This book took me by total surprise and was not at all what I was expecting. This book is so many things. It's a psychological thriller, mind bending, tragic, and has so many twists that you won't know what's going to happen next.

Jamie and Victoria are expecting a baby in a few weeks and decide to take a little holiday before the birth to relax a bit. Victoria has chosen a little cottage guesthouse in the country close to a place where she grew up for their vacation. Jamie owns a company called KnowScam, a fraud prevention company and Victoria is a professional musician. After many failed IVF treatments, they're finally close to having the child they've always wanted. Or are they?

On the first night they're there, Victorias contractions begin sooner than expected. They decide to go to the hospital to get things checked out but cannot find their phones or their keys to the car and even worse they discover that they are locked in the guesthouse. With no way out and her contractions increasing, desperate measures must be taken to ensure the safety of both her and the child.

The story goes back and forth between the events at the guesthouse and what's happening now. It's been a month since they were stuck in the guesthouse and things aren't going well. They are grieving what we are told is the loss of the child. Their marriage in shambles. They start receiving letters and cards warning them of danger if they reveal what happened at the guesthouse, implying they were involved in something nefarious.

So, what exactly happened at the guesthouse? Did the child die? Did someone else die? You have to read this book to find out what happened! You will not be disappointed! I really liked the story build up and the big reveal. The end kind of threw me for a loop and I'm still a little confused by it but all in all, I really enjoyed this story and will be recommending it to anyone who loves a good mystery thriller! I received this book free from NetGalley for an honest review.

The Guest House was an interesting concept, and I love how the author tied everything in at the end. Robin Morgan-Bentley wrapped it up tighter than a twist tie.

I flew through this book. It is a solid addition to the domestic thriller genre and adds a new spin on tropes and storylines that can very easily feel formulaic and overdone.

Wow, what a book. I absolutely loved it. Such a great page turner with the most excellent twist at the end you don’t see coming.
First time reading a book by Robin Morgan-Bentley and I wasn’t disappointed. His story kept me reading until the end. I just couldn’t put it down. It’s a super twisty thriller, with a great dual timeline, during the guest house stay and afterwards. It’s a fast paced story that pulls you in from the start and has multiple twists throughout. The characters are all well written too.
Highly recommend!
Thanks to #NetGallery #PoisonedPenPress #RobinMorganBentley for an arc of #TheGuestHouse in exchange for an honest review.

Jamie and Victoria have been trying with no luck to get pregnant even after going through IVF multiple times. That is why when Victoria finally falls pregnant they could not be happier. They decide to take one last vacation to a remote country guest house where they meet their hosts Barry and Fiona, a nice older couple. Although, Victoria is not due for a few more weeks she wakes up the morning after their arrival having contractions but all the doors and windows are locked. Their car keys, cell phones and even Barry and Fiona are missing. There is no way out.

Wow, wow, wow! I can’t say enough amazing things about this book! It stressed me the fuck out, often giving me heart palpitations and sweaty palms. Without giving too much away about this book just know when reading you will be on an emotional roller coaster often wanting to scream but in a good way. And that ending 🤯. This is one of those books you will think about weeks, months and years later!

Thank you Poisoned Press for my gifted electronic copy.

This thriller was everything I love plus more.

(*There are several trigger warnings including pregnancy loss and child loss.)

Here is everything I loved about it:

1. It is super twisty and includes an unpredictable ending.
2. A great dual timeline during the guest house stay and after.
3. It is super fast paced.

I highly recommend this book!

Holy F !!!!!! This is creepy AF!!! No BS here!!!!
Thriller lovers, get this one.
I couldn't put it down!!!! It was twost after twists and yeah some were better than others but damn what a rollercoaster this was !!!!!!
I was reading and reading and suddenly I saw I was 70% in and I was surprised haha when that happened?? I didn't feel the time passing while reading this one!!!!!
I'll tell you this book will make you feel all the stress in the world!!!! I was screaming at times like WTF is happening?!?! What are you talking about???? I wanted to get inside the screen of my kindle and just get crazy hahahaha!!!!!! I even felt disgusted by some characters and the actions, no logic at all !!!!! Like wtf are you doing??? What are you thinking????? Ohmy nooo noooo all the stress and tension and as a mom I think it was worse.
The twists almost at the end were like 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴 and I wasn't expecting it!!!!! And that letter you'll read exactly at the end!!!!!
Trust me with this one!!!!! Get it !!!!

