Thank you so much for this ARC!

I recently finished reading The Apartment by this author, so I was thrilled when I received this title too!

Little Whispers is an addicting and exciting read! From the start, I was flying through the pages to figure out what happens next - what is the big secret? Is Isaac really having affair? What's up with Angel?

So many questions! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. At first I was not so sure about the alternate kidnapping plot mixed in here and there, but it ended up tying together nicely!

Buckingham Crescent is a prime example that although things may appear one way on the outside, you never know what goes on behind closed doors!

I will definitely be reading more books by KL Slater!

Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for my honest review of Little Whispers.

Even the highest gates and shrubs can’t buy you privacy.

When Janey moves to an elite neighborhood she thinks this is the perfect opportunity to start anew after the death of her mother that burdened her with a deathbed secret. There’s just one catch. No matter what she does, it’s never enough for the judging eyes and her mother’s voice repeating in her head to be careful.

That is until she’s taken under the wing of the head of the mom clique, Janey finds the female friendship she’s always wanted but never had, which is especially needed when things are tense and secretive with her husband.

This was a nice read, though the beginning seems very slow in the drawing out in the cliquey “we’re rich but we have problems too” vibe. There was no push or drive with the “weighty secret”. While it picked up in the second half with the urgency of the mystery unfolding it still didn’t feel like a proper payout to me. It seemed like too much was wrapped up in the span of the last 10 % than the pace of the preceding buildup. If there had been more twists earlier and scattered throughout then I would have called this a stellar thriller. It was still enjoyable and I wanted to know the secret which we don’t find out till near the very end, so I was invested.

2.5/5

Little Whispers is an entertaining read that kept me turning the pages. There are several story threads that are woven together to create a book that at times reads like women's fiction, then a suspense novel, a police procedural, and finally, a thriller. The protagonist, Janey, is empathetic and we come to understand why she appears not to see the truth in her daily life and surroundings. I found it especially telling that she speaks warmly of the mum she cared for, when it was clear the mum was an emotional abuser that Janey could never please. Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing an ARC of the book for an honest review.

thank you for the opportunity to read this book and I really enjoyed it. not what i expected and pleasantly surprised, read few of the authors books already and you wont be disappointed with this one either as strong as other books they have written

Unputdownable!
Not even sure that is a word but it should be to describe this book.
It kept me anticipating the next page. The next chapter.
I read it in 3 nights. I work full time as a front line worker so in these crazy times this keep me sane and thinking about the next chapter instead of covid 19.
Currently reading another book by this author. So far so good
Thank you for the opportunity to read this amazing book

3.5 stars

New, Neighborhood, New Home, New School, New Life......

Sounds like a dream, but will it be everything she hoped it would be?

Janey Markman is happy that her family is moving to Buckingham Crescent, a highly desirable address in a fabulous suburb. She has been under stress lately, having cared for her mother during the final stages of her life. On her deathbed, her Mother shares a secret with her - a very shocking secret.

But now that her husband has been offered a new job, with more pay, things are looking up. It's time for Janey and Isaac (her husband) to re-connect and for them to have a better life. Janey is soon befriended by Tanya a woman on her street and Janey is happy to finally have a friend and acceptance. After enjoying some wine, Janey tells Tanya her secret...oops...but Tanya is her friend, so she does not have anything to worry about, does she?

Then there is her husband and his long hours and strange behavior...is that something to worry about?

