I could not put this one down! All the twists and turns - that had me at the edge of my seat!!! It’s exactly what I love in a thriller, plus there is some spice to it!!! This one, you absolutely need this one on your TBR!

Thank you so much for the advanced reader copy!!

Wow. This is definitely a different and unique kind of thriller. I don’t think I’ve read a thriller quite like this one before. The main character is an erotica novel author and her husband is her muse. Her neighbor is quite eccentric and loves natural remedies. She is quite the character. I enjoyed this book!

The synopsis is what made me request the book, because I thought it was going to be a mystery on what happened to Annie. The book started off good, but then towards the ending it got weird. At the beginning of the some of the chapters, it was hard to tell if Kate was talking about her life or her book. The ending confused me.

If I'm being honest, I didn't have high hopes for this book. I wasn't sure I was a fan as I started it. I was wrong. Once I got into this book, I couldn't put it down. I read it in a day. Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC.

An unpredictable and original story line makes this one a quick read. Matt and Kate have an interesting marriage. Kate is a successful romance author who does NOT enjoy sex – at all. Because they have a daughter and are best friends, their unconventional means to a successful marriage works for them. Matt is allowed to sleep with women when he wants as long as he shares every single detail with Kate as fodder for her books. To my surprise this is way more spicy than most thrillers than a read and contains a story within a story. Annie, a newly widowed mom with plenty of secrets and a lot of attitude, moves into their neighborhood. Dual POV’s between Kate and Annie, make this flow along seamlessly. This would make a great weekend read, plot twists abound and you will not want to share your time with another person or book!

I was all ready yesterday to tell you how much I enjoyed this book. I was going to tell you how I read the entire thing in a matter of hours. I was going to tell you how the plot line was one that was new and fresh. I was also going to tell you what a sweetheart @lisa_kusel is, and how I can’t wait for this book to publish on July 16th. But then Instagram went down and everyone lost their minds, so I’m telling you today instead because I don’t want anyone to miss out!

Talk about plot twist after plot twist! At first, I was unsure about the book, and some of its content, but wow wow wow!! Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down! This book was fantastic, and I absolutely loved the ending! It was so unexpected! I definitely recommend this book!

This is a really great book. It is about a husband and wife... the husband is allowed to have a one-night stand and the wife writes erotic romance novels and her husbands affair are what she writes about. Then a young widow and her daughter move to the street and she has secrets just like everyone on this street. This secret could destroy everyone. I really enjoyed this book!

Kate and Matt have an unconventional marriage that works for them until one of them slips up. Their deal is Matt is allowed one night stands as long as he shares the experiences with Kate to help move along her stories and characters. New neighbor, Annie and her daughter Terra, moves in and befriends Kate. It’s a bit predictable and different.

Holyyyyyy moly this one is spicy! I don’t think I would really consider it a Thriller, but you won’t be able to put it down! It’s basically a story within a story - the main character writes erotica, so you travel along with the characters in the book she is writing WHILE you are peeling back the layers of her marriage and her friendship with her new neighbor. You don’t want to miss this one! With so many similar books out there today, this one is definitely unique and entertaining!

"The Widow on Dwyer Court" by Lisa Kusel is a book that left me feeling conflicted, earning a rating of 3.5 stars.

The setup of this book is seriously wild – we've got a stay-at-home mom delving into writing steamy novels while her hubby's off having flings on work trips. Now, that premise definitely caught my attention, but I'll be honest, I struggled to really sink into the story. Some parts made me feel pretty uncomfortable, and it was hard to fully immerse myself in the plot.

But hey, props to Kusel for her creativity – this book is unlike anything I've ever read. Seriously, major points for originality. That being said, I couldn't help wishing the characters were a bit more relatable. None of them are exactly likeable, and by the second part of the book, I was kinda over their drama.

Still, there's something oddly captivating about "The Widow on Dwyer Court." So, would I recommend it? Yeah, I'd say give it a shot if you're into something a little offbeat. It's not perfect, but it's definitely got its own unique charm.

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Definitely an interesting read…
The mix of “spice” a psychological thriller was definitely not something I would’ve thought of combining but was an interesting premise. Bug credits for originality, I haven’t read something like this.

I did enjoy this book and when I say enjoy, I sat down started reading it and then it was 6pm. I was very very curious as to what was going on and I really do enjoy when psychological thrillers mess with your head like they’re supposed to. I have been in a mood for a psychological thriller and this book definitely delivered. The reason I wouldn’t rate it 5 stars because I felt like there were a few pages I could’ve been saved from reading and I wish Lisa played into the spice a bit more rather than an over “dedicated author” trope. Some pages didn’t feel necessary (like filler pages) but nevertheless the book was still pretty good. I would’ve thought there would’ve been more more spicy, but it was pretty fade to black and was generally vague. I did like the art references! Beautiful touch.

Overall would recommend this book as it’s definitely an interesting one multiple twists and turns and definitely a really weird but crazy adventure and as weird as the book was it was definitely difficult not to get invested in the story. Big props for being able to hold my attention for more than 15 minutes haha

Thank you to NetGalley and Lisa Kusel for sending me the arc in exchange for an honest review

This book is not like any thriller that I have read before! Kate makes a living writing erotic romance novels… The only problem is that she doesn’t enjoy having sex so she struggles to come up with new material for her books. In order to solve this problem and keep her husband, Matt, satisfied, she comes up with a very unusual solution and allows him to have sex with strangers and report back to her with the details of his encounters.

When a widow named Annie and her daughter move to town, Kate befriends her and is happy to have a new friend to talk to and share her secrets with. However, Annie has secrets too and Kate starts to question if Annie can be trusted.

I loved so many things about this book. As a reader of romance and thriller books, it was a perfect mix of both! I thought it was so clever that we got to read Kate’s newest romance novel, which paralleled her own life in many ways, and how it came together in the end. The book is also told through dual points of view from both Kate and Annie’s perspectives. I thought all of the characters were interesting and unique and found myself wanting to keep reading as we learned more about their crazy lives! It was twisty and suspenseful and the added bits of spice were just enough to make it a very different but enjoyable read!

I almost fell asleep reading this. It was supposed to be a thriller. The pacing was fine but the characters are one dimensional. Absolutely no depth and I couldn’t get invested in not one of them. Annie speaks like she’s 13 years old dude. Kate and Matt are also annoying beyond belief. The plot was super predictable.

This book was different than I had expected. This was a mix between smut and a thriller. I do wish it had less spice, as I was expecting more of a thriller, and that just threw me off. It was entertaining though, and it had me thinking I knew what was coming but I was wrong! Recommend

I loved the original premise and story. Since she dislikes sex, the main character, Kate encourages her husband Matt to sleep with other people, so long as he shares all the details, which Kate plows into her bestselling erotic novels. Kate and Matt’s unconventional marriage is rattling along until an offbeat widow moves into their neighborhood, pushing everything off-kilter. At first, the newcomer is a breath of fresh air. Or is that breeze toxic? The book’s a fast, wild, and unexpected ride that explores marriage, desire, friendship, ambition, and betrayal. If you’re looking for spice, sly insights, and dark humor, slide THE WIDOW ON DWYER COURT into your beach tote. It deserves top marks for uniqueness and humor.

This was an unexpected GEM ! It was fast and furious and had me guessing with each twist! It was an excellent read and after reading as many Thrillers as I do, not much keeps me on edge and guessing. This hit the mark! Well done Lisa.

The first half of this book I was so hooked & couldn’t wait to see what was going on. I was hoping my prediction was wrong because it is so basic but I was right so the second half lost me and I just felt irritated with everyone.

This book was so unique and I absolutely loved it! A little spice, a lot of drama, some super unique and quirky characters, and a just a pervasive feeling of "what the heck?" was a combination I didn't know I wanted but absolutely needed. I couldn't flip the pages fast enough and even more compelling was that I couldn't quite put my finger on if this book was a thriller or not!

Kate writes best selling erotica novels under a pseudonym, but her daily life couldn't be further from the steamy scenes in her books. Totally in love with her husband but wholly uninterested in a physical relationship (with anyone), Kate and Matt have rewritten the rules of marriage. While unconventional, it works for them - and helps Kate produce totally tantalizing and scandalous novels that seem to keep even the most critical spicy romance lovers happy.

When Annie and her daughter Terra move to town, the dynamics between Kate and Matt shift. I couldn't put my finger on whether or not Kate was being paranoid, what possible attraction Matt might have to Annie, or what the play would be if Annie was trying steal Kate's husband while also befriending her. How everything played out was so fun and definitely not how I predicted!

If you're looking for a novel that bends genres, has steam but isn't graphic (I maybe even wanted a little bit more!), and is wholly and utterly unique and compelling, look no further! The Widow on Dwyer Court checks all the boxes and more. Super excited for more by Kusel!

Thank you to Thriller Book Lovers - The Pulse for connecting me with this author and stellar novel. Thank you also to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the copy.

This was such a fun and unique read! As a thriller reader, I wasn’t sure what to expect but I’m so glad I read it! I was hooked from the start and read this in one day - I think this would be the perfect book for anyone trying to ease their way into thrillers! Suburban housewives and leading double lies sprinkled with spice!

Thank you to the author, Netgalley and Thriller Book Lovers The Pulse for this advanced copy!