Thank you Newgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, I found You Shouldn't Have Come Here to be extremely slow paced. I couldn't really get into it and the twist just didn't hit home.

I really can’t review this book well without spoilers. I’ll just say that some of it I saw coming and some I didn’t. It was an interesting listen, but it dragged in some parts and then felt rushed in the end. I didn’t love it but didn’t dislike it either.

In desperate need of a respite from her bustling life in New York City, Grace Evans opts for a ten-day escape at an Airbnb ranch in Wyoming. Upon her arrival, she is warmly greeted by the ranch’s owner, Calvin Wells. An immediate attraction sparks between Grace and Calvin, leading to the blossoming of a romantic relationship.

While Grace revels in her newfound connection with Calvin, she begins to sense that something is amiss. Discrepancies emerge in some of Calvin’s stories, and the local sheriff alerts her about a missing woman in the vicinity. As Grace’s departure date draws nearer, Calvin’s demeanour grows increasingly unsettling, bordering on obsession.

This narrative is a whirlwind of events, leaving no room for dull moments, as tension steadily mounts. Each character introduced seems more eerie than the last, casting suspicion on them all. Trust becomes a scarce commodity, and readers are constantly left to ponder who holds the closest approximation of the truth.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As if renting an AirBnB isn't scary enough, Jeneva Rose adds a little bit more to be scared of when Grace meets her AirBnB owner Calvin. Grace immediately does not fully trust her host and especially when she finds clothing from the last guest in her room, but that does not stop her from leaning into Calvin's romantic advances. As you read the book, you don't know what exactly is making you feel uneasy, but you know that the other shoe will drop at some point. The twists in this one were satisfying because Rose leaves plenty of breadcrumbs to keep you guessing.

<i>Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.</i>

Not for me. I thought this was supposed to be a thriller but it felt more like a weird cringey romance. The twist happened so last second and kind of came out of nowhere? Like just was put into the book/plot to make it interesting? I’m not sure. Had my eyes rolling most pages, I really just wanted it to be over. Not as advertised genre-wise, cringey writing, and random plot twist. A shame, because I do enjoy other works by this author! I don’t think I would recommend this title.

I really wanted to LOVE this one as I LOVED Jeneva Rose The Marriage Counselor. This o e just did not draw me in

Extremely slow paced. I couldn’t really get into it and the twist didn’t really throw me off like I’d hoped it would.

Not Jeneva's best.

Slow, felt genre-confused, and the plot was easily guessed! Better luck next time!

This author won me over with The Perfect Marriage. It was a favorite of 2020. I was a little let down with You Shouldn't Have Come Here. I kept seeing mixed reviews but still wanted to read it after the previous 5 star read. I would read more books from her and do look forward to seeing with what she comes out with next.

Jeneva Rose is an author I enjoy when I'm able to completely suspend disbelief. While her works fit into the thriller genre, the thrills are often balanced with a bit of romance, and heavily rely on multiple points of view to uncover the truth in the book. In this one, there are SEVERAL red flags almost immediately as Grace arrives on the Wells' ranch, but I can forgive her for not leaving immediately for the sake of the plot. You'll have to read until the very end for a major twist!

1/5 stars - wow, this book was terrrrrrrible. The writing was so bad - just in the first chapter alone, the author refers to the highway as a "black snake" a million times. And then the romancey stuff? Wtf, honestly, did not get it, all was cringey and yuck. I thought maybe one of them was maybe having an entirely alternate experience, and that's why the first was all gushy after like a day, but no, it's just the writing. The "twist" should have shown itself way way way way way sooner to be a marginally better book, but honestly, this was a complete waste of time.

City girl Grace needs a break from her busy life and decides to take a random trip by throwing a dart on a map and finding an Airbnb in that town. Her dart lands in Wisconsin and she ends up at a secluded farm/ranch? for 10 days, hosted by hot country boy Calvin. The two have some sexual tension from the get-go but Grace gets weird vibes from all of Calvin's friends and family. The plot twist is pretty guessable - a serial killer is lurking around the area.

