Five twisty turning stars for this one! The Mother At Number 5 is my favorite kind of book. It has a fast pace, relentless suspense, believable characters, and a whole bunch of shocking surprises.

The narrative takes place in present day England. We readers are introduced to two mothers, Roz and Lotte, who meet on vacation in Mallorca. Roz is married to Adam and they have two little girls. Lotte is a single mom of one girl. Lotte initiates a vacation friendship with Roz and the ladies have a wild night out clubbing together. Lotte flies home the next day and Roz, who is worried about what she might have said and done while she was in a drunken blackout, is relieved to think that she’ll never have to see Lotte again.

Then Lotte moves into a house around the corner from Roz and Adam.

That’s creepy enough, and soon it gets scarier as Lotte starts inserting herself into Roz and Adam’s life in every possible way. Roz’s intuition tells her Lotte has sinister motives, and gets frustrated when Adam dismisses her fears as “you’re being paranoid, again.” As the plot develops, we learn what Adam meant by “again” and we also discover Lotte’s true intentions.

I was gripped by every moment of this book! Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers and domestic noir.

I’m grateful to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me an advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest feedback.

2.5 stars. I’ve not read anything by this author before but this one sounded good so I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately I found it very slow and it dragged on quite a lot. I couldn’t get into it at all and by the end I didn’t really care what happened.

I met the mother once on our summer holiday and I let slip a terrible secret, something no one here must ever know… Fear rushes through me as I remember that night, but I’m sure I never told her where we live. As if she can read my mind she leans in close and says, ‘Don’t worry, you’d had a few drinks. Your secret’s safe with me.’ But I don’t trust her – why has she moved to my street?

I try to warn my kind, loving husband to stay away, but he laughs me off and invites her into our lives. When she lets my precious daughter get hurt, she’s gone too far. I know she’s here to destroy my perfect life.

Trigger warning!
This book will rattle you, shock you and even disgust you. A revenge story.
While I enjoyed the plot and twists I strongly dislikeed the main character, Rose.
Overall not a bad read.
Thank you Netgalley for the copy of this book!

Be careful who you pour your heart out to, because you never know. It might come back to bite you.

Hurt and anger combined result in to revenge. But how will you find those you are looking for? It's like a needle in a haystack and although you can never loose those feelings you will have to learn to live with them. Until that one day, when someone throws you the keys to unlock the door you have been waiting to open for such a long time.

Time to get the ball rolling...

I loved the story and followed the path the author took me on like a good girl, feeling sorry for a family and the horrible setbacks they were dealing with until there was that hairpin turn, making me gasp with what I was confronted with. 

Can you ever totally trust someone? People often have dark secrets and want them to remain hidden because they want to save their own skin in the first place.

A story that reveals how vicious some can be and and don't seem to have any problems in lying to all and sundry. They are born, shameless actors fooling everyone around them and playing happy families.

I was a very captivating book I enjoyed listening to. The narrator did a very good job. 5 stars

Thank you

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house, narrator and the author for the opportunity to listen to a complimentary copy of this audiobook in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

First of all, the narrator did a good job, her cadence and tone was pleasant to listen to This is my first book by this author and I really wanted it to be more than it was. I really liked the twists, there were a few and although I guessed at most of them correctly, I still enjoyed listening to the story play out. I did feel the book was a bit long and dragged on in spots but overall was enjoyable.

The Mother at Number 5
by Jill Childs
Narrated by Charlie Norfolk

Rating 3.7/5.0

The Mother at Number 5 is a slow-paced psychological suspense novel.

Carlie Norfolk's narration was easy to listen to and understand. However, there wasn't much difference between the characters, which made it a little challenging at times if I hadn't paid attention to whose chapter it was (typically switched between Ros and Lottie). The book itself didn't really do much for me until the last half to third of it. That's when things got interesting and it really does have a great twist at the end. I'd say read it or listen if it sounds interesting, but it may not be quite as gripping as you might have hoped.

