Synopsis: “The queen of the psychological thriller delivers another utterly compulsive page-turner, as a man with a host of secrets inveigles his way into a woman’s life.
He’s the perfect man.
He says he loves you.
You think he might even be made for you.
Before long he’s moved into your house – and into your heart.
And then he leaves for days at a time. You don’t know where he’s gone or who he’s with.
And you realise – if you looked back – you’d say to yourself: DON’T LET HIM IN.
Don’t miss the new read-in-one-sitting Lisa Jewell novel; a cautionary story that could happen to YOU…“
My Review
I absolutely loved this latest thriller from Lisa Jewell, one of my favourite authors.
This was one of my most highly anticipated books of the year, but I I was a little disappointed in the beginning, as it felt a bit too cliched. However, about halfway through everything changed, and it all got so intense that I couldn’t stop reading! The man in this book is so vile that I really hated him and wanted bad things to happen to him!
This is definitely one of those books that you need to go in blind, and especially don’t look up place names as I came across an almost spoiler.
I’m not saying any more, as I’ll spoil it for you, except that I loved it, and I can’t wait for her next book! Oh and you definitely read the acknowledgements at the end of the book!
Highly recommended if you enjoy domestic thrillers!
Book 19 of 20 Books of Summer 2025

fab review! xx
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Thanks! xx
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Excellent review, Nicki💜 I remember that point where I realized there was something different about this story and not just another cheating partner. You have me intrigued about that potential spoiler.
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Thanks, Jo 💜
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Fab review! I’m glad it pick up for you after a disappointing start. xx
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Thanks, I’m very glad as well! xx
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Oooh looking forward to this one – fab review! And only one more to complete the 20BookOfSummer challenge! 🎉
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Thanks hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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One more book to go to complete the challenge. You not me, I’m way behind!
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I’ve ben lucky this year and chosen some good books!
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Oh my, this looks interesting! Thank you for sharing your review.
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This one sounds good!
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It was really good!
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Great review, Nicki. I agree totally, you want to go in blind. I really liked this one as well.
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Thanks, Carla, wasn’t he a vile character!
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Yes, he certainly was.
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