A big thank you to NetGalley and the author for giving me the chance to dive into #TheNewCouplein5B, courtesy of Harlequin Trade Publishing, Park Row. 📚

Imagine this: the enchanting Murray Hill neighborhood in New York City, and the stage is set in an old pre-war apartment building. Rosie, an author, catches a break when Chad's uncle passes away, leaving them a swanky apartment in a historic building, complete with an old elevator and a doorman.

As an author, Rosie finds inspiration in the dark history of death surrounding the building, crafting it into material for her next novel. While she delves into this literary journey, strange things start happening—Rosie begins to see the ghosts of the building and feels like someone is keeping a close eye on her every move. The recent surveillance measures in the building only amplify her unease, leading her on a chilling journey uncovering crimes in the building's history and casting doubt on everything and everyone around her.

Adding to the suspense, Rosie's intriguing past and connections to mediums make it hard to tell who to trust. The chapters from the past, narrated by Willa, enrich the overall storytelling, giving a deeper insight into the haunting history.

Even though the ending was lackluster for me, the brilliance of the narrative and the eerie atmosphere make this book a solid 4-star read. If you love a good spooky building, a touch of the paranormal, and a smidge of domestic thriller, #TheNewCouplein5B should definitely be on your reading list. 👻

Rosie is a crime novel writer working on her second book, and her husband Chad is a struggling actor. Together, they are trying to eek out a life in New York. Chad's uncle Ivan, with whom they have been care givers, has just died.

Rosie and Chad are certainly saddened by his passing and are are shocked to learn, they have inherited his luxurious Windermere Apartment. This is odd since they are not first of kin. The relative is not happy about the will. But they did care for him until his death.

They move into the inherited apartments where a series of mysterious deaths occur involving individuals connected to Rosie and Chad. The detectives notice this common denominator and begin to investigate.

The writer weaves a fine line between supernatural and human occurrences adding a creepy feel to the unfolding events.

The author kept me guessing until the final pages.

My 4 instead of 5 star rating was due to the heavy narratives. I wanted to get at the meat of the story faster.

Another great read by Lisa Unger! I've really enjoyed every book I've read of hers so far, and can't wait to read more of her collection.

The New Couple In 5B is a thrilling page turner following married couple Rosie, a best selling author, and Chad, an inspiring actor. The couple inherits apartment 5B in luxurious and historic Windermere, after barely making ends meet, this change comes at the perfect time for them - and good luck seems to follow in the days to come.

Until...

Rosie starts noticing some odd things. Ghosts, cameras, history of gruesome crimes. Rosie is determined to find out what is really going on at the Windmere.

The New Couple In 5B was a thrilling page turner from start to finish. This book left me unsettled throughout, but in the best way possible. Lisa's ability to write a gripping story, with lots of twists and turns, and tying a story together in a perfect bow at the end amazes me. This is a book for anyone who is interested in ghosts, page turning thrillers, historical haunted buildings, ghosts, and multiple timelines.

Publishing March 5, 2024 - this is definitely one to add to your TBR's! 📚

A big thank you to NetGalley, Lisa Unger, and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ebook ARC in exchange for my honest review.

"Lisa Unger's 'The New Couple in 5B' is a gripping tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns. The author skillfully weaves suspense and mystery, making it a compelling read. My only wish is for a bit more depth in certain areas, but overall, it's a captivating story deserving of four stars."

The New Couple in 5b is about the Windemere, an eccentric apartment building in New York. It's also about love and loss and the American Dream. What if an apartment in the Windemere could be the answer to all you need? If it's too good to be true, it probably is. That goes for people too. Unger creates a dark mood that whisked me into the story and made me want more. Fantastic book! Thank you to NetGalley and Park Row for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Be careful of what you inherit! Author Rosie is a real crime author married to a struggling actor. Finances are tight so when her husband, Chad's uncle leaves them an upscale apartment in one of the buildings that has an usual amount of deaths in its past, this couple can't say no. In true form of books set in questionable buildings nothing and nobody is quite what they seem. A good spooky building thriller, this book was a quick read. The twists were good but somewhat predictable. Overall a solid thriller! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy for a honest review.

Another domestic drama/mystery on my page - are we surprised?! This book is the full package here - a bit of a thriller, a bit of horror here, and lots of suspense throughout! A great mystery that embeds you deep into the story. If you liked Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, this book is for you! Can’t wait to see this hit the bookstores!

I enjoyed this book although it was predictable from the beginning. A little slow to get going but definitely brought the spooky factor. Not my favorite from LU but I still recommend picking it up!

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Park Row for providing this book, with my honest review below.

The New Couple in 5B was a spooky thriller that kept me up far too late trying to solve the mystery! This book reminds me of Rosemary’s Baby even though the plot isn’t really like that film, but the NYC setting in a high end apartment with a questionable cast of characters drew parallels. Much like that well loved film, this is one that will undoubtedly draw in readers interested in a book that draws on elements that aren’t of this world.

