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.

Thank you so much NetGalley. I absolutely loved Don’t Let Him In. I couldn’t put it down. It is dark, twisty and wow the ending! A great domestic thriller and fantastic read by author Lisa Jewell!

Oh my goodness!! Did this just become my favorite Jewell book ever ??

Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor and gather my thoughts because I just went through the most intense read of my life .

This was the most ADDICTIVE pulse pounding , jaw dropping read this year !

I do not know how the author was able to keep up with the story without any errors because our narrator was the most diabolical , narcissistic psychopath that had trouble keeping up with his own lies.

Trust me when I tell you, you will sit down and say oh I have time to read for an hour and read a few chapters , DON'T make any plans because you will NOT be able to put this down , you will be glued and on the edge of your seat the entire time and you will want to finish it in one sitting like I did.

I lost a night sleeps over this one because It keep me up into the wee hours of the night .

I do not want to give anything away , but read this if you like:
* Unreliable Narrators
* Unhinged Characters
* Narcissistic Characters
* Fast paced Reads
* Twist after Twist
* Suspense
* Pure insanity !!

If you know me ,I love books with unhinged characters and I loved that Don't Let Him In was male and he was the most deranged character ever , and the title is exactly as it is "Don't Let Him In"!! or else ....

Honestly I could not put this down , it was such a brilliant crazy psychological thriller that was worth losing sleep over and is probably one of the best thrillers I read for 2024 , I was engrossed the entire time! The pacing was pure perfection to the final hours of watching it all unfold was true gold ! This book deserves all the stars in my opinion .Chefs Kiss !

I feel so lucky to be have gifted this ARC, Thank you Netgalley, Atria Books and Lisa Jewell for this gripping ARC!

I can always count on Lisa Jewell for an incredible mystery with so many twists and turns. At first the bouncing between stories got me a little lost, especially with timelines and such. But quickly you catch on and cannot put down this page turner! May be helpful to add more descriptions to the chapters to better delineate who the narrator is for each chapter. Otherwise, no notes! Amazing read

2.5 rounded up. Lisa Jewell is one of my favorite authors, so I am sad to leave such a low rating. The book has classic Jewell features- fast pacing, short chapters, etc., but IMO, lacked her usual creative twists. I did not care about any of the characters which made it hard to invest in the story. The switching from first and third person depending on the timeline and POV made it seem a bit off.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.