This book pulled me in based on the cover. A lone house on the edge of a lake. A serene picture that would pull me into its depths.

That's what the main character envisioned too. I felt what she felt. I imagined what she imagined. The peace.

Until her peace was disturbed. Then appeared a persistent guy who wouldn't take no for an answer. This book pulled me into its clutches and once I was hooked, I was all in. I started this book on my lunch break at work and finished that night. It was that good. I didn't want to put it down.

This was the first book I read from Theo and I hope it won't be the last.

I found this really difficult to get into. Not terrible, but not great. I gave up about half way through.

I was thrilled to get an ARC from NetGalley for this book! I discovered Theo a few months ago and am on a mission to read all of his books! I really enjoyed The Lake House. The protagonist was very likable, and she had her hands full with the colored cast of characters. The town sounded so charming that I could picture myself visiting there. While silly at times, this made it that much more enjoyable. It is a cozy drama/mystery that is easily read in one sitting. I will continue on my quest to read more of Theo’s books, and I recommend reading them all!

I only got a few chapters in before I needed to quit. The writing style is extremely over the top and not for me at all.

I could,not for the life of me enjoy this writing. The writing was juvenile, I felt like it was written by someone very young who doesn’t know much about writing novels yet, which was unfortunate because the plot had promise.

Laura was flat and simple. Everything was done very simply. I wanted more.

When the first page of the book starts with the bride walking in and finding the groom and the maid of honor doing it on the bride’s gown just hours before the wedding, you know you are going to be hooked!
After that day, Laura just needed to move away. She moved to Pine Lake. Pine Lake was a small quiet town full of both old retirees and the wealthy young business techs looking to get away from the corporate world. But just as Laura finally starts to open up and get to know people around town, she realizes this quiet town isn't so quiet. Who is murdering people, and why are they all connected to her?
This book is a quick and easy read, especially if you are planning a lake house getaway this summer. I would not consider it a psychological thriller though, I would describe it more as a dramatic thriller with just enough mystery to keep you wanting more.
Thank you NetGalley and Inkubator Books for very providing me with an ARC copy of this book to read and review.

Thank you @netgalley and @inkubatorbooks for providing this e-ARC.

The story centers around Laura, who relocates to Pine Lake to live in her utopia after discovering her fiancé and best friend cheating on her. However, her fresh start is disrupted by unexpected death of her neighbor and adding to her misery her ex-fiancé and former best friend becomes her new neighbors. Laura is confused whether these events are coincidental or orchestrated. Following their arrival, more tragic incidents happen now, Laura with her sole acquaintance Graham unveils the mystery of those occurrences.

I liked how the book delved into heartbreak-induced panic attacks, how Laura seeks therapy for her mental health and showcased her independence in decision-making. While it may not fully deliver as a psychological thriller, it’s a quick, engaging read that I found predictable. Overall, it’s binge-worthy.

I really enjoyed the plot of this story, however I found it really predictable. From the start it was clear Brian was the reason. behind everything and I wished it has been less predicable and had more suspense. However, I did enjoy the writing style of this book!

Thank you Negalley, Inkubator Books and Theo Baxter for providing me with an ARC of this book! :)

I liked it for the drama and obsession! I loved that it all fell into place and kept me semi guessing on who was behind it. I had two suspects and one of them was the correct one. I felt bad for Laura, all she wanted was to heal in a quiet town but apparently that isn’t possible for her. I liked that the drama pulled me in and it kept me in because I needed to know what happened at every turn.

Thank you @NetGalley, Inkubator Books and Theo Baxter for my free copy! My opinion is my own that I leave voluntarily.

This is my first read by Theo Baxter and I absolutely LOVED it! I will be checking out more by this author! A page-turning, fast and thrilling read!

Healing from heartbreak and starting anew, Laura moved to a small lake town called Pine Lake. Laura loves Pine Lake and it’s small town vibes, friendly faces and peaceful atmosphere, that is until her ex-fiance and ex best friend move in next door, shattering her sanctuary,

There is something fishy in the town of Pine Lake. Rivals of some residents seem to mysteriously relocate to the quiet lake town, creating havoc and discord. So, when that same thing happens to Laura, residents aren’t surprised. Is someone orchestrating these conflicts?

So much going on this book and its all intriguing!

Fans of Daniel Hurst and John Marrs will love this book!

