Let me just preface this review by saying that I really WANTED to like this book. I'm always a fan of stories where people/things aren't all they seem to be...but this book fell extremely flat for me. I spent the majority of it being bored out of my mind. By the time the ending came, I didn't even really care about the plot anymore. I just wanted it to end. It wasn't especially shocking or interesting for me. It was just bland.

I have seen a lot of rave reviews for this book, so maybe don't take my advice as your only source of information prior to reading this book. I have liked several other books by this author, but this one just fell so flat.

WOW! The Therapist is an INCREDIBLE thriller that is non stop action.
The twists kept coming. The plot was perfectly paced, I could not put this book down.
The characters were well fleshed out, flawed and complicated.
The end blew me away.

True to B.A. Paris form I was definitely hooked from the beginning and couldn’t wait to read to the end to conclude the mystery. Lots of plausible suspects made for a satisfying ending.

I did find the writing style a bit simplistic in this one, but benefit of the doubt since this was an unedited advanced proof. Fans of B.A. Paris should look forward to this one and pick it up!

Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martins Press for this advanced reader copy.

When Alice and Leo finally decide to move in together, they choose a home in the exclusive gated community known as The Circle. But Alice quickly starts feeling bad vibes in the house, which are quickly confirmed when she learns that the previous resident was murdered in the house, presumably by her husband, who then committed suicide. Alice quickly becomes obsessed with finding out all about the other woman, feeling that maybe justice hasn't really been served.

The central mystery is really thrilling and I found myself suspecting many of the characters at various times. B.A. Paris really is a master of suspense and creating a good story. The other couples in The Circle all have various motives and various backstories that make them each creepy and suspicious in their own way.

The ending was a pretty good twist and I quite enjoyed it as the last piece fell into place. I can't really say that I saw it coming at all! And it was quit creepy, to be honest, once we got the entire picture.

My only issue with the books that I wasn't a huge fan of Alice herself. She was a bit over-the-top for me. She was paranoid, pushed everyone away, and was a tad unreasonable at times. I don't know, she just rubbed me the wrong way at times.

Overall, this was a very solid thriller, and I really enjoyed it. It's another winner from an excellent author!

I received this book from NetGalley as an eARC in exchange for a review.

The Therapist follows Alice as she moves in to a new community, only to learn that a murder had taken place there a year and a half prior. Alice tries to get to the truth of what really happened.

This book was a pretty standard domestic thriller. I had a hard time really getting invested in the characters, but I did think the twistiness was pretty good. I suspected the outcome pretty early but there were enough red herrings to make me second guess myself. I definitely recommend this to people you love domestic thrillers.

While this author is popular with library patrons, this was not the author's best book. Overwraught and drawn out, the characters weren't sympathetic and the "twist" was absurd and seemed rushed to tie up the story at the end. Not much redeemable about this book, and I'd recommend reading some of her other titles instead.

Brilliant. I really enjoyed this book. It had a nice steady pace and a good storyline. The plot kept me guessing until the end ...... I knew when Alice knew .... really good!!

The suspense is hiding behind every corner of this story! There are twists and turns and highs and lows, trust no one! Absolutely a story for daytime reading, not at night where all the noise is magnified and have you wondering if some one is hiding and watching...

The Therapist by B.A. Paris is a British mystery. Alice leaves her country home to move in with her lover, Leo. Their new home in London, The Circle, is a gated community, consisting of a small group of houses with close-knit residents. Most of them appear to know everyone’s business, creating a stifling atmosphere, especially for Alice. Halfway into this story, the plot starts to sag. Alice, the protagonist, is all over the place, making unrealistic decisions, while trying to investigate a crime that occurred at her house before Leo and Alice moved in. The other residents of The Circle are a mishmash of unsympathetic and uninteresting characters who confuse the reader with too many clues. The Therapist had the potential of being a great mystery but it got bogged down in the details. I did finish reading this book, in the hope that the plot would improve. B.A. Paris is praised for the quality of her fiction and I will read some of her other work, to be fair. This review is my own opinion and I am sure that most would probably enjoy The Therapist. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, NetGalley and the author for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 Stars

I LOVE B.A. Paris, Behind Closed Doors is still one of my hands down favorite thriller/mystery books that I recommend to everyone. I was delighted to read this latest novel and see how this would slot in with the others of their works.

