Here To Stay

Another fantastic read from Mark Edwards, had me feeling sick with tension throughout (in a good way!) - great characters, even the most hideous ones - and clever, twisty storyline. Loved it.

Wow. Where to begin. To start, I am a big Mark Edwards fan. Previously, my favorite book of his had been Follow You Home. I can now say this book has taken its place. From start to end- utterly gripping. I love a book that appeals to all emotions, and this is one of them. I couldn’t help but to feel anger towards the antagonists ( Lizzy and Jeff) and put myself in Elliot’s shoes. I also found myself liking Elliot and even Gemma despite her role in Elliot’s terror. I really enjoyed how descriptive the book was as well. I could easily picture the characters and the settings described in the book almost as if it was a movie. I found the book was hard to put down, and just when you think you know what’s going on, BAM a twist. It was a very enjoyable read, I would highly recommend reading!

Without giving away spoilers, I would have to say my favorite part of the book was the end and how the book left us to use our imagination on what could happen next. Don’t get me wrong, it has a very satisfying ending, however we can only imagine what other shenanigans Elliot will get himself into.

I look forward to more books written by Mark Edwards as there hasn’t been a single one that I haven’t enjoyed. This one just happens to be my new favorite.

You know a book is good when it makes you feel ALL the feelings on the emotional spectrum from shock to disbelief to frustrated rage and back. Then you stay up way too late on a work night trying to finish it because it makes your made up word unputdownable seem insufficient for the situation.

Elliot meets Gemma during his open garden event. He has the misfortune of discovering that he's allergic to bees in front of her, but she races to save his life, and in the whirlwind that follows, he decides he's not wasting another minute of his life. In record time, they've gone from dating to married, and between his perfect gig helping impoverished school kids learn about science, his gorgeous wife, and his beautifully restored huge home, life is perfect.

Until the in laws from hell move in with their virus stricken daughter, after his new wife seems to unwillingly persuade him into letting them stay with them. Life goes to hell in a handbasket FAST. These people are truly awful. Mark Edwards has created characters that will make your knuckles clench white, will make your shoulders begin to inch up toward your shoulders, you'll find yourself getting angry on behalf of the protagonist; these characters fairly leap off the page and they are gross, gross, gross in the best way. Once Elliot and her parents truly begin to take action against each other, the tension ratchets up to a truly climactic ending. Edwards is the literary king of twisty endings and I absolutely love reading his books for that thrilling twist, not knowing where it's going to come from. This did not disappoint. My favorite by far to date, out of so many great books!

Elliot has an almost perfect life. He is happy in a career which has led to him running a successful business teaching science to underprivileged children, and content to come home to just his cat Charlie in the house that he worked hard to lovingly restore.
Then along comes Gemma who visits Elliot's house on an open garden's weekend, and the two fall head over heels in love with each other and marry within two months. Gemma's parents, Jeff and Lizzie come to stay for two weeks along with Gemma's strange sister Chloe. Elliot who was orphaned after his parent's died in a tragic accident, was more than happy to become part of a family again and naturally welcomed them. However, it soon became apparent that this was the family from hell who had no intentions of leaving. Jeff was physically a big man and a force to be reckoned with, and Elliot who was non-violent by nature was soon to go out of his mind.
Having your home taken over by people who have no respect for you or your property would be most people's worst nightmare.
Written in the first person as Elliot, in the three days it took me to read this I had become Elliot, taking on his stress, fear and anger. The master of psychological thrillers, Mark Edwards who wrote 'The Magpies' has excelled himself with 'Here to Stay.' If I had to choose one word to describe this book it would be Nightmare, which in psychological thriller terms is meant in a good way.

You know when a book is fantastic when you stay up until the early hours of the morning to finish it.
Elliot's life is almost complete, beautiful house, own company teaching unprivileged children science.
Only thing missing is someone to share it with.
Gemma comes into Elliot's life after he hosted a open garden event and after having a allergy to a bee sting Gemma rushes Elliot to hospital.
After a couple of months together they decide to go to Vegas and get married. Everything was perfect until Gemma asks if her parents and sister can come to stay for a few weeks.
The end of a perfect marriage?
The In-Laws obviously have problems and the sister Chloe really isn't the full ticket.
This book has so twists and turns to the story line you never know what's coming next.
An absolute must read, one of the best this year by far.

