I really wish this book focused on Ellie’s storyline and left the other one out. I think it would have enhanced the book so much.

I really wanted to like this novel because I like Diane Chamberlain. However, I did not care for the modern storyline. Instead, I wished it focused solely on Ellie’s story in the 1969s. Ellie’s story was very powerful and emotional. It was about an activists for black rights. Kate’s story was very unnecessary and did nothing to enhance the plot. The mystery itself was very predictable. Still, I recommend this for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate Morton, and Melanie Dobson!

Split this book in half.

The story of Kayla Carter who loses her husband in a tragic accident but still moves into the last house on the street that they designed together.

The story of Ellie Hockley and her strength to join the movement to register black voters in North Carolina in 1965.

This book mixes these two together but really, one was amazing and one was blah.

The story of Kayla Carter was super boring to me. It talked mostly about her house which I get it, was a big fancy house. :::eyeroll::: and now after moving in, someone decides they want her to leave. She barely does anything about it which drove me crazy.

The story of Ellie was FASCINATING. I felt like I was at the edge of my seat sometimes and couldn't breathe as I waited to see what would happen. I literally cried my eyes out at the end of her story. I 100% wish the whole book was Ellie's story.

I felt like I understand how the two stories came together but it seemed very.....odd....

Wasn't a horrible book but definitely one half was better than the other.

I had never read a Diane Chamberlin book before and was happy to find that I liked this book. It stayed suspenseful throughout the entire book. I liked the shift between the two time periods to tell the story of the mysterious ring in the forest. I thought I had the mysteries of each time period figured out and then a clue would lead me to change my mind. This continued as I read the entire book to the end. Although this is a book of fiction, the historical aspect was informative. I had never heard of the SCOPE program and this book gave me some insight as to what that program was. It is hard to believe that the US really did that in the 1960s. Overall it was a pleasant read.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

This is a beautifully written story with 2 timelines, that seemingly have nothing to do with each other. Diane Chamberlain starts to drop bread crumbs and eventually you find out how they are related. A lot of the time when reading a book with different timelines or POVs, I find myself much more interested in one or the other, but in this book I was equally enthralled with both timelines. I will say, for some reason I thought I was picking up a thriller, but this is really more of a historical fiction, family drama with a bit of mystery.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It is my second Diane Chamberlain book and I have been very impressed with her writing.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book. My reviews can be read on my GoodReads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335387-kelly

This is a book which brings the events of the current day into focus along events of the turbulent history of the country. In the 60s, Ellie, a promising pharmacy student, becomes involved in the civil rights movement, much to the dismay of her family. Now, 60 years later, Kayla is planning to move into the house next to Ellie's childhood home, and is being warned away. Kayla doesn't understand why someone is so adamant about keeping her away. Finally, as Ellie's story is told, and the sins and bigotry of the community is revealed, Kayla begins to see why the house is being targeted.
Especially now, as voting rights are being attacked, this story is a timely read. The hatred and the mentality that one race is better than another has to stop. Diane Chamberlain has written another masterful story of American history.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this book, all opinions are my own and freely given.

Another excellent novel by Diane Chamberlaine. The story line is wonderful and keeps you engaged. The character development is great. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC.

I had a hard time with the dual timelines in this book and it made it difficult for me to enjoy this book. I usually like Diane Chamberlain so I was a bit disappointed.

I received a copy of The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. And honestly... I really liked it! It was a well written story, easy to read and had me wondering what the heck happened up until the very end.

I'd like to thank the publishers for the ARC of this book ahead of the publish date. I've only read a few of Diane Chamberlain's books but I've enjoyed them all. I loved this one particularly the dual timelines of 1965/2010. The topic isn't an easy one but the author spins her story well and the 2 characters/storylines come together masterfully. Thumbs up on this one particularly if you like a little substance with your fiction.

I absolutely loved this book! I found it hard to put down. I highly recommend reading it! You won’t be disappointed.

I left Georgia just a year ago and moved back home. My oldest child, now in their 20's, had to move their prom loation because the KKK was having a BBQ and rally at Stone Mountain. We are not as far from the events in this story as we'd all hope.

I found this to be an interesting story and I liked the details with the 1965 timeline about the songs, the protests and protests and rallys. I don't read a lot of book from the perspective of the kids going door to door. I liked Ellie's POV as a priviledged white girl who decided to help out and get people registered to vote.

Kayla was a second perspective, taking place in 2010, as she tries to come to terms with being a widow and moving in to the dream house she and her passed husband designed and built together. It was hard to see how the two timelines connected and I appreciated how quickly that's revealed.

Although I did appreciate what the story was going for, I just didn't love it. I think I wanted something a little grittier. Although this one handled tough situations, I still felt like it was a light and easy read. I liked it, just didn't love it.

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

I could write a long review about this fascinating and enthralling historical fiction that absolutely was completely captivating. The story is so well written and is written in two timelines/dual narratives. One timeline is from 1960's during the Civil Rights time and the current timeline from 2010. The two storylines connects the past with the present. Kayla had such hopes and dreams of moving into their new house with their 4 year old daughter until a tragic accident happens and turns what should have been elation to downheartedness and glumness filled with grief. Ellie is in the second timeline and focuses on the SCOPE project which was so interesting to read about and alot of information that I learned and discovered. Ellie fights for what she believes in and does not let her guard down. I absolutely loved the dual timeline and Ellie's storyline was brilliant. This story is an unforgettable story about race, love, relationships between family and friendships, and forbidden love.

Diane Chamberlain is a wonderful author and I love to read any of her books. She is brilliant, delightful, and charming in her writing and I am often times riveted by the emotions and ability she has to engage her audience. Diane Chamberlain has a way to tell a story that is suspenseful, unforgettable and unputdownable. This story will stay with me for a long time and I can't wait to recommend to all my friends.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book.

Such a good book, a beautiful melding of past and present, and a visit with history I'm unfamiliar with!

One of my favorite books of the year. First time reading Diane Chamberlain - really enjoyed the way she weaved and linked stories of the past and present all while developing characters that you root for and against at different times throughout. Mystery and intrigue keep you wrapped in throughout, and the history, and sadness and shock comes with it, create a very well-rounded novel. 5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

I had never heard of this specific group and their influence on voting rights back in the 1960s. Interesting story.

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This book wrecked me! First of all, it's duel time periods. i LOVE duel time periods. This story follows Kayla in the present who is navigating life after her husband died and raising a small child on her own. Moving into a home her husband built before he passed. It also follows Ellie in the 60's, a white woman in the south who is passionate about helping blacks register to vote and dealing with hatred from her city and family.

It was so interesting learning how these two people and stories intertwine in the end. It also has a mystery factor in each story line.

Thoroughly enjoyed and read quickly, was sad when it came to an end.

Thanks to netgalley and publisher for copy!

The dual timelines don’t seem to be meshing. A few characters are mentioned in current day from the past, but I’m not seeing how it goes together. I know this author is very talented, I’ve loved other books. This one just isn’t pulling me in….I think it could just be my current mood. The writing is good. She gives great details to where you can vividly imagine it, especially in the 60s. Something in the current day just isn’t clicking with me though.

I am a fan of Diane Chamberlain and received the ARC of the book before MLK Jr. Day. I thought it was a good read for MLK Jr Long weekend!