I really enjoyed this one, but I always really enjoy Lisa Jewell books. This had great suspense and good pacing. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an early copy in exchange for my thoughts.

This was almost a DNF for me because I couldn’t keep the MMC straight but I am so glad I finished! The twist and turns, the lies and the final rally of all the women! Jaw dropping ending!!

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell is a psychological thriller. It follows three women who are connected by one man. It is well written and easy to read. This book was an emotional rollercoaster ride that kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not stop reading.
Another twisty, unhinged binge read from Jewell. I loved it.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

- my first lisa jewel book
- gripping story. literally didn’t want to put it down
- follows a few different perspectives
- a man is basically a con artist who lies about everything and scams women out of money to fund his other relationships
- you know who the bad guy is and the whole story from the beginning, so there’s no crazy reveals at the end. but it was thrilling to read how he scammed everyone and how his story ended

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc!!

Took me a bit to understand all the different timelines but all came together at the end. Being american I kept being reminding it was in England due to spellings of words. Over all enjoyed. I love ashes character but I wish I woulda got to hear more about her “stalking” incident other than what her mom told “nick”. Love the short chapters makes for an easy read. I was excited to see they released this book at my local Barnes and noble a week early, which I purchased ❤️
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me the arc and opportunity to read Lisa’s new book. Highly enjoy a few of her other books as well.

In Don’t Let Him In, Lisa Jewell dives into a tense psychological drama centered around secrets, trust, and the quiet dangers that can lurk behind familiar faces. The story explores how the arrival of an unexpected figure disrupts a seemingly stable life, forcing the characters — and readers — to question who can truly be trusted.

I was really looking forward to this book, as Lisa Jewell was once one of my favorite authors. She’s written some truly compelling novels, and the premise of this one had a lot of promise. There were definitely moments that felt engaging and intriguing, and the core idea of the story had great potential.

That said, I struggled with the overall execution. I found the plot hard to follow at times and had to go back and re-read sections to make sure I was understanding what was happening. The pacing and structure didn’t quite work for me, and it left me feeling disconnected from the characters and story.

Told in multiple timelines and narrators, Lisa Jewell's latest explores the multiple lives a serial husband leads and how he cheats multiple women out of their money. There's Ash, who recently lost her beloved father and whose mother is dating the too-suave Nick; Martha, married to Al, who seems perfect but has started disappearing for long stretches, and the man himself, Like all of Jewell's work, I was drawn in by the question of why the man did this, as well as how bad this was going to get. I flew through this book.

Thank you to Atria Books and Simon Audio for the copies to review.

I love Lisa Jewell’s books; they are always a fun read, and the audio never disappoints. This was entertaining, and it sure did remind me why I am single, haha. This was quite a fun ride; each of these women has found herself in a bad situation and isn’t sure how to get out of it. While this does tend to go on for a bit and took a while to come to a conclusion, I enjoyed it nonetheless, and it was a very satisfying conclusion, mind you. This was such an entertaining read, and the audio only enhanced the experience! There are a lot of characters in here, but I had no problem keeping everyone straight. Definitely pick this one up on Tuesday when it is out!

Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for the digital ARC.

I love Lisa Jewell’s books and I was so happy to get an advanced copy of this! There is a lot going on in this book. Lots of characters and timelines that I found a little confusing at the beginning. But, once I got further into the book it was easier follow along with who was who. I enjoyed it!

Don’t let him In is a suspense story in which we have mystery, twists and lots of tension. We follow multiple women, who are misled and deceived into relationships and their stories are tangled until someone begins piecing the puzzle. The plot is intriguing and rather realistic even in today’s world.

It has multiple POVs, which can be hard to follow, I wasn’t truly pulled into the story until 60% in when the pace started picking up. Overall, it was a good read especially towards the end when everything starts falling into place.

Thanks Atria Books and Netgalley for allowing me to read the ARC of this book.

In Don’t Let Him In, Lisa Jewell weaves a tightly wound web of suspicion, grief, and deception that pulls three women into the same shadowy spiral of danger. Nina Swann is newly widowed when she receives an oddly charming condolence card from Nick Radcliffe—an old friend of her late husband’s with impeccable manners and a smile that disarms. While Nina is drawn to his polished exterior, her daughter Ash senses something is deeply wrong. Quietly, Ash begins investigating Nick’s past—and what she uncovers sends a chill deeper than grief ever could.

Meanwhile, in a nearby town, Martha’s perfect life is unraveling. Her husband Alistair is constantly away on business, but his warm affection and consistent explanations no longer soothe her creeping doubt. As Martha’s suspicions grow and Ash digs deeper, their stories begin to twist together with Nina’s, revealing a truth that none of them are prepared for.

