If it seems too good to be true that's because it is. The therapist was twisty and held my attention. The big twist actually took me by surprise so that was nice!

I found The Therapist by B.A. Paris to be an engaging but somewhat predictable psychological thriller. The premise of a new house with a mysterious past was intriguing, and the pacing kept me turning the pages. However, some of the twists felt a bit forced, and the characters didn't always feel as fleshed out as I would have liked. While the suspense was solid, it didn't quite reach the level of intensity I was hoping for. Overall, it was an enjoyable read but not as gripping as I expected.

My first experience of this author, and it absolutely will not be my last - a great, gripping read, that you wont want to put down! Next one please!

I’ve read a few of BA Paris’s books and this one was just ok. I understand Alice has lived a sheltered life in her cottage in a small village but she’s too naive to be believable. The mystery aspect was ok and I while I guessed the killer very early on the reveals at the end I did not guess. While I’m glad I didn’t purchase this it was a decent listen while driving and housework.

**Though released in 2021 I just now got to it, thanks to the author and publisher for the e-arc I received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I got the audiobook from my library.**

This book is everything and more. I couldn’t put it down. Now that I am back to reading again this feels amazing to read books that is inspiring and makes you feel things and this is what this does for me. One of my favorite authors hands down.

The Therapist by B.A. Paris is a gripping psychological thriller filled with secrets, deception, and paranoia. When Alice and her boyfriend move into a gated community, she becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about a crime that took place in their new home. As she digs deeper, unsettling discoveries and hidden connections make her question everything—and everyone—around her. Paris masterfully builds suspense with twists and red herrings, keeping readers guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of tense, atmospheric thrillers with an unreliable narrator and a chilling mystery.

BA Paris can do no wrong in my eyes. I loved this just like all the other psychological thrillers written by this author. Fast paced and always keeping my interest, I thoroughly enjoyed The Therapist. With a shocking finale, this is one I would definitely recommend.

The Therapist by B.A. Paris is a psychological thriller that delves into the secrets of a seemingly perfect neighborhood and the lies hidden behind closed doors. The story follows Alice, who moves into a new home with her fiancé, only to become suspicious of her neighbors and the strange events surrounding a therapist’s murder. As Alice digs deeper, she uncovers unsettling truths that challenge everything she thought she knew. Paris expertly builds tension, with twists and psychological complexity that keep readers hooked, making it a must-read for fans of suspenseful thrillers.

Unfortunately I was unable to download this book before the archive date, so I'm not able to leave a review. I look forward to reading and reviewing books by this author in the future.

I found this B.A. Paris book, The Therapist, lurking on my Kindle and decided it was time to read it. The book started off well, with Alice and Leo moving into a London house located in a small gated community called The Circle. Leo toured the house and bought it after Alice approved it sight unseen. But, when she discovers Leo knew the house was the site of a gruesome murder but didn’t tell her prior to the purchase, she begins to question their relationship.

This premise could have led to a well-plotted thriller, filled with interesting characters, and it did in the beginning. However, about the time Alice realized Leo’s deception, it started to go off the rails. Alice becomes obsessed with the murder and its aftermath, at some point she suspects most of the neighbors, and so on. There’s some extraneous information scattered throughout the story, the characters, and Alice in particular, are mostly unlikable, and the story quickly becomes garbled as it plods along to a head-shaking conclusion.

There’s quite a bit I didn’t like about The Therapist but one of the things I really disliked is that Alice worries a lot about her image and how the neighbors will perceive her. At one point, a friend points out that this shouldn’t be that important to her, but it is right up to the end of the story. This really wasn’t the book for me. NetGalley provided an advance reader copy.

This thriller felt like it was written solely to meet a book deadline. Here’s the story: A woman moves into a home with her boyfriend. He doesn’t tell her a murder took place there. The women becomes a Scooby-Doo neighborhood sleuth because the woman who died was named Nina (she’s the therapist) and the woman has a sister named Nina. That’s it. I did power through it, but it was painful.

So my MIL’s book club keeps picking B.A. Paris books (worst book club ever, right???) and this was this month’s selection. I remembered I had an ARC gathering dust somewhere so I figured what the hey – I ignored this long enough - why not check out the audio version from the library and give a listen whilst doing the weekend trudge? And now after having read two of this author’s awful stories, I can firmly say my opinion of her stuff is . . . NOPE!

The premise here is a weak one. Leo gets a real steal of a deal on a house in a gated estate that would allow his long-distance gal pal Alice to not only move in with him, but also the financial freedom to retain her own cottage. Then she finds out the previous owner was murdered and not only is totally not okay with living there, but also becomes SUPER nutso about “solving” the murder – despite the husband being believed to be the one whodunit and who is also now dead.

Eeesh.

Not only was this one a real stretch when it came to Alice feeling the need to Scooby Doo the dead chick, but also alllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the drama surrounding Leo not disclosing he bought a murder house . . . while Alice insisted on continuing to stay there and making HIM leave WHEN HE WAS THE EFFING OWNER! So stupid. Not to mention becoming besties with the entire circle immediately and being the most Edna Kravitz-y new neighbor ever and thinking everyone a suspect aside from the obvious suspect AND what a lackluster ending.

One of the best thrillers I read in 2021. The writing style was engaging, quick to the point and never felt like it was dragging on. A wonderful introduction to domestic thrillers.

This is my first book by BA Paris and will be my last. It was ok. Felt like any surprise was tiring by the end. I would have preferred either more connection to the MC backstory/sister or none. This amount just felt weird. Also the boyfriend job/story felt odd and incomplete.
thanks for the ARC

Woooohoo I LOVED this book. When Alice and Leo move into a newly renovated house in The Circle, a gated community of exclusive houses, it is everything they’ve dreamed of. But appearances can be deceptive…

This was my first B.A. Paris book, but will definitely not be my last! Twists, turns, and lots of edge-of-your=seat reading, and this book got me good!! I don't want to give away too much, so I'll just leave it at: if you enjoy mystery/suspense/thrillers, this one is definitely one to read!!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.
B.A.Paris will leave you guessing! Although there are more red herrings than I need in my thrillers, this one had me hooked from beginning to end!

Absolutely loved this book! BA Paris writes the best thrillers out there. There were so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. Paris kept me hooked up until the very last page.

Finding out the secrets of her new house is all that mattered. Getting that information is a long process since no one wants to share what happened two years before. An absolute page turner!

Thank you, BA Paris and NetGalley, for a copy of this eARC! I truly believe that BA Paris is unlike any writer I've read. The suspense built in plot always keeps me interested and the twists constantly surprise me. The Therapist was no different. The cover really interested me, but knowing that BA Paris is an artist of the writing craft made it a quick request that I don't regret at all! Thank you so much again!

A gripping tale that keeps you guessing. You know that something is up from the beginning of the small knit community. The twists and turns in this book will have you questioning who can be trusted. Another great read by B. A. Paris!