Loved everything about this book. The storyline was fresh and kept me on my toes. Didn't predict the ending. Can't wait to read more by the author.

Welcome to West Street is definitely giving Desperate Housewives vibes but for senior living. I love stories with older people in them. These ladies live on a cul de sac where they have nothing to do but watch. This story is told from multiple POV so you get to know them all a little bit. All single women whose husbands have passed on in a somewhat suspicious manner. It’s only suiting that the woman running from an abusive husband ends up here. This book gave me lots of personalities to deal with. I can’t say I found any of them likable, which, doesn’t bother me a bit. I found myself saying, what are these old ladies up to now?! I thought it was ok. I predicted what happened pretty early. It didn’t grab me like some of Nicole’s other books and I didn’t love the title. But as always, I will keep on reading her books.

Nicole Trope's Welcome to West Street audiobook immediately establishes a sense of simmering unease beneath the veneer of suburban neighborliness. The opening, with Caroline's seemingly welcoming gesture masking a deep-seated need to know everything, sets a tone of subtle suspicion that permeates the entire narrative.

The audiobook format effectively brings to life the contrasting perspectives of Caroline, the nosy and observant long-time resident, and Amanda, the newcomer harboring secrets and desperately seeking anonymity. The narration allows the listener to feel Caroline's watchful gaze and Amanda's underlying anxiety as she tries to build a new life while fearing her past catching up.

Trope masterfully crafts a slow-burn tension, hinting at the dark undercurrents beneath the seemingly ordinary lives on West Street. Amanda's guarded behavior and Caroline's relentless curiosity create a compelling dynamic, leaving the listener constantly questioning who can be trusted and what secrets lie hidden behind closed doors. The ominous foreshadowing of someone going missing, someone in handcuffs, and someone dying hangs heavy in the air, creating a palpable sense of dread.

Welcome to West Street is a character-driven psychological thriller that explores the complexities of suburban life and the devastating consequences of hidden truths. Trope delivers a captivating and suspenseful listen that will keep you guessing about the secrets of the new family and the long-time residents, and the tragic events that are destined to unfold on this seemingly ordinary street.

Welcome to West Street by Nicole Trope is a very twisty book which kept me interested all the way through. A clever story full to the brim with twists and turns so much so I didn't want to finish it.
The twists that this book keeps taking defiantly left me on my toes and wanting to know what was going to happen next. At one point I thought I had it all figured out and then the rug was pulled out from under me.

After reading The family across the street by Nicole Trope, which was one of my favourite thrillers last year I had very high hopes for this book and it did not let me down! Kept me guessing throughout. Couldn't put the book down! Thanks Netgalley and Bookouture for letting me read this book for my honest review.

Every small town has its share of nosey neighbors, who all have secrets, and the residents of West Street are no exception. Trope's latest is a fast-paced story that will pull readers in with the ample suspense and leave them quickly turning the pages. Complex characters are easy to root for, as well as dislike. If you're a fan of domestic thrillers filled with unexpected twists and turns, this is one to check out! The author hooks readers from the start, and the ending may just come as a bit of a surprise.

I just finished this book and it was amazing! I was totally hooked the whole time, no idea what was happening. Loved that the twist wasn't rushed. I'm totally recommending it to my friends.

"Welcome to West Street" is a book about abuse, betrayal and murder.. Amanda escapes her abusive marriage while Mike is away in China. She takes her 2 kids with her to move to this lovely cul de sac in West Street. But all is not as it seems, and the people are not who they appear to be...
I gave the book 4 stars because the book is well written, enticing and a real page turner with an explosive ending you won't see coming. However it did seem to drag on in the middle until something happened so that's why I deducted a star!

Amanda moves to West Street where she lives in constant fear that her abusive husband, Mike, will find her and their two children. She hopes to keep their whereabouts a secret until divorce papers and a restraining order are in place. Amanda tries to keep her distance from her neighbors on West Street, but they seem determined to get to know her and learn her story. Amanda regrets spilling her story to Caroline who she is sure has told all the other neighbors. When Amanda's son disappears, she makes a desperate return to the old family home, after which Mike turns up dead, and Amanda may face arrest.

This story had a lot of twists and turns, most of them improbably or completely unbelievable. I did not find any of the characters particularly likeable and was a bit disappointed in the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

"Welcome! I hope you'll be happy here," I say, standing on the doostep and holding out a freshly baked cake. Amanda smiles but it doesn't reach her eyes.The new arrivals to West Street clearly have secrets. But that's ok. Because so do I ...

Caroline twitches aside her curtains to see the new family moving in. A mother - beautifully dressed in expensive clothes - and two young children. Where is her husband, she wonders? But Caroline believes it's important to be welcoming. It;'s important to know everything that's happening in West Street.

Amanda unpacks another box and breathes a shaky sigh. Her son is refusing to speak. Her daughter misses her friends. But we're safe Amanda tells herself. West Street is peaceful. Anonymous. Nobody knows who she is.... do they?

