The Bedroom Window is another fantastic story by K.L. Slater. I loved the setting of the isolated cottage which really helped ramp up the tension and suspense and there were twists and turns aplenty leading up to the very surprising conclusion.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

not having read a K L SLATER book before wasmt sure what i was getting into unfortunately it took a while for me too get into and i didnt feel like i could connect with the characters too well.. Though the overall story line was good and there was a dfew things i didnr see coming.

I've loved every one of K. L. Slater's books and was eager to read this one. It did take longer than usual for me to get into it but once I did It was another gripping read that I enjoyed. It became more exciting the further I read and although I did have some ideas about the outcome there were still several twists that I never would have guessed. My only negatives were that I would like to have read more about the characters ' personalities in the first part which might have made them more relatable and loveable. I didn't find them to be particularly endearing. I was also a little disappointed that several situations were left hanging with no explanation - especially the Neil and Netta scenario. Also, little Albie seemed to disappear from the picture towards the end. Although not my favourite book by this author I remain a big fan and eagerly await her next book. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC which I am happy to review.

This is the kind of book I have come to expect from KL Slater and OMG is it good. Lottie and her husband Neal have moved to the ocean spray estate and things are looking up their little cottage is homey in their son Alphie is super excited two years before Neil had injured himself and had to stop working but now he will be the caretaker of the ocean spray a state with the room and board and great pay. Lottie couldn’t be happier especially when Neil starts to make romantic gestures because romance hasn’t been a part of their marriage since the accident and little Alfie loves his new school and makes a fast friend on the first day as does Lottie with his friends mom Carrissa. She’s already met Ted one half of the couple who hired Neil but when she meets Nettie she finds her nice but is a bit taken aback when she learns how much Neil has told her about their life and that isn’t the only thing bothering lottie. Due to things that Nettie has said and passing causes her to become curious not to mention she drops every hint she can think of to try and get invited to tour the main house but natty does not pick up on the clues and that leaves her feeling more than curious. Especially when she sees strange things through the binoculars she keeps nearby to spy on Neil‘s new employers. They also have an unnatural interest in little Alfie something Neil looks at as them just being kind and it doesn’t help that Lottie isn’t sleeping well due to the reoccurring nightmares of the day her mom went missing all those years ago. This book is one of KL slaters better books despite her being one of the best thriller writers I do believe she has totally outdone herself with this one eight total five story And one I would give more stars to if I could this is definitely a stand out in a catalog of great thrillers. I received this book from NetGalley and Bookoucher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

I received an ARC of this book from Bookouture via NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback. I have read some of KL Slater's work before, and though this was definitely entertaining, it was not my favorite. On the pro side, it was a fast read and the author did a good job building suspense.

But on the con side, I really did not like any of the characters. Lottie was needy and silly. I understood immediately how the past timeline related to the current day - I am not sure if Ms. Slater anticipated it being a surprise or not? The ending was a surprise but I did not find it believable. I am also not entirely sure why we heard so much about Albie's background as it did not seem to matter in the story ultimately.

Overall a 3 star so-so thriller.

"The Bedroom Window" by K.L. Slater is a gripping psychological thriller set in an isolated cottage owned by a secretive and mysterious couple. Lottie and Neil, along with their young son Albie, move into the cottage for a fresh start after Neil's accident. However, strange occurrences and a shadowy figure seen through the window pique Lottie's curiosity, leading her on a quest to uncover the secrets hidden within the walls of their new home. As tension and suspense build, Lottie's determination to reveal the truth intensifies, even as her husband discourages her pursuit. The book offers a suspenseful read with a surprising ending, showcasing Slater's talent for storytelling.

The novel stands out with its atmospheric and eerie setting, as the isolated coastal cottage adds to the overall sense of unease. The story unfolds from multiple perspectives, but Lottie's first-person narrative takes center stage. While the book keeps readers engaged with its intriguing plot, it falls short in terms of likable characters and a slightly disappointing outcome. Despite these drawbacks, the author's skill in building tension and creating twists remains evident, making "The Bedroom Window" an enticing read for fans of psychological thrillers.

The book taps into the universal human curiosity and voyeuristic tendencies, offering a fresh take on the exploration of hidden truths. With flawed characters and an intense atmosphere, readers are drawn into the unsettling world of "The Bedroom Window." While it may not appeal to those seeking heartwarming characters, this novel is highly recommended for those who enjoy immersive and suspenseful psychological thrillers. K.L. Slater's ability to maintain the reader's engagement through the development of tension and unexpected twists ensures a captivating and slightly unnerving reading experience.

Why are there toys and child like things scattered about their house? They don’t have children…but they also do not allow anyone in their home, who could really be sure what is happening up on the hill at Seashore.

