I love Lisa Jewel! This was a fantastic thriller with multiple story lines and time lines happening! I will definitely recommend this to my friends! I appreciate the arc of this book!!!

Unfortunately this might be my least favorite Jewell book. I found the first person and third person chapters to be extremely confusing. I didn’t like the fact that from the very first chapter we know who kills Paddy. Also, I didn’t find anything thrilling about this book.

Fantastic read. I could not put it down. So many characters involved. I got to know each of them. The suspense kept my on the edge. The ending was perfect.

I was given an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. This is my second Lisa Jewell book (first was None of This is True via audio) and am definitely adapting to her style. For this particular novel, the change in fonts did help (Slightly) in keeping up between the current day and flashbacks; however, the various aliases of Simon Smith were rather confusing. I was trying my hardest to keep up. While I liked how she wove in the Swann family into the overall narrative - in multiple ways - I still felt like the overall plot, especially the MMC scamming people/abandoning wives and kids, in multiple scenarios within a train ride away over the span of 30 years and never being caught was pretty preposterous. Toward the end when Martha thinks to herself "How...had she lived for four years with a man who claimed to have a job but never took a business call, never introduced her to a colleague, never took her to a work function, a man who went on business trips that require him to switch off his phone for days on end, a man who claimed to have severe ADHD yet managed to hold down an important job, garner respect, be given promotions. How did she not ask more questions? Push him? Corner him?" That's exactly what I thought the ENTIRE TIME I READ THIS BOOK and by the time we go to like the sixth women in his scamming spree, I was quite over it. And let's talk about Amanda (aka the first wife). The fact that she disappeared for four years after all that craziness - despite leaving her after faking his death and scamming her out of money, abandoning her with her two young kids and then showing up 20 years later with all (seemingly forgiven)? And by seemingly, waiting another FOUR YEARS (without her children or grandchild, mind you) to get her revenge? I think its too far-fetched, I'm afraid. I'm going to give this one 3 stars for creativity and effort - and general respect for Lisa Jewell.

First off, holy cow. The ending and epilogue was perfect for the roller coaster of a story/life of Nick Radcliffe. Lisa Jewell kept me on my toes the last part of the book because I truly did not how it was going to end for Nick. Who was I going to trust? Were there going to be even more women and victims of this extravagant scheme Nick was keeping up with?

We get these multiple timelines, storylines, and even POV’s but it was never confusing and had me constantly turning the page because I needed to know what crazy connection was going to happen next. The further we got along in the story pieces finally start to fit and make sense and the epilogue really solidified what a great book this is. The only thing I am left to wonder is why Nick did what he did to Ash that made her have her mental breakdown. I wish there was more.

Another jaw-dropping thriller from Lisa Jewell. The antagonist of this book was so vile and evil, I wanted punch him. It was like shouting at your TV when the kids go after whatever is making that noise instead of running away and you are itching with tension because you know what's behind the door. The story follows Nina and Martha and Nina's daughter Ash. It kept me on the edge of my seat and just might be my new favorite Jewell book.

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell is a book you will read in one day, two days tops! A restaurant owner named Paddy Swann is killed when he is shoved into the path of a moving train. His wife Nina and daughter Ash are devastated. They receive a note from an old friend of Paddy's who knew him in the early days. When a second note arrives along with a lighter they are interested and want to know more. Nina starts to date "Nick" but Ash has suspicions right away. Something just seems off. You can't really say much more without giving something away so I will just say you must read this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the ARC of this highly anticipated novel.

Jewell describes this story as a kaleidoscope of intertwined characters. However, after reading it I would say the plot is like a braid, dosed in lighter fluid, attached to a bomb! Ash is healing from her father’s sudden death when a man enters their lives. Ash unravels the braid to a bomb you don’t see coming.

I loved the different fonts in this novel, I hope the publisher keeps this. It helped with understanding the storyline.

Overall, I bet this book will be a best seller! Don’t let him in!

What an intense read! This book had twists and turns around every corner! There were several characters and storylines to keep up with but the connections are made and woven together in such a satisfying way.

This might be my favorite Lisa Jewell book so far!

