I really enjoyed this page-turning read. Full of twists (some predictable some definitely not), I couldn't wait to see what Alice was going to discover living in the gated community in London. Everyone seems to be hiding something and not everyone is as nice as they seem.

I have read all the books written by B.A. Paris. After reading ‘Behind Closed Doors’ and ‘The Breakdown’ they became an author I would read anything they wrote. ‘The Dilemma’ was good but I do not feel it was amazing but that did not change my view. I then read ‘The Dilemma’ and sadly that was not the book for me, I was not disappointed it just was a book I did not enjoy. Next I got an email to request the latest B.A. Paris book, of course I jumped on the offer but was nervous going into because after the high standards of the first two books I read the last two did not hold up, however, I am so happy I requested this book. I could not put it down, B.A. Paris has done what she does best and that is create a page turning thriller that is impossible to put down, I was on the edge of my seat the entire book.

Paris has such a unique voice - I didn’t realize I missed her books until i delved in. This book will definitely keep you enthralled until the very end!
She definitely delivers on mystery!

I must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It’s a thriller right from the start that kept me engaged throughout. Alice and her partner Leo move into a house in a gated community in London. Unbeknownst to Alice a murder took place in the upstairs bedroom. The wife was killed and the husband committed suicide so he obviously was the killer, or was he? Many secrets are kept as Alice becomes obsessed with finding out what really happened while being scared to live in the house. She begins to suspect everyone as are rationalizes their motive. I began to suspect the true culprit but not until later in the storyline but the author still managed to throw in some curveballs. Highly entertaining that I am sure will be a summer favorite! #TheTherapist #B.A.Paris #NetGalley

Amazing book one word: WOW . Very easy to read . Kept me guessing al the time .. no predictable . I can’t wait to read more of her book. I loveeeeeeee it ....

The discovery of a woman previously murdered in a house bought by a young couple provides the narrative engine in "The Therapist" by B. A. Paris. Leo and Alice settle into an exclusive gated community in London where Alice discovers that Nina, the wife of a happily married couple, was brutally murdered in their bedroom. The husband was accused of the murder and ultimately committed suicide.

Alice becomes enraged when she realizes that Leo knew about the murder, but failed to disclose this before they moved in. B.A. Paris does a wonderful job of portraying Alice as a lonely young woman besieged by dreams of Nina.. At night she feels the presence of someone else in the house. Alice's internal terror leads to a chasm in her relationship with Leo. He eventually moves out while Alice finds solace with some of her female neighbors.

As Alice tries to discover the mystery behind Nina's death, she starts to doubt the good intentions of her neighbors. Alice shows unrelenting persistence in trying to solve the mystery of a woman she didn't even know.. This psychological thriller holds up nicely, but Paris's true gift is her ability to provoke terror in the absence of any macabre content.

I am a big fan of B. A. Paris and this psychological thriller did not disappoint. It shimmers as the suspense builds and becomes almost impossible to put down. Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

BA Paris is a favorite of mine and this didn’t disappoint! So, so twisted and intriguing. I loved it!

I LOVED Behind Closed Doors so much and this book is equally as good. I was sp caught up in the story that I hated to see it end. This book is going to be another bestseller for BA.

I really enjoyed this book, and must admit that it had me a bit twisted around throughout! While, I did have it figured out a bit earlier, I didn’t have everything figured out and that means that it’s done it’s job, imho! Well written, with amazing character development, fast paced, unputdownable chilling thrill ride! This is likely one of Paris top books, which is great a thing, considering her books are top notch! Lots of thrilling thrills, chilling chills, twisty turns, and gasp worthy shocks! Highly, highly, highly recommend!

I will read anything that B.A Paris writes, so I was so excited to be notified of a new arc available! I loved this! I kept trying to figure out what was going to happen the whole time, the author did a great job of getting you into the main character’s mindset so your thoughts were jumping around just as much as Alice’s were. I can see this being on a thriller beach read list for this summer!

I love all booms by BA Paris. This wasn’t my favorite one but I read it in one sitting and could not put it down, so it must have been pretty good. My main problems were I guessed the twist too soon, I couldn’t understand why that main character stuck around for so long, and there were many loose ends. But all in all, I liked it. 😂

As with every B.A. Paris novel I've read, I had the hardest time putting this one down.
Alice and Leo decide to take the next step forward in their relationship and move in together. Leo finds a very charming home in "The Circle", a small, 12 home gated community that Alice feels is well out of their price range. After giving her best shot to making the best, even though she feels off, she begins to make friends with the tight-knit neighborhood. Some are more than friendly and others, not so much. Once she realizes WHY they are some who aren't as friendly, she delves into her own search about the home and the previous tenant with whom she feels quite a connection. The more she searches, the more she starts to question everyone in the neighborhood in hopes she can discover the secret before it's too late.

I really hate to admit that I had it all wrong, though in the end it was all quite obvious.

The last 20% or so was all adrenaline pumping, edge of your seat thrilling.