Thanks so much to NetGalley, Bookouture Audio and the author for the chance to listen to and review this book!

When I read the description for this book I was incredibly excited about it. It seemed right up my alley. However, as I began to listen to it, I realized that it just fell a little flat for me. It's disappointing because I really had high hopes for it. Sure, there were some twists, and little shocking moments, but as a whole this book just didn't do it for me.

"The Mother at Number 5" is fast paced, twisty domestic thriller with a nice twist and a really good ending. I listened to the audio book version of this book and the narrator did a very good job holding my attention and keeping the reading exciting.

Thank you to Bookouture Audio and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book for my honest review.

This book started out so slow and almost like a women’s fiction book and by the end I couldn’t believe the number of twists and turns this packed in. And while I didn’t really see the twists coming (one I almost kinda sorta worked out), but the bread crumb trails were there. While I might have said this had a little too much wow (yeah I know I am surprised I’m saying this), but since the twists weren’t coming out of left field, but with obvious hints and I missed them, I’ll retract that statement.

I am not sure I liked any of the characters, but I also think maybe this was the author’s intention. In the beginning, I could see the start of the framework of something, but once I realized what was going on, I needed to know which one of my guesses were right. Of course with my track record lately, maybe none of them. Secrets and trust are what all domestic thrillers seem to come down to and this one expertly used both. And make sure when you get close to the end, you can keep reading/listening as it went down to the wire to resolve one big issue.

I was able to both read and listen to this one and I enjoyed Charlie Norfolk’s narration. kept me wanting to find more time to listen. She used the author’s words and brought the story to life without overshadowing the plot.

It’s summer and definitely time for the twisty thrillers, so if you love those, I’d go into this one blind and throw your hands up and take the ride.

This was a wonderful read. The only problem I had was I had to go back. I got a little confused about the characters. All in all I really really like the book. I like the characters. I like the ending. I love the narrator. I don’t wanna say too much about it because it will give, the plot away. So thank you Netgalley and publisher,, for providing this advanced copy of the audiobook to me.

This one was pretty good I read it all in one sitting. Definitely recommending it to my friends who enjoy psychological thrillers books

A gripping read. Brilliant setting and relatable characters. Loved the narrators voice. Would recommend as a great holiday read!

I was on the edge of my seat at the end of this one! This mystery hits the sweet spot in having multiple twists and turns but keeping it from becoming so outlandish that the story requires you to suspend disbelief. I can't share much else about what I enjoyed without spoilers, but will share that I also enjoyed the complicated backstories and personalities of our two first person narrators. I will also enjoyed that it didn't seem to fall into some of the current "hot" tropes for mystery novels. As much as I sometimes enjoy those, this was a fresh take, allowing it to stand out form the crowd for me.

I wasn’t sure how this storyline was going to unfold or if it was even for me. I wasn’t really fully engaged till about 50% in. It was to slow paced for me, so much so it felt like there wasn’t much happening. The plot jumped around a bit when it came to timelines and it would have helped to have 2 narrators when it came to 2 main characters. I can’t say if I actually liked the characters, I could take them or leave them. I was a little intrigued when things did start to unravel and come together as there were a few surprises and some of my questions got answered.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to listen to #TheMotherAtNumber5

I was immediately drawn in by this one because domestic thrillers are my favorite genre and I found the concept to be exciting. The execution was a bit slow in parts so I did find myself losing interest in a few spots but was able to be drawn back in eventually. I think the character development was pretty spot on but none of the characters really resonated with me despite that. I cant pinpoint exactly why but they just seemed a bit one dimensional. The narration was well done and managed to hold my attention during the slower parts.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for giving me the opportunity to listen and review this audiobook. in exchange for an honest review.

Ros and Lottie meet on vacation. On an alcohol driven night out together Lottie encourages Ros to share her deepest secrets. Something Ros reluctantly does and a decision she will soon regret. At home from their vacation Ros notices a moving van next door. When Ros realizes it is Lottie she has her suspicions that Lottie is trying to get to close and hurt her family. Ros’ oldest daughter Sophie is already acting out at home and at school with some strange behavior. But Lottie may have underestimated how far Ros will go to protect her family.

