I really enjoyed this book, if not, first for the dramatic start.

On the day of her wedding, Laura walks on her fiancé cheating with her best friend.
Traumatized, she decides to flee to a small Californian community and find solace in solitude.
But her peace when first her next door neighbor is found dead, and second, the couple she’s been avoiding for the past 3 years moves next door.
The utopia she had built there is now threatened.

A fast and enjoyable read.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A great read, my first by this author but I really like their writing style so will be reading more!

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for allowing me an ARC of The Lake House. Overall, I liked the main character and I liked the setting. I did feel at times the book was a little hard to follow, but I really liked how you were never sure who had done it. Overall, I would give the book 2/5 stars.

I enjoyed reading this book. There were different characters popping up which may can be confusing if you’re trying to keep up. Overall I enjoyed reading about their different stories

The Lake House by Theo Baxter is an engaging psychological thriller that keeps you guessing from start to finish. The story follows Laura, who’s looking to start fresh in a small town after being blindsided by the betrayal of her fiancé and best friend. But things take a dark turn when the past resurfaces in unexpected ways. Baxter’s pacing is spot on, building suspense without ever feeling rushed. The characters are deeply layered, and the twists keep you hooked until the very end. If you’re a fan of thrillers that explore human emotion and complex relationships, The Lake House delivers on both the mystery and the emotional depth.

The Lake House is a tense, atmospheric mystery that slowly unravels a story full of secrets. Baxter’s writing creates an eerie vibe, drawing you in with its unsettling tone.

The Lake House by Theo Baxter is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Set in the seemingly idyllic town of Pine Lake, the story follows Laura, a woman reeling from betrayal by both her fiancé Tony and her best friend Mary. Seeking solace in a fresh start, Laura relocates to Pine Lake, only to find her life turned upside down once again when her ex-fiancé and his scheming mistress move in next door.

What starts as an uncomfortable living arrangement quickly spirals into a nightmare, as Laura begins to suspect that strange events surrounding her could be linked to Tony and Mary. As tensions escalate, a murder shakes the small town, and Laura's unease grows into genuine fear. With a chilling atmosphere and a slow-burn tension, Baxter masterfully builds suspense, keeping the reader guessing until the final pages.

The twists and turns in The Lake House are both shocking and satisfying, and the author's ability to create an atmosphere of paranoia and dread makes this book hard to put down. The characters are well-developed, with Laura's emotional journey being especially poignant as she grapples with trust and her past. Fans of psychological thrillers will appreciate the dark, twisted narrative and Baxter's skillful exploration of obsession, jealousy, and danger.

The Lake House is a must-read for those who enjoy suspenseful stories with unpredictable outcomes and a heavy dose of intrigue.

I really enjoyed this one. It was hard to put down. It kept me wanting more. The characters are amazing! And I love the title and the story line. Such an amazing book!

Theo Baxter books have me in a chokehold!

The Lake House by Theo Baxter is a suspenseful psychological thriller that keeps readers on edge from start to finish. Laura, seeking a fresh start after a devastating betrayal by her fiancé and best friend, moves to the peaceful town of Pine Lake. However, her new life takes a dark turn when her ex and his manipulative mistress move in next door, and strange, unsettling events begin to unfold. As tensions rise and a murder shakes the community, Laura becomes convinced that someone is watching her—and she’s right. With a chilling atmosphere and a twisting plot, The Lake House explores themes of betrayal, obsession, and the dangers lurking beneath a seemingly idyllic surface.

This was an ok book for me! There were twists and turns that kept me interested, and I did read it quickly. Overall I think this is a great read for traveling or vacations!

This had some enjoyable parts, but I feel like this would be a good book for someone new to the thriller genre. As someone who has read many thrillers, the twists and reveals were kind of predictable.

This thriller kept me up late into the night because I couldn’t put it down. The twists were unpredictable, and the suspense kept me on edge. The final reveal was absolutely unforgettable.

Anything and everything by Theo Baxter is a great read, and this set is no exception! Quick read, but excellent. Always great characters and a good mysterm to keep me reading!

Thank you to NetGalley, Inkubator Books, and Theo Baxter for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first Theo Baxter novel, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Lake House is a fast-paced, page-turning thriller that kept me hooked from the very beginning. It's definitely got me interested in reading more from this author.

The story follows Laura, who moves to the quiet town of Pine Lake to recover from heartbreak and start fresh. The town seems like the perfect escape – small, friendly, and peaceful. But things take a bizarre turn when her ex-fiancé Tony, and ex-best friend Mary, suddenly become her new neighbours. As if that wasn’t unsettling enough, Pine Lake has a strange history of rivalries resurfacing, and it seems like Laura’s life is heading down the same path.

The characters are well-drawn, and I have to say, I really liked Graham – the town’s oddball who becomes one of the most interesting figures in the story. There’s a lot of tension and mystery throughout, with strange deaths, eerie happenings, and a seriously creepy landlord who gave me chills from the start. As Laura's situation spirals into the bizarre, you can't help but wonder if there’s something darker going on behind the scenes.

Although some parts felt a bit repetitive, the twists and conspiracy theories more than made up for it. The love triangle and all the strange coincidences added layers of intrigue that kept me turning the pages. I found myself staying up late to see how everything in this odd little town would unravel.

All in all, Lake House is a gripping and eerie read with plenty of suspense. If you’re into thrillers with a touch of the bizarre, this one’s definitely worth picking up!

Four solid stars from me.

A brilliant well written book that I could just not leave down , such a fantastic story that left you guessing right to the end but a really good ending that explained everything that unfolded throughout the book . Brilliant characters that were so well written about you felt you were in their lives with them . A brilliant story told with many a shock and a wow as you read chapter after chapter not wanting to leave it down. I would really recommend this book as a must read.

This book was a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions! The setup with Laura, who’s still reeling from betrayal, moving to a new town only to have her past resurface, was both compelling and intense. The tension between Laura, Tony, and Mary added layers of complexity and intrigue, making the dynamics between them fascinating to follow. The eerie occurrences and growing sense of danger kept me on edge, and the plot twists were gripping. The small-town setting, combined with the dark undertones, created a perfect backdrop for this psychological suspense. It’s a gripping read that keeps you guessing until the very end!

This is probably one of the best ARCs I have ever read. I was so invested! The suspense was so good and I was so so happy I read it. I did guess who the suspect was but then it had me second guessing it which I enjoy because I still get shocked at the end.

The salacious and intriguing premise of The Lake House (groom-to-be cheats with bride-to-be’s best friend/maid of honor and they become a couple themselves) reeled me in immediately and l finished it in one afternoon. Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for providing me with an ARC of this novel for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

The groom caught cheating on the bride with the maid of honor, sign me up. This domestic thriller pulls you in from the start. I found myself not wanting to put this book down. I finished it in one sitting. Can't wait to read more from this author.

It was a good book but was predictable.

Laura is reeling from the devastation of finding out that her fiance - Tony, and her best friend - Mary are having an affair. After finding them making love on her wedding day, and on her wedding dress, she decides to move to a small mountain town to escape.
She has been trying to work on herself and opening up to new relationships in her life, possibly a new love interest. But with the sudden death of her neighbor, Laura finds out that the new tenants are her old foes Tony and Mary. How have they found her, and why are they there? Laura needs to find out what is going on in her new town and what brought the two people who she hates the most.