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The House Guest

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This was another edge of your seat tense psychological thriller from this author that I devoured in a day. This is written from multiple characters points of view and covers a lot of issues such as friendship, family and infidelity along with secrets and lies. Who can you really trust?

This was a fast paced and engaging read that had me hooked from the start.

Look forward to reading more from this author

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This is a brilliant psychological thriller. It’s slightly slow at first but please give it a chance as it’ll take you down a road you weren’t expecting. The characters are intriguing and the back story great.
A nice book to pass an afternoon off work. Yep. One sitting!

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Thank you Bookoutre and Netgalley for a really good read.
This was fast-paced and a really great read. Very difficult to put down.
The story is told from different perspectives and you its difficult to trust anyone.
Some things you don't see coming.
Great thriller. .

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3.5 star (rounded down to 3). Short review because I’m on vacation and eager to start a new book. This one starts off great but becomes VERY predictable halfway through. I honestly didn’t really care for any of the characters, especially Hugh (he’s just gross ). The storyline was interesting but again, predictable. I think the biggest let down to me was the ending. It was just “meh”…nothing exciting. Not so sure I would recommend this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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So many insane plot twists! Well developed characters. A couple, Hugh and Juliet, residing in an inherited fabulous family estate that can only be passed down to heirs with a birthright. A long lost cousin who shows up on the doorstep, unannounced, suitcase in hand and next in line to inherit. A best friend with a secret of her own. This page-turning read, full of secrets, lies and betrayal had me glued to my seat until the very end. Absolutely loved and enjoyed this psychological thriller!

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This was a fast-paced and a gripping read that I just couldn't put down. The story is told from four different perspectives and you just didn't know who to trust... It took some turns that you didn't see coming. I really enjoyed this thriller.

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There are so many lies that are intertwining between characters in this book. I am always amazed how authors can keep them all straight, but she did to this readers delight.
The book rolls along w each person of interest having their own narration of what was happening in the story. This reader was amazed when the different characters, who I was convinced were being duped, actually were aware of their circumstances.
Needless to say sex, money, egos, heirs and divorce -the usual culprits of a psychological thriller were there and at their best. And pat endings are missing, so you’re turning pages quickly to discover what really happened in the final chapter.
Having the characters run around like Keystone Kops added an amusing edition to this entertaining book. I couldn’t put it down.

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This is such a great fast paced book about secrets, lies, and deception. The book grabbed my attention right away and had me hooked. I read the book in two settings as it was unputdownable. There are twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end. I enjoyed the multiple POVS and getting to know about each of the characters. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC.

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At the time, I was interested in mystery/thriller books; however currently I am no longer interested in reading the book.

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Really enjoyed this story- something a bit different for a mystery thriller about a long lost relative suddenly turning up on the doorstep of a couples house. All doesn’t seem to be lining up and the main characters husband begins acting strangely as well. Great thriller

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I got super into this book. I wanted to yell at different characters through this book lol. It’s very well written and kept me on my toes!

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I loved this one, it was filled with unexpected twists and turns. The story follows Juliet and Hugh who are living in Hugh’s family estate. One day a woman called Alexis turns up, claiming to be a distant relative, when tests reveal she isn’t lying; the couple begin to wonder what her motive is and why she is there; money or something else???

I thought this was quite slow to start to be honest but once it got going it didn’t stop.

Had plenty of twists and I found it way to follow even though it’s told from various POV, a great little thriller thank you!!

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An enjoyable read. Twists and turns throughout, which always makes a book like this more interesting. A very satisfying ending too!! I thoroughly enjoyed the ending, couldn't help but grin to myself. I did find some of it a little predictable, however, the parts I may have been able to predict weren't always necessarily as it seemed.

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I didnt know who to trust in this book and thats the way I like it. Love a storyline that involves DNA. Easy to read with a great ending.

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A very compulsive read full of twists and turns. I couldn't stop reading once I had started and can't wait to read more from this author.

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Engaging from the very first page this will be a hard one to put down. You’ll be fully invested in this plot and won’t be able to stop thinking about it long after you’ve read it

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#TheHouseGuest #NetGalley This was a great thriller with so many twists and turns that kept me turning the pages long into the night! Told from the perspective of four different characters, just when you though you understood what was happening and who was wrong/right another little curveball appeared at the end of the chapter that made me rethink everything again. Am ending I didn't see coming - a well deserved 5 stars!

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I love a good domestic thriller.
The thought of not knowing who you've truly invited into your home is terrifying.

A fast paced and gripping read that i could not put down.

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What did I just read!!!! Wow. Thrilling page turner I couldn’t put down. Multiple POV and despicable narrators. I loved this book.

Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC!

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This really had me from the get-go but I thought the ending was just kind of lackluster. I would have liked a little more suspense and drama. I thought it was a really good concept and moved pretty quickly. I do wish the characters had been a bit more developed though to add some tension between their relationships. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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