Don’t Let Him In was super tense and creepy in all the right ways. Lisa Jewell always nails the “something’s off” vibe, and this one had me on edge from the very first chapter. It’s one of those stories where you’re constantly questioning who’s telling the truth and who’s hiding something.

The characters are really well written—flawed, messy, and totally human. I found myself switching between liking and suspecting almost everyone, which made the whole thing way more fun to read. The pacing was solid too. It kept me flipping pages, especially in the second half when things really started to unravel.

The only reason it’s not five stars for me is because a couple of the twists felt a little predictable. But even then, the writing and suspense totally made up for it.

If you’re into thrillers that are dark, twisty, and just a little unsettling, this one’s definitely worth picking up.

Lisa Jewell delivers another addictive thriller packed with tension, secrets, and serious red flags. From the moment Nick Radcliffe shows up with his smooth charm and sympathy smile, you know something’s off—but watching Nina fall under his spell is like witnessing a slow-motion car crash. Meanwhile, her daughter Ash is picking up on every sketchy detail: the vague stories, the love-bombing, the subtle gaslighting. And over in another town, Martha’s husband is disappearing for “work trips” that feel way too convenient.

Jewell masterfully builds the dread, layering small moments of unease until the full picture clicks into place. The pacing is sharp, the twists are perfectly placed, and the theme? Don’t ignore your gut. If something feels wrong, it probably is. A chilling, compulsively readable warning wrapped in a brilliant domestic thriller.

Thank you Lisa Jewell, Atria Books, and Netgalley for the advanced copy!

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I usually enjoy Lisa Jewell books, and I can't say that I did not enjoy this one, but it definitely was a struggle at times. I received an ARC from NetGalley, in exchange for this review.
It kept me engaged enough and I definitely wanted to get to the end resolution but it read a lot like a dateline episode and that went on a little bit too long for my liking. It was just a little bit too much too many characters to remember that got a little tedious at times it just wasn't my favorite Lisa Jewell book. But it won't keep me from reading her future books either...

**Thank you to @netgalley , @lisajewelluk , @atriabooks for a free ebook ARC copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I'll be honest I had to make a note on my phone to keep the characters straight, but wow. I had no idea how Lisa was going to tie this all up.

The story starts off with a flower delivery for Nina and the family. Paddy Swann has been murdered. We follow Ash, Nina's daughter, and Nick, a man who seems very taken by Nina.

After just the first few chapters my head was spinning. I had no idea what the heck was going on, what was going to happen next or how it was gonna end. As I said I had to keep a simple list of characters to keep them straight. But other than that I found the story enjoyable. It took me too long to finish due to life, but im glad to have read it and recommend anyone who likes suspense reads to pick this one up!

I am a big Lisa Jewell fan, but this one was probably my least favorite by her. The story is slow for a thriller with a lot of characters that it kept it hard to keep track of. I didn't care about any of the characters because I was infuriated by Nick (or whoever he was).

I couldn’t put this one down! Don’t Let Him In is a chilling, character-driven thriller that hooked me from the very first page. I’ve read quite a few Lisa Jewell books, and this is easily one of my new favourites. In fact, I loved it so much I already bought a copy for a friend’s birthday—it’s that good.

What makes this story stand out is the way the tension builds not from trying to figure out “whodunnit” (you get a pretty clear picture of that early on), but from watching the characters slowly untangle the truth. You know something’s off, and the fun comes from watching the women put the pieces together—and rooting for them as they do.

That said, I can see how this book might not be for everyone. It does read a bit differently than some of Lisa Jewell’s more widely-known titles—less twisty, more psychological slow burn. But I really enjoyed it and think it’s well worth a try, especially if you love stories about charming con artists who aren't what they seem.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an e-ARC of Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell.
Don't Let Him In is listed as mystery and suspense; however, neither of those is really true. The book is a story of a man who sweet talks his way into woman's lives using them to try to reach fame and fortune. A few people die, but I kept waiting for the suspense that never came. The multiple timelines and points of view were at times confusing, but maybe that was Lisa Jewell's intent. This book lacked the expected Jewell writing style and reminded me more of a Frieda McFadden.

I want to thank Net Galley for the ARC copy of this book! I was unable to read it before the release date but now that I read it OMG, I can't believe that I waited!!!
I knew this was more of a mystery because of all the reviews since the release date, and that I think was very helpful for me to enjoy it even more. I really liked the different POV's. I really liked that everything was tied together so perfectly. I will say the concept of the book was really good, in some parts I thought the women were naive, but I could see how someone can trust another person without any suspicion. I really enjoy Lisa's writing which made the book more enjoyable! Overall, it was a great read, I had fun, I wanted to keep reading to see how everything worked out. I will for sure be reading more of Jewell's books!

I loved Lisa Jewell's "None of This is True" and was so excited to receive an eARC of her latest, "Don't Let Him In." Ash is suspicious of the man who slid into her mother's life very quickly after the sudden death of Ash's father and begins to investigate the man. Meanwhile, Martha's husband has been increasingly more absent since the birth of their daughter, disappearing on "work trips" for days at a time and turning his phone off when he is away. Unknowingly, these women and more are headed on a collision course they may not be prepared for.

This style of thriller was interesting because the "who" and "what" are fairly obvious from the start. The thrill mostly comes from the unraveling of the villain and cheering on the women as they uncover his secrets. It's fascinating to be in the head of the villain, so I think the multiple POVs really work in this case. While there aren't many twists, it's still a fun and intriguing read for thriller lovers, especially those who enjoy stories about con artists.

