After Remi divorced to her husband, she tries to keep the house in Hobart through instalment payments to her husband. Working as a narrator audiobook, she is struggling with her finances, so she reluctantly gets housemates by renting out a couple of the rooms in the house, to help giving her incomes. Meanwhile, her ex husband, Simon, keeps pushing for Remi to sell the house.

A series of unexpected events keep happening in Remi's life and seems someone intended to destroy her life. Remi has one best friend, a guy named Luke, an owner of hotels chain, to whom she pours out her feeling and problem.

You'll be keep guessing of whodunit, from Remi's housemates, her best friend, or her ex husband and his new wife. 😉 Just when you think, this is the one, the author will throw an occasion that will wipe your suspicion.
This is that kind of book that you don't want to put it down or you'll be craving to get into it again to know what's happening. So, clear your schedule once you start this book.

This is Jo Dixon’s second novel. It’s an engrossing psychological thriller, and, as with her first, strong characters give the reader something to care about.

Remi Lucan lives a reclusive life in Hobart, focused on restoring her beloved house. After a brutal attack ended her TV career and the later breakdown of her marriage, Remi was more than happy to fade into the background.

But when Remi runs short of money, her ex-husband tries to force the sale of the house. To forestall him, Remi takes in boarders. The mere presence of strangers in her refuge unsettles Remi, but soon an unpleasant series of incidents occurs. As these increase in frequency and intensity, it becomes clear that someone is out to get Remi.

Dixon plays well with the established tropes of the genre. Is it the most likely suspect? The most unlikely? Someone barely noticed by Remi? And is Dixon playing it straight or double bluffing you? Dixon further plays with the reader part way through the novel, when a change of narrative perspective takes suspects off the board. This change also ups the stakes, engaging the reader more strongly with characters other than Remi.

The strong characters are an enormous plus for the novel. They’re believable and vivid, and although the perpetrator’s actions are perhaps a touch too crazed, it’s not entirely unbelievable. The variety of personalities are a realistic mix, and further cements the credibility of the action. You can believe that these people would act this way.

The plot isn’t particularly original, and enough clues are dropped – with increasing blatancy – that few readers will be surprised by the reveal. However, for a good bit of the novel we share Remi’s confusion and unhappy suspicions of everyone.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. The characters are exceptionally strong, the action well paced, and the writing style engaging. It all adds up to a very absorbing novel.

I will publish this on my blog etc closer to publication date, and will return and add links then.

I loved Jo’s debut The House of Now and Then and was very excited to get an advanced reading copy of this one. Another atmospheric read set in Hobart, with interesting characters and a house that is central to the plot. The story focuses on Remi, a former TV star who walks away from fame after a viscous attack. After going through a divorce she finds refuge in her home in Hobart which she is renovating. She runs into some financial issues and takes in some boarders. A number of accidents start to happen and Remi begins to realize that they are not coincidental, someone is out to get her.

Remi was a really relatable main character, I loved the way her story unfolded- alternating between time periods. There was a range of supporting characters, all quite interesting. I kept changing my mind as to who was being supportive and who was out to get her. I really enjoyed Jo’s writing style and they she gave out a few hints and a few twists along the way. Another solid thriller, can’t wait to see why she comes up with next.

Another great book by Jo Dixon. Set in Tasmania (again) former TV star Remi Lucan has set her sights on renovating her house in order to get past her broken marriage and a brutal attack. But in order to keep the house and do the renovations she needs to take on tenants. Is this the best thing to do?

But when strange things, strange accidents start happening the whole situation turns a bit weird and Remi seems to be in danger. But who is after her, who wants her out of the picture and why? This is an exciting and gripping read that you won’t be able to put down.

A book that really revolves around the characters in it, the story evolves and builds which kept me wanting to turn the page again and again. There were twists and turns, it wasn’t all together predictable and it was intriguing and thrilling to the end. And the ending topped off a great story and didn’t disappoint. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a good mystery and thriller.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Australia for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Remi is recently divorced and living happily alone until her ex husband starts wanting money. Remi is struggling to make ends meet so she begrudgingly decides to take in two tenants to help pay the rent. It's not long before sinister things start happening. Is someone targeting Remi and just how far are they willing to go? Wow what a bonanza of a story that had me in it's clutches from the start and just kept gripping tighter and tighter. At first I wasn't sure what was going on and when I worked it out I had to keep reading to discover how it would play out. I love the two tenants they have different personalities but are both my kind of people. The plot is twisty and dark but somehow fun at the same time. This author knows how to write a page turning mystery to keep you on your toes.

A twisty mystery set in Tasmania. While I guessed some of the who, I didn’t guess they why completely. In saying that, It did not take away from my enjoyment of this book. It was a fun, page turner

Remi is a newly divorced woman, renovating her home in Hobart, Tasmania. Her ex husband is hassling her to pay him back and money is very tight. She makes the decision to take in 2 lodgers to help makes ends meet. Things start to go missing, she is targeted online and her life is just spiralling. Who is making her life a misery and why?

The setting of Tasmania in the winter was perfect. Cozy fires with a glass of wine sounds just perfect. Made me want to travel down there.

Thanks to Harlequin Australia for my advanced copy of this book to read. Published January 3rd.