I love the author so was so excited to get stuck in. This isn't 9ne of ym favourites, it' didn't have the thriller element I'd have expected but was still decent enough domestic noir type. It's well written, kicks off with a bang and certainly had me invested. I did feel like I was waiting on something happening a lot of the book but it was a decent enough quick and easy read

Thank you NetGalley and the author for this ARC of The Lake House!! I absolutely loved this book!! Such a good story with twist and turns. Poor Laura was put through it, Everyone needs a friend like Celene. I will definitely be recommending this book to all my friend and family.

Today Laura is finally getting her dream wedding, marrying her fiancé Tony in her perfect Vera Wang dress. As she opens her bedroom door to get dressed she is met with the shocking scene of her best friend and Maid of Honor Mary having sex with her fiancé on top of her wedding dress. Right there and then, Laura calls off the wedding and decides to leave her life behind and move to a small town of Pine Lake. In Pine Lake everyone knows everything and everyone. Soon Laura settles into small town living, keeping to herself and quietly acknowledging her neighbor next door. One day Laura notices her neighbor having a heated argument with another woman, but can’t make out what is being said. The next day her neighbor is found dead leaving the question of who killed her and why. The home doesn’t stay empty long as a new couple have moved in and to Laura’s horror it’s Tony, Laura’s ex- fiancée and best friend Mary. Can Laura continue to live in peace and why did they move to Pine Lake? Soon Laura feels as through someone is watching her, is she in danger and from whom.

Great book, really enjoyed the twists and turns that this took me on and I would definitely recommend to a friend.

While the premise of this book was interesting (a woman moves to a peaceful, small town to escape her cheating ex and best friend who he cheated on her with, and they end up moving in right next door to her) it was not a thriller all the way through by any means. This was the most introspective, repetitive, drawn out "thriller" I've ever read where nothing of any consequence even happens until you're more than halfway through the book and even then it's kind of just blah. The main character was annoying. Actually, most of the characters were annoying and it just wasn't very well done in my opinion. I honestly think if this was written in a different style with more thriller type hints and reveals and just more happening overall throughout it would have been so much better!

I was intrigued by the prologue on this one, and I dove right in. Chapter 1 kept up the drama, and I buckled up for a great ride. Yes, this book was entertaining, but it was more of a domestic drama than a thriller. There were minimal psychological thriller vibes. I did enjoy the book, and I found myself constantly turning the pages wanting to know what was going to happen. The twists were mostly predictable. That didn't take away from the enjoyment of the book. It just didn't give off thriller vibes as promised.

Thank you NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Like a lot of other reviewers I did feel like this was more a domestic thriller / drama and less psychological thriller. The lake house was still a very solid thriller book, and the prologue was so gripping. Overall this was a good read but maybe the marketing was a little off.

An easy to read, interesting book. Laura moved to the Lake House after finding her bridegroom and bridesmaid in bed together on her wedding day. A fresh start was needed so she moved to the idyllic town of Pine Lake. Unexplained deaths occur, her ex and his girlfriend rent the next door property. Laura and her slightly reclusive friend try to make sense of the strange happenings that occur in this charming little town. Little did they know a predator was lurking in their midst.
A decent thriller with just the right amount of mystery to keep the pages turning.

Thank you Negalley, Inkubator Books and Theo Baxter for providing me with an ARC of this book.

This was an amazing popcorn thriller that was unputdownable and will have you turning the pages at a super high speed. I will definitely be recommending this to more people.

I have no complaints about except that the end was a little anticlimactic and rushed.

All in all, this was definitely a great read!

I received an advance copy of this book and found myself engrossed from the very beginning, particularly intrigued by the prologue. The story follows Laura, whose wedding day is derailed when her fiancé Tony is caught in a compromising situation with her best friend Mary, who is also her maid of honor.

Years later, Laura relocates to Lake Pines, a seemingly idyllic town nestled amidst retirees but with some amenities catering to younger residents. Initially, it appears to be the perfect escape for Laura.

However, things take a dark turn as Laura encounters unsettling and downright bizarre occurrences. Despite the oddities, she forms a bond with Graham, the town's eccentric character, who becomes a source of comfort amidst the chaos. Yet, as Laura's life becomes increasingly entangled in mysteries and unexpected deaths, including the unsettling presence of her ex-fiancé Tony as her new neighbor, and her landlord's unsettling behavior, the atmosphere grows increasingly eerie.

While some aspects of the narrative may feel repetitive, the storyline is propelled by a captivating blend of conspiracy theories, a love triangle, and a plethora of coincidences. Despite any flaws, the gripping nature of the plot left me craving answers, eager to unravel the mysteries lurking within this seemingly serene town.