While I did enjoy this mystery and it kept me guessing, it was not my most favorite of theirs. I think it's because the plot felt a bit slow and rambling and I often wished it'd just get on with it. I also abhor mean girls and this neighborhood had a few of them!

Still it was overall an engaging read that despite somewhat figuring things out early still kept me engaged once things started rolling.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for an eARC copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Alice moves with her boyfriend Leo into a lovely house in a gated community. But of course, all is not as perfect as it seems, and Alice starts to discover secrets.

This book kept me guessing about what was going on and I enjoyed the suspense. I didn't completely love the main character - she was pretty obsessive - but then I did get obsessed about finding out what was happening as well.

Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. It was hard to put down!

This one started a bit slow, and felt more like Desperate Housewives with the tight-knit, gossipy neighbors, but I adore that sort of thing so I was sucked right in. Of course, it all becomes more serious pretty fast once it's revealed a woman was murdered in the couple's new home. Alice's suspicions of basically everyone sometimes felt a little absurd, but are probably a more accurate representation of how many of us would react in a similar situation. I never warmed to Leo or understood why she was with him. This wasn't a guy who came across as being straightforward or particularly caring, though it served the plot well to make him often emotionally and physically unavailable when Alice was most in need. However, it was still an engaging and quick-paced thriller that I couldn't tear myself away from.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy. This did not impact my review .

This author is amazing. Never fails to write a creative, suspense, keeps you interested book! I liked The Therapist because it has a few unexpected twists and characters you want to find out more about.

I have enjoyed most of B.A. Paris' other books but this one just didn't hit the mark for me. The characters weren't really likeable, the writing and plot line was very predictable and repetitive and very slow moving. It definitely wasn't my cup of tea and even the big reveal was a big disappointment. Hoping the next book is better!

An amazing novel with a young couple in love, a house with a secret, neighbors guarding their own shortcomings an a psychopath. A deep dive into the lives of the couple. No ordinary book!

A thriller that kept me interested and I didn’t find out the twist too early so that’s a good thing. This one is for fans of Behind Closed Doors and the author’s earlier work. I was guessing up until the end and it was definitely unnerving.

I've seen mixed reviews on this one but I really enjoyed it. Alice and Leo are ready to upgrade their relationship from long distance so he purchased a house for them in an upscale gated community. Alice can't understand why her new neighbors are so standoffish until she discovers the tragic history of the house. The more she looks into it the more things spiral out of control. Alice is obsessive and chronically makes bad decisions. Leo is not necessary stellar boyfriend material. However, the neighbors are fascinating as is the mysterious therapist. The ending is not what I was expecting and definitely surprised me. I think Behind Closed Doors is still my favorite but I like this one a lot too.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for this ARC.

Well, I hate to say this, but this was my least favorite book by B.A. Paris that I have read. While I love her writing style and short chapters, I was able to figure out the killer early on in the book. The characters in this, especially Alice, annoyed me SO MUCH! I wanted to love this one, but this was a miss for me, and I hate saying that about this author. 3 stars.

alice and Leo move into a house located in the prestigious CIRCLE area of London. A gated community where a murder took place a year ago.... in alice and Leo's new house. Presumably the husband did it, but a Coto all the neighbors, he was just too nice to kill his wive. Alice jumps in feet first and makes it her mission to solve the murder; what she doesn't realize is she should trust no one and that everyone had a motive.

A great domestic thriller that makes you ask what exactly happened in The Circle and who is telling the truth? Quick pace, lots of twists and red herrings, and an overall enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC. All opinions are my own.