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Housemaid books are there?
There are 3 books in The Housemaid series by Freida McFadden, from The Housemaid (2022) to The Housemaid Is Watching (2024). Together they run to about 1,100 pages.
Is The Housemaid series finished?
Yes. Freida McFadden completed the series with The Housemaid Is Watching in 2024; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Housemaid book?
The Housemaid (2022) is book one, at 336 pages. Live-in housemaid Millie Calloway uncovers dark secrets in the wealthy household she serves, including a locked attic room and a marriage built on lies.
Should I read The Housemaid series in publication order?
Yes. For The Housemaid series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Housemaid (2022) through The Housemaid Is Watching (2024).
How long does it take to read all Housemaid books?
About 1,100 pages across 3 books — roughly 18 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Housemaid Is Watching (400 pages); the shortest is The Housemaid (336 pages).