The writing in this book is eye-rollingly laughable throughout the entire book. I listened to the audiobook and couldn't stop rolling my eyes. So many cheesy similies and too many repeated phrases (her blue-blue eyes...he/she padded across the room...brussels sprouts) to make this believeable. Literally NO ONE speaks this way.

I did go into this book blind - basing my request to read this book entirely on the creepy cover (which is awesome) but the book was a mix of genres that did not go together, a storyline that didn't really go anywhere, and characters that were really boring and unenjoyable. I don't know that I'll try another book by this author. But all that being said, she does get good reviews on Goodreads, so there are people that do enjoy this type of book. It just wasn't for me.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Grace is a New Yorker, who throws a dart at a map annually. Where it lands is her next vacation destination.
This time, it’s an Airbnb farm in Dubois , Wyoming. Her host is Calvin, a hunky, handsome cowboy.
Calvin is shrouded in mystery, but their physical attraction is mutual. As luck would have it, Grace’s car has broken down, and can’t be repaired until the end of her stay.
Without spoiling the book, let’s just say that all is not as appears to be.
With a dramatic and shocking ending, the author has completely blindsided us, the readers!
This was an interesting book. It began like a romance novel, but ended as a thriller!
It was quite engaging and entertaining!
Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishers for the ARC and the opportunity to review this book!
5 stars

a horrific horror! content warnings for…. honestly just consider most of the content warnings. brief synopsis: Grace Evans lives in New York City, & she throws a dart at a map to choose her next vacation. she ends up at Calvin’s airbnb in Wyoming. with alternating perspectives, Grace and Calvin seem to like each other for a bit. chaos & horror ensues. a quick read, engaging the whole time.

This copy was kindly given to me by both Netgalley and the publisher for review. All opinions are my own.

I overall liked this book. I just wish we had gotten more into Calvin and Grace's inner workings. We get their POV but I just wish we had gotten so much more of their motivations. The twist at the end was good, but still, I was left wanting. I can't say more without giving away the plot twist. The author does do a good job of setting us up to not believe any of the characters and their true motives. Who is the monster? What makes a monster?

The more I think about it I think this book was a bit more of 3.75 than a 4.

Wow. This was an extremely boring and pointless “thriller”. Much too slow paced for me. The character development was intended to lead the story, but was not strong enough to move things along, so I was left unentertained and wondering when it would be over. The romance didn’t work for me. This felt like a drawn out, worse version of Go Down Hard by Ali Seay. It took me so long to get through. So disappointed as I have given this author 5 stars twice in the past!

Without reading the book's description, my expectations were simple since I only knew its genre. I anticipated a heart-pumping, hair-raising murder mystery filled with excitement and thrills. Unfortunately, the book did not meet my expectations. Even at 50% through the story, there were no significant events or revelations, leaving me disappointed. The author seemed uncertain about the genre, as the narrative felt like a blend between a thriller and a slow-burn romance with an annoying love triangle. The predictability of the plot took away much of the enjoyment, and I found myself guessing major plot points well in advance, something I usually do not do.

This book started off strong, but I just couldn't hardly get through it. It was too slow moving, I just wanted someone to find a body or the killer or something scary to happened. I loved The Perfect Marriage and how fast paced it was, but this was too slow. And I kind of guessed that she was involved. Sorry- it was too slow!!

Mmm… I need to process this.
I recommend you go into it blindly just as I did, you won’t get disappointed.

Have you ever read a book and spent the most of it wondering when something interesting is going to happen? That was my experience with this book, but for some strange reason, I kept reading it, so there's something to be said for the author's ability to hold my attention despite a monotonous plot. This was possibly the slowest burn I've ever read, and that's saying a lot. There was no thrill or genuine action until about 85 or 90 percent, and I'm sorry, but I no longer have that type of patience. The last few minutes were incredible, and the twist was fantastic, but it took so long to get there. If you don't mind the slowest of slow flames, this might be a better option.