K L Slater is at it again with an easy read of a psychological thriller. There are quite a few twists that made me go, huh, didn’t see that one coming! I also felt like there were a few loose ends but enjoyed nonetheless!
Thank you NetGalley!!

This is not my first book by KL Slater and this one was just like all the others I have read by her – it did not disappoint. This one is fast-paced (with a slow-ish start, but it picks up quickly) and full of suspense, with a surprising ending.
This is not a heartwarming book filled with nice characters. Not. At. All. Be ready to dislike each and every one here. Also, be prepared to be slightly creeped out at some points.
This book really sets the mood, and as you read it, it progresses and increases.
For me, this book brought out my inner creep. For I too love observing people, eavesdropping, and seeing more than I was meant to see. I too love finding out what I am not supposed to find out. And I too sometimes feel like I would like to get carried away by it all.

★★★★★ 4.5 stars (rounded up)

They said they have no children...so who did I see last night...?

This is about the fifteenth book by Kim I've read and I've yet to be disappointed! THE BEDROOM WINDOW is a departure from her usual domestic thriller style allowing the house and the setting centre stage to create an atmospheric and somewhat creepy tale. I love stories set where the sea is ever present that I can almost hear the crashing waves and smell the salt in the air.

THE BEDROOM WINDOW offers readers a different take on the classic "Rear Window" made famous by Alfred Hitchcock in which a paralysed man spends his time people watching his neighbours and unwittingly uncovering a crime. In this tale, there's no sprawling rear window overlooking the neighbours all encompassing secrets...just a small poky spare room window which serves pretty much the same sort of purpose. But on a whole different scale of secrets.

Lottie and Neil move from Nottingham to the North Yorkshire coast with their nine year old son Albie after Neil receives a job offer of head gardener at Seaspray House. This move is a fresh start for all of them. Two years ago, Neil suffered an accident at work which saw him paralysed and told he may never walk again. Lottie left her job to become his full time carer and over time it took its toll on both of them. But after a miraculous recovery, he began looking for work and when this opportunity came along it was too good to pass up. Albie had been the victim of bullying at school so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to put the past behind them and make a fresh start.

Arriving at Seaspray Cottage, which is just a short walk from Seaspray House itself, Lottie and Neil begin unpacking and settling in whilst Albie runs around open-eyed in awe at the space they have and the size of his room. They enjoy walks to the beach and Albie even takes up surf lessons that are on offer for youngsters. It seems they have made the right choice in moving here.

Seaspray House itself is a large pallatial house with glass frontage overlooking the vast expanse of coastline offering million dollar views of the sea. Lottie can't wait for an invitation into the house to see it all for herself. But as the days and weeks go by, no invitation comes. Maybe the Williamses are a private couple. But Ted and Neeta welcomed Lottie, Neil and Albie with open arms when they first arrived and they fuss over Albie whenever he visits after school. But even they have never set foot inside the house, despite promises of the cinema room with Ted and baking with Neeta.

Lottie begins to think the couple are hiding something. A thought which is only confirmed when she sees a small shadowy figure from their spare room window. But what? Neeta told her that they were not blessed with children and yet Lottie has seen children's toys and a tricycle in their sunroom! She's even seen Neeta holding clothing that could only belong to a child and the strains of a lullabye being sung in the dead of night.

"Hush little baby, don't say a word..."

The more Lottie sees of these shadows and strange goings-on, the more she suspects the Williamses are up to something. But what, exactly? She tries to voice her concerns to Neil but he just shoots down every criticism or negative opinion she has of his new employers who have been nothing but good to them. He refuses to listen to reason even when Albie comes home sporting expensive new sportswear despite Lottie just buying him some with her staff discount from her new job. It seems Albie is just as taken in by Ted and Neeta as her husband. And then there is the question of what really happened to the previous occupants of their cottage...

Added to that, Lottie's nightmares about her childhood have returned leaving her spent and confused. She hasn't been completely honest about her childhood with Neil...but then he's not being completely honest about what's going on up at Seaspray House. Does one lie cross out another? Or are they about to pile up and bury the couple, ensnaring them within the tangled wed of secrets and lies that has been woven around them?

And as Lottie finds herself drawn into a dangerous game, the question she keeps asking herself is...what is this couple hiding?

Beginning the slow build with a palpable tension throughout, THE BEDROOM WINDOW is as intense as it is atmospheric. I love the setting and could feel the seaspray with every swipe of the page. Told through the alternating perspectives of Lottie and Neil, peppered with flashbacks to twenty years previous, the story unfolds with a small cast of flawed and untrustworthy characters. Despite the red herrings tossed our way, I was still able to hook the truth myself which, although a little far fetched readers will have to suspend belief, wasn't too difficult to figure out. That's not to say that the story is predictable because Slater still manages to throw in a few uncertainties along the way and despite figuring out the big reveal, the twists are still nail-biting and tension-fuelled.

