You know those mysteries that once you’ve finished them compel you to go back to the beginning and reread parts to determine how you missed the clues? The Guest House is one of those.

This suspenseful tale alternates between the perspectives of the two main characters, a married couple who have experienced an unthinkable ordeal while vacationing in a remote guest house weeks before the birth of their first child. To reveal any more would be unfair to future readers of this well-executed tale.

Robin Morgan-Bentley so brilliantly unraveled the plot and so richly fleshed-out believable characters that the ending caught me by surprise in a way that, upon reflection, completely made sense.

One of the most satisfying mysteries/thrillers I’ve read in a while!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing me with an advance copy of this book. My review is voluntary and reflects my honest opinion.

Firstly, I am thankful for the opportunity to have received a free advanced copy of this Ebook through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

This one totally gripped me and I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough. Switching between a dual timeline each chapter leaving me longing to know what was going to happen next.

Jamie and Victoria, expecting their first child, having a last holiday before the baby arrives. What could possibly go wrong? And who’s keeping secrets?

I rate this Ebook 5 Stars and would recommend to those who enjoy their suspenseful/psychological thrillers.

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**Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced readers copy in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own! **


This was a refreshing?! If I can say that- it’s not a refreshing story- but a refreshing book in the thriller genre. I was expecting more of a Rosemarys Baby vibe- but this was such a neat plot twist that does have me wondering about a certain characters mental health at that phase. I enjoyed it, the month difference in the timeline was a little odd since it’s not years later but just a month or so, but it was fairly easy to keep up with and I did like the general plot and the slight unease I felt. I could definitely see this play out as a series on a streaming service or something too, which is a compliment in my book. Well done to the author, I’ll be keeping my eyes out for more!

Wow! This was an edge of your seat thriller! This was not only impossible to put down but a jaw dropped with some huge twists! One of the best thrillers I’ve read in a long time!

The journey to parenthood has been a long one for Victoria and Jamie. Now, they are taking one last vacation before the birth of their first child, a boy to be named Danny. They’ve chosen a B and B in a remote and isolated area of Cumbria. After a pleasant evening spent with the cottage owners, Fiona and Barry, Victoria awakes in premature labor. Fiona and Barry have disappeared, the house is locked, their keys are gone. They are trapped. So far, so good with The Guest House. Now, while the plot moves swiftly through many surprises and twists, believability is lost. Not only are all the characters, except Jamie, disappointing and unlikeable, the situation itself, hard to describe without spoilers, just could not happen as described. Based on the publisher’s description, I wanted to like this thriller. It just wasn’t for me. 3 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Robin Morgan-Bentley for this ARC.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I have so many different feelings running through my mind about this book.

While Victoria and Danny are waiting for the arrival of their baby, she decides that they should get away one more time before the baby is born. They go to a bed and breakfast owned by Fions and Barry. Everything seems to be perfectly normal until they wake up the next day and can't find the owners, their car keys and cell phones are gone, windows are all sealed closed and the doors are locked and they have no keys to open them. When Danny busts a window, the owners come downstairs and act like everything is normal.

Victoria goes into labor and after delivering the baby, Fiona not only keeps the baby from Victoria but refers to her as Aunt Victoria.

The story is written before, during and after the guest house episode by Danny and Victoria. I enjoyed most of the book but it was a little different and definitely some twists.

The premise of this book had me hooked from the very beginning - I had a hard time putting it down and read it in two days! I don't want to say anything that will give the plot away, but soon-to-be-parents Jamie and Victoria decide to go on a babymoon in a remote guest house. Twists and turns abound for them! The story is told from two of the main characters' perspectives at two points in the story. As you learn more and more about the guest house and its caretakers, you won't be able to put the book down either!

This story is my worst nightmare, and somehow I missed the unique plot description in the book's synopsis (?). The unease starts immediately with a growing sense of claustrophobia as the main couple find themselves captured in a sinister scenario. The character of Fiona, the female antagonist, reminded me of Darlene Snell in the Ozark series (very creepy). There are several major turns you will probably not see coming, and that kept me reading straight through. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a nail-biting domestic suspense story. I would not recommend this for new parents or those who are sensitive to issues around birth or newborns. Side note: the lead male character, Jamie, has cerebral palsy, which is well depicted and adds to the level of risk. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC.

The Guest House by Robin Morgan-Bentley is a tense and shocking read.
The author's writing is excellent, and the storyline is fast-paced. I also loved the POVs in this book, Jamie and Victoria.
Furthermore, the plot twist is super shocking.
This was definitely a page-turner, and I stayed up way too late to finish it!

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Poisoned Pen Press,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!
I will post my review to my platforms, blog, B&N and Waterstone closer to pub date.

A thank you to Netgalley for sharing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The 1 star says all you need know - I didn't like this at all. Two dimensional characters and underlying ominous tone surrounding 'what happened to the baby' added a perverse dimension that made my skin crawl.

This is a mystery book...horror...unbelievable...this is dark and heart breaking...there are no really likable characters...the story is so horrifying that it is difficult to stay focused. Using a baby this way is something I do not enjoy reading about. I just had trouble relating to the story in this book. It was sent to me by Netgalley for review.

Underlying Vein Of Menace…
With just a short time to go before the birth of their baby, Jamie and Victoria decide to enjoy a short break in the Pennines. A remote but, seemingly peaceful, guesthouse seems perfection and the couple running it, Barry and Fiona, are welcoming. The next morning, however, things are not quite as serene. A chilling, tense and tautly plotted read with a underlying vein of menace throughout, twists and turns aplenty, and a credibly drawn cast.

I’d like to thank netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. OMG, what did I just read?! I don’t want to give away any plot details but wow! At times the plot is far fetched but it sucked me in and I couldn’t stop reading and finished in one sitting. Told by both husband and wife, it’s a wild ride with multiple plot twists you won’t see coming!

Terrifying! A couple funds themselves stranded in a remote guest house. An incredibly interesting premise that devolves into an interesting plot throughout. I highly enjoyed it.