I always love a Keri Beevis novel so when The Cottage by the Sea came up and I got accepted for an ARC I could not wait to read it.

I have to admit that this is not my favourite novel by Keri Beevis but still a good read.

We meet main character Harper, who a few years ago lost her husband in a car crash and not only that but unbeknown to Harper one of her good friends was a passenger in that car and also died.

Harper lives in a beautiful cottage in Norfolk and is now ready to move on with her life. She joins a dating site and goes on a few rather awful dates, she does meet someone and they form a relationship.

It appears that someone is out to scare/stalk Harper and the story really kicks in.

This is a very fast paced novel and at times Harpers character did start to annoy with with the way she acted but still a good read.

Thanks to Keri Beevis, Netgalley and the authors for allowing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review. 3.5 stars from me.

Loved the suspense in this one and how things built up, it’s a great read, with great characters And a solid plot. It kept me engaged throughout and I liked the ending which wasn’t rushed unlike some novels!

Wow , I absolutely loved this book from the gradual build up of the story to the great ending. The characters were great and I did not guess who the killer was , which was unusual . I’m so pleased the dog didn’t get killed too as there is too much of that in novels these days . It was an unexpected storyline , I would definitely recommend this book and give it 5 stars

Harper grieving the lost of her husband and good friend. Lots of questions and suspicions, but no answers. On the advice of her friend, Harper sets up a profile on a dating app. She meets a few at her local pub. At the same time she suspects someone is breaking into her house. This is a slow burn read. Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for a copy.

Love this author so was looking forward to reading this and from the off i loved it

Devestated by the loss of her husband 2 years ago Harper decides to enter the world of online dating, what she finds is a world of creeps,liars and those with secrets and more than she ever signed up for

A thrilling read and highly recommended

I am a big fan of Keri Beevis and was eagerly anticipating the new book

I wasn't disappointed

Thanks for the opportunity to review the book I loved it

This is the second Keri Beevis novel I’ve read and it did not disappoint !! THE COTTAGE BY THE SEA had me staying up late and wanting to read “just one more chapter”. So many amazing twists and turns!

Harper, a widow mourning her husband Charlie who died in a car accident two years ago alongside her friend Alicia—whom she thought was having an affair with him—is ready to reenter the dating scene. She joins a dating site called IntoYou and ends up agreeing to a date. She decides on a date a pub she’s familiar with called the Black Dog Inn on Friday with a man named Adrian. The date goes great and they part ways with plans to meet again . On Sunday, while Harper is out with her dog Bailey she catches Adrian out with his wife and two young children. Walking briskly back to her car after confronting him and telling his wife she’s ran over by a bicyclist.

The next chapter shifts to a creepy new perspective, revealing the antagonist who is stalking Harper throughout the book. The story alternates between Harper’s point of view and the antagonist’s, building suspense and keeping you guessing.

Harper continues to try to IntoYou app and we up end meeting Lee(another liar) Justin (a widower), Ben (who never shows) and Gavin (the one still obsessed with his ex). Then we have Isaac the bartender who lends an ear to all of poor Harper’s misfortunes. Amidst this, she also encounters the handsome doctor Luke, who adds an intriguing new layer to her life.

Harper decides to finally start going through her husband Charlie’s belongings, and while cleaning out his office, she finds the deed to a cottage.. who was Charlie, and what secrets did he have?


Overall, THE COTTAGE BY THE SEA is a psychological thriller that will keep you hooked with its suspenseful plot and unexpected twists.

**Thank you Boldwood Books and Keri Beevis for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.**

I love Beevis’s writing style and the way she ties in chapters by an antagonist that keeps you guessing as to who she/he could be. I loved the plot of this story and each turn it took! It was an easy read, and I didn’t want to put it down!

I am a huge fan of Keri Beevis and this book did not disappoint.
Harper is still navigating widowhood. Starting to think about meeting someone new, she embarks on internet dating. What follows is disappointment, danger and knowledge of her late husband’s dark past.
Well rounded characters, a slow drip feed of clues and a mind blowing finale!!

Keri Beevis has done it again. The Cottage by the Sea was another can’t put it down thriller. The book tells the story of Harper Reed, a widow at 38, who after 2 years is ready to move on with her life, and in the process keeps discovering how little she knew her husband, even after years of marriage. It story goes between her, and her stalker, and although we read the stalkers thinking, desires, etc, we never figure out who he is until the end. It could be, anyone linked to the series of horrible dating experiences from a “reliable” dating app. Keri keeps you guessing throughout the story. Definitely check out The Cottage by the Sea, when it’s
released October 14th. You will not be disappointed! 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book kept me guessing from page 1. It's a slow burner that picks up momentum and I must have guessed every single character and doubted myself constantly.

Keri is a brilliant author who has that power to keep you invested from page 1. Can't wait for more from Keri.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Firstly I would like to thank netgalley and Boldwood books and the brilliant author Keri Beevis for an early copy of her book to read..

My rating is 4.5
This is another fantastic read from this author,Harper lost her husband and a friend in a car accident.did she really know her husband as she finds out her has many hidden secrets...she wants to get on with her life and joins a dating app are the guys she meets are genuine...another intense read and excited to see what happens..looking forward to reading her next book...

