I’m a big BA Paris fan, but The Dilemma is not my favorite. I found myself often bored with this book and kept pushing through hoping it would get better. If you’re looking for suspense this isn’t it. It’s more drama filled and littered with unlikeable characters.

So I spent most of this book wanting to hit either main character upside the head. I did like the narrators of the book for audio. Both main characters had a big dilemma they need to tell each other. The book is broken up into hours for each chapter. The story goes back and forth between the two main characters for each chapter. The ending did make the whole book worth reading. I am leaving this review voluntarily after being sent a free book.

Sorry, I guess I'm getting sick of BA Paris books. Her characters make the worst, most foolish decisions that I find them mostly unbelievable. A fast read with a great plot line, but totally mishandled in my opinion. 2 stars

The Dilemma, what a title and also a perfect title for this book. This was an incredibly well crafted, emotional roller coaster of a read. What would you do if you found out something life changing in the midst of a big family party. Would you ruin the moment and change your lives forever, or would you carry that burden until after the party is over and then break the news? Such a situation for lengthy debate, and man what a “dilemma” for a story! I questioned, and reassured myself, and questioned some more right along with Adam and Livia the entire book. I bawled with them at the end, as if the author had reached into my rib cage and split my heart in two. This was such a unique, unputdownable (yes I made a word) domestic suspense/thriller. Absolutely unlike anything I’ve read before, and I now feel like I’ve lost all sense of time having just finished it. This author is truly a wizard when it comes to gripping stories with twists and turns.

Another amazingly, twisty novel by this author. I'm never disappointed when reading their books! Always a good time!

I love every book I've read by this author. Always drawn in by the end of the first page and never want to put the book down. Can't wait for the next masterpiece to be published.

I thought this was going to be a thriller but it turned out to be a family drama. This is a little disappointing because I enjoyed Paris's thrillers in the past and was not ready for this story to be what it was.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I didn’t like this book from the opening chapters. The characters were whiny and unlikable. Olivia was so fixated on a birthday party. And why couldn’t Olivia and Adam just talk to each other?

I’ve found my luck hit or miss with this author. This was a miss. 2.5 stars. I would note recommend this to others.

I am typically a big of B.A. Paris, unfortunately, this book didn’t really do it for me. The entire concept - while heart breaking - didn’t really meet my expectations given Paris’ past work. I wouldn’t say don’t read it, I just wouldn’t expect a thrilling ride. This is more of a family drama in my opinion.

Unfortunately, this is the first book by Paris that isn't grabbing my attention at all, so I will have to abandon it. Sorry to say this, because I was looking forward to it, but it's just not for me.

I really enjoyed this read. It's not your typical thriller. It takes place over the course of one night and involves a dysfunctional family where everyone has secrets. Though there isn't the typical murdery central story of typical thrillers, this one still had me itching to pick it back up every time I put it down.

This book was so intriguing, and I couldn't put it down until I reached the ending. The Dilemma centers around Livia and her husband Adam, and Livia's huge plans for her 40th birthday bash. Most of the story takes place during that one day of her party. Told in dual POV, both characters have secrets that they need to reveal to their spouse but are hesitant to discuss until after this party. In fact, all characters in the book appear to have a secret of some kind or another. As the book unfolds, so do the secrets. I really enjoy the way the author rolled out the plot throughout the book. Secrets were slowly dispersed in a way that made the reader begging for more and flipping the pages to find out what happened next.

4/5 Stars. I've read all of the thrillers from B. A Paris and this one was a solid read. I was not a huge fan of their last thriller but found this one compelling. I will be checking out more from them in the future.

B.A.Paris writes such amazing physiological thrillers, my favorite of course has been “behind closed doors” but the dilemma is just as good. I could barely put it down and when I did it was because I kept feeling anxiety. I recommend this book to thriller lovers
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I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley.
I have discovered most of my new favorite writers on NetGalley. B A Paris is one of them. Her novels are filled with suspense and always keep me reading way too long into the night. I always end up talking about these books at work or with friends. "The Dilemma" is so amazing. I can't wait to start telling people about it.

I hate writing low-star reviews, so I’ll keep this short. The Dilemma didn’t do it for me. The entire premise was unbelievable, and the characters seemed shallow.

Gripping book about a family keeping secrets from each other and the disastrous consequences that may have been the result of secrets. The book also touches on how families can survive when faced with crises, rejection & other factors. Couldn't put it down.

This is a great thriller! Paris has created an edge-of-your-seat page turner that will keep you up long into the night! Definitely a great 4 star read and one I recommend to all thriller lovers!

I will read anything B.A. Paris writes, forever. I loved the Dilemma. I found the family full of secrets extremely enticing. I wanted to know more right away. I would highly recommend.

Livia is turning 40, a big milestone birthday, and her husband, Adam, is planning a big party to celebrate. She thinks their daughter, Marnie, can't attend the party since she's studying overseas, but Adam is surprising her by bringing Marie home for the party. The problem? Livia doesn't want Marnie there particularly, as she has a terrible secret she's keeping about her, but saving it until *after* the big party so she can enjoy the celebration. Well, turns out Adam ends up having a terrible secret to keep too, and now they are both so eager to please one another, and themselves, that the dilemma is continue to deceive each other into this "perfect party" can be pulled off. Or should they come clean, be honest?
As others have pointed out, this was definitely more of a family drama, unlike the other faster paced thrillers B.A. Paris has written. I did like it, but it was slower paced and redundant in spots - plus I did NOT like Livia at all. She seems overly obsessed with her party and very self absorbed. I felt for Adam, even though I could have whopped him upside the back of the head a few times here and there for trying to seemingly over-please his wife. Overall, a good read, just not my favorite by a long shot by Paris.
Thanks to B.A. Paris, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC. 3.5 stars.