This domestic drama left me a little underwhelmed. There was a lot of the story invested in the boring day to day dialogue. There was a good story line woven in to all of this, but it got a little drowned out by the slow build-up. There were a few twists that I did not expect. I enjoy B.A. Paris' work, this one just didn't hit the mark for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press fornthe ARC of this Novel.

When I first started reading this book, I will admit that I did have trouble keeping up with all the different names/characters. There aren’t that many characters, but there are three main couples that are dealt with. Two of the couples, Iris & Gabriel, and Laure & Pierre are our two main couples of focus. Then we have the new neighbors who moved into the village, Esme & Hugh (okay- got it?). Once I had everybody situated, this book was smooth sailing…

This story starts off with Laure being an uninvited houseguest at Iris and Gabriel’s home. Laure and her husband Pierre are taking some time away from each other, and Laure is very distraught and needy. What should have only been a three week stay turns into much longer (Umm- that’s when I would have put my foot down and told her to go, but whatever).

Also, during Laure’s stay with Iris and Gabriel, we find that Gabriel is going through some personal crisis of his own. There have been some deaths in his family and in the community, and he has had to take some time off to grieve.

I wasn’t sure where this story was going at first, and it sure did move in a bunch of directions! The Epilogue of this story also made my head spin as I did not see any of that coming!! This story played out very well. With that, I do recommend reading this as I think this has some nice twists that many readers will enjoy!

I always feel so lucky when I’m given the gift of reading an ARC by Netgally! While this story started off a little slow it finally picked up and when it did it was hard to put down. At some point I almost gave up because I was all set with Laure’s craziness as a houseguest. Instead I kept plugging along and am glad I didn’t give up. The ending was worth it! Suspecting every one of the crime is my downfall. I usually guess the “who’s done it” pretty quickly! Welp, not this time. Rating this one a 3.5 star./out of 5!

A twisty psychological thriller that will hold you in suspense from the beginning.
When Laure, a family friend, comes to stay with Iris and her husband then extended stay begins to add more turmoil to their marriage. Secrets and lies from the past and present will draw you in keeping you on the edge of your seat. The ending alone is such a shock for that alone you need to read this asap.

I have loved B.A. Paris since Behind Closed Doors, and this psychological thriller was no exception. The plot kept me turning the pages until the final chapter, and I LOVED the shocking ending. Definitely pick this one up if you're a fan of the author's other novels. 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and St, Martins Press for an advanced copy of The Guest by B.A . Paris. I am a fan B.A. books and was happy to read an advanced copy. This book was a quick read but, it seemed to be similiar to a book that I previously read , therefore the story did not impress me.

Another great B.A. Paris book! I loved the layers of this story. It was twisty and turny which kept me from putting the book down. I thought the character development for the most part was great! There were a few characters that I wish we had a little more background info on but overall I was pleased with the variety and depth of them. I feel like this is one of B.A. Paris’ best!

I was so pleased to be selected to read this book as Paris is such a great author and I was not disappointed! This story was full of twists and turns and in the end you realize you never really had any idea where the story was going. Seemingly inconsequential details become integral plots lines in a blink of am eye. A seemingly average middle age couple with a teenage daughter on a gap year return home to find a family friend in their home fleeing her husband's supposed infidelity but who is telling the truth and what do the new neighbors have to hide?

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I really enjoyed this book and have enjoyed other BA Paris books I've read as well.
When a friend shows up at married couple Gabriel and Iris's home unnanounced due to a shocking secret her husband has just told her, things start getting weird and more secrets surface. This was a fast read and had an ending i didnt see coming. Thank you netgalley for ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book, some parts of it I found predictable but it somehow didn't ruin the story!The characters were fun to get to know! Another favorite for me from this author!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC for an honest review.

I love B.A. Paris even more now. I am always up to read a psychological thriller. You never know what to believe and who. This book is no exception. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough, I had to know what was going on.

You are thrown right into the action at the beginning and finding out how everyone got to that point was delicious to say the least.

With short chapters you’ll fly through this book and when the twist hits…..your jaw will hit the floor like mine.

I always love B. A. Paris' books! This one did not disappoint! I always try to figure out all the twists and turns and this one kept me interested and hooked in til the end!

A BIG thank you to B.A. Paris & St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this.

Per usual - I saw B. A. Paris' name and said "YES PLEASE". No need for reading the summary when you see her name.

I felt this had a different vibe then her other stories. It read like a cozy little novel featuring just a few people from a quaint town... but with a bunch of death. I think because I was just along enjoying the story I missed the very obvious twist. So reading the big twist was like a big glass shattering DUH. Nothing better than being stumped in a thriller.