Rosie and Chad inherit his uncle Ivan’s apartment on Park Avenue, and while it’s a godsend, it quickly becomes the source of disquiet for the couple. They try to unravel the mystery of the apartment while Willa, in a different timeline, also lives in The Windermere, the haunted apartment building, battling her own demons. Filled with suspense and spooky twists, this book is a must read for anyone who loves mysteries and doesn’t mind a dose of the paranormal.

Loved this story!! Easily one of the best thrillers of 2024! Loved the psychic undertones and the unexpected horror that it gave off. It felt like a millennial Stephen King!! so excited for Lisa's next book!

Loved this book!!!!!!!! Twist was awesome, author is awesome! Will be looking for more of Lisa’s books!! 5 stars!!!

Wow, what a ride this was! I stayed up waaaay too late last night finishing it. The New Couple delves into the occult, religion, science, and the limitations of each. Essentially why we believe what we believe, and how we know what the truth is and what is right. It explores marriage, friendship, trust, infertility, mental health, privacy, and the business of creativity (if you want to see what goes on behind the scenes in publishing, this is for you!). I felt like there were echos of The Shining throughout, specifically how some places store energy and certain people may get premonitions about the future.

Thank you, Harlequin Trade Publishing/Park Row and NetGalley, for the advanced copy of The New Couple in 5B.

What did I just read? Holy cow! What a wonderfully twisty suspenseful thriller! It's got everything you could want: love, money, murder, and an apartment to die for. I loved this novel and will definitely be recommending it to all my thriller-loving friends!! So god!!

No one has to tell Rosie and Chad Lowan how expensive it is to live in NYC. They're making it barely. Rosie is a novelist trying to nail down her next book, and Chad is an actor. One day, they receive notice that Chad's late uncle who they cared for while he was sick left his luxury apartment to them in his will. This apartment is old New York all the way and on Park Ave. Things seem too good to be true and just might be. Chad's cousin wants to contest the will. Their doorman seems to be spying on them. Don't get me started about the creepy ghost boy in the basement! Will the couple uncover the building's secrets before it's too late for them to escape? Pick up a copy of The New Couple in 5B today to find out!!

Thank you to the publisher for giving me a chance to read an early digital copy of this book! Overall, I really liked this one! Think The Paris Apartment meets Lock Every Door. Rosie and Chad are a young couple who inherit an apartment at the Windermere after the death of Chad's uncle, Ivan. The property is worth approximately 5 million dollars, so you could say they are more than thrilled. However, the Windermere seems to have a sinister past, one in which Rosie, an aspiring writer/journalist, is delving into. Murders and suicides and other strings of unfortunate events have befallen the residents over the years, leaving Rosie to question is it the Windermere that's haunted or are all of these things purely coincidental? Rosie starts seeing things which leads her to believe the former, not to mention all of a sudden, people in Rosie and Chad's circle start ending up dead. This is definitely a cat-and-mouse thriller that has the characters racing against the clock. This book definitely kept me interested from the very beginning, which lately, has been hard for most books to accomplish. At the beginning, I definitely kept questioning the characters and their motives, and I found myself trying to figure out the twist. I did end up figuring it out before it was revealed, but there was also one final twist at the very end that I did not expect. I think this one is my favorite Lisa Unger book so far, and I can't wait to see what she comes out with next. She is quickly becoming one of my auto-read authors, and with entertaining stories like The New Couple in 5B, it is easy to see why. 4/5 stars

The couple in 5B was alluring. It was dark, mysterious and fast-paced for me. I didn't know what to expect. The descriptor of the book made me SO excited to read this book and the beautiful cover. I truly to savor the moments of it and unpack all that Lisa Unger intended for the reader. There were so many unexpected moments and perspectives of characters, that honestly, really worked together. The perspectives between Rosie and Willa told in different chapters offered so much dimension to the reader. Accompanied with the eerie ghosty moments from Rosie, I was pondering and attempting to make sense throughout it all. Also, I'd like to share that I loved the rich building history of NYC and the Windermere. The notes from Unger at the end and her dedication and I truly wasn't expecting the ending or twists that Unger wrote and I am sad that it's over.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to review and read this unforgettable thrill of a novel to kick off 2024.

Only because I’m a bit of a scaredy cat when it comes to supernatural elements was this one a miss for me. But, I’d definitely give other books by this author a try!

3.5 rounded up. Overall this book was a very well written mystery. It took a little bit to get into but overall I enjoyed it.

This book was SO good, and by good, I mean it did a terrific job of making me feel deeply unsettled. I’m always here for a haunted house story, and this book delivered. The only thing I disliked was that the lead character ignored every warning sign. I understand that it was necessary for the plot, but it did become tedious at times.

Thank you to Park Row and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars

I loved this book! It gave me all the vibes of “Lock Every Door” (and I’m a huge Riley Sager fan)! I enjoyed the supernatural vibes sprinkled in but loved that the writing was so that everything made sense and there wasn’t a lot left unanswered. Hard to put down & easy to get hooked on!

Was not my favorite to be honest. I felt it was hard for me to stay interested in the plot. I think if you are big on thriller you may like this, but it was just not for me. Thanks NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing