Wow this was such a twisty, turny, mystery that leaves you guessing until the last chapter and boy does it deliver. When Iris and Gabriel come back early from holiday, they encounter a guest their best friend Laure who has just left her husband Pierre in Paris and decided to come stay while they work it out. She left in such a hurry that she is wearing iris’s clothes, was staying in their bed and making herself at home. During this turmoil Iris befriends the new couple in the neighborhood pregnant Esme and Hugh who bring with them a gardener who is a family friend and a bit of trouble himself. Everything turns into a mass of secrets and lies that you just don’t see this ending coming. B.A. Paris is a really great writer and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I just love when the book keeps me guessing and makes me gasp at the end.

Thanks to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

This was a good, solid domestic thriller! It wasn’t my favorite by the author but I still enjoyed it. I thought the pacing was a little bit off? I am not sure why and can’t put my finger on it but once I got to around 30-40% it really picked up.

I thought the ending was magnificently done and I was shocked. The twist really got me.

I have read a few of B.A. Paris' books and they were all overall pretty enjoyable. This one, however, was not. I found it very boring and the ending was far-fetched and did not make sense with the storyline.

REALLY good read. B.A. Paris has a way to make you feel the stress of things going on in the storyline. This book had me stressing out. The ending really had the feel that all your questions were answered.

Have you ever had that one guest, who overstays their welcome? The one who thinks they have the freedom to cook your food, wear your clothes & makeup, sleep on your bed (that you share with your husband), and give you unsolicited advice, about your work and family? Talk about not having boundaries! There are 3 different couples that the story revolve around on and I have to admit, I was slightly dizzy from all the characters and their dialogues to the point that I became bewildered at following where they were going to go with what they were saying. Nevertheless, I realized that it was B. A. Paris’s unique way of having the story unfold all together at the end. Although the end felt rushed and summarized, I was not expecting it at all! B. A. Paris kept me guessing for sure! Despite it, I felt like the reveal at the end had to happen and it tied the entire story nicely. Definitely recommend going into this book blindly though!

It took me awhile to get into this book but once I did, I was hooked! In true BA Paris fashion, she kept me reading!

Wow!! BA Paris never disappoints! This was a great book, fast paced, lots going on...but wait until you get to the epilogue!!! that's where your mind gets really blown. BEST ending!

Thanks NetGalley, BA Paris, and St Martin's Press for this ARC! I truly enjoyed it

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OK! This book was Terrific and gave me all the feels!

I could not turn the pages fast enough! This storyline delivered and is unforgettable!

If you like a good book with twists and turns, lies and secrets this book is for you!

You know a book has you hooked when you are thinking about it when your not reading it and can’t get back to reading it quick enough! Well, this is that book!

B. A. Paris delivers an edge of your seat book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

No spoilers with my review! This is a must read!

Well done B. A. Paris!

This book was highly disappointing. Slow burn with zero satisfaction - I was ready to give this 2 stars until that insane Epilogue that was the biggest cheap shot I have read in a long time. Twist for the sake of having a twist and I’m not impressed. I’ve enjoyed Paris’ books but this really left a sour taste in my mouth.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am a huge fan of B.A. Paris! I was super excited for the opportunity to read her new book via NetGalley and
the new book didn't disappoint. The Guest is about Iris and Gabriel a married couple who have recently been having marital challenges after Gabriel witnesses the death of one of his former athletes. Gabriel heard Charlies final words and was with him as he passed and the impact of the death and his final words has caused him major stress. Gabriel has been on leave from his job. Iris and Gabriel attempt a holiday and when they get home find that the wife of their dear couple friends Pierre and Laure has moved into the home. Laure has left Pierre and is distraught over the finding of a new love child. Add the new neighbors Esme and Hugh and their friend Joseph and the twists and turns keep going through the whole book as the lives weave and intertwine in ways you don't see coming.

B. A. Paris has done it again! Known for twists and turns and things you don’t see coming, The Guest is all that and more.

After returning from a getaway, Iris and Gabriel return home to find Laure has been living at their house - she has suddenly left her husband with no place to go. But Laure is quickly overstaying her welcome and needs to get in touch with her ex… except no one can reach him…

I just love BA Paris! One of my top recommendations is Behind Closed Doors. I gravitate towards her books. Thanks so much for the arc of The Guest.

Iris & Gabriel come home from vacation to find their best friend Laure in their house. She’s just discovered her husband, Pierre, cheated and fathered a child. She’s distraught. Unfortunately Gabriel had recently been the witness to a local young boy falling to his death. He’s carrying around so much grief as it is. The addition of Laure & Pierre’s marriage really adds stress to him.

Iris makes friends with a local couple Esme & Hugh. They provide a lot of distraction during this awkward time.

If I didn’t know BA Paris I would have no clue to be skeptical of everyone involved in this story. I tried to be one step ahead and guess what was coming and who was involved. She got me again. I didn’t see any of it coming nor could I figure it out. I couldn’t put this down as I had to keep watching everything unfold. I had to know! Another fun thriller!

This book had a really slow start but once it got going the twists kept coming. Another awesome book by one of my favorite authors!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book.

This one really missed the mark for me. Highly unlikeable characters with almost no plot for more than half the book, it was more a character study. Dare I say it was almost boring. The story/mystery is wrapped up entirely in the epilogue, which was disappointing given there were no clues or even red herrings along the way. Not your usual B.A. Paris, I'm sorry to say. She's an author I usually enjoy very much but I can't recommend this one.

Uggh, just utterly ridiculous. The repetitive death theme , the constant whining, the allusion of stability where there is absolutely none. I hated all these characters!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as always when I read Paris’ work! The ending was slightly underwhelming, but otherwise this book was awesome!

Decent domestic suspense but the pacing was a problem. It’s like the full plot unraveled entirely in the epilogue instead of a steady/ incremental build that keeps you tied in throughout. None of the characters were very likable and I sped read through a major chunk of it to get the “good part” which was only about 10 pages in total.

I have to admit I’m a little disappointed. I usually soak books by BA Paris up like a sponge — this read, I just couldn’t get into. The beginning was slow and a bit chaotic, and by the time I felt like I got to the good bits it was over.

In the future, I think I may try reading it again to see if my feelings change (we all deserve second chances/reads).

A MUST READ! I enjoy this author and have read all of her books and this did not disappoint. While I did find it to be a slow burn at times, I loved the characters and the story line. I thought this book was going to wrap everything up in a nice bow but OMG the ending threw me for a loop. The whole time you think you know exactly what’s going on and then BOOM. Just WOW. So good!

THANK YOU to the author, Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Overall I enjoyed this book, but the pacing was much slower than Paris’s usual style. I began to wonder if here the classic twists and turns where and if maybe she has branched out to something else. They finally began to appear towards the middle of the book, but the usual shock and awe was saved to the very end.

I will say that I still didn’t quite predict the ending!