Lisa Jewell’s Don’t Let Him In is a domestic thriller that explores the dark side of trust, love, and manipulation. The story revolves around three women-Nina, her daughter Ash, and Martha-whose lives become dangerously entangled with a charming but deeply sinister man named Nick Radcliffe. After Nina’s husband dies unexpectedly, Nick enters her life, offering comfort and stability. However, Ash is immediately suspicious of Nick’s polished exterior and begins to investigate his past, uncovering unsettling secrets. Meanwhile, Martha, a florist in a neighboring town, grows increasingly uneasy about her husband Alistair’s mysterious absences, and her search for answers leads her down a similarly disturbing path

Jewell’s storytelling is suspenseful and emotionally engaging, with strong female characters and plenty of twists. While the villain can feel a bit over-the-top, the book is a compelling and satisfying read for fans of psychological thrillers.

I’ve always been a fan of Lisa Jewell, and in Don’t Let Him In she delivers another thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There are so many twists it will make your head spin, and the Epilogue was such a satisfying end to the book. Definitely recommend!

Lisa Jewell is a fantastic author. It was another page-turner, and I couldn't put it down. Possibly my favorite of hers yet.

Lisa Jewell’s Don't Let Him In terrified me—not because it’s far-fetched, but because everything that happens feels like it could happen. Probably has happened. That realism makes the story hit harder and linger longer. Jewell has this uncanny way of building tension that feels personal, like you’re not just reading the story—you’re inside it. I found myself racing through the pages, as if finishing it faster could somehow help the characters escape what was coming.

And seriously—if this ever becomes a movie, cast Neal McDonough as the villain. I couldn’t shake the feeling that Jewell had him in mind the whole time. Cold charm, quiet menace—he’d be perfect.

If you like thrillers that feel just a little too close to real life, this one will get under your skin.

I really love this author and I was so excited to read this but I got about 25% into it and just couldn't finish. I love thrillers and love the ones that keep me guessing but with this one I knew from the start what the twist was and it just really didn't keep me engaged enough to finish the book when I knew what the conclusion was.
Thanks to Atria and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

Lisa Jewell always knocks it out of the park. I loved this book. It was fast paced, interesting characters and kept me guessing.

I’ve been a Lisa Jewell fan for years, and this is one of her best books so far!

Ash Swann doesn’t trust her mother’s new boyfriend. Appearing soon after her father was killed in a horrible incident, Nick Radcliffe sends up alarm bells for Ash. Things just aren’t adding up. As she begins to look into his history, she makes shocking discovery after shocking discovery. Who is Nick really and what are his motives?

Don’t Let Him In is dark, creepy, and utterly compelling. I couldn’t put it down! The short chapters, timeline jumps and narrator switches kept me engaged throughout the entire book. Jewell’s writing is subtly creepy; I found myself a little jumpy while reading at night. The story just flowed and I loved seeing how all the pieces fit together by the end. This is a must-read summer thriller!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Lisa Jewell has written another intriguing and highly readable novel. Her characters are well-developed, and you quickly form emotional attachments to them as you read. She crafts a story like an onion — with each turn of the page, another layer is peeled away. The intricate web she weaves pulls the reader in, making it almost impossible to put the book down.

Nina, a woman grieving the recent loss of her husband, is drawn in when Nick reaches out, claiming to have an item that once belonged to her late husband. With his witty charm and boyish good looks, Nick seems like a breath of fresh air, offering Nina a way out of her sorrow. Meanwhile, Martha runs a floral shop while raising a young child. She's frustrated by her husband's frequent business trips, which leave her feeling alone and unsupported.

Unfortunately, these two women are about to collide in a devastating love triangle that will leave neither of them unscathed. When a man is not who he seems — and his intentions are anything but pure — danger is inevitable. Who will triumph in the end? Who will pay the ultimate price? Delve in and prepare to be captivated.

Another jaw- dropping, page turner . I’m not going to go into much on what this book is about , as I feel I would give the whole book away. If you are a fan of Lisa Jewell , and love fast-paced books - then I definitely recommend reading this one .

Im a huge Lisa Jewell fan and was extremely excited to be given the opportunity to read this early. While I enjoyed certain aspects of the book, and am glad I got ro experience it, there was not anything that “stood out” or allows me to put this book as a memorable one from her catalogue. It was absolutely a book that you can tell is her writing, but not my favorite. I will recommend only if you have not experience her other books,

I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were well defined. This book held my interest from start to finish and kept me on the edge of my seat. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a suspenseful, gripping read.

This was an amazing book. It had me hanging on to every word. I will definitely recommend this for collection development and to any patrons looking for a great read.

What an amazing psychological thriller that will have you needing to stop and think. 😳 I seriously would have to put the book down and try to piece things together 😅

Honestly I knew I would love this book, Lisa Jewell wrote it didn’t she? Her work is some of the best I’ve read in this genre and I was so stoked to get an early copy of this! 🤩

A multiple pov story that spans 4 years time of a twisted man who acts perfect to rope women in but deep down was far from it. I was creeped out multiple times when reading and hate that this is the reality for so many women. ☹️
I LOVED the way she tied in the title of the book to the story. 🥺
And I was kindaaa scared at the end but it was perfect. 🙌🏻

Gripping from the first page, this book sinks its claws in and doesn’t let go. Jewell masterfully builds tension with twists that feel both shocking and eerily plausible. It’s a chilling reminder that sometimes the real danger is already inside.

4.5 rounded up!

Thanks so much for the ARC Atria! I am a huge Lisa Jewell fan, in my opinion she is the Thriller QUEEN. I am currently making her way through her backlist (to date I’ve read 15/23 of her books.) This one, per usual, is so good! Preorder now, available everywhere June 24th.

Paddy Swann was a local celebrity restaurant owner who was pushed to his death on the train tracks out of nowhere. His wife Nina and daughter Ash are still reeling when Nick, an old friend of Paddy’s, reaches out with condolences and an old lighter of his. Nick is suddenly around all the time and things seem fishy to Ash, who can’t get Nina to see the red flags. Meanwhile, Martha doesn’t understand where her perfect husband Al goes and why they are always struggling financially. All three women begin to search for the truth.

I LOVE a con story. I get so invested in the lies and love the tension that is created. Here it lis so high because of Jewell’s nesting stories and multiple viewpoints/timelines. I was completely hooked and wanted these women to take him down! Jewell also has chapters from his perspective throughout. At first I didn’t care as much about this POV, but it helped with the tension because I could see the walls closing in around him. I couldn’t put this one down and highly recommend to all thriller and con man fans. This will be a very talked about book this summer as it should be!

✨Content Warnings: Death, Murder, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Emotional Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Mental Illness, Misogyny, Death of a Patent

In Lisa Jewell’s latest domestic suspense novel DON’T LET HIM IN, Nina begins a romance with Nick, who reaches out to her after her husband’s murder. Nina’s adult daughter Ash is suspicious of Nick’s “too good to be true” demeanor and pursues discrediting Nick. At the same time, Martha owns a flower shop and is struggling with a new baby, and her husband Al’s frequent disappearances are pushing her to her breaking point.

If you’re looking for lots of twists or you don’t like toxic men in your books, I’d suggest steering clear of this one. It’s a slow burn without much in the way of twists, and the men in this one are not good characters.

➕I loved Ash’s detective prowess. I did want to know more about her. (Maybe she could be a main character in a future Jewell novel?)
➕I think this novel illuminates lovebombing and how toxic men take advantage of women. If you’ve been a victim of a man who does this in real life, it might be tough to read about.
➕I found this novel extremely propulsive. I couldn’t wait to see what hijinks the men were up to next.

➖There are a lot of female characters across time in this novel, and I was having a hard time keeping the ones who aren’t the main three (Ash, Nina, Martha) straight.
➖Repetition. Once a toxic man has an MO, he usually uses the same pattern on the next woman.
➖While I found the gist of the ending satisfying, I think more effort could have been put into it.

Unlike most, I wasn’t a fan of Jewell’s recent NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. I liked this novel of hers more. I felt that it was almost educational in how it explored this genre (?) of men. It reminded me of Araminta Hall’s ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS, but I thought this one did it better.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an unbiased review.

It publishes June 24, 2025.

Lisa Jewell has done it again! Presents a tiny loose thread that you pull and pull and keep unraveling until you are fast and frantically pulling until you finally get to the other end. The story of a man known by many names to many people is one you can get quickly lost in. Definitely a great read I highly recommend.

I love Lisa Jewell and this book was great! Nick Radcliffe is not who he seems, yet women seem to fall for him. This book was full of twists and wondering what happens next.

This book kept me on edge all the time . It was hard to get into the story at the beginning and I had to go back a couple of times to better understand what was going on because it was told in third person and were a lot of characters involved but overall I really loved it the story and how well developed it was. I highly recommend this thriller!, I have to tell you the plot twist will leave you feeling very confused but in a good way.