At first I was frustrated with the rogue investigation, but I’m so glad I continued on and finished the book. I found it quite enjoyable

I love B.A.Paris and am always so excited when I see she's coming out with a new novel. I think Behind Closed Doors was the first book of hers that I read, and it was so good, I had my book club read it so I'd have people to talk to about it! After I read The Dilemma, I couldn't stop thinking and talking about it. I drove my friends crazy, but they all read it. So I'm really sad not to be able to give her latest novels, The Therapist, the same rave reviews I've written in the past. That said, I'm sure I will be in the minority and this will be another best seller for Paris.

My main issue is that the central character, Alice, is dumb as a box of rocks. I suppose I need to feel empathy for my fictional characters, and that wasn't possible with Alice. The plot of The Therapist is that Alice and her significant other, Leo, move into a small, gated community outside London. Alice soon discovers that the prior owner was murdered in the bedroom of their new house. Her husband was the primary suspect in the murder, and he subsequently committed suicide, thus solidifying everyone's suspicions. To make matters worse, Leo knew about this murder before he purchased the house but decided not to tell Alice. How can she ever trust him again (clutch pearls!)! From there on, the novel follows Alice as she obsessively tries to prove that the husband wasn't the murderer. (Why? you might ask. I sure did.) It's a small community, only a dozen homes, and Alice suspects pretty much every resident at one point or another. She also suspects her own boyfriend and the real estate agent who sold them the house. Here's a passage to illustrate her mind at work:

"Was A also involved? If B murdered C, was A his accomplice? And how much does D know? Is she completely innocent, or is she part of a conspiracy that includes E and F, even G and H? Unless A murdered C. Maybe he became obsessed with her . . . and they had an affair. Did he kill C and then tell B what he had done? Is that when the cover-up started? Or has everyone been in it together from the start . . ."

There were a couple of cool twists at the end of the novel, although the murderer's identity wasn't one of them. I thought that was pretty obvious. Overall, The Therapist is a pretty standard domestic thriller. B.A. Paris is a great writer, and the pacing is spot-on. It's definitely a page-turner, and I read it in about a day. It's bound to be popular even though it wasn't for me.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me an eARC in exchange for an honest review. The Therapist is scheduled for publication on July 13, 2021.

Wow, this was a great read. I stayed up until three in the morning to finish this one. The plot was extremely engaging and gripping. The main character, Alice, was complex and very sympathetic, and, through her eyes, I became suspicious of all of the other characters as she was. Even so, the twist ending shocked me. B.A. Paris has become one of my favorites, with each book better than the last. I can’t wait to read further thrillers from her.

The Therapist by B. A. Paris is more of a mystery than a thriller. The past secrets were balanced with the suspense of current events. Alice and Leo were annoying at times and The Circle neighbors were a diverse group and at times unlikable. The ending was a surprise and didn't see that coming. Misses the intensity of Behind Closed Doors but it is an enjoyable read.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Alice and Leo have been in a long distance relationship for sometime now and have decided to move into a beautiful gated community together. Alice is excited (and a bit apprehensive) to start a new chapter of her life and make friends with all her new neighbors. But she soon realizes not everything is as it seems. When dark secrets about the house's previous tenant, Nina, comes to light, she finds herself obsessed with finding out what happened.

Alice is one of the most naïve characters I've read. Despite that, she's still likable and I found myself rooting for her. Same for the previous tenant, Nina. The more information that was leaked about Nina, the more I started caring about her and wanted to know what really happened.

The ending was one of those 'I'm trying to knock your socks off with an awesome twist' kinda deals, but it was pretty obvious from the beginning what was going on. That being said, I don't care. I find all Paris's books to be predictable, but I still love them. Sometimes it's not about having a mind-blowing "I didn't see that coming" twist. Sometimes it's about the journey. And I enjoyed this journey. And I enjoyed the characters. And I enjoyed Paris's gripping writing style. In fact, I finished reading this book in a day. Once I started, I simply couldn't put it down!

If you like psychological/domestic thrillers (particularly ones revolving around a gated community), give this a read.

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

Another absolutely amazing book by B.A. Paris! I definitely recommend this book and author, what an unexpected story.

This was another edge of your seat, read during the daylight, physiological thriller by this author.

I started it & couldn't put it down. Read in one day. Trying to build a relationship with a base of lies. Then doing the very same thing to the person you don't trust.

Full of twists & turns that keep you guessing until the end.

I received an advanced copy, but voluntarily left this review.

I will leave 5 star review on Amazon under name of Connie
Thank you for granting me access to this book!

Predictably, Paris has written another cracker of a novel. That's the truth, and nothing but the truth. The Therapist grabs you from the start and simply doesn't let go. Paris has such an engaging writing style that pleasantly pulls you into the thrilling stories she crafts. The pages seemingly turn themselves as you become engrossed in this terrific thriller. The protagonist is likable with a past we uncover over the course of the book. The twists and the turns of the book leave her struggling to differentiate truth from fiction. This book is at once a murder mystery and a psychological thriller. Paris is a master at combining the two to create another great read. Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the advanced reading copy! #TheTherapist #NetGalley