Well written, unputdownable, and original. A chilling story that captured my attention and did not let go! I thought the character development was amazing! The plot original, tense, and chilling! Highly, highly recommend! Preorder today, do not want to miss this one!
Will make sure I buzz it up on all the different platforms!

The House Guest was an amazing read by I must say a brilliant author. Every book I have read is a page turner.The house guest is about a couple who house sits for a couple who has went on retreat. The house guest turns this couple lives upside down! I love the suspense I could not stop reading! I absolutely love the ending of the story. Showing exactly how everything unfolds! It's a MUST read.

Mark Edwards is one of my favourite writers and his latest novel did not disappoint! Ruth and Adam get the opportunity to house-sit in New York while also pursuing their dreams of success and fame. A girl called Eden turns up to the house one day claiming to be a friend of the house owners who told her she could stay in the house anytime. Ruth and Adam let Eden stay and start to become friends with her, but is she really who she claims to be or have they made a big mistake inviting her into the house and into their lives? What follows is a tense, chilling tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat and shock and surprise you. It is full of twists and turns and a lot of suspense, and will thrill you right to the end. Mark is such a talented writer and comes up with clever and gripping thrillers and interesting characters. I can't wait for his next book!

Always happy to get a new novel from thus author. I was excited to see it here on Net Galley.
Love his writing style and he just sucks you right in. Was a solid 4 star read from me. Interesting topic without giving anything away was another great book.



Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for an early release of this book.

Adam and Ruth are house sitting for a wealthy couple, Mona and Jack. About a week before the couple's return a young woman, Eden,knocks on the door during a rainstorm, claiming she is a friend of the owners and is allowed to stay at their house anytime. And so,Adam and Ruth,totally charmed by this enigmatic woman, let her stay. Everything goes well,until all three of them get really drunk and Adam wakes up next day all alone,no Ruth and no Eden. Stranger still, when Jack and Mona come back home they claim that they have no idea who Eden is.
I was so hooked by this premise despite it being pretty unrealistic. Like,there is no phone at the place where Jack and Mona were staying even though it is a retreat for rich people. I cannot imagine not having any contact with the outside world and I don't have a business or an empire to run. And how Ruth and Adam just let Eden stay so casually like it is not a big deal at all only because she is charming. I don't open the door to strangers at all so that part had me very sceptical. But,these things aside, the mystery hooked me. I was desperate to know what was going on and who Eden really is. Buuuut then I found out and was hugely disappointed. Unfortunately this book had one of my least favorite topics to read or watch movies and TV shows about. Can't tell you what that is in case of spoilers though. And so the rest of the book was not enjoyable to me whatsoever. 2.5 stars.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Since the kindle copy could now be sent to my device. I would read and review it accordingly. The star was because I couldn't read the book, nothing to do with the author's writing.

it seems like a dream come true. Couple Ruth and Adam are offered the chance to housesit in New York City and they jump at the incredible opportunity. When Eden shows up on their doorstep in New York, she informs them she has been offered the house whenever she needs it. Ruth and Adam don’t feel they can turn the girl away, but is she really who she says she is. Edwards has made a real name for himself in the UK as a purveyor of thriller fiction. Americans will find much to like in Edwards who provides good solid scares

I absolutely want to read this book but am unable to download the pdf file. Will it be available to download via kindle? Thank you in advance!
Cindy Bokma

Thank you to Mark Edwards, Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for this ARC.

Unfortunately, this format is not compatible with my Kindle and I am unable to read this for a review. I am giving this a three star review, as I have read other books by Mark Edwards that I enjoyed.

Please make this format available on Kindle, or even as a PDF or EPUB.

A perfect summer. A perfect stranger. A perfect nightmare.
Yes, yes, yes. All true.
The House Guest is the chilling new psychological thriller .
No, not true. I didn't find it chilling at all.
However, this was a quick and easy read for me. It did have some twists that I didn't expect and it was well written. The characters were ok, I quite liked Adam but I didn't invest too much in any of them.
The plot worked though and like I said, it was an easy read. I did like it..

Can't read this as the format is not compatible with Kindle - it opens as a word doc but is a corrupted file? I really like Mark Edwards' books so if this could be fixed I'd be delighted to read!

Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon for this advanced reader's copy. I'm a huge fan of Mark Edwards so I'm disappointed that I'm unable to access this book due to its format. Please make the file compatible with my Kindle. I'm giving this 3 stars as I don't want to give this author a poor review but can't give it any higher since I can't read the book.

