This was a bit up and down for me. I liked it at first but then started getting bogged down by all of the characters and their relationships. It seemed pretty incestuous at times. I thought I had most of it figured out but suffice to say, I did NOT. The ending was quite shocking, I just don't know if the payoff was worth slogging through all of the rest. I loved Behind Closed Doors and did not like The Therapist. This was in the middle of those two for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

As much as I wanted to love this I just didn't. There were so many plot holes and twists that just came out of nowhere.

How well do you know your friends? If they randomly showed up at your house while you were on vacation? Allowing them to stay in your space for the unforeseeable future? I mean, a few red flags there, but I was seriously hooked on this one. The characters or wildly likable, the setting had me swooning, and each chapter left me wanting to read just one more!

This book took everything in me to finish. I didn’t enjoy the fact that the book was practically boring until the epilogue. It was an okay read and I wouldn’t say it wasn’t worth my time, but it’s not my cup of tea.

The first half was a slow burn. Once the first twist hit, I was holding on for dear life for the rest of the book.

A solid 3.5-4 stars. Man oh man. Can I just say I would not like Laure as a house guest at all?! B.A. Paris crafted a well done mystery with twists right up to the last chapters. I appreciated the character development of the main female character as well as her point of view. I was disoriented a few times with where the overall plot was going, but everything was wrapped up quite nicely at the end.

Some secrets never leave.

Iris and Gabriel have just arrived home from a make-or-break holiday. But a shock awaits them. One of their closest friends, Laure, is in their house. The atmosphere quickly becomes tense as she oversteps again and again: sleeping in their bed, wearing Iris' clothes, even rearranging the furniture.

Laure has walked out on her husband—and their good friend—Pierre, over his confession of an affair and a secret child. Iris and Gabriel want to be supportive of their friends, but as Laure's mood becomes increasingly unpredictable, her presence takes its toll.

Iris and Gabriel's only respite comes in the form of a couple new to town. But with them comes their gardener, who has a checkered past.

Soon, secrets from all their pasts will unravel, some more dangerous than they could have known.

i wasn't sure what to think of this one at first. i had trouble keeping up with names and characters. these guests would have drove me crazy lol i did like the mystery woven in. i really just wanted to know what happened and see how all the loose ends would tie in.

i received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Exhausted and ready to head to sleep, Iris and Gabriel are shocked to see someone is in their house.

Thankfully it is only their friend Laure. She tells them she and her husband are having some troubles because of a secret he has been keeping.

She asks if she can stay a few days since she and Pierre need some space.

Sure...no problem.

Well it became a problem when she starting wearing Iris's clothes, rearranging the kitchen, and making no moves to leave.

Meanwhile Gabriel is keeping a secret about what a friend he found dying asked him to tell his mother.

And...new neighbors and a gardener seem to have secrets too.

Then it all falls apart because two people are found dead a few days apart.

Who is the murderer? Who are the victims?

So many secrets kept and finally revealed in this slow burn novel that will have you turning the pages quickly and also scratching your head as things are revealed.

Are all the secrets connected and no one knows it?

What an ending....another good one from Ms. Paris. 4/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

You only know a person as much as they let you know.

A solid 4⭐️ read from this frequent reader of B.A. Paris. I enjoyed the storyline and stayed engaged throughout. The pace of the story was slower than I had seen in her previous novels. The reader has an opportunity to become invested in the personalities of each of the main characters. I was preparing for a disappointing conclusion, but at the last minute, there was the twist, and what a twist it was. Enjoyable read.

Thank you for having sent me a copy of The Guest by B.A Paris. This one was a hit and miss for me. I enjoyed it but it definitely started off slowly but gradually started to pick up about halfway through. There were a few twists thrown in but I wasn't too surprised. The characters weren't too excited to read about and I didn't feel a connection with them, especially Lauren. She just got on my nerves at times and def was not considered a great guest. Thankfully when it came to the end of the book, that is prob the part you wont expect so I wish the whole book could of had that shocking feeling like it did towards the end.

