This book will definitely keep you guessing until the very end. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Would highly recommend it to someone looking for a thriller, with lots of twists and turns. Just when I thought I had it figured out (and was admittedly disappointed with what I thought was the ending.) the final twist came!

Rosie and Chad inherit an apartment in Murrray Hill. It is worth a fortune and they know the apartment has history. Rosie starts seeing ghosts- of the building, in more ways than one. She starts to feel that she is being watched. She learns more about the past crimes in the building which make her even more unsafe. What happened in this lovely building and will this once sought after apartment become a dream come true or a nightmare. I enjoyed the story but found the ending to be not as satisfying.

Wow, what a story. Its set in an old apartment building in New York that has a dark history. It's twisty and suspenseful and kept my attention the entire time. The character development was well done and I loved reading the perspectives of the past. Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC.

I really liked this story! The characters were actually very interesting! There was something about this book though that made me tired idk if I’ve just got reading fatigue in general or what… But even after that it was such a twisty book that really had me wanting to know the answers. I’ve really enjoyed all the books by Lisa Unger that I’ve read so far!

Thank you NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing and Park Row books for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This novel follows Rosie, a crime author embarking on her second book, and her husband Chad, a rising actor, as they navigate life in New York. The narrative unfolds in the aftermath of Chad's uncle Ivan's death, which casts a shadow over their world.

Devastated by the loss of Ivan, Rosie and Chad are astonished to inherit his luxurious Windermere Apartment. The story immediately prompts readers to question the moral compass of its characters, and strange incidents intensify the intrigue. Rosie's research on the fine line between supernatural and human occurrences adds an ironic layer to the unfolding events, leaving readers guessing whether the phenomena are of supernatural origin or human-made.

As the plot thickens, a series of mysterious deaths involving individuals connected to Rosie and Chad attracts the attention of detectives, who find themselves at the couple's apartment door. The book masterfully weaves suspense, keeping readers engaged and prompting contemplation on the nature of the occurrences.

In the midst of the unfolding mystery, the narrative explores the complexities of relationships and the impact of unexpected inheritances. The author skillfully keeps the audience guessing throughout the book, creating a gripping experience that compelled me to keep turning the pages. I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery and found it difficult to put down.

Really didn’t see the ending coming. First time reading one of Lisa’s books and will definitely read the other!

This book was my least favorite of Lisa Unger's works. Surprisingly, it took me longer than expected to become engaged in the story. However, I found that listening to the audiobook was more enjoyable than reading the Kindle version. Vivienne Leheny's performance as the narrator was excellent. The premise of the book was promising, and it reminded me of the series "Only Murders In The Building". Although the story was entertaining enough to keep it moving, the plot was overdone. Additionally, I felt that the author could have delved more into the building's history and the chapters from the past. I also wish that more supernatural elements were incorporated into the story. Despite this, I enjoyed the story's creepiness and look forward to reading more of Lisa Unger's books..


Thank you to NetGallery and to both Harlequin Trade Publishing and Harper Audio for giving a copy of the book.

Speaking of wild, I think Lisa Unger takes the cake in this category. She has quite a backlist, but the first book that caught my interest was Last Girl Ghosted (which was published in 2021), but the title didn’t thrill me so I never picked it up.

Instead, I bought Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six from a Barnes & Noble book sale last holiday season, and it took me a year to read it. Which isn’t that uncommon for my reading habits.

Anyway, I read SCSS, LGG, AND Confessions on the 7:45 – all of which are juicy, a little bonkers, and so much fun. So, I’ll slowly be making my way back through her catalog.

Unger knows how to set a pace and keep you hanging on ‘til the end. You don’t want to get off the ride, as bumpy as it might be. Though some of her characters may be unlikable, they’re also entertaining, and some of the plot points are so outlandish they’re comical.

It’s kind of like watching the Scream movies. Some of the scenes are jump-scare-worthy but some are like, what the heck is this? Is this supposed to be scary or funny?

With her latest, The New Couple in 5B, man, she takes the reader on a whole different rollercoaster. I can’t say too much about it so as to not give away spoilers.

However, the “couple” refers to a modern-day couple who have just inherited a luxury apartment in New York and flashbacks to a couple from the 1960s. It follows the intermingling of Manhattan’s wealthy and the secrets they share.

It was clever storytelling to interweave both female-focused narratives, and they build up to a wild, fast-paced, don’t blink because you’ll miss something ending with twist after twist.

Because of the dual timelines and narrators, I’ll have to re-read this in hard copy. Sometimes e-books don’t translate quite the same just with how they’re laid out. Plus, as one of Lisa Unger’s newest fans, I’d like this one for the shelf.

If there was one thing I would change, it would be more in the beginning about Rosie’s family background. There were hints of it, but I was invested in the idea of whether they were telling or selling the future.

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Rosie and Chad Lowan are artists, struggling financially, when they inherit a historic and valuable New York City apartment. This once in a lifetime opportunity does not arrive without baggage. The Windermere has a dark and troubled past - it is host to a number of horrible murders, accidents and suicides.

Is the building haunted? Does it truly house dark energy? Is it a beacon calling those home who are attracted to death and darkness themselves? Are there less ominous, natural explanations for these events?

