Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this intense story. An abused mother of two has had enough and takes action. She rents a rundown house on a quiet cul-de-sac where she believes her children will be safe. The 9-year-old girl is ok with the move, but her brother is angry and disrespectful to his mother and the new neighbors. There are three women in a tea-time group who have all had similar experiences which they've shared with each other. One of the women is a gossip and tells the others what to do to rid them of the new neighbors, However, in a moment of weakness the new neighbor confides her secrets to the gossip of the group. Suddenly the son disappears, and the police are called, making the quiet street very uncomfortable for the three other women. From that point on the story becomes heart pounding as the twists turn the story upside down. What happens next is jaw dropping and hard to put down until the very end. I recommend this book.

The chapters are short and read quickly. The rental was run down but it would be a safe place for Amanda and the kids until she had a better plan…..little did she know that it was anything but that. The welcome they got was not genuine, the twists were shocking and the ending a complete surprise. This was not my favourite book by Nicole Trope but it was still well worth the read.
Thank You to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Nicole Trope for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Fleeing her abusive husband Mike, Amanda and her two children move to a temporary home on west street. Trio of women Caroline, Gemma and Mary already live in the quiet cul de sac and are intrigued what brings Amanda here. It soon becomes apparent that all four women have big secrets and when Amanda’s teenage son Jordan goes missing the truth about the women and their hidden secrets soon come spilling out and the women unravel.

I’ve enjoyed all of Nicole Tropes books that I have read and this is no different. Although it didn’t blow me away it was really good thriller. The character of Caroline, self professed leader of all things west street is definitely a little strange. This is a crazy story that will keep you guessing until the climatic ending.

3.5 rounded up.

Many thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author for my gifted eARC.

This is an intriguing, exciting book, about a broken family, that ends with a big twist!
Amanda has taken her children to a new rental on West Street. She’s left her abusive husband and has filed for divorce, while her husband is out of the country for work. Amanda fears that her husband will track her down and harm her.
On her new street, she meets three women who have many hidden secrets, but are sympathetic to Amanda’s plight.
When Amanda’s unhappy son, Jordan, disappears, all the secrets unfold!
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, with my unbiased opinion.
4 stars

The psychological thriller Welcome to West Street by Nicole Trope is a captivating read that explores the secrets that lie beneath the surface of suburban facades. Amanda anticipates a new beginning when she relocates with her children to the seemingly tranquil West Street. Nevertheless, Amanda quickly discovers that appearances can be deceptive, as the neighborhood is rife with its own anomalies. The narrative's suspenseful twists and turns, which are told from multiple perspectives, maintain the attention of readers. Trope skillfully constructs a narrative in which trust is illusive and each character conceals a secret beneath the surface. A novel that will keep readers pondering until the very end is a must-read for those who enjoy domestic thrillers.

I was hooked from the very beginning! I love the whole dark Wisteria Lane (if you're Desperate Housewives fan, you know) vibes. There were so many twists and turns on this rollercoaster that I could turn the pages fast enough to see what happened next. This is my first Nicole Trope book and it won't be my last, I've heard great things and actually have a couple on my shelves to read and after reading this one I'll definitely be grabbing another soon. I loved the multiple perspectives and how it all tied together in the end, it was a fast paced quick read that will keep you up late trying to finish!

I've read several books by Nicole Trope before and loved them so much, that's why I'm so sad to report that this one missed the mark for me. It just felt like a thriller I've read before, with an ending that I didn't love. I will be reading other books by the author though!

Amanda, a mother of two children has fled an abusive relationship and moved into West Street, but trying to keep herself to herself is very hard when she has twitchy curtain neighbours and an angry son who is forever bringing attention to the house.

Told through different points of view, this is a fast paced, twisty, psychological thriller that will keep you guessing and engaged throughout, with characters you will love to hate.

4 stars.

I thought it was great! It was kind of slow for my liking so it felt like it dragged on. I think it was a unique concept and would read the author again.

This was a wee bit different from your usual domestic noir. I love a good thriller where all the neighbours have secrets, I kind of knew where this one was going but there were a lot of surprises along the way! Some truly hideous characters in this one which always makes for a good story. First one I have read from this author but I will definitely read more.

A slow-burn, atmospheric mystery that pulls you into a small town full of secrets. Nicole is a compelling protagonist, and the author masterfully builds tension through layered characters and eerie details.

While the pacing lags slightly in the middle, the emotional depth and satisfying conclusion make it a standout for fans of domestic suspense.

Amanda has left her beautiful home and her abusive husband, Mike, to live in a rented home that has seen better days. Her daughter, Kiera, 9, and son Jordon, 11, aren’t happy about the move but Kiera is fairly easygoing about it. However, Jordon is furious and is screaming at his mother and threatening her. Jordon’s noise has disturbed the neighbors which consist of several women varying in age.

Caroline is always interested in meeting new people who move into West Street so she bakes them a chocolate cake. She tries very hard to learn more about this little family but Amanda is giving out very little details.