Iris and Gabriel are trying to rekindle their marriage after Gabriel witnesses a young boy from their village and is left with the boys dying words. He's been distant ever since. After a trip together has them coming home a night early they find themselves with a houseguest. The wife of a close couple came to stay and has now brought them into her troubles. Along with The Guest, things and people around them are not what they seem to be. It's hard to work on a marriage with people dropping dead around you. Murder as Iris soon learns, can be done by anyone and maybe even someone you know.
A satisfying suspense and psychological thriller that keeps you guessing till the very end...
Then Paris as always, gives you a twist that blows your mind!

Really enjoyed this book! SO many twist and turns. Definitely keepted me guessing till the end. I just couldn't put the book down, I had to know what happened next.

A great read that kept me right on the edge of my seat. Easy to devour and enjoy. I would absolutely recommend this to any thriller reader.

BA Paris is the one that got me sucked into domestic thrillers. She has become a favorite of mine. I could not get into this one though unfortunately. I will give it a try at another time but it did not grab me like “Behind Closed Doors” did. Thank you for my opportunity to read this.

I loved every part of this book!! I went in blind had no idea what to expect. The Guest follows a couple who have been married for a long time and has a daughter in college, Iris and Gabriel. They’re best friends, who of which are married and live in Paris, Laure and Pierre. Lastly, Iris and Gabriel’s new neighbors and their gardener.
The Gabriel happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and witnesses the first tragedy surrounding this family.
You will never guess the twists throughout this entire book. The first chapter drew me in right away and it was very fast paced read. B.A. Paris’ books are always excellent.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good b a paris book. While this wasnt one of my favorites from the author I still enjoyed it, and didn't want to stop reading.
As always I'll be keeping an eye on every release!

Id like to thank netgalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book

BA Paris is such a hit or miss author for me, and sadly this one definitely leaned more towards miss. With a plot that moved at a snail’s pace, I was hoping the end would provide some twists that would pay off, but I found it to be just a mess. All of the characters were frustrating, and no one communicated well. I did like the short chapters and was able to get through the book quickly, but I unfortunately will not be recommending this book.

3.5 ⭐️
The Guest" by BA Paris delivers a captivating narrative filled with suspense and mystery. Exploring an advance copy courtesy of Netgalley, the author, and the publisher heightened the anticipation.
Following ris and Gabriel's return home to an unexpected revelation - their friend Laure seeking refuge - the escalating tension, character secrets, and Laure's unpredictable behavior create an enthralling atmosphere.
While the engaging plot keeps you hooked, certain elements fell slightly short of expectations. The unraveling secrets, although intriguing, lacked a bit of depth, leaving certain aspects underexplored. The introduction of new characters added complexity, yet their impact felt somewhat diluted. Wish the author explored more with certain characters such as Esme and Josepth . But overall it was definitely worth the read.
Grateful for the opportunity to read "The Guest" in advance, I extend thanks to Netgalley, BA Paris, and the publisher. With a rating of 3.5 stars, this book is recommended for those seeking a compelling psychological thriller with moments of suspense, though it may leave readers desiring a bit more depth and complexity.

I really really disliked this book. I’ve never been so bored.
The amount of pregnancy talk, loss of pregnancy, and secret child made me cringe. Nothing happened in this book until the end. Which was not worth it in my opinion.

I’ve been trying to read this book for months taking it on and off my now reading. The characters in this book are so obnoxious and unlikeable. They’re so nosey and have to know everything about everyone. Talking behind everyone’s back. Keeping secrets they think will help people. It’s just a mess.

This was way too slow paced for me. I didn’t enjoy it. I almost didn’t finish it honestly. This book is not for me.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for my honest opinion

B.A. Paris has always been an instant buy for me (and probably will continue to be) however, this book fell short for me. I found myself having a really hard time getting into this one and once I started reading I was tempted to DNF. The pacing of the book was just off and it never really recovered for me. Like I said, I will continue to by B.A's book's in the future, but this one was an unfortunate miss for me.