Home is where the lies live by Kerry Wilkinson. Thanks to the author, NetGalley and publishers for the audio arc. I really enjoyed this audio book, the story is original and paced well enough to keep you hooked.. leaves you with the question what would you do. Recommend! 4stars

Home Is Where the Lies Live by Kerry Wilkinson is a thrilling and suspenseful novel set in the seemingly perfect neighborhood of Huntington Grove, where secrets and drama lurk behind every door. The story follows Heidi and Freddie, a couple who have just moved into the neighborhood and are eager to meet their new neighbors. As they attend the annual block party, Freddie is recognized by someone, and tensions rise, setting off a chain of mysterious events.

The book is filled with complex characters, each with their own hidden struggles, including grief, marital issues, parenting challenges, and old secrets. The narrative unfolds through multiple points of view, allowing readers to delve into the minds of the residents and understand their motivations.

With plenty of twists, shocking reveals, and a steady buildup of suspense, Home Is Where the Lies Live keeps readers on edge. The plot is gripping, well-written, and packed with drama, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers. This marks the 15th book by Wilkinson, and the reviewer is eager to see what he writes next.

Huge thank you to NetGalley, Kerry Wilkinson, and Bookouture Audio for this advanced copy.

I enjoyed listening to this story

Heidi amd Freddie have recently moved into a new house. Freddie had a new job and left to settle in 1st, Heidi finishes her job and moves up shortly after. On the day she moves in she meets Willow and her daughter Isabel who live over the road. It turns out Willow knew Freddie from school.

Suddenly Freddie wants to move, says he doesn’t feel settled and they’ve made the wrong choice. Heidi is confused and cannot understand why he’s suddenly changed his mind.

We follow Heidi and Willow over the next week, interspersed with events from the future, which take the form of police interviews.

This was an interesting listen, with a few twists. I didn’t always agree with how the character behaved and what they were doing but hey it’s fictional and would have been boring if they had behaved differently

I’m looking forward to finding more from this author

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to listen

I listened to this on audiobook for majority of the story but then finished it on ebook.

This was an entertaining story with lots going on, a neighbourhood full of neighbours with their own dramas and secrets. Quite a lot of secrets come to that.

The story was a good one, well thought out, not too slow or overly fast paced, just right, especially as there is plenty happening within each chapter. I was gripped from start to finish and I literally couldn’t turn the pages fast enough for wanting to see what was going to happen next.

I enjoyed getting to know all of the neighbours, there wasn’t too many so it was easy to keep track of them on, which was a must given that each character had their own story to tell and secrets within them, although some of the characters stories were linked with each other.

It was fairly well written, with some great development of the characters. I enjoyed the ending as it bought everything to a close, tying up all of the loose ends.

There was more than one narrator in this story, which was great, as it meant different voices for different characters. The whole narration of the story flowed really well I thought.

I very much enjoyed this book! The writing felt very immersive and the storyline was great. All of the different perspectives made it a tad difficult in the beginning but ended up being one of the better parts of the book.

I had the audiobook of this story, and I loved how each POV was done by different actors, made it very easy to follow.

This is a new to me author and I really enjoyed the little breadcrumbs that they left us, the way all the characters stories lined up with each other, and were all interlinked, I loved it.

A quiet street is Huntington Grove, not much happens here until a street party ends in a gun shot.

Heidi and Freddie are new to the street, Freddie went to the school in the area and has returned to the town with his wife Heidi. Freddie has a new job which brought him to the area.

Willow lives opposite, and she went to the same school that Freddie went to, she is keen to reminisce about the old days, but Freddie isn’t. Whilst he was at school his parents died, could that be why he doesn’t want to reminisce? Or is there something else going on?

Dylan lives with his daughter, sadly his wife was murdered and the police haven’t found the perpetrator.
As with any neighbourhood each neighbour has their own theory as to what happened.
Dylan seems to keep himself to himself, he rightfully hasnt got over the death of his wife, he wants to know what happened to her. He’s a brilliant dad, and he has a guys night with Willows husband Gabe once a week, which is more out of habit than want, it’s only started happening since Dylan’s wife died.