Can't wait to recommend this one to my friends and family!

I was pleasantly surprised by the ending of this one and I have to admit I didn't see it coming. B.A. Paris had a way of keeping me wanting to turn the pages and wanting to know what was going to happen next. This story follows 3 main couples and at first it took me a minute to figure out who was who but once I read on in the book, I got them straight.

When we first meet Iris and Gabriel, he is taking a leave of absence from medical practice because of having found a young high school student at his last living minutes and not being able to help him. Gabriel's father passed away earlier in the year and then his beloved dog ended up passing away as well. His colleagues thought it would be wise for him to take some time to get himself back together before he returned to work. Iris and Gabriel have some good friends that live in London and they have always told them that they are always welcome at their house. Laure and Pierre were on their honeymoon the same time that Iris and Gabrielle were and they all hit it off and have been friends ever since. When Laure shows up at Iris and Gabriel's house unannounced, they have no choice but to let her stay. Laure said that she and Pierre were not on good terms with each other and that Laure left in hopes that it would bring Pierre to his senses. The other main couple that is in the book is Hugh and Esme. They have just recently moved to the village where Iris and Gabriel live. With Hugh and Esme comes a gardener that has a jaded past as well.

When Laure doesn't hear from Pierre, Gabriel tries to call him as well. If Laure and Pierre don't end up talking, they can't try to work out their problems. Laure's side of the story is that Pierre has found out that he has a daughter that he found out about, not from a recent afair, but long ago, Laure tells Pierre that he needs to decide what he is going to do and let her know. When Pierre finally tells Laure that he is ready to meet her, Laure takes the trip to London and when she gets there, he doesn't show up. Laure takes that as he is not choosing her and she heads straight back to Iris and Gabriel's house. Now the weeks turn into months and Laure starts to overstay her welcome.

I don't want to give away too much of this story because I want you to get caught up in this story like I did. Lots of drama and I bet you won't see the ending coming as I did not either. There are lots of twists and turns that will have you questioning things during the book. I didn't want to put this one down until I found out all of what had gone on and got all the answers. I really enjoyed the suspense of this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book and all opinions are my own. Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an advanced copy of this book. Such a good read and I think I am going to have to go back and read B.A. Paris's other books.

This domestic thriller begins when Laure moves in with her best friends, Gabriel and Iris. Laure tells them that she had a huge fight with her husband, Pierre, and that he is keeping a secret from her. When Laure’s visit seems to have no end in sight, and no one can reach Pierre, Gabriel and Iris begin investigating things themselves.

I am a huge fan of BA Paris and will read anything she writes! While this wasn’t my favorite of hers, it was very enjoyable. Thanks so much to NetGalley and publisher for the ARC!

Got an advanced copy of this, releasing in Feb 2024 I think. I’ve loved all but one of her books and this one started out a bit confusing with so many characters introduced at once. It wasn’t until further into the book that the characters were developed enough to keep track. Story was interesting but slow paced at times. At about 80% through the book I was thinking it’s 3 stars, then the last 15 min or so of the book was almost a book in itself. It blew my mind. So it redeemed my rating a bit but the ending probably could have been expanded on and made more of the story rather than the epilogue. It seemed rushed to wrap it all up. Crazy ending though. Thats all I’ll say. Overall a very good read.

Wow this was such a twisty, turny, mystery that leaves you guessing until the last chapter and boy does it deliver. When Iris and Gabriel come back early from holiday, they encounter a guest their best friend Laure who has just left her husband Pierre in Paris and decided to come stay while they work it out. She left in such a hurry that she is wearing iris’s clothes, was staying in their bed and making herself at home. During this turmoil Iris befriends the new couple in the neighborhood pregnant Esme and Hugh who bring with them a gardener who is a family friend and a bit of trouble himself. Everything turns into a mass of secrets and lies that you just don’t see this ending coming. B.A. Paris is a really great writer and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I just love when the book keeps me guessing and makes me gasp at the end.

Thanks to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

This was a good, solid domestic thriller! It wasn’t my favorite by the author but I still enjoyed it. I thought the pacing was a little bit off? I am not sure why and can’t put my finger on it but once I got to around 30-40% it really picked up.

I thought the ending was magnificently done and I was shocked. The twist really got me.

I have read a few of B.A. Paris' books and they were all overall pretty enjoyable. This one, however, was not. I found it very boring and the ending was far-fetched and did not make sense with the storyline.

REALLY good read. B.A. Paris has a way to make you feel the stress of things going on in the storyline. This book had me stressing out. The ending really had the feel that all your questions were answered.