Fairly predictable but an enjoyable read.. Well written, great characters and well told. hanks for the opportunity to read this and much luck on publication. Lisa Jewell never disappoints!

Thank you Net Galley for the ARC ✨️


Okay I 100% liked this way better than None of this is True. I went in with mixed feelings because I know Lisa Jewell is highly rated but I've never been thrilled by her books and usually DNF them. But this one? She nailed it !

You follow along 3 POV:

First you've got Nina and Ash, who have just lost Paddy, the husband and father leaving everyone devastated. He leaves behind a restaurant business and large amount of wealth.

Second you've got Martha, who runs a flower shop and manages her children while her husband Al is always on the go for work but they never seem to have any money.

Lastly you follow the flashback of this mystery man as it leads to current day choices

I have to say the writing was quiet clever and thrilling to piece everything together. I could not put this down and when I did it was cause I physically couldn't stay awake any longer.

Lisa Jewell books always go beyond "dark and twisty" and are as much character study as thriller. Don't Let Him In is far more chaotic and layered than her most recent book, None of This is True, which relied on creeping tension and dread. This shift is incredibly appropriate to communicate the headspace of our narrator, but it admittedly led to some confusion early on as I tried to navigate the multiple characters and timelines. While it is still extremely character driven, I didn't find as much morally grey here as I'm used to with Lisa's novels. I did find parts of this more predictable than I would have expected - there was never a twist that really knocked me off my feet. Regardless, I could not put it down. My biggest gripe is actually with the epilogue, which I felt created more questions than it answered - mainly, after all these years, what was it that led to Amanda's drastic change of heart?

At first I was just in a complete state of confusion as I started this book. I’m sure it was intentional. Then throughout the rest of the first half I felt suspicious, frustrated, and annoyed… in a good way I think. I started having serious suspicions toward the start of the second half of the book and the part I’m at right now, I believe is about to confirm this, so I will most likely start feeling angry. SO AMNY CHARACTERS! I felt I could really connect with Ash and some of her feelings, not all (she’s a bit much). This book kind of felt like watching a car crash in slow motion, you know can’t stop it but there’s enough time that you can’t help but yell NOOOOOOO! WHAT AN ENDING. Almost had me in a rage but DAMN. Loved it!

For the Lisa Jewell fans out there, brace yourselves! This new release coming in June 2025 is worth the wait! This psychological thriller is exactly that. With an antagonist who is simply one of the most despicable, and deplorable individuals, this is a character you might see profiled in a breaking story on the nightly news!

The book begins with the death of Paddy Swann, a restauranteur who has been murdered. His wife Nina receives a note from his former colleague Nick Radcliffe. Ash, Paddy's daughter is taken by the kindness of the note and encourages her mom to reach out to Nick. A year later, Nina and Nick are dating. The more he is around, the more Ash becomes suspicious of Nick, and she reaches out to an ex-girlfriend of her father to see if she has any memory of Nick. The two women bond and begin a journey together, unraveling the mystery of Nick Radcliffe.

The story shifts and the reader is introduced to Martha, a florist with big dreams, married to a businessman named Al. Al goes from the loving and present husband to disappearing and going radio silent for random bouts of time. Martha becomes suspicious that her husband may be having an affair. Little do the women know it, but their paths are about to cross.

This book is loaded with a lot of characters which got a little overwhelming at times, but as the story progressed and the plot unfolded, all started to reveal itself and all the pieces started to click together. If you find the beginning to be slow, stick with it. It is worth the wait! I definitely recommend reading this one when you will have limited interruptions so you can pay attention and stay focused on all of the different characters and their piece of the story.

This book is well written with well-crafted characters. The way the different people interconnect, and the continuous plot twists will keep the reader on the edge of his or her seat. Make sure you are buckled in for the ride. Just when you think it is done, the next twist takes hold!

I want to thank Atria Books, Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review the advanced release copy of this book.

Lisa Jewell never fails to disappoint in a thriller and this book is certainly no exception. The story is intricately plotted with wide spanning timelines and perspectives that are delicately woven together. What a feat!! The book was a bit slow in the beginning while it was building up but at the midway point I couldn’t put it down! There were a couple of moments that had me raise my brows and want to yell at the characters for doing slightly dumb things, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to other thriller enjoyers. If you enjoyed other Lisa Jewell books this one is certain to impress.

I enjoy this author, Lisa Jewell work immensely. Her writing flows smoothly and is very easy to keep reading. I had a hard time putting it down. The story is very common to a few real stories about conman but with a twist.

The chapters and paragraphs at times, were hard to distinguish what character was talking or what time frame. I had to go back a few times but it did not keep me from reading.

Thank you again. I will be excited for more books to read from this author.

Don’t Let Him In is a classic Netflix docudrama about a conman who moves from place to place, woman to woman, bleeding them dry of their money and moving on once they’re broke or hip to his game.

Except this story is a bit darker - a bit more twisted than some. Jewell really explores the domestic thriller here with relationships full of gaslighting, love bombing, financial abuse and vindictiveness. On the other side it’s sad to see just how easy victims are to be found and desperate many women are to find that perfect man.

This is one of the best books I’ve read in awhile. Lisa Jewell never disappoints and continues to be one of my favorite authors. This book at a lot of stories to follow but it made me want to keep reading more and more.

