Thank you to @emmacurtisbooks and @TransworldBooks for this advanced copy of Invite Me In in return for an honest review.

Description 🔖

Eliza Curran has it all. Two beautiful children, wealth, a state of the art home and an attentive and adoring husband. What people don’t know is that she’s trapped in an unhappy marriage with a hugely controlling man.

When Eliza takes on a new tenant for one of their properties, she doesn’t expect Dan Jones to be as charming as he is. He quickly works his way into Eliza’s personal life and infiltrates her family and friends. However all is not well. When someone has as many skeletons in their closet as Eliza does, it is never destined to end well.

General Thoughts 🤔

If you read this book, be prepared to be hooked from the moment that you start. Straight away I was drawn into the characters lives and the story that was unfolding and I couldn’t put it down. I thought that the middle dropped off a little bit and the pace somewhat slowed before picking up again towards the end when I was back onto the edge of my seat.

As much as I was engrossed in this story, I was able to predict how it was all going to unfold. There were plenty of clues to guide me as a reader in the right direction however I still really enjoyed the crescendo and following the characters through the drama.

Characters 👭👬👫

My thoughts about Eliza changed a lot. A lot of the time I felt a lot of sympathy and empathy for her. She was definitely in a terrible relationship and her husband treated her despicably. There were a couple of moments where I wanted to grab her by the shoulders and give her a shake. I felt like she had opportunities to get herself and her kids away from the family home but she did not take them. I appreciate though that it’s not quite that simple when you are the person living it.

Isabel the au pair that stayed with the family irritated me immensely. She was over confident and cocky and really didn’t understand the severity of her actions. My feelings towards her are likely because I cannot relate to her. Even at such a young age I would never have stayed in someones home and treated them the way that she treated Eliza. She was disrespectful and I think that her immaturity was a big reason for the mess that she found herself mixed up in.

Writing Style ✍️

I really enjoyed the tone and pace of this book and I thought that the whole thing flowed really well. The story was told from Eliza’s perspective which was done really well. I became so invested in Eliza’s life and her feelings that when she questioned herself, I also questioned myself. I appreciate an author than can write characters with such depth that I start to feel like I know that character personally.

Conclusion & Scoring 🎖️

I really enjoyed this book and I feel like I got lost in it and it’s characters. I can imagine this translating quite well into a drama for TV and it’s something I’d really like to watch. I’ll be recommending this to friends, for sure.

This is a fantastic physiological thriller. Once again Emma Curtis does not disappoint. So many twists in the lives of Eliza and Martin Curran. Everything goes down hill when a new tenant for one of their properties moves in. Is he trying to lure Eliza into an affair or is there more to why he wants to infiltrate her life.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to see an arc

A perfect psychological thriller that won’t disappoint!!

To everyone Eliza has the perfect life BUT not everything is always as it seems. Mother to two lovely children, a husband that adores her and a state of the art home, what more could she ask for. However, since his accident Eliza’s husband wants to control her every move and she just longs for a way out.

One day a new tenant leases their flat and Eliza’s world suddenly seems to change. She is attracted to the lodger, Dan, and the feelings seem to be mutual but could it really be possible that she could leave her controlling husband with all the secrets that they share ?!

This is a great psychological thriller that had me hooked from the very start. Lots of domestic drama, secrets and lies. A book where you just don’t know who or what is as it seems. If you love psychological thrillers then you will love this. Another fab book from Emma Curtis.

Thank you to Random House UK and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

Another great read from Emma Curtis. I was really looking forward to reading this one and it did not disappoint. 5 stars

Fantastic...a slow burn, intriquing psychological thriller that draws you in from the very first page. With plenty of red herrings, Emma Curtis keeps you totally engrossed while sowing seeds of doubt.

To the outside world, Eliza Curran has it all: two healthy children, a stunning home and a wealthy, adoring husband. No one would guess the reality of her life: trapped in an unhappy marriage to a controlling man, she longs for a way out. When she takes on a new tenant, her life changes unexpectedly. Dan Jones is charming and perceptive, and quickly becomes a close friend to the whole family. But Dan's arrival threatens to tip Eliza's fragile world out of balance. And when someone has as many secrets as Eliza does, the smallest slip could destroy everything.

