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

Murder. Mystery. Suspense. And Ghosts in a fancy NYC apartment building?! Yes please! This book had many elements that I love in a juicy story.

This novel is about a young married couple working hard to make it in the Big Apple. Rosie, a novelist and Chad an actor. When Chad’s uncle dies they inherit his upscale apartment. But it isn’t without a price. While some things fall into place for them, death, despair and other misfortunes befall them as well.

A real page turner, I found myself needing to know what was happening. There were so many elements taking place all at once it kept me intrigued and wanting to know the result.

Lisa Unger’s storytelling is so wonderfully done that I could easily visualize the scenes as if I were watching them on TV.

I recommend this book to anyone who loves a thriller set in a big city, who doesn’t shy away from ghosts and occult (mediums, psychics, tarot cards…that sort of thing), and who loves a story that keeps twisting and turning.

Thank you Net Galley, Lisa Unger & Harlequin Trade Publishing for giving me access to this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this book until the end. The last chapter was a bit flat for me. The character building was fantastic, as well as the introduction and build of the plot. I felt I had it figured out and then was taken a different way, which in a thriller is great. But then, it just gets dropped that I was right all along. Overall, it is a great story. It is fun to have the paranormal play a small role within the thriller.

I wish I had read this book before reading Riley Sager's Lock Every Door because I couldn't stop comparing the two books. I enjoyed this one but would have enjoyed it more if it wasn't so similar to the other book.

What a wild ride!

I loved everything that was tangled up in this book. The spooky vibes of an old building, the messiness of the relationships in our lives, mysterious accidents and deaths... it was the recipe for a thrilling read that I could hardly stand to put down. Lately I feel like thrillers are more psychological and center around a woman who is made out to look crazy. I appreciated that this book didn't do that, and it really didn't need it. There was plenty of suspense and creepiness without painting the main character as a "crazy" woman. The pacing of the plot was also on point! I felt like I was fed tidbits of information at an appropriate pace to where I never felt bored or rushed.

If you are a thriller lover, you have to pick up this book!

A thrilling adventure to uncover past secrets and present day murder mystery. The Windmere luxury apartment is home to a diverse cast of characters. There’s a question of is the main character, an author who is currently working on a book about the mysterious apartment building, losing her mind or is everyone around her gaslighting ? This psycho-thriller has plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and it was easy to get into. It had a feel of Only Murders in the Building to me.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

Rosie and Chad Lowan are barely making ends meet in New York City when they receive life-changing news: Chad’s late uncle has left them his luxury apartment at the historic Windermere. At first, the building and its eclectic tenants couldn't be more welcoming. But as they settle in Rosie begins to wonder if there isn't more to the Windermere than meets the eye. What is up with the ever present doorman? What is with all the cameras? She must get to the truth, and soon.
I was hooked by this story from pg. 1. I loved the spooky, potentially supernatural elements. The characters were well developed. The author even developed the apartment building, the Windermere into it's own character. I also loved the short chapters into the past that told the backstory of apartment 5B. If you like suspense, thrillers, and a touch of the supernatural you will LOVE this book. It has it all. I think this is my favorite Lisa Unger book to date!

Thanks to Netgalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing and Lisa Unger for a copy of this book.

What a thrill! This book has all the twists you need for an exciting book! A couple inherits an upscale apartment and ALL the secrets that come with it. They also bring secrets of their own.