While I know this is a popular author, this happens to be my first book by this author and now I will be going back and reading all their books! Slater created such an eerie atmosphere full of intrigued. Everyone has a secret, whose secret is going to be revealed first is the question. The tension slowly builds until bam, twist one, and then bam, twist two, and bam, twist three!

Well that was a real humdinger of a read. K.L. Slater is definitely one of the masters of suspenseful reads. Although they are usually of a current theme (ie. someone is hiding something from someone they love and it finally catches up with them) the stories themselves are so different that they are still great to read. Keep up the great work K.L.

Lottie, Neil and Albie are struggling as a family after a terrible year. A move to the coast, and a new job for Neil is just what they need. They are all looking forward to putting the past behind them.

Neil's new employers and wealthy and influential, and it seems that landing a job with them is a real triumph. Not only do they get to live onsite in a beautiful cottage, free to decorate as they please, but they also get almost instant access to the beach.

Ted and Nessa, Neil's employers are charming at first, but Lottie begins to suspect they are not as nice under the surface. She starts to hear rumours from the town, and isn't sure what to believe. She knows that she shouldn't listen to gossip, particularly after the way her own Mother left her when she was younger.

One day Lottie sees what she thinks is a child's face at the window, from her viewpoint at the cottage. Ted and Nessa are adamant that they can't have children, so who did Lottie see? As she begins to learn more about them, she suspects that something is badly wrong up at the 'big house'.

But she doesn't have any proof.

This is where Lottie as a character at times seems a little unhinged to me. Determined to get proof of wrongdoing she does some things that are quite frankly absurd. But then how far would you go to protect your family?

There are lot of secrets in this novel, some exposed almost immediately, and some not until near the ending. I can't say too much more without giving anything away. Although I enjoyed this, I've enjoyed previous works from this author more as I felt they were a little more realistic.

Having said that, we know that the world is made up of all sorts, and I don't deny that some people may act exact like these characters in real life!

What a twisty book! I loved that you had an idea of where the story was heading but it still left you questioning things up until the last few chapters! There was some many turns that kept you keen to read the whole book in as few sittings as possible!

The Bedroom Window is the 6th K.L. Slater book I have read and of course it was another 5 ⭐️ read. From the first to the last page the book was a whirlwind of excitement, anticipation and drama. I know every time I read a K.L. Slater book I say it’s my favourite, but this time I really mean it! The Bedroom Window is full of blindsiding plot twists, mind blowing revelations and a completely explosive and unexpected ending.

The story focuses on Lottie, Neil and their 9 year old son Albie. Two years prior, Neil suffered a terrible work accident which left him unable to work and in dire financial straits. Fast forward two years, Neil has recovered and is offered an amazing job opportunity managing sprawling Seascape gardens. A huge property owned by childless and wealthy couple Tom and Neeta.

Lottie and Neil believe this is the fresh start they need. So they sell their house, pay off their debts and move to a quaint little cottage on the edge of Seascape property.

What could possibly go wrong! At first everything is idyllic. Albie meets a new friend, loves his new school and the property they live on and seems to have been adopted and indulged by Tom and Neeta. Neil is equally as happy and excited to finally get back to work and doing what he loves. However, Lottie can’t quite shake the feeling that something isn’t quite right. Even more so after she discovers a hidden letter written by the previous tenant warning of the dangers of Seascape. This puts Lottie on edge and she begins to spy on Tom and Neeta from the bedroom window of her cottage. What she discovers shocks her! But when Lottie shares her observations with Neil he brushes her off accusing her of being crazy. Lottie feels like she is loosing her family and instead of the positive fresh start she hoped for, life has turned into a downward spiral of destruction, lies and deception.

Thank you so much Bookouture, NetGalley and K.L. Slater for my electronic arc of The Bedroom Window in exchange for my honest review.

Publish Date: May 19, 2023.

Usually books that have a subtitle of something along the lines of “a totally gripping novel,” those types, they never really shock me and I usually guess the end. This was one of those

15 Second Summary: Couple and their son move into a cottage where the husband accepted a job as a grounds keeper / property manager for a large estate. The couple, who is seemingly down on their luck, is looking forward to this opportunity as a fresh start for their family. After meeting the owners of the estate, the wife becomes suspicious of them, what happened to the previous property manager and drives herself into a state of paranoid investigation.

15 Second Review: I found the characters in this book to be really unlikable. Understanding that part of the books plot is to have unreliable characters so you never know who or what to believe, I still like to have someone tolerable to hold my attention. I found this book to drag on for long periods of time without anything happening which made it difficult to want to keep reading. I’ve read other KL books and always find them to be somewhat lacking sustenance. Unfortunately this one fell into that category for me.

