I was fortunate to get a Net Galley copy of this book. It is a great summer read, a book that is very hard to put down.

From the beginning I was drawn in to the tension of the story. There are many clues and teases and I spent the majority of the book not knowing who or what to believe

The characters are well written and the story line moves at a good pace. The ending was a bit too tidy for me to give it 5 stars but I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

The start of the story was interesting but then it just got so muddled and the villains' were easy to spot and the ending was just ridiculous.

The Wife's House by Arianne Richmonde is the first novel that I have read from this author. I was drawn to the story by the books cover and synopsis. The location of the Cliffhouse and the descriptions had me right in the middle of the action. I loved that this was set in California, and I knew some of the areas described. Plus, I love it when a dog is included in the story and is one of the characters!

A couple of times, I found myself sighing with frustration about the character's actions or inactions. There were definitely twists and turns in the book and some "oh, wow" moments that I did not see coming. The middle was a bit laborious to get through, and I didn't like the ending too much.

The Wife's House was a creepy read, and there were some heart-pounding moments in the story. Overall, I liked the story, the way the author told the story, and the plot. I would read more from this author.

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This was an interesting premise and an overall creepy read. I didn't feel like the story exactly matched what the synopsis said, but was a fast paced read that went off in another direction. It centers on an unnamed widow whose husband dies in a traffic accident just weeks after moving into their dream home. She is trying to figure out what to do with the rest of her life when she stumbles upon a group of triplets who ironically used to live in the house, and the 4 of them form a bond.

There were a couple things that bothered me about the book. Firstly, the fact that the protagonist is never named drove me crazy- I felt less connected to her without ever knowing her name. This was definitely unique but I didn't enjoy that piece. Secondly, the widow is so extremely gullible that I found it hard to believe that she had finished law school and managed grown-up decisions thus far in her life. She believed whatever she was told without question, and didn't look anything up on the internet until 40% through the book.

There were a couple twists in this book- I figured out one very early but there was another one that totally caught me off guard. Even if you think you know what is going on, there will be surprises. The other thing I liked is the overall sense of foreboding the author was able to create even when things seem to be going well. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop.

The end was a bit unrealistic and certainly changed the pace of the book from suspenseful to pure action, but it brought about surprises and overall, I think it worked. The widow also became stronger and smarter during this time and I liked her better.

Overall, a pretty good book- you get a few different types of stories all sewn up together. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this excellent thriller very much. The storyline was exciting and kept me entertained all the way. Highly recommended!

AI really enjoyed this book. I was constantly trying to figure out where the twists and turns were going to be, and I was wrong on lost of them! This book has a good pace that didn’t feel too long or drag in parts. The only thing I didn’t love was the main character’s nativity about the whole thing, but I understand that’s what was needed to drive the story.

The Wife's House by Arianne Richmonde is the first novel that I have read from this author, but it will certainly not be the last. If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller that will have you fully invested from the very first page, and keep you guessing until the very last, then look no further.

When her husband is killed in a traffic accident, a widow is left with only their shared dream home, the mysterious and imposing Cliffside, aptly named as it perches perilously on top of a cliff in Big Sur. Grieving and alone, the widow meets three young people while walking along the cliffs near her home. Dan, Kate and Jen are triplets who are also struggling, and the four quickly form a bond of sorts, leading to the siblings being welcomed into the ominous Cliffside. A vulnerable widow who has secrets of her own, and a trio of strangers who share a suspect agenda quickly make for a deliciously volatile mix.

This story had me totally enthralled from the very first page. I appreciated that the author was able to craft Cliffside as an almost foreboding presence that seemed to be a character in and of itself, quite aptly given the novel's title. This was an altogether addictive read that I would highly recommend. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this ARC.

A good read overall, a bit of a slow starter for me personally but a well written interesting book that kept me involved in the story line with good characters.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

What does she love more- her marriage of her husband? She fell in love with the ultra modern glass and steel house in California known as Cliffside when her husband brought her home. Now he’s dead and while that may be sad, she’s not leaving the house that she loves, even when strange things begin to happen, and she hears whispers in the house, finds things rearranged, she’s not leaving. Not alive anyway

I would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. I immediately got sucked into this book, I enjoyed the cast of characters and the plot line, so many twists and turns, some I didn’t even see coming! Can’t wait to read the next one.

Juan bought a beautiful cliffside house for his wife. Shortly after, he dies in a car crash. Now his lonely widow is trying to cope. Along come a set of friendly triplets who she befriends. As time passes warning signs appear but are ignored. Are the triplets what they seem or do they have an agenda. This book had so many twists and turns, some I saw coming but others caught me totally off guard. It was hard to tell who were the good guys, if there were any. I had suspected part of the twist at the end but another aspect caught me totally off guard. This is the 2nd book by this author I have read and I will definitely read her again. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

When Juan showed his wife Cliffside—a sleek and modern glass home perched on the edge of the jagged Big Sur clifftops , she fell in love with the house immediately and made a pact with herself to never leave that house.

But when Juan gets killed in an accident on the perilous roads leading up to the house, weeks after they moved in, his wife has to make a decision- leave the house and start a new life or stay and shut herself from the rest of the world.

She finds herself alone and lost. When she spots a drone near her house, she feels that some one is watching her. Someone who knows her past and the secrets that she has wanted to be buried.

As she decides what to do to ensure her protection, she meets the teenage triplets- Dan, Kate and Jen, who are homeless and dealing with a sick mother. She enjoys their company and feeling sorry for their situation invites them to stay with her. But soon she feels she is losing control over herself and finds that the triplets might not have been honest with her. Did she just invite more danger to her lonely life?

I was immediately attracted to this book because of it's cover and design. It was such a creepy read and at times I got goosebumps.

It was well written and fast paced and I just couldn't wait to reach the end. The twists were so amazing and the end was an additional highlight.

Thank You to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!!

I wish I got to read this on a rainy day. It was creepy and had you looking over your shoulder at any noise. It felt like my own personal nightmare which is being alone in a house and someone stalking you and then another fear of bringing people around you that you think you can trust but sometimes you can't. It was just awesome.

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Taut and Tantalizing. An excellent debut.
A lovely husband, a perfect home, a perfect lie?
Juan purchased a house for his lovely wife on. Big Sur clifftop. A lovely house to which his wife instantly fell in love with. They were living happily until one day when he was killed and his wife become a widow.
Everyone has secrets and here's no exception. That widow has a dark past and now someone is watching her. Someone who knew what she did all those years ago. Someone is leaving blood red flowers on her doorstep with a note that reads "I'll be watching you".
I was sucked in the story from the first line of the first page that reads "One was my lucky number until I became a widow".
Wow, author has done a fabulous job. I loved every twist that came in the plot. I finished it in a few hours.
Characters and narration of the story are brilliant. Editting of the novel is really sharp which kept me hooked from starting to ending.
I'll definitely recommend this book to all my fellow bloggers and authors.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me an advance copy of this awesome psychological thriller.

Whoa! What a ride! I read this book straight through cover to cover. Full of twists I never saw coming. Highly recommended.