Here To Stay was my first book I read by Mark Edwards. Definitely not my last.The character's were perfect. I couldn't put it down from the minute I downloaded. The whole story was a page turner. Very well written. I was surprised with the ending. Definitely a must read

I have been a fan of Mark Edward’s books since I read my first one, Follow You Home. He has a way of drawing you in to the point that you can’t put the book down. I’m always amazed how how far I have read when I finally look up from the book. It takes me a minute or two to remember that it’s a story, and not my real world. I will warn you, if you start this book, you need to be sure you can read it all in one sitting as it will haunt you until you can get back to that world.

Who doesn’t have an in-law that irritates them to no end. That’s the premise behind this book, pain in the ass in-laws who are making life miserable. Mark slowly builds up the animosity and tension between Elliot and his in-laws. He is excellent at that, and I found myself wanting to jump through my kindle screen and smack the shit out of his in-laws. I kept wanting to slide to the last chapter to be sure they got their dues. I did not though, and I was very happy I didn’t give in to my urges, because the ending is absolutely worth the wait.

I thank Mark for offering to let me read an early copy of Here to Stay in exchange for an honest review. His writing gets gets better and better with each book. I’m excited to see what he writes in the future. A well deserve 5 stars.

I have been a fan of Mark Edwards for a while now and have read all of his books. What has bemused me is why not even more people are reading his books and why they're not being turned into TV dramas or movies. Perhaps people have been waiting for the "right one". Well, the wait is over. "Here to Stay" is a masterpiece and Mark's best book to date. Although "The Magpies" series may be what he is best known for, "Here to Stay" is clearly the natural product out of ideas, ways of writing and characters that have been developed in that series and other books. If were to recommend any novel, it would be "Here to Stay". If I were to recommend a Mark Edwards book to read, it would be "Here to Stay"... but don't stop there. Read this one, and then go and read all of his other books, you won't be disappointed.
Whilst many books allow a degree of escapism and may sometimes stretch was is believable - the strength of "Here to Stay" (and Mark's other books) is just how scarily believable it all is. You can imagine yourself being drawn into situations like this or behaving like the characters do. At times that realisation provides a tension when reading the book which can be quite stressful. But don't give up. Mark's writing and story telling makes it all worthwhile in the end.
Can't wait to see this book on the big screen one day.

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book and I read it in a day- finally finishing at 2.44am! Definitely a book you can’t put down. My only warning is that you will be so disturbed and full of adrenaline when you finish that you won’t be able to sleep!

The book is about Elliot, who has managed to buy and decorate his perfect house on the appropriately named Cuckoo Lane. He loves the house but would like someone to share it. When the very beautiful Gemma turns up at his house for an open gardens day, and then saves his life, he realises life is too short to waste, and he asks her to marry him very quickly.

Elliot’s life seems wonderful until Gemma’s parents ask to move in for a couple of weeks with Gemma’s sister Chloe. Elliot is happy to agree until he realises he has invited a family of the worst type of Cuckoos into his wonderful home, and life will never be the same again!

If you liked The Magpies, you will LOVE this book. Mark Edwards at his very best.

This is a riveting story. It was hard to put down. Hints were given along the way, but the ending is a total shock. Love it when you don't see it coming. Mark Edwards is very good at these kinds of surprises and I would recommend all of his work, but this is the best one yet.

Elliot is happily single and living with his cat, Charlie. He thinks he is happy until he meets Gemma, who comes to visit on an open garden weekend. After a whirlwind romance, they get married.
Then the in-laws, Jeff, Lizzy and their younger daughter descend on them, just for a couple of weeks. Before long, Elliot realises that they are the in-laws from hell and they have no intention of moving back out of his and Gemma’s home. They leave the house dirty, are rude to Elliot and put Gemma down all the time. Elliot’s home has been taken over.
This is a fantastic psychological thriller that had me gripped. Just as you think you know what is going on, another twist is thrown in to show you actually have no idea! The book is so intense, my heart couldn’t stop pounding. Without a doubt, this is Mark Edwards best book to date. I highly recommend it.