Rosie herself originates from a family of mystics. A family she has left firmly in the past. Yet, she is no stranger to visions, premonitions, tarot cards, energies, and the supernatural. She cannot seem to escape it. But, what exactly is going on at the Windermere? Is she in danger? Can she trust her own reality?

Ghosts literally come out of the woodwork in this thrilling story and the bodies start to pile up.
Can Rosie uncover the truth about the Windermere before it’s too late?

This started very strong for me, especially the prolouge. Off the bat, I love the setting and paranormal vibes. I thought all the characters were very interesting. For about 75% of it, I couldn't put the book down. However, the ending got a little iffy for me and the twists didn't shock me. But I'd read other Lisa Unger books and recommend this book to. people who like paranormal-esque thrillers.

At first, I thought I was really going to be able to get into this book and I loved the pacing. However, it just felt like nothing was ever happening and it dragged on for way too long. I was wanting so much more to happen and everything, especially the ending, fell so flat.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of “The New Couple in 5B” in exchange for an honest review. I was interested in the plot of this book from the very start - a newlywed couple inherits a luxury apartment that they could never have afforded themselves. There was also a paranormal aspect to the story that I don’t think was fully necessary to include.

This was an easy read that I finished fairly quickly but I have a difficult time rating this book due to the fact that I didn’t really take a personal interest in the characters. I thought they exhibited some very immature and “basic” qualities that you expect in thrillers with them cheating, being in denial, and hypocrisy.

This book kept me entertained throughout but the ending fell a little flat for me personally. The premise of the book, an old NYC building with a mysterious past and even more mysterious occupants, was very intriguing. I think I would have enjoyed it more if there were deeper connections between the past characters and the present characters in addition to some more plot twists. The end was somewhat predictable and I felt like I was waiting for some big reveal that never came. I would also recommend this book to people who enjoy a supernatural element! Thank you for the ARC, I hope to check out some more books by Lisa Unger in the future as I enjoyed the writing and premise of the story and I'm sure her other titles might be a better fit for me.

I was expecting a straight mystery thriller rather than the supernatural, spooky twists. Overall, I just did not connect with the book and did not enjoy it. It was almost a DNF but a committed curiosity made me skip to the end for some resolution.

I just couldn’t get into this one. Thank you for the arc, maybe I can try something else by this author.

This was everything I love in a novel… spooky, thrilling, thought provoking, page-turning and definitely not at all what I expected. This novel utilized dual time frames, flashing back to past and present. I loved the historical pieces sprinkled in that made for an even deeper storyline. I’m absolutely adding Lisa Unger to my “must read” authors.

This was a good read - I really enjoyed this book. I'm so glad that I got the chance to read it early and will definitely be recommending it to multiple people who enjoy these types of novels. I enjoyed the characters and especially enjoyed the writing by this author. I'm excited to see what the author comes out with next as I'll definitely be reading it! Thank you to the publisher for my early copy of this book!

The floors creaked as she made her way down the hallway of the old building. Whispers worked their way from closed doors, an eeriness was cast through the space… haunting her. She felt watched, hunted, preyed upon in this place… what was going on?

The New Couple in 5B is a thriller following Rosie and Chad, a couple who move into a highly regarded apartment complex in New York City. One supposedly haunted.

This had such a good premise and was giving me Lock Every Door vibes as I was reading. I was curious what was going on and walking right alongside Rosie as she tried to piece together the weird things happening around her. The twist though was odd and a little far from believable for me, as well as some plot holes that were never really explained. Overall it was just an okay thriller for me.

If you’re a haunted building, rich people drama fan, then this may be a book you’d enjoy!

"A young couple inherits an apartment with a spine-tingling past" in this new novel by prolific author, Lisa Unger. Chad and Rosie are struggling to make ends meet in NYC. It is unexpected that Chad's Uncle Ivan has decided to pass on his luxury apartment in a historic building. There is dark history around the building and Rosie has decided to write about it for her next book. His daughter has been slighted by this last-minute change to Uncle Ivan's will and is not happy that her cousin and his wife will inherit the apartment, but it couldn't come at a better time for the couple.
This reminds me of other tropes about old buildings with dark pasts in NYC. It was a slow burn which is usually not my favorite kind of thriller. It kept me reading and wanting more, just as I felt like I may know how it was going to play out. All in all, a solid 3-star thriller from Unger this time.

Rose and Chad have been experiencing some struggles. Their luck seems to change when Chad's late uncle leaves his amazing NY apartment to the couple. The apartment is like a dream - spacious, great views of the city, wealthy and "unique" tenants, and old school charm. All is not perfect though... The building has some dark history, including the deaths of multiple tenants. Rosie isn't one to believe in ghost stories, but there are some things that she cannot explain. Chad, on the other hand, is completely blinded by the building and the couple's new status as owner's of the apartment. Will Rosie and Chad become the building's next victims?

I love a spooky building with a past! Would I live in one? Absolutely not, but I enjoy reading about it! I appreciated the paranormal aspects in the building. The cast of characters in this book were also great. I love when you just know that people are hiding something and you're anxiously awaiting the big reveal, which is exactly how it was in The New Couple in 5B. The things that people will do for money and status - phew!! Overall, this was a great read with suspense, twists, and things that go bump in the night.