This was everything I love in a novel… spooky, thrilling, thought provoking, page-turning and definitely not at all what I expected. This novel utilized dual time frames, flashing back to past and present. I loved the historical pieces sprinkled in that made for an even deeper storyline. I’m absolutely adding Lisa Unger to my “must read” authors.

This was a good read - I really enjoyed this book. I'm so glad that I got the chance to read it early and will definitely be recommending it to multiple people who enjoy these types of novels. I enjoyed the characters and especially enjoyed the writing by this author. I'm excited to see what the author comes out with next as I'll definitely be reading it! Thank you to the publisher for my early copy of this book!

The floors creaked as she made her way down the hallway of the old building. Whispers worked their way from closed doors, an eeriness was cast through the space… haunting her. She felt watched, hunted, preyed upon in this place… what was going on?

The New Couple in 5B is a thriller following Rosie and Chad, a couple who move into a highly regarded apartment complex in New York City. One supposedly haunted.

This had such a good premise and was giving me Lock Every Door vibes as I was reading. I was curious what was going on and walking right alongside Rosie as she tried to piece together the weird things happening around her. The twist though was odd and a little far from believable for me, as well as some plot holes that were never really explained. Overall it was just an okay thriller for me.

If you’re a haunted building, rich people drama fan, then this may be a book you’d enjoy!

"A young couple inherits an apartment with a spine-tingling past" in this new novel by prolific author, Lisa Unger. Chad and Rosie are struggling to make ends meet in NYC. It is unexpected that Chad's Uncle Ivan has decided to pass on his luxury apartment in a historic building. There is dark history around the building and Rosie has decided to write about it for her next book. His daughter has been slighted by this last-minute change to Uncle Ivan's will and is not happy that her cousin and his wife will inherit the apartment, but it couldn't come at a better time for the couple.
This reminds me of other tropes about old buildings with dark pasts in NYC. It was a slow burn which is usually not my favorite kind of thriller. It kept me reading and wanting more, just as I felt like I may know how it was going to play out. All in all, a solid 3-star thriller from Unger this time.

Rose and Chad have been experiencing some struggles. Their luck seems to change when Chad's late uncle leaves his amazing NY apartment to the couple. The apartment is like a dream - spacious, great views of the city, wealthy and "unique" tenants, and old school charm. All is not perfect though... The building has some dark history, including the deaths of multiple tenants. Rosie isn't one to believe in ghost stories, but there are some things that she cannot explain. Chad, on the other hand, is completely blinded by the building and the couple's new status as owner's of the apartment. Will Rosie and Chad become the building's next victims?

I love a spooky building with a past! Would I live in one? Absolutely not, but I enjoy reading about it! I appreciated the paranormal aspects in the building. The cast of characters in this book were also great. I love when you just know that people are hiding something and you're anxiously awaiting the big reveal, which is exactly how it was in The New Couple in 5B. The things that people will do for money and status - phew!! Overall, this was a great read with suspense, twists, and things that go bump in the night.

Rosie and Chad have inherited an apartment from Chads uncle. The apartment has a history. At first things seem fine but as time goes by but Rosie starts to feel uncomfortable. The vibes in this book were creepy. There is a side story from the past. The book kept me interested enough to keep reading. Who to trust is the question. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

This book grabbed me from page 1 and never let go!! The characters had such dimension. I felt like they existed at the Windermere living their twisted lives. The story was amazing from the start. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC. Everyone should give this story a read. You won’t regret it.

Thank you NetGalley for a preview of this thriller. Rosie and Chad's life is changed forever when his rich uncle leaves them a fancy apartment at Windmere, a luxury building. It seems like a dream come true at first...But Rosie starts to feel unsure of the doorman..the cameras..the dark history...then a neighbor turns up dead. This book kept me guessing and I loved the luxury apartment setting with the creepy vibe. A fun, twisty thriller. 3.5 stars!

📖 Book Review 📖

The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
ARC to be released 3/5/24 by Park Row
Genre: Thriller/Mystery/Paranormal

5 🪬🪬🪬🪬🪬 out 5

First off, thank you to @netgalley for allowing me to read this earlier than its published release date, in exchange for an honest review. I promise, it did not disappoint.

