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!

What would you do if you moved into a new home and found dead bodies in your yard? For Saffron and her boyfriend Tom this is a real problem. But here’s the kicker the police think that maybe just maybe her grandma had something to do with it.⁣
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I really enjoyed this one, it was a quick and easy to read. I also definitely did not see the ending coming. Overall, I would recommend this one to mystery lovers!

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Multiple point of views and dual timelines are some of my favorites when it comes to a book, and this had it! Engaging all the way until the end. Really good twists, and enjoyed seeing the story unfold.

Another great read from Claire Douglas. I didn't read it until later in the year, but appreciate getting it from Netgalley before it was archived. It's twisty and has multiple narrators who may or may not be reliable. There were a few too many characters who tripped me up a couple of times but overall it was a solid suspense story that held my interest. Also I learned a new British phrase, "memory care homes." In the US we just call these nursing homes or assisted living, but memory care home sounds more compassionate, at least to me.

This domestic thriller is full of lies and deceit with some emotional, gripping scenes.
Introducing the residents, The Couple at No 9, is Saffy and Tom expecting their first baby. There is so much excitement having a cottage gifted to them from her mother Lorna, who also inherited it. Lorna never knew it existed until her mother, Rose, was placed into a nursing home with Alzheimer's. The excitement turns to uncertainty when 2 bodies are found during an excavation of the garden. Autopsies reveal they died 30 years ago. When detectives question Rose, her memory comes in fragments due to this cruel disease of the mind. This makes the story intriguing with each visit as bits of history are displayed. There are a lot of characters introduced but necessary to rebuild the past keeping you on the edge of your seat.
As new people make an entrance, be aware they are not all kind, leaving trust an issue and a trail of crime scenes. Some secrets are better left untold. A shocking ending and a devastating blow to some of the kindest people undeserving of their pain and just looking for answers

This books was very intriguing and entertaining. Well Written and completely engrossing. I can not wait to read more by this author.

Pregnant Saffron has moved into the family home with her boyfriend Tom. When they start renovations, the builders uncover human remains. They are from about 30 years ago, when her grandmother lived in the cottage. Her grandmother has Alzheimer's, and can't, or won't help the Police.

Tense and well-written, with some twists I didn't see coming!

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Paperbacks for the ARC!

The book has a very slow start so it is hard to get into it when it’s like that. This book is unfortunately dull and very predictable.