Despite being a story that has been told time and time again, Lisa Jewell's newest thriller was uniquely captivating. Jewell used multiple points of view to unravel the story, and the chapters took place in both the past and present; flashbacks were used sparingly to reinforce the ways in which the past connected to the present, and everything felt well thought out and well written.

My only real complaint is that the POVs weren't written in a clearly distinguishable way; there were so many characters that it was difficult to keep who-was-who straight, and the chapters themselves weren't separated by character at all. I think it would have been more cohesive to list whose POV it was at the beginning of each chapter.

Overall, in true Lisa Jewell fashion, Don't Let Him in was a fast-paced and entertaining read.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. What a wild ride. I didn't see that coming. I love Lisa Jewell so much. Cannot get enough of her writing.

𐙚 Domestic Suspense
𐙚 Family Secrets
𐙚 Fast-Paced 🌪️ Twisty

Lisa Jewell’s latest thriller, Don’t Let Him In,
is told through three points of view and multiple timelines. The story follows Nina, a grieving widow and her new mysterious man, and Martha, a small-town florist and her frequently absent husband. As their lives intersect, secrets unravel, revealing shocking truths about the men in their lives.
The tension builds fast with short, punchy chapters that make the book hard to put down. The final twists are jaw-dropping, solidifying Jewell’s reputation for expertly crafted thrillers. This is a read for
those who enjoy a dark, twisty tale that will leave them questioning who they can trust.

Rating: ✰✰✰✰/5

Thank you for providing me with an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. ・❥・

UHHH OKAY freaking girl power. The feminist in me is absolutely swooning over this entire story. The plot twist didn’t even have to be massive. I was so invested in the lives of these women and these characters. This is Lisa’s best work in my personal opinion. I will absolutely be recommending this to all of my thriller lover friends!! Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Just finished my advanced reader copy of Lisa Jewell’s newest thriller, Don’t Let Him In. Let me first say thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book early.
This is a fast paced thriller, with quick chapters, an array of characters and just when you think you know, no you don’t.
Nina and Ash have just lost their husband and father respectively, Paddy Swann. Still grieving, a letter arrives from an old co-worker of Paddy’s, Nick. He writes Nina to say how sorry he is for her loss. Nina and Nick begin a correspondence that quickly blooms into more. All the while Ash is unsure of Nick and his intentions.
Martha is a very capable mother of three, owns a flower shop and a beautiful cottage. But what she can’t seem to keep track of is her husband, Al. She begins to wonder where he is when he leaves for work business. Especially after an emergency leaves her scrambling for help when he can’t be reached.
What is it about both these men that have these woman around them wondering, if they are getting the whole story.
I truly enjoyed this book, I was engaged and found myself wanting to finish as fast as possible to find out what was going on. I gave Lisa Jewell’s Don’t Let Him In 4 stars.

Hope you enjoy it too!

A solid 3.75 ⭐️. A gripping read from the very beginning, but I found the plot pretty predictable. I love Lisa Jewell’s writing style and will continue reading whatever she comes out with next.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this advance readers copy in exchange for my honest feedback. I feel so lucky to get an advance copy of a Lisa Jewell book!!!!! First of all. This book leaves you on the edge of your seat. Or bed. Or wherever you choose to read this at!!!! Will I be able to sleep at night after reading this. Maybe not. But it’s worth it. The short chapters get me every ding dang time. I keep on turning. And the twists and turns are relentless. Love a good thriller. And this one hits all the right places!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed Lisa Jewell’s latest!

A book that keeps you wanting to read is always a win and this is definitely that book. It makes you wish at times you could interfere and other times just glad you’re no where near these characters. I also always appreciate books with “good” chapter lengths, meaning any short chapters that keep you going with some mid sized sprinkled as well. Makes it hard to not say “just one more chapter”.

The wide cast of characters is fantastic and easy to understand and relate to. Overall will definitely be recommending this book and purchasing it when it comes out!

Thank you to #NetGalley and #AtriaBooks for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell pulled me in immediately. Lisa always writes a good book and this one was amazing!
Three women are all connected unwillingly to one man. The story is told through multiple timelines and POVs. I was hanging on every word. I have not hated a character so much as I did for one of the characters in this book.
Lisa's writing of this character had me so angry that I had to keep reminding myself that he was a fictional character.
Three women, a mysterious death of a well loved restaurant owner, one man, and all the people connected through the lives of these women, makes for a very messy and unputdownable thriller!
Thank you to Netgalley, Lisa Jewell, and Atria books for this ARC! Don't Let Him In will be released June 24, 2025.
Make sure you do not miss it!

This book was not my cup of tea, but I could see myself recommending it to fans of Jessica Knoll or Rachel Hawkins. The female characters blended together for me, to the point that I was wondering if they were all the same woman also going by pseudonyms. Each woman falls for the same tricks by the same man and it was just disappointing. Each time I thought the book was nearly over, I checked the page count and still had 100 - 200 pages remaining. The ending was satisfying, and I do foresee patrons who enjoy a slower build enjoying this book, but I would not put this on my personal top lists.

From the first page to the last, this book was utterly captivating. A true Lisa Jewell masterpiece, it boasts a gripping plot, unsettling characters, and a series of jaw-dropping twists. Imagine a chilling blend of None of This Is True and Dirty John – that's the chilling cocktail this perfect, twisty tale delivers. I could barely put it down, savoring every page. A 10/10 read, this will undoubtedly be a contender for my top book of 2025.