3.5 stars

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Sally Hepworth's books always deliver a fine balance of family drama along with a story of suspense that make for compelling reading. This one was no exception and delivered a twist that I did not see coming, so that always makes for a good book in my opinion. The only reason that I didn't give this book 4 stars is that some of the characters started to get on my nerves towards the end of the book, but all in all, this was a good read with an interesting mystery that drove the story right up to the ending.

There are a lot of characters to try and learn about, most of whom did not feel as though they were fully fleshed out. The plot was predictable and some of the lesser threads did not seem to go anywhere. The overall flow of the read felt like it jerked around making this a frustrating read. In the end, I did not finish reading this novel.

Good read and I really enjoyed it. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the arc of this book in return for my review. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on this review.

I really enjoyed reading this book. Four star read for me. So many emotions!  Thank you for the chance to read the arc.

This was definitely a thriller! I loved the mystery and intrigue. Beautifully written!  I very much enjoy this author’s work.

This was an engrossing domestic drama with lots of surprises...and in spite of some of the main characters' bad behavior (affairs and the like), I really enjoyed it.  I recommend this Australian author to fans of Liane Moriarty.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

Sometimes we need reminders that things are never what they seem.  In Pleasant Court, we are introduced to three women: Ange, Fran, and Essie.  Although they are friends, each woman is suffering in silence.  These women are dealing with finding their own identities, being the perfect mother and spouse, connecting with others, regret, depression, and fear.  It's a story in which I feel a lot of women could easily connect to one or more of the women.  In a way, it's almost as if this is a more mature twist to Wisteria Lane, with only a quarter of the drama.

I felt a connection with Essie.  Essie was a young mother who was struggling to connect with her oldest daughter.  It was apparent that Essie was suffering from postpartum depression, and it makes you realize why more of her friends and family weren't acknowledging that she needed help.  Essie's life becomes even more complicated when she meets the new neighbor, Isabelle.  In a way, her desperate need for someone to see her, leads to her questioning even her own core truths.

The book's mystery is regarding a child that had been stolen.  The author does an amazing job of creating just enough intrigue and clues to make the reader believe they know which woman did it.  It's a rare occurrence for a book to surprise me, but this one did.  Kudos to Sally Hepworth.

I'm never really one for giving away too much of the plot. However, I hope you'll check this novel out. It's been over a year since I read it and I instantly could recall how much I enjoyed the book.  It's not often that I can recall a book so vividly after so much time has passed.  This is the kind of book that sticks with you... in a good way.

This story drew me in like an after-Christmas sale. Each chapter is written from the perspective of a different character, with an obscure, we-don't-know-who-this-is story woven through. The characters are all living with their own dramas and deception while trying to show a perfect life to the neighbors and raise little kids. It's great!!

The problem I had with this book, and the reason I couldn't give it more than 4 stars, is that everything wraps up a bit too neatly. Once the mystery of the obscure story is solved, things start to fall into place rather quickly but with 100 pages left to read. There follows a lot of heart-pounding soul searching which doesn't carry the action as nicely or as quickly as the first 2/3 of the book.

However. It's still a good story and I enjoyed the neighborhood roller coaster.

The story revolves around four neighbors living in  Pleasant Court in Melbourne. When a new neighbor, Isabella,moves into Essie, Fran and Ange’s neighborhood, all three women seem to take interest in Isabella but their  curiosity results in resurfacing of old grudges and long-held secrets come tumbling out

Told from several POV's The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth is a domestic suspense with lies , secrets and fears.It has great characters and is a highly entertaining emotional read and will look for reading more from this author in the future

I would like to thank St. Martin’s Press & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.

This book reminds me of Desperate Housewives. Everything appears perfect with these couples in the neighborhood until you start to peel the onion back and they all have secrets.  It was a fast read and will definitely recommend it to my book group.

Wow! This book had all the feels. Once again, Sally Hepworth takes us on a wonderful journey into the hearts and minds of everyday people. The Family Next Door is a perfect example of REAL suburbanites, with all of their foibles, problems, and small victories. Ms Hepworth tells a story that is very relatable, and at times, like looking in a mirror. I won't discuss the plot line or the characters other than to say they are well written, and totally believable. I don't think I could go into detail without revealing too much that the reader should have the pleasure of discovering. 
I received  a copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

How well do you know your neighbors? Just enough to wave or say “hi”? Maybe the occasional neighborhood get together like a Christmas party? Guess again.........I’m sure you don’t really know them as well as you think you do. What secrets could they be hiding and are they wondering the same about you?