Jewell excels at making the ordinary terrifying, and here she delivers a sinister tale of charm used as camouflage. It’s a slow, creeping dread that explodes into shocking clarity—and by then, it’s too late.

2.5 stars

I love Lisa Jewell and as off the wall as her books can get, they usually are well paced. This one was lacking that - it was maybe too long? The main male character wasn't a good enough sociopath for me to be engaged in his shenanigans and Ash was just...bland. Martha was far more interesting and I wish we delved more into how this all happened and how he was able to accomplish it. I'm always down for a Lisa Jewell read but this just wasn't a fave of mine.. I'll be on the lookout for the next though!

i’ll keep this short cause i don’t have much to say. calling this a thriller is false advertising.. in my opinion. the characters are all flat, there’s nothing gripping or exciting about the plot whatsoever. the main guy is a sociopathic loser who gets away with conning women who apparently can’t clock his schemes? it was just too unrealistic and boring to read. the epilogue was arguably the best part, but i still did not care one bit about anything in the book leading up to that epilogue.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell. This one pulled me in fast. I was hooked by the suspense from page one. Jewell’s writing is smooth and gripping, with enough twists to keep my heart racing. The story centers on secrets, home invasion, and the fear you never see coming. Some parts felt a bit familiar, but the tension was handled so well that I didn’t mind. I loved how the characters felt real and flawed, which made their fears hit harder. If you’re in the mood for a slick, psychological thriller that delivers chills and keeps you guessing, Don’t Let Him In is a solid pick.

Thank you so much to Lisa Jewell, Atria books, and NetGalley for the ARC of Don’t Let Him In.

Lisa Jewell is one of my auto-read authors and after I read None of This Is True, I wasn’t sure how this book would compare. Yet again, Jewell had my jaw on the floor!

I went into this book completely blind and I’m truly glad that I did because I had no idea what to expect. It took my a little while to get invested into this book because I don’t usually love the narrative from the point of view of the “villain” or the unreliable narrator. I thought I had this book figured out from the very beginning, but I was wrong.

This book kept me on the edge of my seat and even though there were many characters and names and settings, it was fairly easy to follow. 5/5 for the latest novel from Jewell!!

5⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an advanced copy of Don’t Let Him In.

Nina and her family are reeling over the tragic and sudden death of her husband Paddy. Her daughter Ash shows her a package that came for her from a man named Nick who knew her father years ago. Nina and Nick start talking and eventually start seeing each other. Ash just gets a bad vibe from Nick instantly but she wants her mom to be happy. When Ash decides to investigate Nick she comes up with nothing almost like he does not exist. When she connects with her dad’s old girlfriend Jane she helps her investigate and the more they dig the crazier it gets.

This book was so so good. It had me hooked from the beginning until the very last page. I did not see the plot twists coming at all. I loved the plot and the characters. The story was totally unhinged and I loved it!

This book was way too confusing right from the start. Too many characters, characters who are really the same character, and too many women to count. The book didn’t have much of a wow factor, not my favorite from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this ebook ARC copy.

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
Pub Date June 24, 2025

Who is Nick Radcliffe?

Nina Swann’s husband surprisingly dies, in a very unusual yet tragic way. Nick Radcliffe reaches out after Nina’s husband’s untimely demise. They spark a relationship that rubs Nina’s daughter, Ash, the wrong way. Ash starts to investigate who this Nick person is but finds out more than she expected.

Martha lives nearby, she is a mother and married to Alistair, but something starts to feel amiss when Alistair starts to disappear and can’t be reached. He says he’s traveling for work but stays out of touch when he’s away, which strikes Martha as odd.

When Martha’s and Nina’s worlds collide, through the sleuthing concocted by Ash with help from an unusual person, they discover the secrets that Nick Radcliffe holds. As more and more people come into light, more discoveries are made and so much more is learned.

This book had me writing down names and taking notes. I was enthralled and wanted to know more. It was so well written. The charisma, the way about him. Nick Radcliffe had everyone in his grasp and easily encircled in his hold. He knew how to play the game and he was winning, until he chose the wrong opponent.

Wow, what a fantastic read! 4.25
It was a tad repetitive or drawn out at times, but as to be expected with the given plot. I was all but ripping my hair out hoping that the characters would discover the truth! The ending did seem a bit rushed but that epilogue was a nice way to round it out.

High expectations were had for this one and it delivered! I loved it, once I started it I could not stop reading. Most of the twists I predicted but it all came together in a big way, and the ending was *chef’s kiss! 5 stars and a huge thank you to NetGalley and Atria for an advanced copy!