The House Guest by Mark Edwards is an intriguing psychological drama with a storyline that keeps you hooked!

It’s fast paced with little thrills happening all the time, so this keeps you turning the pages. The characters are reasonably well developed, even the minor ones, so you get a great overall impression of all the events taking place without having to go into too back backstory for an explanation.

I enjoyed the “twist” in the middle of the book, which took the story in a different direction and then that last paragraph: just the perfect ending!

I’ve never read this author before, but he is now definitely on my authors-to-automatically-read list.

#netgalley #thehouseguest #markedwards #amazonpublishing

Action packed and such a fun read. I was completely enthralled with the story. Everyone be reading this will be captivated.

The inner monologue from the main character was canned to the point of being comical. But, I mean, it read pretty fast, so that's not all bad.

Another fab book from the genius that is Mark Edwards. Full of enough excitement & twists to keep you wanting more, leading to an ending that you don't even get an inkling of. Thankyou to Netgalley for allowing me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Protect one, protect all.

Looking back through the many Mark Edwards books I've read over the years, most of which I've rated 4 stars (with the occasional 3 sprinkled in), I'd definitely say The House Guest falls near the bottom of the group.

Although this story is written in Edwards' speedy, fun, action-packed style...which I love...the plot simply didn't hold my interest. At the beginning, I was ALL in. I mean, how creepy to invite a stranger into your home, thinking they're a friend of friends...only to find out that isn't the case at all?

I actually can't say much more than that, in fear of giving away spoilers, but the direction the story took was very meh for me. So many times, while reading, I found myself whispering, "Why would he DO that?" or "What was she thinking?" The actions of the characters seemed forced, which is something I'm so unfamiliar with in Edwards' book, is was discombobulating.

I did, however, appreciate all the research he did about NYC and living in the United States...the hard work paid off.

While this wasn't my favorite, it's still a mostly fun read, and one I'd recommend, especially if you've never read Mark Edwards novels before. You can purchase your very own copy on June 3, 2020.

**My sincere thanks the publisher for my review copy.

Ruth and Adam, a British couple, are thrilled to be able to house sit for new friends in New York City for the summer. One rainy day, a stranger appears on their doorstep, drenched from the heavy downpour outside. The woman, Eden, is surprised not to see the homeowners, Mona and Jack, who she intended to visit. Because she is friends with the homeowners, Ruth and Jack they should invite her in and allow her to stay, after all, she is a friend of friends. However, things take a turn one Friday night. Who is Eden really?

I always enjoy Mark Edwards’ books. The pace is always good, it keeps you interested and wanting to know more, and had a satisfying conclusion. If you like thrillers or other titles of Edwards, give this one a try!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Woooahhh! I loved loved this book so much. There was so much high intensity, paranoia, murder, characters to hate and characters to side with, darkness, and a house sitting plot all wrapped up in one twisted package!
There were so many twists and turns and nothing predicatable!
Mark Edwards, you did it again! AND HOLY CANNOLI that ending!
Thank you Netgalley, the author and the publisher for my free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

*If you have this in your TBR, read it now! Dont wait! I promise you its going to rock your world!

'House Guest' is the new novel by one of the best psychological thriller writers about, Mark Edwards.
Ruth and Adam are summer house sitting in New York, for Jack and Mona a couple they met on a cruise. Young and in love they are having a wonderful time stopping at the house but things start to change when Eden turns up on the doorstep. Eden claims to be a friend of Jack and Mona and tells Ruth and Adam that she was invited to stay in the house whenever she was in New York. With a storm in progress Eden is asked to stay to shelter the weather.
Everything is working out well and Eden is getting on well with the young couple but suspicions are raised that she may not be who she claims to be and that they have made a terrible mistake.

This is an excellent psychological thriller with great characters, good paced plot and lots and lots of suspense.

I would like to thank both Net Galley and Amazon Publishing UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I have read five or six Mark Edwards books in the last few months and this one is probably somewhere in the bottom middle.

I found the premise intriguing...a couple is housesitting for friends and a young woman shows up, claiming to be friends with the owners. She knows enough to be convincing and commences with havoc wreaking.

What's not to like, right?

Except...it felt a little inconsistent and a little lightweight.

I enjoyed it enough and read it in a day, it was easy to zing through and the beginning completely grabbed me but it felt a little rushed. I'm sorry to say this because I am a HUGE fan.

I am, however, incredibly grateful to Mark Edwards, Amazon Publishing and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.

Review:

Mark Edwards has a gift for writing brilliant psychological thrillers that most people would dream to have! His newest book due out on June 3rd is no exception.

This one takes us to the states while Adam and Ruth are house sitting for friends. Edwards details are perfection and as he weaves his fabulous tale and the story starts to come together you realize that this thriller is spectacular! His perfectly placed plot twists makes this a page turning thriller I highly recommend and if you haven’t read any of Edwards previous novels you should!

This was a very captivating thriller! It had me hooked from the beginning. The storyline of the stranger showing up at the door and claiming to be a friend of the owners and being allowed to stay whenever, seemed a bit unrealistic to me. I am excited though to see where the story went and what twists and turns were to come. The book kept me in suspense. I wish the twist of Eden was a bit different but overall I enjoyed the book. Thank you so much for the chance to read this book, netgalley!

A chilling psychological thriller that starts off with a slow burn and keeps building.

Adam and Ruth are house sitting in NY for a couple that they met on a cruise. It is an opportunity for Ruth because she is wanting to work on Broadway as an actress. Adam is a writer trying to find his big break in NY as well. They are an ordinary, realistic couple with a flawed relationship due to their struggles of wanting to be successful.

When Eden, a young woman, shows up at the front door dripping wet on the last week of house sitting and says she is friends with the homeowners and that they have given her an open invitation to stay whenever she is in the area, the couple are unsure what to do. Ruth and Adam can't contact the owners to get approval because they are away on a retreat so they decide the girl is honest looking and agree to let her stay. This is the start to a series of events that are soon to do damage to their relationship, their work, their life and more. A clever and gripping thriller with interesting characters. Somewhat predictable but Mark Edwards always manages to pull a punch or two that is entertaining and satisfying.

Can't get enough of Mark Edwards books! They just get better and better. Chilling book with unpredictable turn half way through. Not in my wildest dreams I would imagine what was about to happen when the unexpected guest turned up on their doorstep. What a ride.. Brilliant.

Yet another fabulous book by Mark Edwards. I just couldn't put it down, as much as I told myself that I had to, I just kept reading it. In many ways this is a typical Mark Edwards book (if you are new to his books, then I recommend that you look at this page https://www.markedwardsauthor.com/new-readers-guide/), but there are some twists. The main twist is that the book isn't set in the UK. It's really good to see Mark setting a book somewhere else and I hope we will see many more set in different locations around this world as I can enjoy (as much as I hope Mark does) the challenge of his style of books being set outside the usual comfort zone.

Unlike with some books I have read recently, Mark always does such a good job of getting you to identify with the characters. Even if they are from a completely different walk of life, he creates characters and situations which you can relate to. This allows you to sink further into the story and, even if there are aspect of the story which are more unbelievable (it is fiction after all), you are in so deep by then, that all you want to know is what happens to the characters... what could happen to you.

I love Mark Edwards’ books so much! Of course I went blind without reading the blurb or any other reviews, additional comments and I invented a new happy dance between Macarena, line dancing, Criss Cross’ “Jump! Jump!” moves to celebrate my ARC!

And of course I had a great time with this unputdownable page turner. It’s one of my easiest reads with action-packed, fast paced, high tension, riveting chapters. It gives you the vibes of Netflix’s Osho documentary “Wild Wild Country” meets Sinner’s second season meets “Eyes Wide Shut”! Yes you got the picture! Welcome to the secret society.

Adam and Ruth, a couple, an actress and an astonishing writer in Williamsburg for home-sitting the friends’ house they’ve met on the cruise. They reminded me of the couple of “Divorce” hmm sorry “Marriage Story’s Charlie and Nicole” but this time, Adam is struggling writer who couldn’t accomplish his dreams (not yet) as Ruth slowly climbs the career ladders after her indie movie’s unexpected success.

As they home-sit the couple’s house (Jack and Mona), a young woman named Eden appears at their door step, soaking wet, insisting that she is friend of the couple, adding she is always staying at their place when she is in NY. So without second guessing, our puffy hearted, naïve British couple believe in her story and welcome her.
What could go so bad? She seems friendly, talkative, respecting their boundaries. And Adam is so stressful after he gets rejected several times for his writing gigs, befriending her, going to the swimming, hanging out at the pubs, taking selfies.

But the very same night, house’s real owners’ arrival, they had tequila shot party goes wild and emotional ends with dancing in the rain, meaningless giggles, hugging ceremony. And the next day, Adam realizes Eden disappeared into thin air and Ruth is also nowhere to be seen. And the worst part is as soon as Jack and Mona come back, they insist that they don’t know anyone named Eden! And they start to think, Adam lies about Eden and he is involved of disappearance of his own girlfriend.

So where did Ruth go? Did Eden kidnap her? Is Adam drugged at that night? Who is the bearded, old man spying on them at the night time?

There are too many twists, surprising realizations and tension building moments made you sit on the edge and biting your ipad, kindle or hardcopy to destroy your gums.

Ending was also, quirky and weird. Only minor thing that bothered me was there were so many unlikeable and irritating characters on the book. ( including Ruth) As a writer I could only empathize with Adam. At least he acted decent and faithful from the beginning.

Overall: Exciting, dazzling, heart throbbing, thought-provoking, mind numbing reading. I’m rounding up my 3.5 stars to 4 ( I cut it for small plot holes and weird characterization)

I love this author’s work and I keep going blind to happily read whatever he creates.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Amazon UK for sharing this nail biter ARC in exchange my honest review.

I would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. The only other book I have read by this author is his book called The Retreat and I couldn’t put that one down, it was a great read but this one I had a hard time with. The first half of the book kept my interest but then the plot went into a different direction and I had a hard time finishing, still overall a decent read and I look forward to reading more of his books.

Thanks for the ARC. What can I say? I didn't want to put this book down once I started reading it. I did but could not wait to get back to reading it. I loved it.

The story begins with Adam and Ruth, a British couple, house-sitting in New York for a couple they befriended on a cruise, when Eden, a young woman claiming to be a friend of the homeowners shows up to stay with them.

The story has a very interesting premise and was a very captivating read for me but unfortunately midway I felt it lost it’s charm and was all over the place.

Adam is the primary narrator with a few chapters interspersed by Ruth too, Adam as the protagonist was very slow and I felt like I couldn’t really care about him.

Also halfway through a very unexpected twist and sort of an explanation came up that was quite a disappointment to me and I lost a lot of interest in the plot.

The plot is a slow burning, psychological thriller but I did not enjoy it.

Mark Edwards is one of my favorite authors and this new book of his is one of my favorites he has written. It’s so unlike any of his other novels, which is pretty cool. All his work is great, but I found this novel to be just so in its own category. I hesitate to say too much about the plot, because I don’t want to give anything away. If you love creepy, suspenseful and exciting books, you’ll love this. I read it in one afternoon- Couldn’t put it down!

I have not read a Mark Edwards book in a very long time and the description of The House Guest looked intriguing. I loved the first 50% of the book but when the plot turn took place (no spoilers here), I thought it was a bit far-fetched and quickly lost interest. Thank you for the advanced copy.

Another wonderfully, gripping book by Mark Edwards, with twists & turns. Whatever you think you know when reading, got it all worked out, you really don’t. A mystery until the very end.......

I have read most of Mark Edward's novels and find them all to be very well crafted. This latest book is no exception! It is well plotted, with interesting characters who lead us on a journey of intrigue and suspense, along with a few surprises en route. I would highly recommend this book, and would like to thank both the Publishers and Netgalley, for giving me the opportunity of reading this Arc.

This a brilliant, refreshingly different book which had me totally hooked from page one. A young ,would be ,playwright and his beautiful actress girlfriend who is on the cusp of stardom, accept the offer of a house loan , from a couple they met on a cruise . The house, in an upmarket part of New York, is ideal, both for saving them money and for its proximity to the Broadway theatre where Ruth has been cast as the lead in an exciting new play. All is well until a bedraggled young woman , Eden, shows up claiming she is a friend of their benefactors. They cast their initial doubts aside after her convincing performance and invite her to stay. Things take a downward spiral from then on, culminating in Ruth's disappearance and incarceration in a mysterious cult . We are caught up in a frantic battle to rescue her from their clutches ..I swear I didn't breathe during the final chapters! This is a fast paced, well written psychological thriller which will rob you of sleep !

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I enjoyed this story very much and felt like I knew each character personally due to the description of them. I enjoyed the storyline. This is not my usual genre but in this instance I am extremely pleased and grateful for opening up my mind to something totally different. Thanks again.