The pace was a bit slow but the narrator was great and the twists and turns made this novel very enjoyable.

Thanks to NetGalley for this loan of this audiobook for my honest review.

A woman's past, the death of her baby sister collides with her now future. What would you do if you got the chance to meet up again with the guys who were responsible for your baby sister's death. 20 yrs later, we will find out.
Roz and Lottie become fast friends on a vacation holiday. But now back at home Lottie has moved in by Ros and has even enrolled her daughter into the same classroom as Ros's daughter
Ros can't seem how this is a coincidence when this woman was just a vacation friend, but has now inserted herself into their lives and it seems she has alternate motives for doing so

This #psychologicalthriller is quite an exceptional one! The first chapter grabbed my attention and I was shocked at the twists! Narrated by #CharlieNorfolk, the audiobook is a must-listen!

USA Today bestselling author, Jill Childs, can write mind-blowing thrillers! I also read her book, #LongLostGirl, and highly recommend both of these 5 ⭐️ reads!

Thank you, #JillChilds, @Bookouture, #bookoutureaudio & @netgalley for my ecopy & #audiobook! All opinions are my own.

While the book was off to a slow start, The Mother at Number 5 was very well written. The character connections and plot made for an easy read. The story contains a sensitive topic but the author handled it in a way that is not disturbing. There was a twist that I absolutely didn't expect and I loved it.

Thank you to @netgalley, @bookouture, and the author, #jillchilds, for the opportunity to read this #advancedlistenercopy.

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Review for 'The Mother At Number 5' by Jill Childs.

Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Jill Childs, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous

Publication date 21st June 2023.

This is the fourth book I have read by this author. I have previously read 'The Mistress', ' Long Lost Girl' and 'I Let Him In' which I also recommend.


I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'A completely unputdownable psychological thriller from the USA Today bestseller about family secrets, guilt and lies. If you love The Girl on the Train, The Housemaid or Lisa Jewell, you will gasp out loud at the shocking twists!' I am a huge fan of The Housemaid and Lisa Jewell so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Jill Childs and if this is half as good as 'The Mistress', 'I Let Him In' and 'Long Lost Girl' it is guaranteed to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).

This novel consists of a prologue, 58 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

This book is based in Majorca, Spain 🇪🇦 and Ilkley, Bradford, North Yorkshire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture.

This book is written in a mix of third and first person perspective and the protagonists are Ros and Lotte. The benefits of books written in first person perspective are as long as they are well written it makes you feel that you are being spoken to by the protagonist and it can create more of a bond between yourselves and them. If there are several protagonists you also get to see more of what is going on. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything. To have the benefit of both first and third person perspective ensures you don't miss out on anything.

'The Mother At Number 5' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Jill discusses/includes r@p3 allegations, death of a child and child molestation.


OMG!!!! WHAT DID I JUST READ!?!?! MIND BLOWN!!!!

Another fantastic book from Jill with vivid descriptions which put you right in the picture. It really felt like Ros and Lotte were talking directly to me from across the table over a cup of tea. The synopsis and cover suit the book perfectly.