I enjoy all of Slater's books and in a way this was no different, however this was one of my least liked books by Slater and that is because it goes on for too long. I did like the premise and this gets off to a good start, the intrigue is built and we know something is going to happen. Then in the middle section onwards, everything becomes a bit laboured and sluggish and I lost interest in the little that was happening.
As I expect from Slater, there are a lot of secrets within this and I enjoyed reading and discovering the many different secrets. Some are more ridiculous than others it has to be said. I also thought the ending was a bit ridiculous which was a shame. Overall, I did enjoy this but I think it would have been sharper had the book been that little bit shorter.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an advance copy.

K.L. Slater never disappoints but this one might be a new favorite by her. The story of a fresh start for this family of three in a gorgeous seaside town was great because you knew that something was questionable with these new employers from the beginning but you weren't sure what. As the book progressed and you got the dual POV it became even more fascinating. I thought the twists were well placed and unexpected though I had an inkling of who was who in the grand scheme of things but didn't know how it would all play out. Overall, another winner from Slater!

I really enjoyed this book, I felt it was a bit of a slow start but it really picked up pace and I just wanted to finish and find out what all happened.
It jumps back and forth a bit to Lottie's childhood and the present. Neil and Lottie are both hiding secrets. Their new start hasn't been quite plain sailing. Neighbours and friends also have secrets.
I would recommend this book. Thank you netgally for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book went in a different way that I originally thought from reading the blurb. I'm not sure if that impacted my reading experience but it didn't quite pack the punch I was expecting it to. I couldn't warm to the characters and found it a little unrealistic at times. That said, it did have some great twists which made me keep reading and I did end up enjoying. It was a nice palette cleanser and would make a good holiday read. I have read K.L. Stater in the past and I'd definitely pick up another of hers. This one just wasn't for me! 3.5 ⭐️

As I went to pull the link for the book on Goodreads, I was reminded of how many books of the authors that I have read. There have been so many and they are always entertaining.

So not only is the what a mystery but also the why. A slow burn plot that kept me guessing. Told in the past and the present with multiple narrators, I was drawn into both the story and the characters. Filled with secrets and lies, I was always wondering who, if anyone, was unreliable. But of course, I am always thinking everyone is unreliable in a twisty thriller. I fell for a few of the red herrings and no matter how many wacky scenarios I concocted. I did not guess the ending.

If you like quick engaging twisty reads, this one is for you.

As a big K.L. Slater fan, I was so excited for this one.
Slater does a brilliant job of building suspense and intrigue, and I felt seriously uncomfortable throughout this book! So much mystery.
I didn't like the characters much though, and the main protagonist frustrated me a little with her attitude.
The ending was a strong one, and I enjoyed how it all came together.

When I read The Bedroom Window, I really became so interested I felt like I was actually in the cottage, peeking through the spare bedroom window watching the Williams's house!
No matter how much I tried, I couldn’t work out who the third person was, and never would have guessed who they were guarding.
I really enjoyed reading this and have already told my friends they have to read it!

Thanks to #NetGalley, K. L. Slater and Bookouture for the opportunity to read an ARC of The Bedroom Window, published May 19, 2023. This was a suspenseful thriller that was difficult to put down. The characters were believable and the plot moved along quickly. Another winner for K. L. Slater. Five stars. #NetGalley. #Bookouture. #K.L.Slater

I absolutely loved this book!

It was well written and set at a steady pace that builds the story. I am a huge fan of KL Slater’s books and I enjoy how she always goes back to the past in her stories which helps to lead you but I never seem to guess the correct outcome because there’s always a fantastic twist at the end.

If you love mystery thrillers that are easy to read then this is the perfect book for you. Highly recommend!

A thrilling story. Nothing is at it seems at the beginning. Everyone has secrets. An unexpected conclusion.

Lottie and her husband, Neil have moved to the English coast for a fresh start with their son. Neil is starting is dream job and they are both looking forward to putting the past behind them.
Neil’s employers seem great at first but soon they start to show their true colours and strange things start happening. Lottie is convinced they have a child in the house despite the fact they’ve said they never had any children.
This was a dark, creepy, suspenseful thriller that kept me hooked from the very beginning. There were so many twists and an eerie underlying tension throughout the book. I had absolutely no idea where it was going! Loved it!

I could not put down this totally addictive novel by author Karen Slater! I read it straight through; and even though I figured out the ending in advance, it still was a great read! I particularly liked the protagonist in this story and found myself asking “what would I do if I were her?”

Thank you for my e-copy and for making me part of your tour.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I'm a big KL Slater fan, I enjoyed this book, as usual, full of suspense and intrigue, Recommended.