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This is a gripping and emotionally dark thriller that explores the nightmare scenario of what happens when building work unearths human remains in the back garden of a young couple's dream home.

It has an engaging and suspenseful plot that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The story is told from several perspectives and over different timelines, which works well with the strands connecting as the plot develops.

This is a must-read for fans of darkly suspenseful stories.

While The Couple at Number 9 has an intricate plot told through multiple perspectives and timelines, I lost interest as the story progressed due to its length and constantly shifting characters and timelines.

Despite my initial intrigue, I wished for a quicker conclusion, given its 400-page length. Although there were some exciting clues along the way, the frequent repetition and excessive backstory information hindered my enjoyment of the book.

Although there is a unique twist in the story, for the most part, I found it to be somewhat predictable and formulaic. The characters and narrative failed to captivate me, and I ultimately felt disinterested in the story.

Oh my goodness! I really enjoyed THE COUPLE AT NUMBER 9! Douglas’ pacing and parceling out of the twist was fantastic and she took us on icy a rollercoaster!

Thank you @harperperennial for this gifted copy! I very much enjoyed this @clairedouglasauthor story each morning on the treadmill. The miles went by so quickly with such an entertaining read!
Saffy - young, in love, and pregnant with her first baby - is settling into her cozy cottage nicely. Left to her by her gran, number 9 Skelton Place could use some updates. Putting on an extension goes from exciting (though expensive) home improvement to nightmare very quickly, when two bodies are dug up in the garden. Saffy and her mum dive into finding out who the bodies once were and who killed them. But digging could mean they're also in danger...
Such a fun mystery/thriller that I absolutely recommend to any fans of this genre. Never slow but not too fast, I was kept guessing and even audibly gasped at some of the plot twists I hadn't seen coming! I enjoyed all of the characters, except, of course, the bad ones; but that's how it should be, so. I felt a smidge unsatisfied with the ending and the exposé - almost like it was cut short - but it did not take away from my overall enjoyment. Oh! And this is told through multiple PsOV, so always love that.

I loved the different points of view and the confusion of the plot. I love feeling like I only understand the surface of story just to get hit with a big twist! The story starts off immediately with two bodies found and it keeps going from there. Smart twists

I normally love alternating character perspectives and timelines, but this was a little jumbled for me. It got a little confusing keeping things straight, but I did enjoy it overall.

I appreciate the opportunity to read and review this book however it just wasnt my cup of tea.. The writing style was ok but it just didnt hold my interest or have me wanting to come back for more..

After reading the synopsis of The Couple at Number 9 I had to read it. I’ve had such blah luck on thrillers and I’ve been on the search for some good ones. This book didn’t disappoint. It kept reading because I had to know what happened next.

Saffron and her husband move into her grandmothers old house, that she had no idea about until recently. When they start renovations and start on the porch they find out there are 2 bodies buried in the garden. And after more “digging” they find out they might have been buried there the same time her grandmother lived there.

This book goes from present to past and has multiple POV’s which I really enjoyed. We got to see what was going on from all sides. I ended up guessing what actually happened pretty early on, but I thought it was a good twist.

If you enjoy thrillers that keep you guessing I recommend The Couple at Number 9. I gave it ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️💫

This one was hard to put down. But also sometimes hard to keep up with. Lots of unexpecteds. Thoroughly enjoyable.

My first Claire Douglas book and won’t be my last. This book, especially the ending, was savage for a domestic thriller. Loved the alternating timelines and multiple POVs. Overall well-executed thriller, gripping me from the start!

I love the writing in this book. Love the multiple views, the characters were all interesting and held my focus. Was shocking and had twists I didn't expect. And the atmosphere was great

I wanted to like this book so much but unfortunately I didn't. The beginning started out great...2 bodies found in a young couples yard. As the story progressed more characters with their pov's in alternating timelines made this murky. Also, the story moved so slowly with only little bits of information that I found myself skipping pages just to get to the end.

Wow, I did not expect the twist 3/4 of the way through. The book had me entertained and wanting more. I enjoyed it greatly and have it for the library. Thank you for the ARC #netgalley.

I am a sucker for thrillers, especially with family drama! I wanted all the information, and that had me speed reading, trying to guess what was happening and who did what. I will say, this was a quick read, but there were a few moments were I had to force myself to focus. Of course, that could just be a "me" problem! The bodies discovered are not the only secret being kept hidden, and I didn't see the big twist coming! I loved these characters and the twisty turns of the plot. I will definitely add a physical copy to my collection, Claire Douglas is an auto buy author for me now!

This was a slow paced but interesting family drama. I loved the premise and the twists at the end. Some were predictable while some were not. This was a good read and I enjoyed it.

This was good. Not sure its alot to write home about but it was a good read. Had me guessing but the characters were alittle blah for me. I was a quicker read so that was a good thing.

This was a fast and interesting read.. I thought the ending was good. I enjoyed the characters and loved Rose’s POV. I also really liked that we had Theo’s POV as well. I think that added a little something extra to the story.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this digital arc which is my honest review and is not affiliated with any brand.

Thoroughly enjoyed this one! It was chilling, well-paced, and twisty and I loved as everything unfolded and skeletons became unearthed. I'll definitely be looking for more from this author!
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy!

This book was a 5 star read ! The plot was full of twist and turns and kept me guessing. A young couple, Saffy and Tom, have just recently moved into her grandmothers home and expecting a child. In order to really enjoy the cottage they decide to renovate the property. During the renovations an unimaginable discovery is uncovered in the garden, 2 bodies. Saffy must inform her mother, Lorna , who currently lives in Spain that she needs her to co me back home to help her deal with this mystery. The two women have never been close but share the love for the aging Rose Grey, who is the mother to Lorna and grandmother to Saffy. The discovery of the bodies is not the only secret that will be unearthed in this wonderful book. Thanks to Harper Collins and Net Galley for the advance copy from Claire Douglas.

I lost interest in this one so quickly as it was not what I expected it to be. When a kitchen renovation reveals that there are two bodies buried in Saffy and Tom's backyard, I was on the edge of my seat to figure out what happened at 9 Skelton Place 30 years ago. Family secrets are revealed, but the way they unravel left me feeling dissatisfied and sometimes confused. Ultimately I am happy that I picked this up, and I think that for some of my library patrons it will be a hit!