I love Mark Edwards' twisty suspense thrillers so I was really keen to read this. It was a quick read, but that's about the only positive. Adam and Ruth are a British couple who are housesitting for friends in New York. A friend of the homeowners stops by and said that she was told she could come and stay with them anytime. I found the story quite gripping at first but it becomes so unbelievable that I was desperate for it to end.

Young British couple Adam (aspiring writer) and Ruth (actress staring in her first Broadway show) are staying at the house of an older couple, Mona and Jack who they met on a cruise. They answer the door to a young friend of Jack and Mona’s, Eden, who arrives in a torrential storm and blows into their lives as they take pity on her and allow her to stay. The young couple feel that as a friend of the homeowners what can go wrong?!
From the outset it is clear that Jack is struggling as an author to make it big and Ruth has already made a name for herself. The couple and Eden get along well and one night decide to eat and drink far too much tequila and when Adam wakes the next day Ruth and Eden are gone.
The plot is action packed and fast paced. There are some excellent characters, especially Adam who tells most of the story.
Without giving away the plot, and believe me this is an excellent unputdownable roller coaster of a read, there are twists and turns all the way. Who can you trust? Where is Ruth and who can be trusted?
Thank you to Netgalley For the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review. Highly recommended.

It’s a hot, humid summer in New York City. British born Adam and Ruth are housesitting for wealthy Mona and Jack Cunningham at their large Brooklyn house while they are away. They met on a cruise where Ruth was acting in a production of The Tempest, she now has a lead role in a Broadway play, her career is taking off. Adam is an aspiring writer but is not as yet successful, so there’s an unevenness to their relationship. One night there a tremendous storm, there’s a knock at the door and there, soaked to the skin is Eden. They invite her in as their kind and she’s dripping wet. She says she knows Mona and Jack well and that they’d invited her to stay if ever she’s in New York. So Adam and Ruth do just that, after all the house is huge and there’s plenty of room. What can possibly go wrong? The story is told principally by Adam with some input from Ruth.

I’m going to say very little about what unfolds as it will spoil the journey for future readers but a lot of the plot is all too possible. There are perhaps one or two occasions where it strays into the zone of the far fetched but did I enjoy it? Oh yes!!! It’s a fast paced, seat of your pants, twist and turn kind of a read. It’s well written and exciting and just as you think you’ve figured a few things out there’s another revelation and ....you’re wrong!! Although not all the characters are very likeable they are well portrayed - Adam is very likeable and real.

Overall, a thought provoking and enjoyable read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for the arc.

Reading a new Mark Edwards is always a treat. The author has a wonderful way to pull the reader into the world of his protoganist(s) . This time around, the setting in New York city and the protoganist in an English scriptwriter called Adam and his girlfriend an actress, Ruth. They are housesitting for friends when a woman arrives on their doorstep, looking for the owners of the house. As it is pouring rain, they invite Eden inside for a few moments. This is their first mistake - and will prove fatal. But will them for someone else?
The story continues in a twist manner and it is difficult for the reader to determine if we can really trust Adam. Even as we listen to the story of what is happening to Ruth, there remain elements that do not make sense and our doubt remains.
As a fan, I wouldn't consider this the best of Edward's books but it is still worth reading - delightfully creepy and twisty.
I received an ARC of this book from Amazon Publishing UK via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Mark Edwards does it again...a book I couldn’t put down!
The subject took a turn I wasn’t expecting but is one of great interest in the world today. Everybody is looking for security and a sense of belonging and it’s easy to find someone or something willing to give these things to you. But at what price?

Ruth is on the threshold of a brilliant acting career when her and her partner Adam are offered the chance to house sit in one of New Yorks's most prestigious neighborhoods. All is going well until a young girl arrives and says she is friends with the owners of the house and that they have given her an open invitation to stay whenever she is in the area. Ruth and Adam can't contact the owners but they decide the girl is honest and no threat to them so they agree to let her stay. This is the beginning of events that overtake them and do untold damage to their relationship and much more. Another great psychological thriller from the master of this genre.

Mark Edwards has a knack for creating stories that are incredibly unique. This story was unlike anything I’ve read. He also has a way of creating a scene that almost feels aesthetic. The description of Mona and Jacks’s house was beautifully written and I could picture every aspect that was described. Mark has a way to transport you into his writings.

This was a quick read for me, as most of his books are. As much as I wanted to savor it, I found the plot was ingenious thus making the book unputdownable. Adam, the protagonist was very relatable and likable, as was his girlfriend, Ruth. I find it hard to enjoy a book when you aren’t able to connect with some of the characters.

