The Guest by B.A. Paris A tense, suspenseful and fast paced domestic thriller with cunning twists and turns and unexpected disclosures. Iris, Gabriel, Laure and Joseph, all have numerous secrets. Each of them do all they can to keep the secrets private, even resorting to murder. The epilogue was quite an eye opener. This is my new favorite by B A Paris.

Thank you to the author, St. Martin's Press, and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

I had very high hopes for this one as I loved all of her other books. This one fell flat for me. I thought it should have been told in first person and from alternating perspectives. Instead I felt that the third person perspective made it seem impersonal. I didn’t quite bind with characters and the storyline eas rather slow and predictable. 3/5⭐️

Intense domestic mystery - layers of secrets, betrayals, deception, manipulations and infidelity all weave together and intertwine, while rifts between friends and spouses keep chipping away. Red herrings will pull you every direction, while teasing tidbits will give you hints as to what is really going on - but you won't get it all until the very end! Clear your calendar, you won't be putting this one down ...

Well this certainly had an ending I was not expecting!! Iris and Gabriel are going through a tough time in their marriage, mainly because they are both keeping BIG secrets from each other and many other people. When they meet new friends Ee and Hugh they think they will be able to turn over a new leaf but the drama and trauma only get worse. Be prepared for lots of plot twists and almost no one being who you think they are. A great read!

I have read a few books by B A Paris, and this is now probably my favorite. I enjoyed the characters, and the self-reflection as well as self-reflection some of them have.

The secrets kept for the most part are kept to protect others (sometimes this is rationalization).

I loved rooting for some characters, and really falling for them.

I am usually pretty good at figuring out twists fairly early, and I want to say maybe I caught it right before the reveal, but I know I didn't.

The Guest is about Gabriel, Iris, and Laure. While Gabriel and Iris were on holiday Laure took it upon herself to stay as a houseguest in their house. Laure and Pierre had an argument. Over the twenty years of Laure and Pierre being friends with Gabriel and Iris they’ve made a habit of staying at each other’s homes while on holiday.
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Although, Lauren’s timing wasn’t the best given Gabriel’s emotional state. He recently lost his dog, his father, and Charlie. For some reason he was really bothered by Charlie’s death. As a surgeon he expected to be able to help Charlie. Instead he watched Charlie take his last breathe before confessing something that troubled Gabriel. His state of mind is frazzled trying to process everything that’s been happening. Having Laure at their home has added to the pressures already on his plate. To distract himself he begins working in the garden as a promise to his daughter Beth. Then Iris hires Joseph to help. Gabriel is disappointed because this project was therapeutic for him.
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Iris meets Esme and Hugh and having them as friends helps alleviate some of the pain of dealing with everything. It’s a nice change of pace having Esme’s pregnancy to focus on while their daughter Beth is away.
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Once again BA Paris crafted an amazing thriller. In the beginning it’s about Laure and her devastated mindset regarding Pierre. As Gabriel continues with his own battles Iris focuses on Laure while Gabriel focuses on Pierre. There are many components integrated in this story with many working parts. All the while readers get a sense of the subtle inclination of something disastrous brewing in the background. The indirect clues that something’s not adding up has readers on the edge of their seat anticipating the inevitable.
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This was a well executed story. The timing is perfect for this type of storyline. BA Paris writes a convincing and thought provoking story. Her writing style lines up with my reading style. It’s been a pleasure reading The Guest.
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Mind blown by that twisted revelation. I never expected that outcome. Wow! What an incredible epilogue. BA Paris you rocked my world from beginning to end. A spectacular read.

I have loved every book I have read by B.A. Paris, and this was no exception. With stellar writing, likeable characters, a riveting plot and a jaw dropping ending, I found this was a read in one sitting book for me. Has become one of my favorite authors and can't wait until the next book!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author and publisher for a copy of this ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.

While I wanted to love this book, it failed to keep my attention throughout. I love a quick thriller, and while ithad its thrills, it was definitely slow at times. The only part that sucked me in, sadly, was the epilogue. I have read B.A. Paris before, and am definitely still a fan!

B.A.Paris does it again! Another 'you'll never guess' ending with a great group of characters. So much going on in this story and lots of secrets which won't be revealed until the end. Anxiously awaiting the next book!

B A Paris knocks it out of the park again! I love when I have to keep guessing and trying to put together puzzles and then a wow factor twists comes in. Definitely my go to author for the best psychological thrillers. Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC

I loved The Guest by B.A. Paris! This was a one day read for me, as are most of Paris’s thrillers, because once I start I can not stop until I find out what happens. Iris and Gabriel are already having a tough summer when one of their oldest friends unexpectedly shows up at their house, also in the midst of a crisis. What could have been a beautiful summer filled with friends and fun times, was marred with tragedies and mysteries from both the past and present. This kept me guessing until the end! Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this E-arc for my honest review.
Just WOW! I have read several B.A. Paris books and loved them but this was the best yet! Absolutely fantastic with so many twists, turns and an ending that will leave you speechless. Highly recommend!!!

I love B.A. Paris books so this was a no-brainer request for me! Iris and Gabriel are a happy couple and daughter Beth is in Greece doing humanitarian work when they meet Esme and Hugh who've just had baby Hamish. Gabriel is hiding a secret about Charlie, a young boy he discovered at the bottom of a quarry who died in his arms and is petulant at home which worries Iris. But their new friendship with Esme and Hugh brings them joy, as does friend Laure who has come to stay with them after her husband, Pierre admits he fathered a child with someone else. And from here the secrets begin to pile up...as do the lies and convoluted tales that each tells himself "may" be true! This is.a thriller to end all as I found myself gasping at each turn of the page!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

B.A.Paris does not disappoint!
This is a stupendous twisty domestic thriller so perfectly created and plotted that I am breathless.

Iris and Gabriel begrudgingly take on a house guest when Laure, of their closest couple friends turns up from leaving her husband Pierre Pierre has revealed a secret child in an argument and wants to stay with them while she determines her next steps. Soon Laure's few days turns to a few weeks and Iris and Gabriel are looking for any excuse to get out of the house. Fortunately Iris befriends a new couple in the village. Before long they are sharing everything, even their gardener. But when someone dies, there are just too many coincidences and too many secrets. If you like domestic thrillers don't pass this up! It's utterly perfect!
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Paris weaves a web of deception and manipulation, expertly toying with the reader's expectations. The twists and turns in the plot are cleverly executed, with revelations that challenge preconceived notions and keep the narrative engaging. The author's ability to maintain a high level of suspense while gradually unraveling the truth is commendable.

, "The Guest" is a suspenseful and thrilling read that will captivate fans of psychological thrillers. B.A. Paris demonstrates her mastery of the genre through skillful storytelling, well-drawn characters, and unexpected plot twists. Prepare to be kept on the edge of your seat as you delve into the dark and twisted secrets that lie within "The Guest."

These creepy house guests never do your marriage any favors!

You know the deal. Iris looks like she has it all together. Not so much her girl Laure. Iris takes pity on Laure. Laure gets weird. Iris’s manicured life falls apart bit by bit. Until, The Big Secret.

Clearly familiar comfort-reading, like catnip to some of us, with B.A. Paris as one of the original mavens of the genre. I devoured it in one night! Delicious!