This one started a little slow for me but once Janey got settled on Buckingham Crescent, I got settled in with this book and found myself getting enamored with it just as Janey was getting enamored by her new friends. After the slow start, this turned into a fast read for me. This book is entertaining and light. It hits the spot right now providing the perfect escape from everyday life.
I had no idea what was going on and had the wool pulled over my eyes. Another solid book by Slater.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was a good story. It just did not keep my interest. I'm sure others will enjoy. Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for my honest review

Thank you to K L Slater, Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC. I love K L Slater's novels but I felt this one was not the best I've read.
Janey Markham has a secret and when she reveals it to her new neighbour, Tanya, after moving in to their new home in Buckingham Crescent, Janey realises she has made a big mistake. Tanya seems to be the Queen Bee of the crescent and the little clique of mums she has surrounded herself with, in which Janey feels less than welcome, and becomes scared her shocking secret will be shared.
When Janey witnesses Tanya's daughter arguing with two older men when she should have been at school, and one of the men is found dead after a hit and run, she tells Tanya and says she is going to contact the police. The real Tanya comes to the fore and Janey realises she's deep into something nasty, particularly when her husband begins to behave strangely around the inhabitants of the crescent.
I enjoyed the second half more than the first, which I found rather slow. The ending was not a shock, and felt a little contrived.

I typically love KL Slater books but this one felt like a miss. While it was a fast read, I found the main character to be incredibly naive and unrealistic. On top of that, there was a sub-plot that felt forced and not at all relevant to the overall book. I wish they had left that out and focused on the main plot point. I felt like the ending was rushed and forced to tie it all together. Unfortunately, not my favorite.

Little Whispers was a fast, engaging and exciting read, with a smooth-flowing plot, relatable characters and an ending that kept me guessing till the last page. While the first half built suspense and a knowledge that some mystery is lurking right around the corner, the second half made me turn pages in a mad rush to find out what happens next! No wonder, I flew though the last 50% of the book without any awareness of my surroundings, with a single minded objective to uncover the damned mystery.

Like an expert in her craft, Slater kept dropping hints throughout the story, but in a manner that made it impossible to piece them together and discover the big secret. While the ending did seem a bit rushed, rest of the story flowed naturally and kept me engaged throughout. There are also snippets of an alternate storyline flowing, one which relates to the main storyline towards the end, and provides a great alternative PoV and makes the narrative even more engaging

The characters of the story were largely relatable, especially the protagonist Janey. Unlike some mysteries/thrillers where some of the characters feel unnaturally naive or trusting, Janey's foibles are very human and relatable. She is wary where one should be, but also pushing herself to be confident rather than paranoid, loosen up a bit and make some friends after moving to some place new. Her constant internal battle of carving out a life for herself while coping with her past as well as struggles in her married life made me sympathize with her

Overall, Little Whispers was a highly enjoyable and totally addictive read with a mind-blowing climax. I am certainly looking forward to read more books by the author.

P.S. There are some minor editing errors in some places (eg. some words appearing twice at 90%). Also, a little timeline inconsistency - Janey being 14 when Pat was 20?

This was a great read! It had all the elements needed for a great book. Relatable characters, suspense, and twists and turns. I could not put it down. Janey and her husband and their son have moved to an affluent suburb and Janey finds herself embraced in the “Couture” moms clique. Her husband has a shiney new job with great pay and perks. But things are not what they seem and there is a seedy underside to this new life. You won’t believe how dark the undercurrents of their new neighbours lives run and how close those dark waters run to Janeys own family.

We all know Slater writes brilliant thrillers. Every time I read one of her books I think wow she did it again.
The story starts out giving you some background of the main characters but the plot starts to build. As you progress you are cataloging all these details trying to figure out what is going to happen. Then, bam, the plot twist hits and it’s just brilliant! When you see all of the little details line up and fall into place you realize that Slater can do no wrong!

Definitely a fan of K.L Slater! This book kept me wanting more and also reminded me of desperate house wife's. I enjoyed this one and I think anyone who wants a little drama reading will too.

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Super book with a very dark underlying story. I was seduced into the wonderful new life of the main character and bam something came along out of the blue. Was looking forward to reading it every night which is such a wonderful feeling.