The storyline is absolutely addictive and had me sucked in from the first page until the explosive ending. It is an action packed story about family, secrets, revenge, accusations, deceit, twists and much more. I couldn't stop listening to this book until early hours of the morning so if you pick this up I seriously advice you to clear your schedules!!! I would listen to it on the car, in the kitchen, on the school runs and every single chance I got to get lost in this page turning thriller. It is filled with suspense, secrets, family and a few humongous twists that I did not see coming. A huge well done to Jill on not just one but several bombshell!!! I would have never guessed either of the twists in a million years. Very rarely I am shocked by books having read so many but this absolutely had me a cracker and completely blew my mind. If you are fed up of guessing the ending by 50% then this one is for you!!! Ros is on a much needed family holiday in Majorca with her husband Adam and their daughters Bella and Sophie. When relaxing in the sun Ros gets talking to single mum Lotte who is enjoying some piece and quiet while her daughter Caitlyn who she has put in the Kids Club. They bump into each other a few more times and Ros agrees to have a girls night with Lotte. However, Ros has alot to drink and the morning after the night before she has no idea what happened, what she told Lotte or even if she did more than dance with men she met on the dancefloor! Soon enough their holiday comes to an end and Ros is looking forward to forgetting what she may have got up to and heading home. However, who does she bump into in the local cafe while having a meeting about the school but Lotte who just so happens to be Ros's new neighbour!!!! Lotte starts getting more and more involved in Ros's life and starts dropping hints that sound like threats. Is Lotte going to reveal what happened on their girls night out? What secrets is Ros hiding? Why does Adam think Ros is paranoid? Well, I can tell you now it's not anything like you are thinking!!! To find out you'll just have to grab your copy of this non stop thriller today!!! This book will keep you absolutely hooked and guessing throughout whilst on the edge of your seat whether your listening to it or reading it. The multi person narrative chapters are perfectly weaved together to slowly build up a picture but won't give anything away to allow you to guess too soon!! The ending was absolutely mind blowing me there was a never in a million years I would have guessed the bombshell that hit me in the last few pages !!! Another Huge Success by the extremely talented Jill Childs!!! It is so hard to talk about it without giving anything away so I will just say if you want a book with twists you will NEVER see coming this one is for you!!!

Do not start this until you have cleared your schedules as you won't be able to put it down!!

This is one of the few books that I have listened 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrator Charlie Norfolk who did a great job bringing this story to life. I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity and Charlie did a fantastic job on both male and female characters voices!!! I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Jill but also to listening to more books narrated by Charlie!

The characters were all very well developed, strong, realistic and each seemingly hiding their own secrets. My heart went out to Ros because who hasn't had a few too many too drink at some point in their lives and then left panicking the next day as you have no idea what you said or did!!! I know I certainly have nd for this reason don't drink as often or as much anymore!!! This makes me have all the more empathy for Ros as it's made even worse by the fact that Lotte knows what went on but refuses just to tell her and starts making her life hell. Lotte is definitely an intriguing character that you get to discover more about as you go through the pages. This is one of those books that it is so hard to say how you feel bout them after reading as opinions change throughout and I don't want to risk giving anything away so I am going to have to leave it there and leave you make your own minds up when you grab your copy!!! Regardless of how you feel about any of them Jill's evocative writing skills ensures each of them, along with everything else going on, leaps out of the pages at the reader!!


A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Jill on one of the most shocking twists I have ever read and an absolutely addictive book!! This is exactly why you are one of my favourite authors and here's to your next success 🥂!!!

Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first three chapter of Jill's ''Gracie's Secret' which promises to be just as addictive as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!

Overall an addictive, page turning psychological thriller with bombshells you will never see coming!!!

Genres covered in this novel include Urban Fiction, British & Irish Literature, Domestic Thriller, Vigilante Justice, Romance Sagas, Psychological Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Thriller And Mystery Adventures, Noir Crime, Mystery, Suspense, Women's Popular Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Contemporary British & Irish Literature, Contemporary Urban Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Family Life Fiction, Women's Domestic Life Fiction, Suspense Thriller, Noir Fiction, Womens Psychological, Crime Thriller, Mystery ,Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction and Thriller amongst others.


I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Lisa Jewell, Rachel Abbott, K.L Slater, Melinda Leigh, Carol Wyer, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, T.M Logan,The Housemaid, The Family Across The Street, The Family Upstairs, The Girl On The Train, The Housemaid', DK Hood, Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, The Widow, The Housewarming. and anyone after an addictive, gripping, must read page turner.



341 pages/ 8 hours 52 minutes


This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited, £8.99 in paperback and £16 in Audible via Amazon at time of review, which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!


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