Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this book in exchange for my honest review! This is one that I read in the postpartum haze and promptly forgot to review.

It was a gripping psychological thriller about a young couple staying in a mysterious guest house. I think this is a good pick for any readers who enjoy dual timelines, the fast pace of a thriller novel, and twisty-turny plots. Suspend disbelief and go along for the ride, and you will have a lot of fun with this book. I think it would probably be a good pick on audio as well.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review*

A great thriller - I would recommend it!

This was creepy and kind of dark.. the perfect book to read during a snowstorm at my lake house in the middle of the woods!! Kept me at the edge of my seat and genuinely spooked me at parts! Loved it!!

This booked had me hooked and I loved the creepy vibes of it. I absolutely loved the plot twist and recommend this for thriller lovers out there.

What begins as a sweet couple about to have a baby turns into a creepy and concerning situation that quickly escalates to a worst case scenario. One must allow space for some suspension of disbelief with some of the plot line. For me, I couldn't get past the plot device.

The characters weren't very likable, which I don't necessarily need, but in this book I started to feel the length of the pages.

I did really appreciate and enjoy the plot twist, always a win in my book.

Overall, it wasn't for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the complimentary e-copy of this book.

This book had two POVs one with à woman about to have a baby and the other with her husband. These characters were not believable in my honest opinion and it really made this story a bit hard to read and become invested in. I did like the premise of this story and it had the twists and turns that I expect in a mystery/ thriller, but I would lean more towards a domestic thriller with this one more than anything else. This was a book that I was able to easily put down and pick up at leisure, but sometimes I found myself struggling to pick it back up. The cover is gorgeous though!! I'm quite uneasy with the twists and turns of this story though and that may have been what also made this one a bit unbelievable as well. Overall, not bad but not great either.

Thank you to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, I found this book to be somewhere in the middle, in terms of ratings. The premise immediately caught my attention, but the overall delivery of the story just left me feeling meh...I found it hard to relate to the characters, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I find that I enjoy books more when I find at least one of the characters relatable or there is strong character development throughout the book.

I appreciate the author writing about a protagonist with a disability and I would love to see this from more authors in their books!

The end portion of the book did provide some twisty reveals, but they didn't leave me totally shocked when the truth came to light.

There are some trigger warnings for this one that I am not a fan of, so I take the blame for not looking ahead before reading this one. Let me know if you're curious about them!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Definitely an enjoyable read. Perfectly creepy, and had me hooked right away. Characters were on point, and the twists were amazing. Couldn’t tell where it was going.

Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley, for my eARC. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

I really enjoyed this thriller. There were a few plot twists that I didn't see coming, which was great, and I found myself not wanting to put this one down. I also loved that it was told in a dual timeline.

Highly recommend this one!

In "The Guest House" by Robin Morgan-Bentley, readers are plunged into a gripping and suspenseful tale that explores the depths one would go to protect their loved ones. Jamie and Victoria embark on a final getaway before the imminent arrival of their first child, choosing a remote country guesthouse for its tranquillity. However, their idyllic retreat takes a sinister turn when they wake up to find the guesthouse deserted, the proprietors missing, and all exits locked. As Victoria goes into labour with no means of escape, the tension escalates, weaving an intense narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. "The Guest House" is a masterfully executed suspense novel that delves into the lengths people will go to ensure the safety of their loved ones, making it a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers.

I have wanted to read this book for so long, but oh boy was it hard for me to read. A major plot point was a new mother being separated from her baby, and that is just hard for me personally to enjoy, no matter how good the writing, characters or overall story. The twist actually redeemed the book a little bit for me, but this is not a book I would necessarily recommend to new moms, or perhaps any mom. That said, it was a twisty, suspenseful thriller (or horror to some readers) that I can see many enjoying.

I am feeling torn about this one. I felt a lack of connection with every single character and I think that is why I struggled to care about what was happening. I feel like this story had great potential, but some of that was lost in the lack of character building unfortunately.

This one was great! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and I did not see that ending coming at all. A great story

This is the first book I read from this author and it was a pleasant surprise. I’ve really enjoyed the plot, characters and in my opinion it was a real page turner, full of unexpected twists. I just couldn’t put it down. I will definitely look for more books from this author.

Twists and suspense. Jamie and Victoria are on their Babymoon before the arrival of their first baby. The guesthouse in the country seems great and quiet, the perfect place. And far away from the distractions of life. Barry and Fiona manage the accommodations. But when Jamie and Victoria wake on their first day they find the house is empty. All the doors are locked and Barry and Fiona gone. Their cell phones and car keys have disappeared and Victoria starts to feel contractions starting although the baby is supposed to be a few weeks away. But the baby is coming and they have no way to escape. Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy.

This was such an unexpected surprise. I didn't know what to expect when I started this thriller. Immediately there was a strong sense of intensity and foreboding. My interest was peaked, trying to figure out where the story was going. Even though the initial twist was slightly predictable, the events that followed were shocking and heart-wrenching. Although some occurrences were a bit over the top, my interest and enjoyment never waned. The final twist shook me to the core. I was riveted by every minute of this entertaining, twisted story of loss, betrayal, and deception. Thank you, NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my copy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was a decent book. I loved the twists and it was fast paced and easy to read. Thank you netgalley for making this book available to read.

Told in dual timelines, one during a tense chunk of time and the other in the (sort of )aftermath of that tense time, The Guest House is the story of a couple who takes a babymoon to a remote house in the English countryside. But with only weeks from her due date, our mom-to-be goes into labor. As if this wasn't stressful enough, the people renting the vacation destination aren't exactly what they seem to be.

This book is a tense and gripping read, but because the characters aren't acting in the way I would expect them to act I was suspicious pretty early on that things were more convoluted than they seemed to be. Admittedly, I didn't guess each and every reveal, but the major twist seemed to leap off the page pretty early. As I said, the tension was very well done, but as a mom, it was just too unreal to me. I would never have made the choices this new mother made, and I can't imagine anyone who would. So, this book was an ok read for me, but it isn't destined to be a favorite.

Jamie and Victoria decide to take a relaxing weekend getaway before their baby is born is a few weeks. They decide on a guesthouse in the quiet countryside. Jamie and Victoria spend the first night without any real issues. However, when they waken the next day, they find their cell phones and car keys are missing. They cannot find the house owners. And to make matters worse, Victoria begins to feel contractions. Victoria and Jamie are worried - how are they going to get Victoria to the hospital? Why are the homeowners seemingly trying to trap Victoria and Jamie in the guesthouse?

I loved this creepy psychological thriller! Right away, this book starts off with a bang. It is strange and weird, but in the best possible way. As the book progressed, it became more creepy and unbelievable. The twists and turns are exciting and kept me engrossed. I really enjoyed the final twist as well! The book is told from multiple POVs from the somewhat unstable characters. I really enjoyed this author's writing style.

Yes, the plot line may be a bit implausible. But is an exciting and juicy read. The plot is unique and makes for a wild and enjoyable ride. This book stayed with me for a while after reading it. Strongly recommend for any thriller fan.

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review. Got to this one late after reading it!

I really couldn’t get into this book. I kept going though and it’s not what I expected.

A couple is expecting and staying at a guest house. Things start to take a wrong turn.

This was ok. It just wasn’t what I would recommend.