Wow what a book and what an ending! I was hooked on this book just from reading the blurb! How does Mark come up with these ideas? The story was a rollercoaster of emotions from excitement of a new life and love to outrage of injustice. Loved the feeling of "who can you trust?" as you examine the characters speech and actions! Full of twists and turns making you want to stay up all night to finish it! Can't wait for Mark's next book!

Remember when you read The Magpies for the first time? That is the exact feeling I got again reading Here To Stay. The tension in the book is there almost from the first few pages and just does let up. It's a juggernaut of a story. You will find yourself yelling at the book in frustration. The characters are all well developed and very vivid. It's a book full of people you love to hate! I highly recommend!

The last time I read a book in one sitting was back in high school. My favorite author, Mark Edwards has outdone himself with this book. His best one yet. The story, the character development and the twists and turns are incredible. You feel every emotion that the main character, Elliot experiences - joy, concern, frustration, sadness, contempt, guilt, rage, defeat and finally, acceptance. His beloved happy home is turned into chaos when his new in-laws, Jeff and Lizzie and Chloe move in indefinitely. As the story developes, the reader instinctively knows that this is going down a dark path and you are helpless to stop it. You are screaming internally, "Elliot, No, No No! Please do yourself a favor. Find a comfortable chair, pour a cool drink, turn off your phone and carve out some time for no distractions. This is a thriller you do not want to miss. Thank you, Mr. Edwards for doing what you do - scaring us to death and making us love it!

'A beautiful home. A loving wife. And in-laws to die for'


Elliot Foster has it all; a fabulous home, a job he loves and his cat, Charlie but then Gemma Robinson enters his life and sweeps him off his feet, within months they are married and living together in his house. When Gemma asks if her parents and sister Chloe, who are moving back to England from France, can come to stay for a couple of weeks, he is only too happy to open his home to them, but it's not long before he's wishing he hadn't, when they declare they have no intention of going anywhere. Elliot believes there's more to their sudden return to the UK and decides to look into their past, but will he like what he hears and how will it affect the life he has built and his future with Gemma?

I adored Elliot, his character was so likeable and to begin with I thought Gemma was lovely and just what he needed, but you know what they say about first impressions.... The Robinsons were the in laws from hell and I frequently inwardly screamed at my kindle for Elliot to 'man up' and sort them out!! If you've read The Magpies by this author and thought that was twisted you really need to read this one, it's off the scale!! I thought Mark Edwards had thrown every twist he could in this book until he hit me with the final, very unexpected one which was like a sucker punch to the gut, where the hell did that come from?? Pure genius Mr Edwards, you didn’t just smash this one, you knocked it right out of the park! This has just become one of my top ten books of 2019 so far.

I'd like to thank Thomas & Mercer and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book, I will post my review on Goodreads now and on Amazon on publication day.

Mark Edwards has done it again. He's quickly become one of my favorite authors. This book was so engaging and the characters were very well developed. I still keep thinking about how much I hate the villains and my heart still aches for the protagonist. There are many twists and turns so hang on tight, and the ending is horrifying. This is a book full of mystery, horror and fear, it shows the ugliest side of humanity. Thank you to Mark Edwards for the chance to read and review an advanced copy.

Wow, I didn't think Mark Edwards could write a book that would make me think about bumping The Magpies out of my favorite book spot, but I think he's done it with Here To Stay!

This book takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions while reading it...happy, sad, maddening, frustrated, and downright angry. My heart was racing, and it even felt like I was having heart palpitations a few times, and I definitely wanted to throat punch these fictional characters more than a couple of times. It made me realize how nice it is to have great in-laws, and not ones like Lizzy and Jeff...they truly are the in-laws from hell.

I'd like to thank Mark Edwards and the publisher Thomas & Mercer for allowing me to read an ARC of this.