The biggest mystery I think that went unanswered was what was Neil really doing with Neeta all those times? And the untoward attention they displayed towards Albie? What was that in aid of? And why was it not followed up? Lottie was ready to tear strips off Neeta. For this, I've dropped half a star.

The only other thing is I think maybe an editting issue. In the first of the flashback chapters, a slip is made and the identity of Charlie is revealed...which, when you think about it, is not too hard to work out when you think about it. But it left no room for doubt when I saw a name that didn't belong in there.

Overall, THE BEDROOM WINDOW is an addictive atmospheric psychological thriller that I could not put down. Despite the unlikeable characters and the few loose ends, this is an outstanding mystery filled with suspense and intrigue and is undoubtedly creepy. Another winner for Slater!

I would like to thank #KLSlater, #Netgalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #TheBedroomWindow in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.

The Bedroom Window - K L Slater
Publisher: Bookouture
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

Overview:
Lottie and Neil move with their son Albie to an isolated cottage owned by a an older wealthy couple. This is a big break for them after Neil has been recuperating from a nasty accident which doctors thought would leave him paralysed for life. Having made a full recovery Neil takes the job of estate manger for Neeta and Ted (the Williamses). However it’s not long before Lottie starts to notice strange things. Shadowy figures moving around in the Williamses mansion and children’s toys when they have no children. Are the wealthy perfect couple hiding something and why won’t they let anyone step foot in their house?

My Review:
There was an overall quiet eerie feeling throughout this book which was emphasised by the very isolated location where it was all taking place. It was well paced and was told from several POVs (although only Lottie’s was in first person). The story line was intriguing and kept me reading because I wanted to find out what the big mystery was but it was unfortunately just an average read for me.

I didn’t find any of the characters likeable, including the main protagonist who was quite whiny and negative about everything. Although I wanted to keep reading to find out what happened I was quite disappointed by the outcome. I guessed the twist and it all just seemed a bit far fetched. There were also some plot points which didn’t make sense and were never fully explained. Not wanting to give any spoilers I’ll just say, the lipstick? That was quite a big turning point in the story but never explained.

Also, aware this was an advanced copy but there were some errors in the text, words missing in sentences and wrong names used in certain chapters which was a bit distracting. For example in one chapter where Lottie and Neil are speaking to each other, Ted’s name is accidentally used instead of Neil’s. Also in the flashbacks to childhood Lottie is known as Charlie and that name is consistently used for those chapters but on one occasion Lottie is incorrectly used. There is some proof reading that still needs to happen.

I would still give other books by this author a try.

The book's tagline is what piqued my interest. "They say they have no children. So who did I see last night?" This is the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last. It was enjoyable the entire time. I appreciated the multiple points of view and the way the author exposed the twists. I truly thought I had it all figured out, but she kept the twists coming and made it worth it. Thank you to K.L. Slater, bookouture & NetGalley for this ARC! This book it out now, so go enjoy!

A woman's husband gets a new job managing an estate's landscaping. They, with their little boy, live in a cottage on the estate. The elderly couple takes an immediate and increasingly intense interest in little Albie. Lottie starts watching the big house and sees some startling things.

This is a fun fast thriller. One of those that take a day or two to read and bring on a rush. Don't look too closely though as there are plot holes and some logic doesn't add up for me. I liked the characters and thought development was good except for the husband who felt flat. A fun thriller, though, perfect as a beach read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoture for an E-Arc of this book.

This is definitely an atmospheric read with unlikeable characters. There sure were twists in this thriller, but on the verge of not believable. The flashbacks in the beginning had me a bit confused, but eventually they tied together. I kept wanting to come back to read. Will check out other books by this author. 3.5 stars

3.5 Stars 🌟

Lottie, Neil, and their son Albie are given the opportunity of a fresh start after two extremely difficult years. Neil is offered the job of Head Gardener at Seaspray House, an ultra modern mansion on the cliff top overlooking the sea. The job comes with a live-in cottage nestled not far from the main house. The owners seem extremely friendly and generous, but as Lottie starts to see things through the spare bedroom window, she starts to realise that not everything is as it seems.

Who is the third shadow of a person she sees in the house?

Why does lullaby music drift on the open air?

They have no children, so whose are all the toys she sees lying around?

Why do they never allow anyone into their home?

Something is off, and Lottie is determined to find out what it is, no matter what!