Alison’s husband works away and so she is in her house alone often, but whenever Heidi knocks on her door, Alison doesn’t answer, which is strange as Heidi knows that Alison is home, what doesn’t Alison want people to know?

There are so many little and big secrets in this neighbourhood, and each person is doing their investigating into their own secrets.
I figured out a few of these halfway through, and really enjoyed hearing how it all ended.

Would definitely recommend this book.

This was a good mystery and the narrator was great. I enjoyed it.
Thanks so much for the advanced copy.

This is my second Kerry Wilkinson book and I really enjoy the fast pace, change of perspective and writing style. Home Is Where The Lies Live focuses on a married couple who have just bought their first 'proper home' but the street isn't as quiet as they hoped. Why does Heidi's husband Freddie want to move already? Why is a neighbour sneaking around? And who killed Dylan's wife. So many questions and the book reached a satisfying conclusion. I do feel like this is quite a forgettable book but a very enjoyable read.

Gunshots are fired during a neighborhood party in an affluent neigborhood. Told in multiple POVs, each family has their own secrets. Told in narratives before the gunshots and in police interviews after the gunshots. It felt like there was not a lot going on for a good portion of the book – it’s a definite slow burn.

Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #HomeIsWhereTheLiesLive in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you @bookouture for approving my request.

I enjoyed the suspense and drama of this neighbourhood where nothing as it seems. Everyone had secrets, good , bad and some definately not

This audio is told by a number of narrators, all of which did a good job speaking about their experiences and their life journeys

I would read more from this author

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookoutre Audio

Heidi and her husband Freddie just moved into the picture-perfect neighborhood of Huntington Grove, where everyone has a secret.
Heidi is determined to discover what her husband is hiding, when he suspiciously starts locking his office door.

Across the street, Willow is having marital problems with her husband, Gabe, and she can’t seem to get through to their daughter, Isabella.
Willow decides to follow Gabe one night, to find out where he’s going and what he’s been doing every night when she falls asleep.

Down the street, Dylan is a widowed single dad. His wife was murdered three years ago, and a suspect has yet to be found. He will do everything he can to bring the killer to justice.. they might just be closer than he thinks.

This book reminded me so much of On A Quiet Street, which I enjoyed a bit more than this. Everyone in the neighborhood is hiding something.
Written in multiple POVs of different neighbors.
Overall, I felt like some storylines were not as interesting as others. The ‘twists’ weren’t as gripping as I’d hoped. It felt more like a neighborhood drama instead of a thriller.

Great narration and an interesting story exploring the psyche of a small community. Familial secrets that impact everyday lives of the residents. I enjoyed this book.

📚 About the Book

Even the most perfect home can hide shocking secrets. But on this peaceful street, is one of them dangerous enough to kill for?

Young married couple Heidi and Freddie just moved to Huntington Grove. All the neighbours see they are friendly and polite but why is one door in their house always locked?

Across the street, Willow tries not to argue with her teenage daughter – even as her marriage is falling apart. And where does her husband really go each night, leaving the bed beside her cold?

Feeling lonely, she always waves hello to single dad Dylan next door. His wife died in a tragic murder. The culprit was never found. It’s no surprise there are rumours he was involved…

On a beautiful sunny day, it’s time for the whole street to gather for a summer party. Everyone plasters on a fake smile. But soon the picnic tables will be overturned, sirens will blare – and one of the residents will be marched away in police handcuffs.

Everyone at the party will be questioned. But everyone will lie…And with every household hiding something, who has a secret big enough to kill for?

An absolutely addictive psychological thriller that proves you can never really know what goes on behind closed doors. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena and The Perfect Marriage.

