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Successful defense attorney finally gets promoted in a huge LA law firm. She can almost taste becoming partner! However, defending the guilty party doesn’t always sit well with people. Amber’s past comes back to haunt her. Someone is stalking her and threatening to ruin her but why? Her job doesn’t make the list of suspects short. Will Amber lose everything that she’s worked so hard to achieve? The Couple Next Door is action packed and keeps you guessing! Finally a woman character who isn’t weak and dependent on someone. I loved that Amber was portrayed as a strong woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. This book kept my attention right to the end!

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"The Couple Next Door" by Cole Baxter is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows Amber Dennis, a successful lawyer whose life takes a terrifying turn when she starts receiving threatening emails. Initially dismissing them as the work of a disgruntled individual, Amber soon realizes that the danger is real and that someone close to her is determined to destroy her.

Baxter skillfully builds suspense throughout the novel, keeping readers guessing about the identity of the stalker and their motives. The pacing is fast, and the tension escalates with each chapter, making it difficult to put the book down. The author's writing style is engaging and descriptive, allowing readers to vividly imagine the characters and their surroundings.

Amber's character is well-developed, and readers can empathize with her as she fights to uncover the truth and protect herself. The supporting characters also add depth to the story, each with their own secrets and motivations.

"The Couple Next Door" is a thrilling rollercoaster ride that explores themes of obsession, betrayal, and the lengths one would go to seek revenge. It delves into the dark corners of the human psyche and highlights the vulnerability of even the most successful individuals.

Overall, "The Couple Next Door" is a compelling page-turner that will keep readers hooked from beginning to end. With its clever twists and intense plot, it is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. Cole Baxter proves to be a master storyteller, delivering a chilling and unforgettable reading experience.

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I’m sorry, but I DNF’d this one 29% through. The MC was unlikable, the text didn’t flow - excuse me, did not flow. I found the blatant disregard for contractions to be highly annoying and dissociative with the story the author was trying to immerse us with.
Maybe it’s *it is* just me, but this book isn’t *is not* for me.

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Hm... I am honestly a bit conflicted on this one. The summary had me thinking one thing, and the actual book had me thinking another. I honestly began reading the book and became confused from the very beginning; that confusion lasted for quite a while until it dissolved into something like, "I know what's going to happen here..." All in all, if you like titles that involve confident protagonists, fast paced action, and a bit of looking over your shoulder, this is for you.

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Summing this book up in one word is easy - obvious. Every step of the plot was really obvious. The protagonist laid out every aspect of her character in triplicate so the reader could be sure to see what made her tick. Even the title pointed out where the solution to the “mystery” lay.

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When a woman has it all - what can possibly go wrong. That's what Amber thought until threatening emails start coming and threaten to destroy her perfect life.
She is determined to find out who is doing this too her and why but that is a tall order. The person she seeks is much closer than you think.

A psychological thriller that is fast paced and a good beach read.

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A hotshot lawyer with the world at her feet. A stranger determined to destroy her.

Hotshot defense lawyer Amber Dennis has it all. She's a successful attorney and the proud owner of a luxurious new condo, an expensive car, and a fat bank account. Not to mention a blossoming relationship with the gorgeous David Grant.

Amber's perfect life is shattered when she starts receiving threatening emails. At first, she brushes them off. After all, she can't help but make a few enemies in her line of work.

But when the threats become more real, she can no longer ignore them. Someone out there wants to destroy her. Who could it be, and why are they targeting her?

As her world implodes, Amber decides she's not going down without a fight. She's determined to find out who is threatening her and why.

What she doesn’t realise is her stalker is a lot closer than she thinks. And convinced that Amber has wronged them terribly, they'll stop at nothing to make her pay the ultimate price.

The Couple Next Door is a nail-biting psychological thriller that packs a powerful punch.

I love a strong female character and I felt like Amber fits that description. I really enjoyed this story and if you like psychological thrillers then this book is for you. Will recommend to others.

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Incredibly fast paced, the plot moved quickly and intensely. While not a very long book, a lot happens in it, and it kept me hooked all the way through.

Protagonist Amber has just made junior partner at her law firm. She is on top of the world, and then suddenly it all goes wrong.

Amber is not the most likeable person, she is abrasive and driven, and has upset a lot of people. I didn't like her much, though she wasn't completely unbearable to read about. It was quite satisfying to watch her kind of get what she deserves.

I had several early guesses for who was behind it all, and was excited to keep reading to see the progression. There were so many possible suspects, and the list just kept growing, which made me eager to find out the outcome.

I received this ARC via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

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As always, Cole baxter has delivered another suspenseful quick read. I did really enjoy it but it's just a bit odd to name the book after the storys antagonist?! It kinda takes away any element of surprise since the whole point is that the couple next door are the ones to focus on so when things start going awry....... very weird choice! But yeah, a decent book with some red herrings which again, hard to really suspect when you know the whole book you're looking out for the couple next door but never mind lol

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Thank you to #NetGalley and #Inkubator for the read and review of #TheCoupleNextDoor by #ColeBaxter. This book was ok. Even though I did not really enjoy it, I would be willing to try another one by this author.

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A new author for me but one I will look out for in future. I did find the book a bit predictable in places, but that didnt spoil the story. Well worth a read

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The Couple Next Door
by Cole Baxter
I thought the book was ok. It seems I read this one a few times...name changed, but so close. I will say, most will enjoy it far more than me. It was just predictable for me.

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One of the better books I've read from this author. I enjoyed this story that was full of mystery, revenge, and also a thriller. Although the stalker was predictable I still enjoyed reading about how the events unfold. A quick and decent read for those who love thrillers.

Thanks to Netgalley and Inkubator books for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Hmm, this was an interesting one! There were definitely parts that strained credulity, but it did hold my attention. Not my favorite in the genre, but I would mention it in readers' advisory to interested patrons.

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Good book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, revenge, A great who done it, and a few crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! I definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

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This book was sent to me by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher and author. This book is a story of mystery and intrigue. This is a talented author who has written a cannot put down novel. The story goes in one direction and then surprises the reader.

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