I did enjoy reading this book, but I must admit that Lottie drove me mad! Although she was justified in her misgivings, she seemed to go over board immediately and came across as rather unstable! It was hinted at that she had been unstable previously, but that storyline wasn't followed.

It was quite hard to like most of the characters, but I don't think you were supposed to particularly.

The setting, personalities, and 'what's going on here?' made for a really atmospheric read. There were some red herrings and a lot of questions that kept you guessing and, in my case, never getting it right!

I was a little disappointed in the ending, and I never did find out what Neil and Neeta actually got up to?!

However, on the whole, this is a good and easy read that keeps you interested in finding out what on earth is going on!

I really enjoyed this read. The beginning was a little slow, hence the half star knocked off. Every time I felt I knew where the story was headed it changed and had me doubting my instincts. Kept me on my toes. Great quick read.

Lottie is excited to be moving into her new home with her husband Neil and young son Albie. The house is on the grounds of Seaspray House and comes with Neil’s new job. The owners of Seaspray demolished the old house and built this new one which is stunning, and money was no object in its construction.

Neil is really happy to be in his new job having suffered an injury previously which left him unable to walk, and due to this Lottie became his full-time carer. Money became tight and the debts grew, but now the family are starting to get back on track.

But there is just something so strange about Neil’s new employers. They won’t let any visitors into their house, opening the door by no more than a crack and despite claiming to be the only people living in the house, there is occasionally an unaccountable shadow which moves across the window. Against Neil’s wishes, Lottie vows to dig until she unearths the truth.

This isn’t going to be one of my favourite KL Slater books. I found it a real struggle to get into. The story took a very long time to get going and by the time it did, there wasn’t much of the book left to read. The final part of the book did go some way to making up for the rest. However, this is still one of my favourite authors whose back catalogue I am working through and enjoying.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the chance to read this book. It wasn't my favorite K L Slater book but kept my interest as it's more of a mystery than a thriller. The story is about secrets, lies, betrayal and revenge. The family in the cottage on Seaspray Estate have withheld secrets from each other. The owners of the Estate have even bigger secrets. A chance peek out of a bedroom window in the cottage leads to mysterious activities going on in the main house. There are abandonment issues, missing people, and twists that keep coming. The end was a bit predictable.

The Bedroom Window by K.L. Slater starts with a prologue that raises several questions and keeps the reader in suspense, wondering how that scene fits in to the rest of the psych thriller plot.
I love it when a book does that. It gives the story an air of mystery.
Lottie and Neil hope for a fresh start after a few turbulent years, and they think Neil’s new job is just the kick they need to renew their family dynamic. Why is it so important? Because, reasons.
However, shortly after arriving at Seaspray House and their new cottage, Lottie begins to sense that there’s something not quite right about Neil’s new employers. Ted and Neeta are well-known in the town, but they’re also something of a mystery.
Do they have an ulterior motive for hiring Neil? What is he hiding? For that matter, what is Lottie hiding? Heck, what are Ted and Neeta hiding? Everybody has secrets in this book.
The author did a great job of leaving little hints and clues along the way, along with some good cliffhanging chapter endings. The action is told mostly from Lottie’s point of view, but Neil does have a few chapters.
There are also chapters from Lottie’s past scattered throughout. All of it works together to whet the reader’s appetite for solving the “mystery” surrounding the characters.
I will say that once the revelations start, they come pretty fast. Not all of them hit as completely plausible, but that’s okay because they are entertaining. Who minds a little suspended disbelief in a psych thriller anyway?
And as for that prologue? The author wisely saves that for one of the biggest twists of all.
The Bedroom Window starts a bit slow as the groundwork is laid, but the twists and revelations make it worthwhile. K.L. Slater has written another solid psych thriller.

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Lottie, Neil and their son Albie move to a new little village where their new neighbours are Neil's boss. A childless couple who attempt to befriend their new employee and his family but is everything as it seems?
This was an interesting book with flashbacks that had you guessing as to how the people were relevant to the story. As a KL Slater book there were twists and turns, some obvious but some not so.
Recommended read

This is a great psychological thriller.
Lottie, Neil and their son Albie need a fresh start and when the perfect job comes up for Neil they decide to move away.
The cottage they are living in is small but cosy and Lottie has a good feeling about the place.
Neil starts his job as estate manager at Seaspray and with it being just round the corner, it’s perfect.
Lottie meets the owners but is a bit unsure of them but Neil thinks she’s being over sensitive.
She can see their property from her spare bedroom window and is sure she sees someone else in the house.
With Neeta and Ted not letting anyone inside, it only adds fuel to Lottie’s suspicions.
There’s also chapters from the past and it soon becomes clear that all has not been settled from back then.
This is a gripping psychological thriller that will definitely have you hooked.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.