I binge read this book, y’all! I could not stop. This book had everything I look for in a great binge read from haunted houses, ghost tales, paranormal sightings, creepy ghost vibes, murder, intrigue, mystery, whom to trust and who not to trust, history, spiritual elements, mental health awareness, and so much more!

I’ve only read one other book by this author: Confessions on the 7:45 which I gave a 4 star rating because it too, was a great read, but this book here? This one will make your toes curl; your spine tingle; you hairs on the nape of your neck stand up; goosebumps, y’all.

I hope you guys go check out this book on March 5th! Also, go now to your Libby app and request a copy to read/listen to now so it can hopefully become available to you on that day. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed.

Happy Reading! 📖👻🪬👀

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The New Couple in 5B is a mystery/thriller with supernatural elements. Normally I would not care for the whole supernatural/ghost vibe but I actually did not mind in this novel. The storyline, plot, characters were so enjoyable I could not wait to unravel it all.

Rosie, a struggling writer who is working on her second book, and her "sort of" actor husband, Chad, have been struggling to make ends meet. They have been taking care of Chad's uncle during his illness. However, he has now passed away and left them with the luxury apartment in Windermere, a pre-war building in Murray Hill. The Windermere has a dark history, a lot of death/suicides/murders have happened there. Has their luck finally turned out? Is this their happily ever after? They are grateful for this opportunity but Rosie is questioning why he chose to gave the apartment to them and not his daughter. She knows he has not been close with his daughter and he was not the best father but still that is his only child. Once settled in, they begin to get to know her neighbors. They are all an interesting bunch. Also, the doorman is always around and watching. Rosie gets the feeling there is more to this place than meets they eye.


What a suspenseful and mysteriously spooky novel. I loved all the characters in the book and was obsessed with the whole vibe of the place. I did not see the twist coming towards the end! I would highly recommend reading this one!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Park Row Books for an ARC of this book!

Thank you Netgalley, Lisa Unger, and Park Row Books for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for a review.

This is only my second book I have read of Lisa's but I will read more.

Although it seems the storyline has been is many books I have read family member dies when a couple is struggling for money, family member that dies gives them a creepy old house and of course it just can't be a house it has to have secrets, spook, and some murders in the past.

Even though I have read a few of these it's always interesting to me how will am author make their book stand out? She does a great job with suspense/thriller. I wanted to keep reading to know the ending. Success Lisa!!

This story takes place in an old pre-war apartment building in New York City.

Rosie and Chad inherited a nice wealthy apartment from Chad's uncle. But why didn't the uncle give this apartment to his own daughter? Rosie is very excited to write about this apartment so they move in. With a dark past will they find out if this apartment isn't as good of a deal as they thought?

This story has some ghosts which I usually don't like but Lisa does a good job keeping me entertained anyways. I would recommend this book to fellow Lisa Unger fans.

The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
Pub date: March 5, 2024

When Rosie and Chad inherit his uncle’s luxury apartment, it couldn’t come at a better time. Both are struggling yet beginning to build their respective careers; Rosie, a writer, and Chad, an actor. The apartment building itself is a dream, complete with a doorman and quite a history. Rosie decides to write about the dark history surrounding the building where many have met a gruesome fate.

When Rosie starts to notice things are a bit off at the Windemere, Chad (and the neighbors) explain everything away, making her question her own sanity. As the deaths pile up and things become more bizarre, Rosie starts to uncover the truth about the Windemere and its dark history.

What a chilling story this is! From the weird neighbors and doorman to the intercom installed within the apartment to the strange number of mysterious deaths, the Windemere became a character in its own right. Rosie, a girl after my own heart, has her own past to contend with that she’s been running away from but with Chad becoming less and less emotionally available, she’s pretty much on her own to delve into the mystery that is the Windemere and all of its strange occupants.

I loved this one – the characters, the atmosphere, the setting, the backstory. Everything worked together to make a chilling story that completely transfixed me!

My thanks to @HTPBooks for this gifted copy!

