I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

This is one of those stories that you finish and want to pick up and read all over again!  It was  a well written thriller with enough mystery to make it unpredictable.  Keeps you guessing until the end...  and then some!

I absolutely love psychological thrillers, so I was excited to read this one. It kept my attention and there were times I couldn't stop reading. I look forward to reading more by this author.

Thrilling, but missing something -- this pop fiction/suspense book is sure to entangle dozens of bored housewives, but it's predictable from the very beginning. The main character is compelling, and you die to know what will become of her at first, but about halfway through, it's pretty much obvious.

I'm embarrassed to say that I requested and was granted access to an arc of this thriller from NetGalley over a year ago and somehow let it slip through the cracks in my shelf until being reminded of it when I was also approved for J.P. Delaney's newest book this week: Believe Me. I thought it was time to do some catching up! Better late than never, as they say! 

I found this one to be compulsive reading--yes, turn those pages! The story is about a handsome but thoroughly dislikable genius of an architect named Edward Monkford, his one of a kind austere house, and the people who put up with just about anything to live in it. The story is told from two women's points of view, both of whom come to be his lovers: Emma, the eponymous girl before, and Jane, the woman who currently occupies the house. 

There's an air of mystery and tragedy surrounding Monkford--how much of it is of his own doing? Is he a narcissistic sociopath as some believe, capable of anything in his pursuit of perfection? Does he brainwash the women who fall in love with him, seeking to control them? Or has he met finally his match? You decide for yourself as zoom through to the surprising conclusion.

The Girl Before was twisty and kept me on the edge of my seat. A true fit for the ever popular psychological thriller category, The Girl Before goes back and forth between the story of two women at two different times and you are left wondering just what happened to the Girl Before. By the end my jaw was dropping through each page I turned. I loved it and would definitely recommend it.

Super thriller with twist ane turns. A mordern who done it

Honestly, could not finish said novel, it was a struggle

****Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an honest***

Great book! Can't wait to see it in the movies.  My only objection is the Fifty Shades of Grey aspects, otherwise I loved it.

Great story from start to finish.  Very interesting concept.  I almost wish I could let go and live in this house.  I even considered some of the questions on the application and thought, hmm, "could I?" and "What would I write / put down if it were me?"

Great writing, easy to follow story line and characters that pull you in.  I will definitely need to see this on the big screen, when it comes out.

Ranks up there with my love for books by Mary Kubica. & Ruth Ware.

I struggle with this book. Great characters and an intense plot kept me reading until the last page. But by the last page, I was disappointed. There were too many points brought up in the story that were way out there or never solved which made the whole story all over the place. The last truthful character completely contradicted her self and story in the last chapter. And it was just awkward. Also, this author clearly shouldn’t be writing the perspective of a woman, he doesn’t know how women think. And too much raunchy porn.

I have enjoyed everything this author has brought out. Super talented and this story was another edge of your seat tale that I greatly enjoyed.

Unfortunately, I had a hard time getting into this book. I understand what their motive was to move into this house, I just couldn't buy it. It was unbelievable. And I had difficulties connecting with them also. The book was quite twisty and turny, and would have been quite thrilling, but the foundation was so crumbly that it just was a mess for me. I seem to be in the minority, so maybe I just wasn't into that style at that time. I will have to wait for right before the movie comes out and try to give it another read. I will wait to see if I change my review before I post a negative review everywhere!

This book took me awhile to get into it, but once I did I was hooked, it was very fast paced. The book kept me on my toes, as well as kept me guessing.

I'd say this book was good but not outstanding. It was a quick and fast-paced read, but the characters didn't really draw me in completely. The story itself was an interesting one, though not entirely believable, and it didn't make me want to follow this author or read any other of his/her books. I'd recommend it as a 3.5.

Terrific!! A brilliant novel of psychological suspense. I can't give away the plot twists but I know this book will keep you guessing, every step of the way.

While I enjoyed this book and thought the writing was excellent, I found the story to be ia little uneven.  Character development was quite good  and I look forward to the next book.

Whenever I find myself rushing through the pages of a book, it means one of two things. It's either a really bad book that for some reason I feel obligated to finish, or it's one of those "grab you by the seat of your pants and don't let go"books. In this case, fortunately, it's the latter.
Two women, each trying to make a fresh start after a traumatic event. Emma is struggling to feel safe after being violently attacked in her own home. Jane is still trying to come to terms with the loss of her stillborn baby. Although their stories take place at different times, both women feel as if the house at One Folgate Place is just what they need to recover. Sure, there are A LOT of rules in place. But the price is right so they go for it despite any reservations they might have. 
It's really hard to describe what's happening in this story. Told from two viewpoints and in two different time periods, you have to work a bit to keep the storylines separate. But then they begin to converge, and this is where the real creepiness begins. An obsessive owner, intrusive technology, secrets each woman is keeping...there's a lot going on. But trust me, it's worth it. A few of the twists were expected, a couple of twists at the very end really surprised me. A great thriller!

If you want a quick read for a flight or for the beach than you might like this book.  However, there is nothing new here.  Also, the book is pretty explicit, so if that isn't your cup of tea than stay away.

Oh my goodness, please make this into a movie,  very suspenful,  very intriguing enjoyed this read.

I am so glad to see that this book is going to be made into a movie!!  I cannot wait to watch it.  This book had me intrigued from the beginning. The thought of an architect building a home then renting it out with so many strict rules to follow and how both of the girls handled it differently  was a story in itself.  Add in the suspense and the captivating yet totally spooky architect and it's a book I did not want to put down. The ending was a total surprise, LOVED it!! It will be interesting to see how the book is portrayed in the movie.
  I received this book from Netgalley for my honest review.