I love her books, so I was so excited when The Hive sent me a copy. I put aside my weekend reading plans and jumped in. I’m so very glad I did.

Not sure if this is a domestic thriller or maybe a little light horror since there is a supernatural feel to it, but it asks the age old question of how well do you know the people around you. There is a dual timeline and an old apartment building at the center of this one. As I read, I couldn’t figure out who was trustworthy but the more I read, the more I thought it could be everyone, but I always think that.

It reminded me just a little of The Shining. No snowstorm, but an old building with an eerie atmosphere and a few spirits. Of course there was a creepy basement, my personal fear, and the devil's eye pendant to ward off bad luck.

The couple in the past timeline has a little bit of a parallel to the current couple and there was a feeling of something bigger as the story flipped back and forth. It added to the mood of the building and upped my interest. Throw in some increasingly creepy, unlikable neighbors and I needed to know what was happening.

The audiobook had one of my favorite narrators, Vivienne Leheny. She is great at making the gothic atmosphere come to life. I do wish there was a second narrator for the past timeline. With the similarities in the couples, I found on occasion I had to think hard about what timeline was playing. Even so, I liked the audiobook and was grateful I had it as backup for when life wouldn’t let me read.

Happy pub day!! I received this ARC and I’m so glad I did.
I have several of her books on my tbr but this is the first one I’ve actually read. Now I’m even more excited to read more of her books. This was an excellent, albeit slow, and very suspenseful thriller. Once things took off boy did they! I thoroughly enjoyed the paranormal aspect and I wish there would’ve been more of that. Even though I had figured it out, it wasn’t predictable, it was wild guesses that happened to be correct. I highly recommend this book!

This tense psychological thriller follows Roise and Chad, a couple who inherit an apartment worth millions in an old building with a haunting past.

I really enjoyed this one by Lisa Unger! The story kept building layer by layer and I had to know how all the pieces connected. The setting of the beautiful and antiquated building was the perfect backdrop for this mystery to unfold. The ending didn’t hold any major surprises and the main character was unbelievably naive but overall it was an enjoyable read!

Rating 4 ⭐️

This gave me chills. It reminded me of an adult version of Goosebumps books, and I was a huge Goosebumps fan when I was a child. I loved the paranormal twist to this mystery/horror.
A couple finds out that their late uncle left them an apartment that has all of the old-fashioned charm to it. Soon, things begin to look questionable and the plot thickens.
I feel like this would make an excellent movie.

This was a well-written book by an author with many great releases. The plot was dirven and suspenseful. There was a dark tone that was fitting with the story. The characters were relatable and dynamic.

I love books with a home that has a creepy past and The New Couple in 5B is certainly one of the better ones. I'm not sure what newness it adds to the conversation, but I was very okay with that as I could not put this down.

This was such a bingeable and fun read! I kept thinking I had things figured out, and then something else would happen and my theory wouldn’t make sense. Honestly, the best sort of book. I loved how it had a bit of paranormal elements in this as well, so you not only have a mystery/thriller but you also get the creepy factor too. this book was DARK and I’m here for it!

As many of you already know, Lisa is one of my must read authors and I really enjoy her books. Her newest novel, The New Couple in 5B is no exception to this. I loved the gothic vibes in this story and the dual timelines. The setting of a creepy old NYC building, The Windermere, was perfect. I can’t only imagine that a city with that many old buildings definitely have a few with resident ghosts! The writing was atmospheric and I found the main character, Rosie, to be an unreliable narrator (which I loved). I would definitely recommend this book to readers who love a good gothic thriller.

Thank you @parkrowbooks for allowing me to read this book ahead of publication in exchange for my honest review.

(This same review was shared on the Barnes & Noble website)

The New Couple in 5B is Lisa Unger’s next best thriller. Ms. Unger has hit this one out of the park so I recommend you buckle up and hold on tight, you are in for the ride of your life. I love Lisa Unger’s books, always a page turning thriller I can count on. This one though has a twist, she has added a spooky supernatural element to this story. It will grab you from the first page and you will not be able to put it down until the very last one. It is told in dual timelines with characters that seem real and some that are questionable. Unger will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you love a spine tingling thriller, then this one is for you!

Thank you NetGalley, Park Row, Harlequin Trade and Lisa Unger for another electrifying thriller to read and review. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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This was a perfectly spooky story about a young couple inheriting a fancy apartment in NYC that seems to be a little too good to be true.