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The beginning and plot was promising. Harper is mourning the death of her husband whom she also believes was cheating on her with her friend. After two years, she goes on a series of dates when things start to get creepy.

The whole dual POV was fascinating and I flew through 3/4th of the book. As days progress, Harper starts learning things about her husband. It's absolutely not what she believed.

What I feel was that the author could have given us glimpses of Harper's and Charlie's marriage. That would have improved the relatability. What was absolutely Unrelatable, was that despite having really scary and disastrous dates, Harper continued to peruse online dating.

I did not like her friend who kept on being the worst advisor ever. Luke was a neat character and the reveal of the mystery stalker was great.
However the climax didn't do it for me. It was too over the top and unbelievable and downright jittery.

I give this book 3 stars for a good plot idea.

I thank NetGalley and Boldwood books for the E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

"The Cottage by the Sea" is an engaging, suspenseful read, but it has its flaws. The plot revolves around a woman grappling with grief and the unsettling mystery surrounding her husband's death, as she slowly uncovers dark secrets from her past. While some twists may feel predictable to seasoned thriller fans, the story still hooks you with its pacing and tense atmosphere. What makes it stand out is the main character—she’s not helpless or overly naive, which is refreshing for the genre. Despite some familiar tropes, it’s an enjoyable book that keeps you turning the pages.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advance copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.

Gritty thriller which failed to hold my interest. Some horrid characters and a pretty awful experience of dating apps.

Whoa, how creepy is this ending? I can't decide if I admire Harper or think she is an idiot? A writer, an author, a widow at thirty five and she goes on an Internet Dating App? What possess some intelligent women is beyond me! The story is of course well written or why else would I be so upset about what Harper does or doesn't do? How can any woman in this century not spend fourteen to thirty dollars on a background check? That's all it cost to look up someone, it's money well spent, you would know within minutes if the person is who they say they are, and in this world of fake identities all over the internet why wouldn't you protect yourself as much as you can? It even tells you if that person has been arrested and what for! As you can tell I am not a timid woman, and I have used this method, it works, I guess the problem with using it in the book would negate the suspense of Harper not knowing who these men truly are, on the other hand it would make women like me think better of Harper, the protagonist would appear stronger and in control. Another hit by a gifted author!
I highly recommend it. Thank you #Netgalley #KeriBeevis #BoldwoodBooks

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Cottage by the Sea by Keri Beevis due to be published October 14, 2024.
I have read three of Keri Beevis’s books, so I was thrilled to get this one!
Harper was trying to integrate into the dating scene using Into You – a site her friend had recommended. She was still reeling from her husband and best friend being killed in a car accident two years ago and trying to put it in the past and move forward. Harper has a lot to learn about internet dating – anyone can hide behind their profile. Strange things keep happening. Is she safe from her online dating possibilities?
This book had me connected to the story as soon as I started it. I couldn’t wait to see what happened to Harper, Charlie, and her best friend, Alicia. It was not at all what I expected – it was full of unbelievably scary twists that had me hooked all the way through. I read this one in one day – I could not put it down! Another hit from Keri Beevis!
#NetGalley #KeriBeevis #BoldwoodBooks #TheCottageByTheSea

It's been two years since Harper's husband passed away in a tragic car accident, now at the urging of her best friend, she signs up for a dating site thinking it might be time to start to move on. We accompany Harper while she navigates a handful of dates and learns the world of on-line dating is not always what it seems. But then, neither is the life in front of you, is it?

Told from two perspectives: Harper's and a mystery admirer, we learn all too well, even the best intentioned people have secrets.

This is another stellar read, Keri Beevis is reliable as always. I have read a handful of her books and she has quickly proven to be a solid winner for me every time, with The Cottage by the Sea as no exception. The twists and turns really expand upon the tragic nature of Harper's life, and don't worry, reader, the dog survives! (In my experience, Beevis has always allowed the animals to live.)

The only "problem" I had with this book was the shifts in perspectives: Harper's was told in 3rd person while the mystery admirer's was told in 1st person, so when they referred to Harper, both had the same perspective - Even with the font changes, I really had to work to remember "they" were not telling the story when we came back to Harper's chapters. It wasn't enough to deter me, just a small bump along my reading journey that I was able to overcome. Overall a 4.5 Star Rating for me! (which will round up to 5 on this site)

Thank you, NetGalley and BoldWood Books for the ARC of The Cottage by the Sea.

I loved this nail biting and nerve wrecking thriller with “You” TV show vibes, a touch of mystery, and plenty of disturbing secrets that got revealed with each page turned.

The story had elements with creepy, dark, and twisted mind of a serial killer who was slowly closing in on his next victim.

I enjoyed the coastal small town setting and the characters as well.
I did NOT see the plot twists coming at all! That was brilliant! And the ending was perfect!
Bonus points for an adorable doggie sidekick.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC that was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.

Oohh boy do I love a book full of secrets. The main character loses her husband years ago and she tries to move on using a dating website. Suddenly lots of weird events start to happen to her making her think she has a stalker. As she is trying to move on from losing her husband she begins to clean out his office and secrets begin to unravel.
This was a wild ride full of twists that will keep you wanting more.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.