I grew up in New York City and loved the setting for this book. Windermere is the building that Rosie and Chad wind up living in. His uncle owned apartment 5B, and both of them are surprised that he left it to them when he died. It’s a beautiful old building with a ton of history, both good and bad.
Everything about the building seems fine at first glance. Rosie is an author, and she wants to write a book about the Windermere’s past. She soon discovers the well-maintained façade, and the oh so pleasant tenants may be hiding dark secrets. As the story progresses, Rosie becomes more and more uncertain if she can trust anyone associated with this building. Even her husband is acting suspicious. Is she really seeing ghosts or has her imagination, her past, and her fears just taken over.
I had quite a few theories regarding what was actually going on. While I did look twice at everyone, I never came close to figuring out the why. Do not skip the acknowledgments! The story behind this book is fascinating.

I was excited to read this book based on the description and because I know Lisa Unger is a safe bet for a great read.

It took me longer to get through this book than I expected however once I was pulled in, I could not put it down, no matter how much I was annoyed by so many aspects in the story. I just had to know what was going to happen! And that just shows me how great Lisa Unger is as an author.

The book elicited such strong reactions from me regarding the characters. From the start I HATED Chad and my dislike for him continued throughout the book. And I eventually became annoyed at all the stupid decisions Rosie was blindly making. Then I was questioning the motives of all of the characters. I kept telling everyone around me about the story and how I was having a reaction to it.

Then I was thrown off that there was a paranormal thread to the book (and I'm not a ghost fan) but it didnt put me off the story and instead made me more intrigued. Especially when the story started to layer the past and the present.

The payoff in the end was better than I was expecting and I really appreciated that. Overall it was a great read that I'd suggest to others.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and a Goodreads giveaway (all opinions are my own) and I’m sooo glad I did. I had never read Lisa Unger before but I will most definitely be picking up her other books now.

From the first chapter I was hooked, I’m not sure what that says about my personality!! I had never been a fan of this genre before but Lisa’s writing style pulls you in and makes you forget the scary parts just happened so you’re looking for the next surprise. Even though I thought I knew who was behind all of the craziness at the Windermere, there were too many twists and turns to be certain. I didn’t see the end coming but I loved every page.

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𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℕ𝕖𝕨 ℂ𝕠𝕦𝕡𝕝𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝟝𝔹
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿
Thriller
384 pages

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Rosie and Chad inherit a high-end apartment. It just so happens that Rosie is writing a book about this building because of all the deaths that have occurred there. After moving in, life gets quite strange. Is the building haunted, or is there something else going on?

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I couldn’t read this book fast enough. Whenever I thought I had something figured out, wham-o, I was wrong. It is a story about an author writing a book about the murders in a supposedly haunted building, then living in the building as she continues to write about it; it is just so darn good!

No one is as they seem. You will find yourself engaged with the characters, switching opinions of them as you go. Rosie and Chad are a tough couple to figure out, but alas, you will by the end. I loved how the story revolved around the Windermere, a distinctive, old building in New York.

This story zips by. Before I knew it, I was done reading it and having a bit of a book hangover. It is exciting to dig into a book and realize I can’t stand not knowing what will happen next every time I have to put it down. If you like thrillers that throw you for a loop and keep you guessing, this might be one for you!

💕Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for sharing this ebook with me.

Lisa Unger never misses. I loved the plot, and Unger's ability to write tense scenes is unmatched. I always look forward to her books, and I will certainly be recommending this one to all my book friends.

Only Murders in the Building vibes, but without the comedy. I was interested in the story - it was a slow burn, but kept me turning the pages. You find out early on that there is a supernatural aspect to the story, so keep that in mind depending on your reading preferences.

Amazing book!!! You can not stop reading . The plot is unique . You will never guess until the end. The characters are well developed . I just loved it . I recommend this book !

Ruth Ware meets Simone St James in this haunting thriller whose ghosts will leave your spine tingling and the mysteries flowing..Don't miss it!

Thank you NetGalley and Ms. Unger for giving me the opportunity to review "The New Couple in 5B." This was a fast paced thriller with a dash of ghosts. I loved how the book is full of twists and turns. There are many surprises throughout the novel. A good choice for fans of Riley Sager. You won't be disappointed.

This is my 1st novel by Lisa Unger, but certainly not my last. When a young couple, Rosie & Chad are bequeathed an apartment in a historical building, they think their future is looking up. Weird events begin to unfurl, and the residents are their own set of odd. It quickly becomes known that this building has been the home of many tragedies. Can a building really be haunted? If so, can it be cleansed, and its spirits find closure? Or maybe certain people are behind the mounting number of curious and scary occurrences. Paradise found or doomed? Thanks to Harlequin Trade & NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest review.