This is my first book by Emma Curtis and I absolutely loved it. With an impeccable plot that's brilliantly written and characters that are slowly revealed as the novel progresses, I wanted nothing more than to learn their secrets and get to essence of who they all were.

Incredibly tense, twisty and addictive. I will definitely be reading more from Emma Curtis.

This book is definitely a slow burner, not much happens in the first half but the second half is explosive! I thoroughly enjoyed this suspenseful, domestic thriller. It is really well written with fantastic characters, (most of them very unlikeable), good twists and an engaging storyline.
This is my first Emma Curtis read, I’m really looking forward to reading more from her now!

My first book by Emma Curtis, this suspenseful domestic thriller had me intrigued from the start. This was a juicy slow burner wrapped in layers of mystery. With each layer gradually peeled away, the darkness within is slowly and deviously revealed.

There is a sense from the off that there is something not quite right with one of the characters (or more than one….??) Each character is extremely well written. They leap off the page at you, with some being likeable, and others extremely unlikeable (which made me like them the best, of course!) It is obvious there are secrets - what has happened in some of the characters’ pasts to warrant such an extreme set of circumstances?? Oh, and those poor kids! Jesus.

At just around half way, I pretty much guessed the reveal but by no means was I disappointed! I am equally satisfied whether I can guess or not. On saying that, there was a nice devious twist at the end. Personally (as I thoroughly enjoy a devious twist) I would have liked to have seen this twist given a little more focus, as it felt a little rushed. This could have helped me understand Eliza and Martin’s relationship a little more. But it was thoroughly enjoyable nonetheless.

A compelling and suspenseful domestic thriller that slowly burns, gradually revealing its dark and devious secrets, with a chilling twist at the end. Recommended to all who love a suspenseful domestic thriller with fabulously written characters.

To the outside world Eliza has a dream life but under the surface all is not as rosy as it seems. She finds and ally in Dan but it appears he has secrets too. An intriguing read with lots of tension.

This book started off slowly and there was a lot of build up before any action happened. It is quite different to the other books I’ve read by the same author as they go straight to the action.

Dan Jones knocks on the door of a flat Eliza is just about to rent out and from that first moment, her life slowly unravels.

Despite the slow start, it kept me hooked and it’s well worth staying with it until the conclusion.

This is a slow-burn, domestic thriller that definitely hooks you in and keeps you turning those pages!

Told from Eliza's point of view, who apparently has the perfect life - wealthy, hard-working husband, two beautiful children, a live-in au pair, but is infact stuck in an abusive relationship with her disabled husband Martin. When she is looking at one of their properties one day, she opens the door to the enigmatic Dan, not knowing how much he was going to rock her life.

I won't say anymore, but after a very slow build up, you will soon be unable to put it down!

I went to start this today and it has disappeared from my kindle app with no way of resending it from Netgalley as that option has been removed so apologies but unable to read or review

Who would have thought a new tenant could cause so much chaos? Dan manoeuvres his way into their lives and nothing will ever be the same again
Interesting characters and an explosive storyline

Yet another unputdownable thriller from Emma Curtis. I was hooked from the very beginning. Eliza has an unexpected encounter with her potential new tenant before rushing home for lunch with her husband. Straight away the scene is set for a love triangle which will take several twists. This book will keep you guessing until the very end. Thank you NetGalley and Transworld Digital for the opportunity to read an advance copy of one of my favourite authors Emma Curtis.

Invite Me In by Emma Curtis held me spellbound. It is an incredible page turning, I can’t put it down and heart-pounding story!! I was amazed how a seemingly tame domestic environment could have so many twists and turns that kept you on the edge of your chair. The second half was so fast moving I could hardly read fast enough.
Loved the range of characters, their interactions and how they were carefully developed in a story that was complex but intriguing with so many different levels of suspense that keep you guessing even when you think you have an idea of what is happening and about to happen.
Highly recommended read.

Thank you to Netgalley and publisher Random House UK for a copy to read and review.