Rosie, a true crime author, and her husband Chad, an actor, have been struggling financially and also desperately trying to have a baby. When Chad inherits his uncle's apartment in NYC, which has a dark and sinister past, they're thrilled. Rosie is ecstatic to be able to write about the deaths and suicides that occurred there and be able to internally investigate. Chad is overjoyed simply because it's a 5 million dollar apartment—who wouldn’t want to inherit that? However, very soon after doing so, the circumstances surrounding this good fortune start to look suspicious.

This story was creepy, and I loved the narration! Between a sketchy doorman, cameras and intercoms everywhere, odd neighbors, a perspective from one of the deceased tenants from decades ago, and the paranormal elements, this had me hooked. I did not see the ending coming and found it to be incredibly twisty, although it did drag at times. I also didn’t love the ending, but this was still very good. Overall, I had a good time reading this one.

Thank you, NetGalley and HTP Books for the ARC of this title in exchange for my honest opinion.

This thriller surprised me, there were some unexpected twists, it was a little creepy but I was hanging on to the story.  Rosie and Chad inherit an apartment in a lush Manhattan neighbourhood, strange things begin to happen and the neighbors start dying off.  I found Chad to be the creepiest character, his vibe had a whole negative energy right from the beginning.  Rosie was the typical, semi unreliable female lead, it worked well with some of the paranormal themes.  

The one thing I was confused about was Rosie's friend Max, this felt like a whole unfinished plot line, him being fired the way he was.  Plus the lawyer friend telling him too bad, move on, that seemed unprofessional and like there was something else to uncover there.

Overall I as thrilled and enjoyed the ride

This was a quick, fun read for anyone who can didn’t have nightmares after viewing Rosemary’s Baby. The story follows a writer, with a family history involving the occult, plunging into the mysteries surrounding her new building. This book features flashbacks from a character who previously lived in the Windemere, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Having read many thrillers, I can say that Unger is successful in creating truly frightening moments. At times a little hokey, the plot point of a struggling writer having difficulties being heard and understood can feel contrived. However, the story is still a fast-paced story that could get someone out of a reading rut. Thank you to Lisa Unger, NetGalley, and Park Row for the ARC.

Lisa Unger brings us a paranormal thriller filled with deception, hauntings, and a doorman that never seems to sleep.

Rosie, Chad, a $5 million apartment and a lot of dark history locked into one place. What could possibly go wrong?

Easy answer? A LOT.

This was a fun read although it was slightly slow and I had to finish it in multiple sittings. The book is a winding adventure with twists one way only to twist the complete opposite direction shortly later and leave you wondering where it'll take you next. Decent ending that doesn't disappoint and a good read if you can get past the slowness.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lisa NEVER misses. I can’t wait for others to devour this like I did. I was guessing the whole time and even when I thought I had it figured out..I didn’t. This will be a favorite for the year for sure

It took me a while to get into it but eventually got going. A thriller/supernatural book usually get my heart going and this one did. Would recommend.

Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Publishing, for allowing me the opportunity to read this. I really enjoyed reading this psychological thriller. It’s very dark, gothic, and twisty. I loved the dual timelines and supernatural events. This is definitely a slow-burn read; it took awhile to captivate me, but once it did, I was hooked. Inheriting an apartment worth millions would be every couple's dream, especially in NYC. Unfortunately for this couple, it becomes their worst nightmare. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a haunted house, creepy, unsettling thriller book.

Okay I haven’t read a thriller THIS good in SO long! I don’t handle spooky very well but this book was a bit creepy- in a good way.

Fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewel, and Jeneva Rose will love this novel.

It also gave me vibes similar to Only Murders in the Building

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TW: miscarriage and murder

A thriller with (sometimes predictable) twists and turns, I think this book will be in quite a few reading groups' lists this spring.
The characters were solid, the setting claustrophobic and unsettling, and the plot/pacing was good.
Overall, a quick read that will satisfy most of Unger's current fans and potentially attract new readers who enjoy suspense.

Thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher for the ARC to read and review.

This book comes out in a couple days! It was my first introduction into Lisa Unger and I had a great time. It’s a twisty (slightly predictable) thriller and the MC is slow to catch on but that adds to the suspense. I enjoy a good rich people behaving badly plot line and this didn’t disappoint. Thank you NetGalley for a preview for this book that I highly recommend picking up on its pub day!

Wow The New Couple in 5B is an awesome book!!!!!!!!!! I loved this book so much I didn't want it to end. It is a must read of 2024!!!!!!!!! One of Lisa Unger's best in my opinion.