The Guest by B.A. Paris took me by surprise! I like the aspects of mystery and the marriage of Iris and Gabriel. I also like how everything entwines in a way I was not expecting. The two things I don't appreciate are the lack of spine Iris has (it is your house!) and the epilogue. It is almost an hour long and overexplains how everything went down. It takes away from the cleverness behind the actions. I deducted a star for the above and the narration.

Emily Joyce is an okay narrator. Her rhythm is inconsistent; sometimes I followed along perfectly, other times she spoke so fast that I didn't have time to place the names.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ALC.

3.5⭐️ Overall, I enjoyed this novel by B.A. Paris. The overall pace was a little slow for my liking, but nonetheless, I think that the story line and character development were great. And I closed the book without any unanswered questions.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

To start off I absolutely love B.A Paris, I have read numerous book of hers over the years, my personal favourite being Behind Closed Doors. But I’ll say I was a bit scared starting it, I saw numerous reviews negatively commenting on the pacing of the book, and I wanted to love this book!

I don’t know if it’s because I listened to the audiobook, but how the voice actor portrayed each character was phenomenal (and I was a bit nervous upon hearing it was in a British dialect). She did an amazing job in bringing these characters to light.

Throughout the entire book my mind was reeling, trying to figure it out before the end of the book revealed the big plot twist, and every time I though I had it… NOPE. Man, the ending of this book was a page turner, I had absolutely no idea it would end up this way and I’m very happy for it, even though I actively try to spoil the endings for myself, I’d be disappointed if I actually did.

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan audio, and St Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

As I was reading this one I was so engrossed that I was thinking it would probably be a 5-star read for me. Then the prologue happened. IYKYK!
Well spun whodunnit story by a favorite author.

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The plot was complex and nicely woven together throughout this novel. I was hoping for more twists or complexity with the character of the guest herself. The audiobook was well done.

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This book ended up being a very pleasant surprise! 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!

The Guest by B.A. Paris - I love books by B.A. Paris! This book did not disappoint. The ending was everything! Loved this book! The plot, the characters - all of it! Thanks NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC!

I loved this story! The characters were engaging and I loved the way the author dropped hints throughout the story to build to a mostly satisfying conclusion. The epilogue wrapped up some loose ends, but it was almost too much information - might have been better if it was hinted at more throughout the story instead of info dumped at the end. But it didn’t detract overall from enjoying this suspenseful thriller.

Wow, was not expecting that ending!! Just when you thought you had it figured out another surprise would throw you for a loop.

I always enjoy B.A. Paris and The Guest was no different. I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator did a great job. The narrator had the English accent, which I feel ties B.A. Paris to her books. It also added to the story line!

This thriller kept me on edge, with the seemingly unexcused houseguest! Iris and Gabriel have their own problems and now there is one more person added to their daily lives. New local friends, new help, babies, and a not a lot of alone time can lead to some trials and tribulations... The ending was om goodness good. I could not be more shocked and wowed and AHH!! This is one you need to pick up!

B.A Paris is an author I’m always intrigued by and this book definitely captured my interest!
Have you ever had a house guest that overstayed their welcome? What do you do when you want to help them with whatever they may be going through, but also want to move back to your normal everyday life? But then when death and murder is thrown into the mix things really get interesting!
B.A Paris knows how to write a captivating thriller and this book is no exception! You won’t want to miss this book coming February 20th!

I had a tough time getting into this one but once I did, I really enjoyed it! One of my favorite authors!

3.5 for me overall
The audio 5 freaking stars!
This definitely has the drama. But it fell flat for me with so much day to day life fluff. I thought I had things figured out pretty quickly but then another person died and I knew I was wrong. A little bit later and I had definitely figured out where this was going. The big end twist was exactly what I predicted and I NEVER get those right. The audio really made the book for me and definitely kept me listening. She did a phenomenal job.

Thank you for this ARC netgalley all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is my favorite B.A. Paris book so far! You think that you have it figured out and then boom, the ending shocks you. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this. I’m glad I gave it a try.

I am a big fan of B.A. Paris after reading two previous books. I received an advance copy of this audiobook from NetGalley and McMillan audio, so I was grateful and excited to read this one.

It started off rather confusing with all the different characters,but once I got that straight, I enjoyed the rest of the book. The ending was surprising.

I always recommend this author, and will continue to do so.

When Iris and Gabriel return home early from their trip, they find their good friend, Laure, in their home. She has left her husband, Pierre, because he admitted to having a past affair and a child that he recently found out about.

Laure has made herself comfortable in theiro home and boundaries have been overstepped. In the midst of their new houseguest, Laure and Gabriel make friends with a new couple that recently moved to town. They become close quickly and soon after secrets start to unravel.

Overall, this was a good read and I’m glad I was given the opportunity to read it! I’m only at 4 stars because I feel like the really good parts were crammed into the end of the book. I wish some of the twists could have been more spread out throughout the story!

I enjoyed the narrator and it was a very engaging listen.

3.5 🌟This one has an ending I definitely did NOT see coming. I didn’t find the characters particularly likable and struggled with getting into the plot in the beginning, but I’m glad I stuck with it and I really enjoyed how it all came together in the end,

Thank you for the ARC copy.

I could not guess the ending of this book. Overall the book was a little slow and dragged. I did not love the characters. The very end was the best part of the book.

Iris and Gabriel are content in their marriage. It may not be perfect k but it’s ticking along. Their daughter is working her dream job in Greece. The tranquility of their life gets disturbed when Gabriel comes upon Charlie, who is tragically involved in a biking accident. Charlie’s final moments have monumental effects on Gabriel, leading him to distance himself from his wife and his life. Iris and Gabriel go away for a weekend to try to have a break and as they come home encounter their long time friend Laure making herself at home in their home without their knowledge. Laure and her husband Pierre became friends with Iris and Gabriel several years ago on a trip abroad and have maintained that connection by seeing each other several times a year and staying with each other when they’re in town. But this time Laure turns up unannounced and declaring that she will be ending her relationship with Pierre because she has found out he has a secret child.
Then Esme and her husband Hugh move in next to Gabriel and Iris, along with their employee Joseph, and these new people further shift the dynamics of Gabriel and Iris’ lives.
Marital bonds are tested, dark secrets revealed and unreliable characters all add up to a story that is engaging and gratifying.
Thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this audiobook arc in exchange for my review.

I loved this book! The narrator did such a great job and the story was intriguing. You knew it was building toward something, especially because the beginning of the book shares some of it, yet I was still surprised repeatedly throughout the novel. Great characters and interesting relationships. Highly recommend!
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ARC.