When Amanda left, her husband was on a business trip to China and she knew he would be furious when he returned and found them gone. Sure enough, she has received a text from him saying she will regret leaving him. She just wants him to sign the divorce papers she left for him and they can arrange custody/visitation of the children. Amanda is nervous because she knows how vicious Mike can be.

In filling out papers for the children’s school, Amanda realizes that she forgot to get their passports and will need those numbers to get them registered in school. Dare she try to go back to her home and get the passports?

In the meantime, the neighbors are watching Amanda as they have always kept their finger on the pulse of what is happening in their neighborhood. Could their interest prove to be more than just nosiness?

This is a tense story that is full of surprises and scary events that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat. It certainly kept me that way. Enjoy!

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This was a page-turning read about women living in a cul de sac, each hiding their own secrets and dark pasts. Twisty, emotional, and unhinged, this was a great read for a rainy day.
The characters were intriguing, to say the least. The nosy older neighbors were highly entertaining, but some of their inner dialogue became redundant at times. I always enjoy this author, but this one seemed not as polished as her previous work. That said, this was still an enjoyable read that I devoured in record time. There is always something addicting about this author's writing style that hooks me into each and every story she creates. Three and a half stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Bookouture, for this ARC.

All I wanted was to live in a nice quiet street, to be surrounded by lovely neighbours and have some peace, especially after all those terrible months…

Amanda takes her two children Jordan and Kiera and flees while her abusive husband is on a business trip in China. Their new house on West Street is run down and their new neighbors aren’t exactly thrilled either, even though Caroline, the old busybody next door, marches right over with a chocolate cake to welcome them. But Caroline is keeping a close eye on the newcomers, because the ladies of West Stret have things to hide, and they’ll stop at nothing to protect their peace… and their dark secrets.

Nicole Trope is an absolute master at her niche of domestic suspense, and Welcome to West Street is yet another gripping dark neighborhood drama. This book hooked me right from the start with the explosive relationship between Amanda and her son Jordan and a fascinating cast of secretive characters. I love a formidable senior citizen character, and nosy old bat Caroline certainly fits the bill! Filled with twists and turns, I couldn’t put this one down until its final shocking reveal!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me an advance copy of this book.

While her husband, Mike is out of town, Amanda packs up her things and moves her children to a new home where she hopes they will be safe from his abuse. The neighbourhood seems safe, but Amanda is still on edge, especially as their son seems so angry and volatile.
When her son goes missing, Amanda is sure her husband is behind it. But can she bet her sons life on that?

This was such a great read. Filled with twists, although I have to admit I figured most of them out fairly early on. I don't think any of them surprised me, which was a bit of a shame as I felt it ended up being a little predictable. However, I did really enjoy it and having a son the same age as Jordan made reading this difficult at times.
I've not read any from this author before, but I will definitely be trying another.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am a big Nicole Trope fan and I have read all her books, I enjoyed this book, but not as much as some oththe others. Still, a good read.

Amanda is running from her husband and I quickly deduced why. I thought her son needed an attitude adjustment.
Initially I thought Caroline was a nosy busy body who has nothing better to do than sky on her neighbors.
Little did I conceive that once a move was completed things would go south on West street!
My jaw did drop as major revelations come to light and even I hadn’t fathomed how unhinged a couple of the characters were!!
The ending has a full circle moment that is illuminating as well.
Trope writes my kind of trope!

I wasn’t sure what to think in the beginning. A woman and her children escape her abusive husband and ends up living on a small cul de sac with some quirky neighbors. They’s quite a group of characters. They want to help Amanda, but part of them doesn’t want her and her children there disturbing their peace either. The thriller part comes later when Amanda’s son goes missing. The ladies hate when the cops are crawling all over their street, but why?

I liked that this book takes place in Australia, I don’t read many books that are set there.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my copies of this book.

Amanda, having endured years of domestic abuse, has finally decided to leave her husband. She has gathered her two children, packed up everything she can and fled to West Street, hoping that her husband won’t find them.

From the moment they arrive, one of the neighbors, Caroline, is on the watch. Under the guise of being welcoming, Caroline wants to know why they have moved there. Amanda can’t help but feel a bit put off by Caroline’s pushy nature, but she also has other worries and these are of great concern.

Amanda also meets Gemma, and the two hit it off right away. However, Amanda’s son Jordan’s behavior really has her worried, so she strives to strike a balance between her determination and the struggles she has with him.

What a thrilling domestic drama! Nicole Trope’s latest book is a gripping and entertaining read. Amanda’s fears were palpable and Caroline’s nosiness was with intent, and I loved watching the drama unfold. There were more than a few surprises in this story, and it was a book that I couldn’t put down.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

I have read many books by Trope and a new release is always eagerly anticipated.

Welcome to West Street, the place where curtains twitch, neighbours are nosey and you have no idea who or what is lurking behind closed doors.

It's a pacey read, full of ubiquitous twists and a cul-de-sac of neighbours that all fell under my suspicion radar.

Trust no-one. They're hiding secrets from you. They're lying!

Such a great read. Thoroughly enjoyed it.