Thank you to the publisher, the author and netgalley for the arc.
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The Guest House has a terrifying concept - a married couple take one last vacation before the birth of their first child and find themselves trapped in the guest house they are staying in, with an older couple determined to keep that baby for themselves. The entire tone of this book is very desperate and verges on overwrought multiple times, making it difficult at times to not get annoyed with the victims. The final line, however, is absolutely bone chilling, and will linger long after finishing the book.

What a wild ride!!! The twists in this one had me constantly gasping. I loved the different point of views, as well as the different timelines. And you know we love some short chapters 👏🏻 definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a twisted thriller.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All these opinions are my own and are not biased in any way.

Release Date: September 13th 2022
Rating: 2.5/5

Plot: This book follows Jamie and Victoria- a couple who lost a baby. Or at least that's what they tell people. When Victoria gave birth, they were at a guest house. Little did they know that the couple running the guest house was not the innocent pair they thought they were. Honestly, that wasn't even the plot twist. The REAL plot twist comes after. Near to the end. I suspected it, but wasn't "set" on the idea really.

Characters: Well there's not many main characters and I can't say my thoughts on too many of the characters without spoiling the book. Let's just say MOST (not all) of the characters are... pretty messed up.

Elements/genres: This is an Adult Thriller (but can be read at I'd say 14+) that is in alternating timelines, between now and the past (so basically what happened in the guest house).

Likes: The plot twist at the end. That's basically it. Oh, and maybe some of the flashbacks.

Pace: The beginning was slow paced for me. Only after the first few chapters did things actually begin to happen. Sure, there were important details but they weren't very interesting. The flashbacks were very confusing at first. Both were boring, but after the first few slow chapters I started enjoying both past and present flashbacks.

This was an okay read. There are definitely better thrillers out there in my opinion. Eh. This was an eARC and when it comes out I don't think I will buy a physical copy.

The Guest House by Robin Morgan-Bentley deserves a spot on your To-Read list. This book is full of suspense, twists and turns that will keep you reading late into the night, or the early morning hours.

I love nothing better than an engrossing book that makes me want to forget everything else!

Jamie and Victoria are off for a last quick vacation before the arrival of their first baby. The remote country guesthouse Victoria chose seems like the perfect retreat—miles away from the distractions of work and their regular life. And the older couple that run the establishment, Barry and Fiona, are more than accommodating.

But when Jamie and Victoria awake on their first morning, they find the house deserted. Barry and Fiona are nowhere to be seen. All the doors are locked. And their cell phones and car keys have disappeared.

Even though it’s a few weeks before the baby’s due date, Victoria feels the contractions starting. The baby is coming… and there’s no way out.

I’m not the only one who found this novel to be super entertaining- it’s getting four and five stars over on Goodreads!

Out on September 13

What would you do if you go on a 'babymoon' to a bed and breakfast to find that your phone and keys are gone! This is one story that pulls you in and is multiple twists! Highly recommened!

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

WOW! Okay! Well, that was something else. I was drawn in by the pretty cover and when I first started, I wasn’t really sure about it. I kept going and it got cracky!

Victoria and Jamie are expecting their first child. They’ve gone through rounds of IVF and luckily they accidentally conceived on their own after many failed attempts.

Like a bunch of idiots, they decide to go on a babymoon. It’s like a honeymoon but before a baby instead. It isn’t called this in the book but that’s what it is and I can’t think of anything dumber to do that late in your pregnancy. Come on! You need to be packing and doing your final nesting or whatever.

Regardless, they went. It’s different than advertised. Not a cute rustic guesthouse with restaurants nearby and luxurious amenities. It’s meemaw and peepaw running some ratchet guest room situation. This is why I only stay at verified hotels. I don’t want to end up eating some old lady’s leftover chili for dinner on vacation.