This was good, but I think I was expecting this to more of an action-packed super twisty thriller and it was more of a mystery layered with good characters and emotional depth.

Don't get me wrong, it's definitely a good book, but having read her last book, "None of This is True" and absolutely loving that one, I was expecting a bit more action.

What a ride - this was a gripping story of a truly despicable con man that manages to worm his way into the trust of so many women. Many twist and turns - some of which I guessed and others that really caught me off guard. I blew through this story in a day and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Are you kidding me?! I haven’t been that captivated and invested in a thriller like that in forever!! Nick Radcliffe had me at the edge of my seat that entire book! This was such a fun read! Highly recommend this to all my thriller junkies!

Thank you @netgalley for an arc in exchange for honest review*

DNF at 34%

I gave Lisa Jewell's last book None of This Is True 5 stars and I told myself that I would be picking up whatever she wrote next. Don't Let Him In's synopsis definitely had me intrigued and ready to read this eARC; however, I found what I read of this book to be utterly exhausting. I'm sure that there would have been plenty of plot twists had I read on, but Jewell's choice to be so explicit with who the villain is from the beginning and how they operate just had me frustrated and annoyed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review!

I was so excited receive this ARC from NetGalley.

Lisa Jewell’s new release follows Nina Swann and her daughter Ash as they mourn the loss of Paddy Swann. There is a mysterious package delivered that opens up their lives to Nick Radcliffe. As the story progresses Nick isn’t who he seems to be and Ash can’t help but push for more information on this man who is pursuing her mother.

Initially this novel was hard to follow as there are several story lines thrown around at the beginning. This novel was so hard to put down and I found myself filled with rage toward the antagonist.

Overall it was a good novel and I would recommend as a quick read.

3.75⭐️
(ARC review) — Thank you to author Lisa Jewell, her publisher Atria Books. I received an Advanced Reader Copy for the 2025 release of DON’T LET HIM IN in exchange for my honest review.

I always enjoy this authors books she writes a great multi pov domestic thriller. Dual timelines. This one is a bit of a slow burn but—Hello, con-artist. The MMC will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Lies, secrets and deceit. You’ll question just about everything on this one with its twists and turns. It’s always intriguing when you know someone is up to something but you can’t exactly figure out what! Mystery & Mayhem!

This is a 3.75 roundup. I wanted a bit more thriller and suspense, and less domestic and drama but was still fantastic. Whatever you do… don’t let him in ;)

One of my favorites of this author is:
📖 Then She Was Gone.

I am a HUGE fan of Lisa Jewell and this book, unfortunately, just wasn't a hit for me. To be fair, I am not big on con-artist thrillers but if there was any author who could write the exception, it would be Lisa Jewell. Alas, I found myself bored after the first third of this book. I kept going in the hopes that some twist would pull me back in but nothing happened. I will still read everything Lisa Jewell releases but this one probably won'y be added to my collection.

Thank you @atriabooks for sending me an ARC and to simon.audio for sharing an early audio copy of Don’t Let Him In 🎧 The full cast of narrators made it an entertaining listen, and definitely helped with keeping all of the characters straight.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Pub Day: Today!
Summary: After Nina reconnects with her late husband’s charming friend, her daughter Ash uncovers disturbing secrets. Meanwhile, nearby florist Martha suspects her husband is hiding something. As their lives intertwine, a dark truth emerges—one that links them all in a chilling web of deception and danger.

Review: This is a tricky review to write because I was entertained from start to finish, and loved that I was able to go back and forth between print and audio. That being said, I thought the overall plot fell a little flat. The last couple pages redeemed the ending for me, but the first 450ish pages were a bit predictable and I was hoping for a bigger twist toward the end. Basically, I liked it, but didn’t love it, so if you’re picking up a Lisa Jewell book for the first time, I’d recommend None of This is True or Then She Was Gone.

Clever, suspenseful page-turner! There wasn't a massive jaw dropping twist in this one (there were a couple minor surprises but nothing earth shattering), however the cleverness and need to know what happened next made me love and devour this one. I absolutely hated the MMC, of course, but was thoroughly addicted to his wickedness which kept me hooked right from the start. Another absolute gem from Lisa Jewell!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read in exchange for my honest review.

This book is one of the best I’ve read in 2025! Add this immediately to your TBR list. Lisa Jewell knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat.

While Nick Radcliffe appears to be the perfect man, any reader will quickly learn that this is all a well-rehearsed facade, and that he is not someone to let into your life. The book alternates between three POVs: a man, Ash (whose father recently passed) and Martha (a mom of three and flower shoppe owner).

I’ll start by saying it’s hard to review this book without giving away any spoilers, but what I will say is that this book certainly had the ick and creep factor Lisa was going for.

I’m giving this three stars: it was well written and had good pacing; I felt like the story came together well and had a good “aha” moment at the end. I didn’t feel like there were a bunch of loose ends. However, I also felt like there was something missing as I was reading this.

Perhaps I just read too many thrillers, but I was not as thrilled as I’d have liked in this story. The entire time, I felt like I knew what was going to happen next. Nothing felt like a twist, but instead like it was the next logical piece of the plot, based on what was previously written.

Overall, a decent read but not that memorable. I’m a fan of Lisa Jewell’s work, and I was delighted to receive a free e-arc of Don’t Let Him In from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.