In this fast paced read, neighbors living on this cul-de-sac have secrets, some of which they certainly don’t want the other neighbors to know anything about. 
Secrets galore come out in this neighborhood and some of them will leave you floored! 

I absolutely love this author’s books! She’s fast becoming a favorite of mine.

I started off feeling like this was another Little Big Lies, you know, friendly moms in Australia, but it really turned out so good!! I kept trying to figure out everyone's lives and what the "issue" in each marriage was, but I was wrong! I LOVE when I can't figure it out! This was a very good and engrossing read!

Wonderfully written, I greatly enjoyed the book. The characters were well developed, the plot was suspenseful and it was more than the typical domestic book revolving around families. I really enjoy Sally Hepworth and highly recommend her books.

Sally Hepworth is the Queen of Twists! Her books are about real life. Women my age, family, work, children, sticky situations.  She is the definition of Women's Literature. If you like Liane Moriarty, Jennifer Weiner, Swan Huntley, Jane Green, then Sally's books should be at the top of your TBR list. Especially, The Family Next Door.  We all go through trials separately, living right next door to each other, thinking everyone around is perfect. Let's do it together. We're all messy. Not to mention, THE TWIST!  You all know I love a good twist at the end.

In the perfect suburban Melbourne neighborhood, Essie, Fran, and Ange raise their children. All three women understand how hard it can be to care for children, keep their houses in order, and keep the spark in their marriages. Add in depression, job stresses, infidelity, secrets, and lies, and you get one crazy ride of a story. 

And then Isabelle moves in. 

Essie has two young girls to raise, and she feels especially fortunate when her mother moved close to help her out. Especially since she struggled so hard when her first was born. The postpartum depression was so hard for her, but she got help and was able to manage her stress. Things were better when her second daughter came along. But now the new neighbor is making Essie spin out of control once again. Will she be able to regain her balance, or will she suffer from another psychotic incident? 

Fran also has two young kids. She’s still on maternity leave from her job as an attorney, and when things get too much at home, she goes running. But she worries. Her affair with the man at work was still going on when her daughter was conceived. Could it possibly be his, and how will her husband react if he ever finds? The secrets are eating her up inside, but she doesn’t know who to talk to. So she runs. 

Ange’s two boys are older, no longer infants. Her real estate business is going strong. And she thinks her marriage is strong, until a chance encounter in a hospital waiting room causes her to wonder if she’s missing something. If he hasn’t been faithful to her, how will she react? What will happen to her family? 

And then there’s Isabelle. The newest resident to this neighborhood has no children. She isn’t married. There must be a reason she chose to live in a neighborhood full of families, but what could that reason be? What is she hiding? 

As the weeks go by, the temperatures rise, and the secrets come out, these neighbors find out what everyone is hiding behind their closed doors and realize that maybe they can build the kind of friendships that can help them endure whatever life may throw at them. 

Sally Hepworth’s The Family Next Door is a moving novel about family and friendship, about making mistakes and finding forgiveness, about finding strength within yourself so you can be strong for others. I listened to this on audio, and narrator Barrie Kreinik brought these characters to live with a delightful Australian accent that added so much personality to these characters. 

I really enjoyed The Family Next Door. I felt transported to another place that felt like it could be the neighborhood I live in here in America. I was really moved by these characters’ stories, and I was rooting for them to find the resolutions they so desperately wanted. The Family Next Door is a heart-warming novel of real life and family secrets that resonates long after the last page is read. 

Galleys for The Family Next Door were provided by St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley, but the audio was provided by me through Audible.

This wasn't my favorite Sally Hepworth book... A look inside the neighborhood and really goes on in other people's lives. To be honest, I felt there wasn't anything new from this book to add to this genre.

Adored this story! Face paced and thought the characters were well developed. This would be a perfect beach read or a cozy read on a rainy day - you could easily finish it in a day. I loved that no one was as they seemed in the beginning and the suburbia aspect - its the perfect recipe for a page turner!

What a page turner!!  Sally did such an amazing job making these characters relatable and totally flawed at the same time!!  This is one of those books you think you will be able to casually read and then you find you don't want to get up!!

Sally Hepworth has done it again. I loved "The Mother's Promise" and thought I would be disappointed with this book. However, I was not at all. Hepworth did not disappoint me. She has delivered a novel that had fabulous characters, fast paced, so many twists and a great ending. I highly recommend this book and look forward to her next novel.