Another great read by Lisa Unger!

Rosie and Chad inherit a luxury apartment, but after moving in, something isn't quite right. I really enjoyed the creepy supernatural vibe, but I won't say more about it for fear of spoilers.

I loved how the book flipped between the present and the history of the building, where we got to see the previous tenants of the building.

I found the ending to be a little predictable, but I read a lot of thrillers, and I didn't mind. I loved the ride.

This is my first time reading a title from Lisa Unger. There were several times when the story lagged and it took me longer than I thought it would to finish this novel. Although I am a fan of the mystery/thriller genre, I wasn't a fan of the paranormal element.

Inspired by Rosemary’s Baby, we have Unger’s newest, The New Couple in 5B. I loved learning about Unger’s reasons for writing this story in the afterword. I always think that process is so cool! The setting of New York and the posh apartment made for a great location. It was easy to visualize and creepy in its own right. The book has an overall gothic tone with bits of supernatural. I liked our main character Rosie. She was really fleshed out and felt real to me. This one took a minute for me to warm up to. It’s a slow burn and you have to stick with it a bit. The ending really ramps up and makes for a great surprise. Thank you @netgalley for my advance copy!

Rosie and Chad Lowan recently lost the only close family that they had, Chad’s uncle Ivan. After his death they learn that Ivan’s apartment at the Windermere has been left to them; a luxury apartment that comes with hefty monthly fees that they’ll struggle to pay if they decide to stay. They figure this may be the break they need and hope their luck will change.

They’re welcomed by the other tenants immediately, but there’s something going on that Rosie can’t seem to put her finger on. Abi, the doorman who is always there, gives Rosie a vibe she doesn’t like, and she feels that there’s more to the intercom system than meets the eye. As Rosie delves into her research about the Windermere as she’s writing her book someone ends up dead. Is there a chance that person knew something and that led to their death?

I was so excited to read this novel when I got approved, and it didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the twists and turns; all the time trying to make connections and figure out what was around the corner. I will definitely be recommending this to others!

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing and Park Row for allowing me to read an ARC of this novel. #NetGalley #TheNewCouplein5B

This book started so strong and then wavered and completely dropped the ball at the end. Such a let down.

This was my first by this author, and definitely will not be my last! I was so hooked right from the beginning, and invested in the dual timelines and multiple POV. I was so excited to see how it all tied together and it did not disappoint. I am not huge on ghost stories, but I am so glad I went out of my comfort zone to try this out.

Fast-paced thriller with some paranormal activity thrown in! I'm not usually a big fan of paranormal activity in books but here it really helped with the plot because the "ghosts" that were seen were integral to the building itself. Yes, the building, the Windemere on Park Avenue in NYC is a character in the novel.

Young couple Rosie and Chad inherit an apartment in the Windemere from Chad's uncle after caring for him the last year or so of his life. Chad is a struggling actor and Rosie is a true crime writer who is starting to write a book about the building and the tragedies that have occurred there over the decades. Rosie is apprehensive about moving in because she was under the impression that Ivan the uncle, was leaving the apartment to his estranged daughter, Dana.

There is a friendly elderly couple next door, a doorman who seems to always be present, and a bizarre set of neighbors who all make for a full cast of people who give the reader the creeps. People die; are they murdered or suicides? Dana seems to be in the middle of it all but she doesn't know why.

I was on the edge of my seat for most of the book but ended up a little disappointed in the ending.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This one was a bit too dark for me, so I did not finish. I am sure it is just me as others appear to really like it. I know that the mystery/thriller genre is inherently a tougher one to navigate...

Thank you so much @ParkRowBooks for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review (Release Date | 05 March 2024)

SYNOPSIS | Rosie & Chad have recently inherited a multi-million dollar New York apartment which has come at the perfect time for them as they try to grow their family and land their career-making roles. As they start living there, they learn that the building has a sordid history as do the occupants.

WHAT I LIKED:
- creepy apartment building in New York vibes

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
- realized i'm not a fan of when a mystery / thriller turns a little bit paranormal (in all fairness I thought I was picking up a domestic thriller...)
- the actual ghost element seemed random and unnecessary to actually driving the plot forward
- slow moving throughout & this made the story itself feel stagnant
- didn't really understand most characters motivations

A very well written thriller that kept me wanting to pickup my book and keep reading. Love the slow reveal at the end about all the details.