Thank you to Lisa Jewell, NetGalley, and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

After Nina's husband Paddy dies in a tragic accident, Nick, a man from her husband's past makes his way into Nina's life. Nina's daughter, Ash, suspects this man might not be who he says he is, starting a deep dive into Nick's past.

I think this was one of my favorite Lisa Jewel books in a long time. At first, I had some confusion trying too hard to figure out which way the book was going to go. Once I finally just went along for the ride, it was much more enjoyable. Despite different timelines and lots of different characters, everything was fairly easy to keep track of. The plot of possible fake identities and revenge was done very well. The ending was excellent and I loved how some ends were tied up that I didn't even realize needed to be. Highly recommended!

I LOVED this book! I’m not always a fan of psychological thrillers, but the ending is so well done, and structurally, to see the chaos of “his” life and hear so many women’s stories is a great way to show the depth and breadth of his deception. Nick, Al, whatever his name is preys on women as a career, and leaves no woman safe. But what is stronger than a narcissist sociopath- women, collaborating together to change the narrative. Well done! I also love the concepts of mental health, grief, love bombing, and greed are addressed.

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Lisa Jewell never misses! This was so fast paced and tense and had me hooked from the beginning.

Thank you Atria Books via Netgalley for the ARC!

The story started.slow. I felt like there was something missing. About a third of the way into the story it picked up tremendously. The story became twisty and the last half of the book I couldn't put it down. The story had a few unexpected surprises and the characters were well developed. Definitely worth a read.

Lisa Jewell does it again. From the first page she grabs you inane you do not want to put the book down. This is well written with great detail.

I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Lisa Jewell is such a talented author, she tells a twisty tale of how the lives of three women are all unknowingly connected by one man. Nick Radcliffe is charming, polished and seems too good to be true, is he? As he gets closer to her widowed mother, Ash questions his past, and dark truth begin to unravel. Lisa delivered another great book, I couldn't put it down.

This thriller is an absolute masterpiece, with a gripping plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The twists and turns are brilliantly executed, ensuring you’re constantly on the edge of your seat. This one will likely end up in my top 2025 books of the year! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this book!

Lisa Jewell is a master of domestic suspense, and *Don't Let Him In* is another gripping example of her talent. This story delves into the complex and often unsettling dynamics of family secrets and the lingering impact of past trauma. We're introduced to a seemingly normal family whose lives are upended by the reappearance of a figure from their past. Jewell expertly weaves together past and present, slowly revealing the layers of their history and the dark secrets they've tried to bury.

The tension in *Don't Let Him In* builds steadily, keeping you on the edge of your seat as you try to piece together the puzzle. Jewell's writing is sharp and compelling, drawing you into the characters' inner turmoil and making you feel their anxieties as the threat closes in. I found myself constantly second-guessing everyone's motives, which is a hallmark of a good suspense novel.

While the pacing is generally excellent, there were a few moments where I felt the story lagged slightly. Additionally, while the ending was satisfying, I did find one particular plot point a little less believable than the rest of the narrative. These minor issues aside, *Don't Let Him In* is a thoroughly enjoyable and suspenseful read.

Overall, this is a solid addition to Lisa Jewell's body of work. If you enjoy twisty domestic thrillers with complex characters and a lingering sense of unease, then *Don't Let Him In* is definitely worth picking up. Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book. It was gripping from beginning to end. Lots of twists and turns I didn’t see coming.

I love Lisa jewell! None of this is true is actually my fav book but Don’t let him in is just as good! I did kind of figure out the ending quicker than expected and the topic has been quite popular in the recent years. Tingle swindler vibes for sure. My only negative comment is that it didn’t need to be that long chapter wise but it 100% tied together the way that makes your mouth drop in the "wtf style".

Thank you net galley & atria books for this e-arc 💓

Okay so this has a lot of good reviews and part of me thinks I just read it too slow to really enjoy it. I kept getting confused because it went back and forth so many times between points of view. It was definitely a good book but I never found myself on the edge of my seat and maybe that was my fault for reading so slowly. I do like the way it all connected back in the end but I just couldn’t follow it well enough