Amanda and her two children move into a house that needs some TLC. Her husband, Mike, is not happy that she's left him and that's making things difficult for her. West Street is a tight-knit neighbourhood, but there are lots of secrets being kept.

It did take me a few chapters to get into this book. The characters were typical nosey neighbours, the pace was fast in this twisted read. Amanda's son got on my nerves. I felt the ending was far-fetched.

Published 22nd April 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #NicoleTrope for my ARC of #WelcomeToWestStreet in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of Welcome to West Street by Nicole Trope, published by Bookouture

Well, there was some drama and backstabbing in this novel, it was excellent. Easy to get into and didn't want to put it down. Loved (or hated) the characters, they were well described, I liked how they interacted with each other. The setting was great. I liked the journey the author took us on, story was told primarily by 2 of the main characters. I was surprised by who they actually were and what they had done as the story progressed. It was a fun read. Amanda's son was atrocious, and I'm sure most readers wanted to do some major discipline.
I've read several books by Nicole Trope and will continue to pick up her books. This is well worth the read.

⚠️TRIGGER WARNINGS: Domestic violence and brief mention of child loss.

Thank you @bookouture and @nicoletropeauthor for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is my second Nicole Trope book and WILL NOT be my last. This is your typical domestic thriller! If you're a Freida McFadden lover, you need to check out this author. ! She had me hooked from the VERY beginning. I knew I had to know what was going to happen next. The plot was so well written that I felt like I was watching it on a movie screen. And let me tell you about these twists and turns. There were so many times my jaw was to the floor through this book. I HIGHLY recommend checking this book out when it releases on 4/22. You will NOT be disappointed!

WOW, The ending had a big surprise I didn’t expect!
Would I Recommend It?
Yes, if you like stories with mystery, danger, and surprises, this is a good book to read.

haha this book was fab. a domestic thriller with a touch or two of over the top crazees to it. but the type that when this is done well its just hits the perfect spot and finds its place nicely within the genre.
i couldnt wait to keep reading this book and finding out both the plot as it unfolds and how it does so with all the characters and their secrets.
Amanda has come to West street from a previously beautiful home. but she had to leave her abusive husband and come somewhere that she could hide. and to this derelict street she arrives. its seems ok. it will have to be. but behind all the doors lies people with their own issues to hide. and busy body Caroline who turns up with a cake is one such person. she seems finds if a little nosy...doesnt she? nope! read on everyone you are in for a wild ride.
Nicola tells this story so well. its was excellent and i wanted to know more every page i read.

Quick read with a fast paced story that I finished in a few hours. I struggled with the parts that involved the kids and while I can see why it was included in the story, it wasn’t a good part for me. The dual story lines of Caroline and Amanda were fun to read! Thanks to #NetGalley for this free copy of #WelcomeToWestStreet for my opinion of the book.

Amanda and her two children just moved to West Street to escape Amanda’s abusive husband while he is away on a work trip in China. She also received an anonymous text implying her husband was having an affair, so now she is planning her exit. Her new neighbors are Caroline, Mary, and Gemma who seem tight knit and full of their own drama and secrets. Amanda’s son, Jordan, is already causing problems in the neighborhood rebelling against his mother, screaming at her and his video games until late into the evening. He insists on going to live with his father; meanwhile, he is treating Amanda horribly just like his father did.
The secrets start to catch up with the 4 ladies on West Street, someone goes missing, and someone is murdered.
Personally, I love Nicole Trope’s writing style. This book was an easy to follow, compulsive read for me. There were a couple interesting twists and I enjoy the multiple points of view. I’d give this book a 3.55/5 because it definitely could have been more thrilling, but I also wanted more of a backstory from all the 4 main lady characters in this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoture for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

My first book by this author and I enjoyed it! I love a good twisty thriller and this one was fantastic. I’ll definitely be reading more by this author!

Wow! A neighborhood where everyone knows TOO much! Amanda just wants to be anonymous and get through her divorce. I didn’t know who to trust in this one, and couldn’t wait to see what would happen! What a great thriller!

Release date April 22, 2025

I could not stop reading this book! I found myself sneaking away at work just to read a couple more pages! This brought back memories of watching Desperate Housewives on Sunday evenings.

This is about a wife leaving her abusive husband.... who winds up dead meanwhile her child goes missing.

As someone who reads twisty thrillers non-stop, I'm normally very good at spotting what the twist will be. This had a couple of twist that I even I didn't see coming.

This is written in multiple perspectives. I found myself rushing through the other characters that weren't Amanda and racing to get back to hers. She is a very likable character.

Any fans of Hendricks and Pekkanen's Wife Between Us or Liv Constantine's The Last Mrs. Parrish will love this book!

Lived this book and I feel very fortunate to have been able to read it early, so many turns I had whiplash by the end. Not the ending I was expecting at all. Highly recommend