I read this in two sittings, as this was incredibly intriguing and compellingly, with a fast-paced plot set in a gripping and suspenseful atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised at how great this was. This exceeded all expectations, and the writing kept me invested, eager to know how this was going to conclude.

The characters were written very creatively, and I couldn't help but like them, even the unlikeable ones. This was a great read for character analysis, but the mysterious element always had me guessing about what was coming next. There were plenty of twists and jaw dropping moments, and I can not prasie this enough!

This has become my favorite written by this author, and if you are looking for an exciting and thrilling page turner, this is the book for you!

Invite Me In is a domestic suspense read and a very slow burn. At the beginning and through the first half of the book I wasn't sure what I was reading about: an abusive relationship? Or Eliza's affair with her tenant?
The second half though, is captivating and worth the wait, it turns from a read that I wasn't very keen on getting to, to an unputdownable one!
I loved Emma Curtis's writing style, she really masters her characters and, although not a single one of them is remotely likable in this book, that's exactly how I think she meant them to be. The plot is clever and well thought and the end is breathtaking.

Thank you to NetGallyey and the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This one certainly kept me turning the pages but almost all the characters absolutely infuriated me! Why on earth did Eliza let herself become such a doormat to her husband? Yes she had secrets in her past but if in my eyes not anything damning enough to let him get away with such horrific behaviour. The charming Dan suddenly appears in her life and manages to complicate things even further. I liked the aspect of her alcoholism and how it was used to exploit her. The reader is not sure who is on Eliza's side and who is out for revenge. I think my criticism would be there was too much going on, too many themes which over complicated things making it pretty far fetched in a lot of places. When Eliza ended up letting a couple of the characters practically take over her house I felt that was stretching credulity too far!

A slow-burning domestic thriller, Invite Me In is a brilliantly plotted and tense read full of toxic relationships that you spend 400 pages trying to escape from.

Although you expect early on that something is suspicious with the stranger that has been “invited in”, this in no way weakens the suspense as you still try to piece together their motive and connection. The first half is admittedly quite slow, but the revelations that soon come make this a difficult book to put down.

This is my first book by Emma Curtis but I love her writing. She crafts her characters impeccably and I really got a feel of each of their personalities. And because it’s difficult to know who to trust, you have to keep a close eye on them all to try and spot any clue as to who’s behind Eliza’s torment.

Eliza’s situation, especially, feels very intense, knowing that asking for help could result in an even worse situation. And although she certainly doesn’t help herself a lot of the time, you still hope that somebody will believe her. She is definitely flawed, but I also sympathised with her at the same time which is what kept me so engaged.

By the end, this book had me absolutely hooked and I will definitely be checking out Emma Curtis’ previous titles.

Starting off rather sedately this builds into a book that from a certain point becomes impossible to put down.

Although you may know from early on who a key character is going to be at no point did I guess anything further about how they are involved, and what links or motivations there could possibly be.

We get the story told from Eliza's viewpoint and she is a rather complex character and doesn't have the simplest of lives at all as is evidenced as we learn more of her back story.

This is a book that had me gasping in places, and hooked in others and I just knew I had to keep turning the pages to see how it might unfold. And Emma Curtis certainly didn't let me down.

It's another cleverly thought out and well plotted book that had me captivated,

Thank you to Black Swan and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

What did I learn from this book? NEVER trust good looking charming men who knock on your door and never invite them in!! They are BAD news!

I initially struggled to get into the story. I struggle to connect to the characters and I can honestly say I didn't like any of them. I found them all flawed and at times irritating although I can sympathize with Eliza because of everything that happened to her as a child. I still didn't really like her which in a way is refreshing because we don't always want to like everyone in the story because that is not real life. Although I found the first half of the book a bit slow  I thoroughly enjoyed the last half and finished it very quickly. In the end, it was a highly entertaining read.

"There are events in all our lives that trigger change. Sometimes it’s a tiny thing; a missed connection on a journey. Sometimes it’s huge; a car crash, a death. You can wake up in your bed, yawn and glance at the clock, get up and put the kettle on, not knowing that at some point on this ordinary day, life will take a different course." True story!

Thank you to NetGalley and  Random House UK, Transworld for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion