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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!

This was definitely not my normal kind of thriller because there was spice. I was skeptical that I wouldn’t enjoy this book. I didn’t hate it because it kept the flow of the book going. This one had a twist that came out of nowhere! Told by two point of views. A unique story and unlike anything I’ve read.

Kate is completely sex-averse. She and her husband haven’t had sex since the night her 10 year old daughter was conceived. Seeing that her husband had needs that needed to be filled, she came up with a bargain with her husband. He could have one night stands with whomever he pleased, as long as he promised to spill all the sordid details to Kate to help fuel her material for her erotica novels.

This arrangement works well, until a dark secret is uncovered about the new family who moves in on the street.

This book completely took me by surprise! Just by the description I didn’t think I would enjoy it but I devoured this book. The plot twists were great. Many thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this book!

✨Spoiler Free Review✨

Title- The Widow On Dwyer Court
Rating-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

So I will just start off by saying this book is SPIIIIIIICY🌶️. As you all know I’m a thriller gal, so I’m not used to a lot of spice in what I read. This book had just the right amount of thriller and spice mixed together that I just couldn’t stop turning the pages. If you like a domestic thriller with a heavy side of spice this one is for you.

Synopsis:
Thirty-six-year-old stay-at-home soccer mom Kate Burke is happily married to Matt Parsons, although their marriage looks very different behind closed doors. Kate is no longer interested in having sex with her husband. So, while they still love each other madly, they make an arrangement: Matt can have one-night stands with other women on work trips, but when he returns home, he has to tell Kate about them—every juicy detail.

Because Kate has a secret life writing erotic romance novels, and Matt’s adulterous affairs are her bread and butter.

The family equilibrium is upset, however, when Annie Meyers, an eccentric young widow, moves to town with her daughter. At first Kate is smitten with this wild, witty woman, who gives her a much-needed break from the other picture-perfect suburban moms, although she’s not sure how much of her secret life she’s willing to share with her new friend. But it turns out Annie has secrets too—big ones that could destroy all their lives.

I went into this book with an open mind and I’m glad I did. I’ve never read a book with a plot like this and I loved the uniqueness.

If you’re looking for a combo of a unique domestic thriller with some spice and it to your tbr as it is available July 16,2024✨

Thank you to NetGalley & Blackstone Publishing for the opportunity to read this digital ARC.

Thank you @thrillerbookloversthepulse @blackstonepublishing #partner for the free copy of this eARC!

If you’re in the mood for a spicy take on a thriller, look no further! In this book we follow a happily married couple Kate and Matt. They are perfect in most ways as it pertains to day to day life except for in one way, their sex life. Kate has a condition where she has zero interest or desire to be intimate with anyone. In order to keep their marriage working in a normal manner they realize they both have needs that need to be met. Kate has figured out a way to satisfy them both. She is a romance writer and needs content to write about while he has physical needs. She hatched a plan to allow Matt to have one night stands as long as he reports back to her so she has content to use while she writes. 😱 That’s quite the relationship set up! Am I right?! It seems to be working flawlessly until the widow, Annie, down the street moved in. At first Kate is excited and longs for a friendship with her however soon realizes that Annie has secrets of her own that could change everything.

This book was really a unique take on a thriller. The first half of the book set the stage for this wild ride! And boy oh boy was it that! This book was easy to read in a sitting because it felt kind of like watching a slow train wreck! Lisa sure knows how to put the thrill into a thriller! 🤣 Even though I could tell where this was headed it still didn’t take away from all of the twists and details that unfolded. It was such a crazy ending and I felt like I was jaw dropped as I watched it all go down! Thank you again for allowing me to check out this absolutely bonkers relationship! Makes me thankful for what I have! 🤣🤣🤣

Kate and Matt are the perfect couple. Kate writes erotic novels under a pen name and uses her husband’s sexual exploits to fuel her stories. Strange, but it works for them. When a sexy stranger moves to the neighborhood, Kate begins to suspect her husband has developed an ongoing affair with the new neighbor. While sleeping with other women has always been the plan, Kate has created careful rules that Matt must follow. One of them is never sleeping with the same woman. The other is developing a relationship. So what happens when the neighbor becomes obsessed with your husband?

This was a slow burn 🔥 thriller in the best possible way. If you’re looking for the perfect summer read add this The Widow on Dwyer Court to your TBR.

Thirty-six-year-old stay-at-home soccer mom Kate Burke is happily married to Matt Parsons, although their marriage looks very different behind closed doors. Kate is no longer interested in having sex with her husband. So, while they still love each other madly, they make an arrangement: Matt can have one-night stands with other women on work trips, but when he returns home, he has to tell Kate about them—every juicy detail, because Kate has a secret life writing erotic romance novels and Matt’s adulterous affairs are her bread and butter.