Things go downhill quickly when Victoria goes into labor. They’re locked in, they can’t find their keys or phones. What is happening?!?! Whatever you’re thinking it is, it’s not that, it’s way whackier and I had a great time with it. Stick with it through the first few chapters while you figure out what’s going on and it’s solid.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the chance to read and review!

This domestic thriller gets off to a frightening start and then keeps escalating from there. A romantic weekend get away before their first baby is born turns into a nightmare for Victoria and Jamie. The plot opens just as things begin to go wrong, but you won't find out what actually happened until much later in the book. Plenty of hints kept me turning the pages to find out. Chapters alternate between the couple's experience in the guest house and a few weeks later as they try to hide what happened. I had to keep checking the dates on the chapter headers and to do some math to figure out how much time had passed. I absolutely loved this one.

This was a fast paced spooky thriller that grabs you right away. The action starts with a bang, and the reader follows a trail, knowing some of the information, and trying to figure out what really is happening in this story! If you like British thrillers, I bet you will enjoy this one.A young couple, on a weekend trip to a remote cabin, find themselves in a terrible situation. The young wife goes into labor, but they cannot figure out to get out of the locked house and their car keys are missing. Will she lose her baby? Who is keeping them locked in? The story goes back and forth between the action in the cabin and present day--but the reader does not know exactly what happened. It sure keeps you guessing until the end!

4.5 stars (Rounded to 5 stars)

Jamie and Victoria head off for a weekend break in a small countryside guesthouse before the baby is due in a few weeks. The next morning, they awake to an emptied house where their phone and car keys disappear, and the owners are nowhere to be seen. Also, the doors has been locked, and the baby is coming. There’s no way to call for help, and there is no way out!

This book really surprised me! There was so much suspense from the start that really keeps you reading! Also, I loved how this author used the time change between when the couple was in the guest house and the future. It really made the the story come full circle. The character development and the author’s descriptions were great! It really made me feel like I was there with the characters. There is a lot of twist in this book, and I thought the big reveal at the end was great as well!

This book is worth the read, and I really enjoyed it!

Thank you Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my eARC copy!

Thanks to Net Galley and Poisoned Pen Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for a review.
A fast paced psychological thriller, a fantastic gripping read, twisty, cleverly written, and few shocks!
Difficult to write a short review for such a gripping read.
Jamie and Victoria are at last having a long awaited, much wanted baby, they are almost at term and are heading off for a few days break before the baby arrives.
It’s like a horror story, Victoria is having contractions and they find themselves alone and locked in the guest house.
The story goes back and forth between the past and present, it’s a roller coaster ride, heart breaking in places, I could feel their trauma.
Great characters, with Jamie standing out, he is full of courage and continues to believe in Victoria, despite everything.
I highly recommend this book for those who love an edge of the seat psychological thriller.

I felt that the characters in this novel were very flat, and the plot was rather unbelievable. However, the premise was good.

I was gifted this advance copy by Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley and was not required to write a review.
Wow, just wow. I literally finished this book in two days.
It would have been even sooner but I had to actually stop and take care of my family, which is ironic considering the book. Such a unique premise and very unique twists that will keep you up long after you finish reading this.
The characters were all wonderfully flawed, and most unlikable but in a good way. I love Jamie and how his disability were handled. It was realistic yet added so much to the story. I was shocked and emotionally drained after this book.
I really love hearing the story through different points of view throughout the book. It was an interesting way to see what they were all thinking and what went unsaid. Please add this to you to be read pile if you love thriller mysteries with great twists! Available September 13th where books are sold.

I have chills. This book freaked me (but was also entertaining). It puts the "thrill" in thriller. I loved the premise, and just when I thought it couldn't get creepier. It did! Thanks for the advance review copy. I will read anything this author releases.

The Guest House is a locked room mystery.
A couple on the verge of parenthood take a break to this guest house for some time alone before the baby comes. It isn't due for several weeks so this seems like a great idea.
When they wake up and their keys and wallets are gone - as are the owners.
The contractions start and the baby is on it's way.

Nail biting suspense.