Again, if you know me then YOU KNOW I am a huge fan of Ms. Lisa! This book checked all the boxes for me, as usual. Hmmm, how can I say this, it sort of reminds me of Rosemary's Baby. The building itself is like creepy as all heck, and yes, when you inherit something and need a place to stay, ok. But come one. This one is total Ghost story so don't let her past work take you by surprise, and with that said please keep reading the story. It is a thriller, yes! But if you don't normally do creepy just turn on a light, read it the day and enjoy it! I sure did! LOL

3.5 rounded up

Ok I was tentative about reading another book by her because the last one, secluded cabin sleeps six, was just okay. It felt a little predictable.

That being said about a quarter of the way through my mind went through " crap, this is going to be a knockoff of.rosemarys baby" to "even her name is Rosie" and "creepy older neighbors next door with occult backgrounds" ughh 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

FORTUNATELY, it proved me wrong. She was clearly inspired by the masterpiece but it took about half of the book before it felt new-ish and semi-original. Again, that being said I really enjoyed this. (I also LOVED Rosemary's Baby). I enjoyed the buts of paranormal, occult and paranoia.

Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! There were lots of twists and turns, some I found to be a bit predictable but most of them were totally shocking! This book had great pacing and was entertaining start to finish. I really enjoyed all of the stories of the characters. I’ve read a handful of disappointing ghost stories lately and this one absolutely did not disappoint.

A thriller set in a creepy apartment building in New York. Chad and Rosie are taking care of Chad's uncle Ivan in his last days. After his death Rosie expects the apartment to go to his daughter. To her surprise he leaves the apartment to Chad and Rosie. They move in and strange things start to happen. Can Rosie see the future and the ghosts in the building. Can she trust anyone including her husband?
The reader will be on a roller coaster ride through this book. Is Rosie's husband who she thinks he is? Another thrilling read from Lisa Unger. Give it a try.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #LisaUnger and #ParkRow for a copy of this book.
#TheNewCouplein5B

I LOVED this book so much! I loved the characters, I loved the way it sucked me in from the very start — dark + twisted — this book is definitely a page turner. Lisa Unger knocks this one out of the park hardcore - it’s a mix of thriller + ghost story. Definitely pick this one up if you are a thriller fan!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Park Row Books for providing me with this digital reviewer copy. 🤍

Ok a definitely must read! If you are looking for an absolute gripping thriller look no further! I was drawn in instantly and binged it! You could not pry this book from my hands if you tried!

I usually like an unreliable narrator but I thought Rosie wasn’t your typical one. I trusted her the entire time. The vibes were off with everyone else. She didn’t tie up a lot of the loose ends and left me with questions. I did like the side story in the past but I guessed the twist so it kinda just fell flat for me.

The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger is a must-read. This novel is an unputdownable page-turner that tells the story of a couple who inherits their late uncle's luxury apartment, the Windermere, in New York City. Despite its prewar elegance and impeccable facade, the building has a spine-tingling past that Rosie, the protagonist, must uncover.

Set in glamorous Murray Hill, The New Couple in 5B revolves around Rosie and Chad Lowan's journey as they navigate their new life in their inherited luxury apartment. What starts as exciting news soon becomes a haunting and spine-tingling experience as they get wind of the Windermere's dark past. Thanks to Lisa Unger's impeccable storytelling skills, the novel keeps readers hooked from page one till its final page.

One of the best things about this novel is that it's a slow burn, and the underlying chill keeps readers engaged and guessing what could happen next. Although it teeters between supernatural and thriller, the story's pacing is steady, and the suspense builds up gradually, keeping readers engaged and eager to learn more.

Going back and forth between how the story could end, Lisa Unger adds to the suspense of the novel. You'll likely find yourself unable to put the book down as Rosie seeks the truth about the Windermere. You’ll be kept guessing until the very end, which is sure to deliver an exciting and satisfying conclusion.

The Windermere's diverse group of tenants, including the ever-present doorman, add to the story's layers. Cameras are variously placed throughout the building, and gruesome crimes have taken place throughout its many years. The characters are thoroughly developed, making their actions and motives believable. Readers will feel the emotions and fears of the cast of characters as if they were experiencing it themselves.

In a world where our minds are constantly racing, The New Couple in 5B offers a much-needed distraction. This novel, written by Lisa Unger, is an enjoyable page-turner full of twists that will keep you guessing. With its spine-tingling past, well-developed characters, and an intriguing storyline, it's a book that you won't want to miss. Overall, we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a suspenseful and thrilling read.