🎀 My Review 🎀

3.7/5 stars

This book had me hooked from the first pages. I loved the multiple timelines as well as the different POV from the characters. it gave the story so much more depth. I'm usually good at guessing the end of a story but this one kept me guessing till the end. When it comes to the narrators, they were great. I enjoyed that different characters had different voice actors - It brought the story to life. Strongly recommend for anyone who is looking for a thrilling, fast-paced, page-turned that will keep you wondering where the story is going until the very end!


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Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own thoughts

This one is told from several characters perspectives which I do like in a read. It’s an extremely slow burn with not a lot going on for 70% of the storyline and I just found I was bored. I’m not sure why I continued but the narrator did help. Can’t say I really cared for any of the characters or what they had going on. This one wasn’t for me unfortunately.

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Sipping thoughts: Neighborhood secrets, lies, feuds...you know a typical day in the hood. I liked the twisty end and secret. I started to expect it when they started talking about their school years. Gabe was a piece of “bleep” and I hope he gets what’s coming to him. Other than that, this was a decent read.

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Thank you all so much for the opportunity for this book. I unfortunately could not get into this story, the writing style just wasn't for me :(

If you love neighborhood drama with secrets lurking behind every door, ‘Home is Where the Lie Lives’ might be the perfect read for you.

The story follows several households in Huntington Grove, each with their own skeletons in the closet. From Heidi and Freddie’s mysteriously locked door to Willow’s crumbling marriage and Dylan’s tragic past, there’s no shortage of intrigue—or suspects when things inevitably take a dark turn.

While the audiobook narration was solid, I found myself zoning out during the first half. With multiple characters and several twists crammed into a short timespan, it was hard to keep track of who was who without giving it my full attention. The pacing felt slow, with the thriller element only kicking in during the final 25%. The drama was ever-present, but the tension took its time building, making it easy to step away from the story until things picked up.

Overall, it is packed with juicy secrets and suburban scandal, but its slow burn and tangled web of characters didn’t hold my attention like I’d hoped. Early reviews are glowing, though, so it’s clear this book will click with readers who enjoy a slow build to an explosive finale. For me, it might have been better as a physical read to keep everything straight.

I would say it’s a good choice for patient readers who love suburban thrillers—but not quite my cup of tea.

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture Audio and Kerry Wilkinson for the advance listen copy in exchange for my honest review.

Was quick to select this book as the blurb sounded like something I would usually pick. Firstly, the narration was extremely slow so I ended up listening at 1.4 speed. I did go back occasionally to check each voice but it didn't get much better.
The storyline was a little slow to begin but I guess it was making sure we got to know all the characters. There are a few people to remember but they tie together perfectly in the end! The actual story was a little different and kept me guessing as to the mystery. The forward parts seemed to be present to confuse you!
All up, it was a great read and I enjoyed it!

Home is Where the Lies Live was a layered story following several people in the neighborhood of Huntington Grove. Everyone seemed to have their secrets and it was hard to know who to trust, or how and even if each storyline was connected.

Heidi and Freddie were an odd couple. I didn't quite get how they paired together and I couldn't warm up to Freddie. He felt shady to me but I could never put my finger on why. Heidi often felt like a doormat and her character frustrated me. Worst was Willow who nagged her daughter relentlessly and the unraveling of her relationship felt pre-ordained. I was most curious about Dylan and his past with his murdered wife. He seemed like a great father and I liked his relationship with his daughter.

Each separate storyline felt so distinct, it was hard to see how the puzzle pieces fit together. I had inklings about things and it was fun seeing some play out and others crash and burn.

I listened to the novel on audio and mostly enjoyed it. I appreciated that multiple narrators were used and that helped distinguish the storylines. The narrator for Willow wasn't my favorite, but that was also likely related to my dislike for the character herself!

This was super entertaining and if you enjoy domestic suspense and neighborhood drama, I very highly recommend! This has been super popular over at The Pulse and it's clear to see why!

I really enjoyed listening to this book. It was easy to listen to and I never lost interest! It was a little slow at times, and I did figure out some of the plot twists before they were revealed. However, I still give this book 4 stars as it was greatly written and I did enjoy listening to it!