This story, in a way, reminded me of something Jordan Peele would create. Something with a deeper meaning than what is on the surface. It reminded me of the Hollywood industry and how up and comings (and a lot of others for that matter) would do almost anything to get ahead and be successful. Scientology was mentioned in the story, and it had definitely had a resemblance. This topic (cults within the rich and famous) was always an interesting topic for me.

To reiterate, The House Guest was one of the greatest reads for me, this year. As being a big fan of Mark’s, it’s great to see his literary talents broadening and his story lines coming to America. It’s nice to have a familiar setting to read and picture. This story is unique, satisfying, and downright cunning. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

This is not my first Mark Edwards read. He still writes a super suspense thriller!

Adam and Ruth are house-sitting for their friends. A young woman arrives at the door - she says that she is a friend of the house-owners and hoped that they would be home. It is pouring rain outside, so Ruth and Adam invite her (Eden) in .They talk about Jack and Mona (the house-owners) and Eden is friendly. They invite her stay.
Stay Eden does...

A wonderfully written story with plenty of suspense. A true page-turner! Recommend!

Many Thanks to Amazon Publishing UK , Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for a great read.

Another brilliant book from Mark Edwards, I absolutely loved it, could not put it down! Such a chilling story with plenty of twists, definitely worth reading!

Thanks to Netgalley for a preview of this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed it & read it in a day.

Ruth & Adam are house sitting for friends of theirs in NYC.

Eden turns up on the door one there soaked from a summer storm. It is from there that things begin to change for everyone.

It is a thrilling & gripping read & has excellent twists. The characters are credible & the story line is fast moving & exciting. It is a great read & will keep you gripped.

LOVED this book, but in all honesty wasn't crazy about the ending, which is the reason for awarding four stars vs five. It was totally gripping and has all the components of a great read. Definitely recommend,

Wow! I am a huge fan of Mark Edwards and honestly believed he could not beat his Magpie series of books which I loved but wow I was surprised. This book is totally dark and twisted and with today’s newspapers full of stories of cults and secret organisations over the year this book brought it out in a fresh and scary way and makes me hope this get made into a film as I would love to see this story on the big screen. The main characters or Ruth, Adam and the mysterious Eve I found captivating and the story kept me hooked right to the last page. I’m quite sad the book had to end if I’m honest.

"A perfect summer. A perfect stranger. A perfect nightmare.

When British twenty-somethings Ruth and Adam are offered the chance to spend the summer housesitting in New York, they can’t say no. Young, in love and on the cusp of professional success, they feel as if luck is finally on their side.

So the moment that Eden turns up on the doorstep, drenched from a summer storm, it seems only right to share a bit of that good fortune. Beautiful and charismatic, Eden claims to be a friend of the homeowners, who told her she could stay whenever she was in New York.

They know you’re not supposed to talk to strangers—let alone invite them into your home—but after all, Eden’s only a stranger until they get to know her.

As suspicions creep in that Eden may not be who she claims to be, they begin to wonder if they’ve made a terrible mistake…"


This book took me on quite a ride! I have read several Mark Edward’s novels in the past, and I can safely say I am a fan. I enjoyed the story from the very beginning and I was fairly sure I knew where it was heading, but a third if the way through it went in a completely different direction than I was anticipating! The first of many plot twists. It got pretty dark and shocking at times, and I was 100% there for it! Edward's writes characters that are so believable and relatable that I could really feel the paranoia, desperation and frustration that Adam was going through. It really was a case of Trust No One!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It kept me guessing all the way until the end and the twists just kept coming.

If you have not read Mark Edwards before and want to try one on his other books out while waiting for The House Guest to go on sale, I recommend last years Here To stay and my personal favourite Because She Loved Me.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Amaon publishing for sending me the ARC in exchange for an honest review

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* So this was a really good thriller BUT I read this book in two days and omfg I found myself so annoyed with so many characters!!!! just like ahh!! I felt like I was watching a scary movie where the whole time youre just screaming at them like NO STOP THAT. DONT DO TH-. OH YOU DID IT. NOW LOOK WHAT YOU DID. WHY. And I mean it wasn't really unrealistic bc that stuff DOES happen but just !!!!!!! tbh tho wasn't bad, was going to give 4 but id consider reading it again eventually and would recommend for sure.