Highly recommend this book a bit big little lies mixed with a perfect chilling story. Thanks for sharing

K L Slater is an amazing author and this one doesn’t disappoint either. The twists and turns make you feel like you are on a never ending country road. I recommend starting this one first thing in the morning as you won’t want to put it down once you start

I really enjoyed Little Whispers. We know from the beginning that Janey is burdened with a heavy secret laid on her by her mother on her death bed. Her husband has landed a supposed dream job that will elevate their little family of three. He promises more money and more time at home with her and their young son. They move into a very upscale neighborhood that seems way too good to be true for Janey, but she decides that maybe it's her own past that's causing her unease. She befriends the group of 'cool moms' and has an instant connection with one in particular. Slater offers curveball after curveball in this story. Things never seem to add up no matter how you try to fit the pieces until the big reveal in the end. I felt the big revel was a little forced (3.5 instead of 4 stars) but the rest of the story made up for it. It was a slow burn, but fast paced at the same time. She kept me guessing and I enjoyed it overall.

Thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher for making this title available in exchange for my honest review. Little Whispers is not the first book I have read by K.L. Slater, and it definitely won't be the last! This domestic thriller has enough twists and turns to give you whiplash! Don't start this novel at night or you will likely be up until dawn.

Little Whispers opens with the mother of the main character, Janey, revealing the family's devastating secret just before she dies. While this reveal may have eased the conscience of Janey's mother, it burdens Janey with the sins of the past. Trying to find her way in the world again after being her mother's caregiver, Janey is excited when her husband Issac announces out of the blue that he has received a job offer which will pay him double his salary, allowing the family to move to an exclusive community.

Janey and Issac move with their young son Rowan to Buckingham Crescent a posh neighborhood where secrets abound and no one is quite who they seem to be. After a bit of a rough start fitting in with the rich moms who congregate at the school gate, Janey is soon ensconced in this world and desperate to fit in for the first time in her life.

While Janey is embracing her new lifestyle, her husband Issac is becoming more withdrawn and it becomes apparent that he is hiding a troubling secret of his own. I was absolutely engrossed in the novel and stayed up most of the night to find out which if any of Janey's new friends could be trusted and what Issac was hiding from her. The book did not disappoint!

The reveals are well worth the wait and Janey is a very relatable character. Who amongst us hasn't wanted to be part of something larger than ourselves, to truly belong and be accepted? The author has a coherent theme throughout and readers are left to ponder why society sometimes judges people for sins that they did not commit.

The book offers some definite surprises and took me down some unexpected roads. I appreciate that the author did not rely on typical stereotypes found in domestic thrillers and I was genuinely pleased by the ending. If you are looking for a pulse pounding addictive book to keep you up all night, look no further than Little Whispers.

Janey and Isaac Markham, along with their son Rowan, move to the lower end of a very upscale neighborhood after he secures a new job with better wages. Janey had been caretaker for her mother who had recently passed away. On her deathbed, Janey's mother told her a secret that had a profound affect on Janey. Rowan is enrolled in the top private school and Janey feels a chill from the ritzy, cliquish mums as she drops him off at school. Rowan is snubbed at school also but then all of a sudden he is welcomed by the other kids and naive, uncool Janey is welcomed into the clique. What could go wrong with this scenario??? Lots can and does. Isaac begins to act strangely and his new job does not seem to be all that great. This book was a slow starter but then all of a sudden it took off and I really enjoyed it. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this very twisty, page turner in exchange for an honest review.

Janey is in a peculiar state; her mother’s just died and left her with a terribly dark secret. She and her husband Isaac are in debt... things turn around when Isaac gets a new job with a heft salary, requiring them to quickly relocate to a new, upscale area.

They find and move into the new home right away and Janey soon finds the cliquish community is full of lies, snobs and not at all what it seems.

The first 60% of this book moved a bit slowly for me, sort of like an adult version of Mean Girls, and it was similar to the book, Reputation. A bit gossipy and suspicious. The ending picked up quickly, was interesting, yet it all felt rushed.

All in all, it was pretty interesting and the twists that were later revealed were a bit different and surprising.