The family equilibrium is upset, however, when Annie Meyers, an eccentric young widow, moves to town with her daughter. At first Kate is smitten with this wild, witty woman, who gives her a much-needed break from the other picture-perfect suburban moms, although she’s not sure how much of her secret life she’s willing to share with her new friend. But it turns out Annie has secrets too—big ones that could destroy all their lives.

A most unusual storyline! I can honestly say that I have never encountered another book like it. None of these characters is especially likeable, but it is a crazy and twisty journey. You will keep turning pages because you must know how this ends. Bear in mind this is quite a spicy read, especially for those of us who don't normally read that type of book.

If you like a domestic thriller with a heavy sprinkle of spice this is for you! Many thanks to Thriller Lover Book Promotions and the author for the copy to read.

A thriller with some sexy romance thrown in? Sign me up! My two favourite genres merged together in this fantastic mashup and boy oh boy, what a surprise it was! 

Kate is an erotic novel writer who does not enjoy having sex, instead choosing to base her ideas for her storylines on her husband's encounters with other women. Yes, you read that correctly. Matt's trysts are all for the sake of Kate's books and the two have an understanding that whatever Matt does, Kate is to hear about so she can put pen to paper. However, when new mum Annie moves onto their street, the couple's relationship is put under strain.

This book was so unique and engrossing. With short chapters and dual POVs from both women, I found myself unable to stop reading because I just had to know what was going to happen. I loved the twist at the end and kudos to the author for writing of a book within a book. I can't wait to read more by Lisa Kusel.

"The Widow on Dwyer Court" by Lisa Kusel is a riveting domestic thriller that keeps readers engrossed from start to finish. Through the eyes of the characters, particularly Kate, the narrative unfolds with palpable tension and mounting rage. Kusel expertly crafts flawed and complex characters, drawing readers into their twisted world. The fast-paced storytelling and alternating points of view, primarily from the women's perspectives, add depth to the narrative. The unexpected twists in the conclusion further elevate the story, showcasing Kusel's skillful storytelling. Despite its unconventional nature, "The Widow on Dwyer Court" captivates with its originality and gripping plot. It's a compelling read that I wholeheartedly recommend to fans of the genre.

Thank for allowing me to review this book.. Can I say WOW.. So many twists I didn't expect . Has some parts in it I did not expect at all.. Definitely took me by surprise. I can wait to read another book from this author. Definitely a page turner. .

I can't recall reading any book like this. Kate is a married stay-at-home soccer mom and writes erotic romance books under a pseudonym. While she hasn't had sex with her husband in years, they have an arrangement where he can have one night stands and he has to tell Kate every detail so she has material for her books. They live harmoniously until Annie, a widow, comes along. At first Kate is eager to be friends with Anne, who is very different than the suburban moms around. She’s not sure how much of her secret life she’s willing to share. But it turns out Annie has secrets too—big ones that could destroy all their lives.

The book is told from both Annie and Kate's perspectives and interspersed with Kate's spicy book. It was a wild ride and at times a little disturbing but a page turner for sure. I read this book pretty quickly. It was such a bingeable read for me. The first half didn't feel like your typical thriller but the suspense really picked up in the last half. I loved the ending.

Recommended for readers who like:
✨book within a book
✨spicy books
✨characters that are outliers in society
✨twisty endings

Thank you Thriller Book Lovers Promotions, Blackstone Publishing and the author for an advanced copy. THE WIDOW ON DWYER COURT comes out July 16, 2024.

Wow, that was a wild ride!
I was so excited when I saw I got this ARC. The synopsis just hooked me from the beginning.
What a unique premise, Kate, a married mother who hates sex but needs to write erotica for her novels makes an arrangement with her husband Matt to satisfy his needs and to gain material, what could go wrong? Especially when Annie, a new widow appears in the neighborhood and odd coincidences start popping up.

The story is sexual, there are a lot of spicy scenes. Since Kate is a writer there's a bit of a book within a book with chapters that include what Kate is writing for her book, the characters, and their escapades that are based on Matt's one-night stands. It was interesting but sometimes got redundant and wasn't all that sexy to read about.

I enjoyed the domestic thriller side of the story and when everything started to come to light I felt the rage alongside Kate. These characters are flawed and crazy but I couldn't stop reading about them. I immediately disliked one, was rooting for the other, and was deceived by another. I thought each character was written well and the pacing was fast. It's told through the women's povs which I liked, I think I would have even liked to get a couple from Matt to see his motivations and how he felt about everything rather than just going off his dialogue.

Each chapter is short so it's easy to read but there was a chapter that ended abruptly and I didn't know the next one was a new scene and the timeline had changed. Other than that, it was easy to follow along.

I thought the twisty ending was done well as I had not expected it would go in that direction.

I highly recommend picking this unique thriller up.
Thank you, NetGalley, Lisa Kusel, and BlackStone Publishing for the arc in exchange for an honest review.