Another nail-biting, chilling tale of domestic noir from the man that Jennifer Hillier has rightly crowned "The King of domestic horror".

Elliot Foster and Gemma Robinson meet one summer afternoon. She saves his life after a near-fatal bee sting and they fall hard and fast, marrying just two months later in Vegas. Elliot couldn't be happier.

A few weeks after their wedding Gemma tells Elliot that her parents are moving back to the UK and asks if they can stay with them for a few weeks? Wanting to make his new wife happy, and to meet his new in-laws, Elliot agrees. It will be the biggest mistake he ever makes.

This book is AMAZING! It started off slowly and while I was enjoying it, I didn't foresee just how horrifying, mind-blowing and simply incredible it would become. Though this being Mark Edwards I am also not surprised. Full disclosure: I am a huge fan of this author. Ever since I first read The Retreat last summer , which I loved the nod to in this novel, I haven't been able to get enough of his books. The Magpies trilogy is considered his greatest work, and it's antagonist, Lucy Newton, is one of the greatest villains I've read. But this story and it's villains give them both a run for their money.

Do you think you've got the in-laws from hell? Well Elliot's are probably worse. I know I'd happily take my awful ex-mother-in-law over them any day! Jeff and Lizzy Robinson are two of the most despicable, repulsive, noxious, contemptible, foul and vile people I've ever had the displeasure of reading about. They turn Elliot's world upside down and inside out. They seem determined to not only take his home but destroy his entire life. It got me so angry reading how they behaved.

Elliot is the all-round nice guy. He's worked hard and made a good life for himself, runs a non-profit working with underprivileged kids, thinks of others, is kind-hearted, and has finally met the woman of his dreams. Then the Robinsons threaten to take it all away. He gives them the benefit of the doubt over again, tell himself his suspicions are crazy and finds rational explanations for things. And every time they do something even worse. I didn't judge Elliot for some of his fantasies about what he'd like to do to them. I understood. How could you not loathe such toxic people.

The Robinson siblings are the mysterious characters, especially Chloe who is deathly ill and locks herself away when they first move in. They all seem frightened of their parents are secretive about their childhood and what exactly has happened to make them all so scared. Though Gemma and Elliot are married it was all so fast he barely knows her, or her past, and as the story unfolds he realises just how little he knew before making such a big commitment and inviting her family to stay with them.

I don't want to give any details away as the shocks add to the escalating horror and brilliance of this book. I highly recommend this edge-of-your-seat thriller; just be warned that it's a turbulent ride. And another thing...be careful who you invite to stay in your house. They just might never leave...

Thank you to Mark Edwards, Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for the chance to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Mark Edwards does it again! Blinding storyline, real page turner. What would you do if the in laws came to stay? Murder, mystery, spine tingling anticipation from every page. This is definitely a must read!

This book was something, just wooow!
I had read almost every book from the author, and this one, I think was THE BEST!
I felt so many emotions while reading it... it was impossible to put down!
The book was so well written, and so hard to put down, thank you to Mark Edwards for the chance to read and review an advanced copy. It was amazing!

I have loved all of Mark Edwards books and just as I think he can’t get any better he comes up with Here to Stay and has excelled himself. It was difficult to pick my favourite book by him but I think this one has the edge.
I picked it up and didn’t want to put it down. I was on the edge of my seat shouting at my kindle. It was gripping and fast paced and I don’t know what more I can say I was left speechless (that doesn’t happen often)
Elliot is living a quiet life and is happy, Gemma comes into his life and like a whirlwind they get married.
Then he meets his in laws....
This is a definite must read
If I could give more than 5* I would.
Best book I’ve read this year

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! I knew what to expect having read many of Mark Edwards books before and I was in no way disappointed.

I was completely hooked right away and finished in record time. The story is so beautifully and creepily done and it keeps you guessing until the end. It made me angry at times, creeped me out, made me uneasy and I'm pretty sure I even cheered at one point. The characters are so well written and Mark tends to have the ability to take ordinary people and situations and turn them into complete nightmares that keep you turning the pages!

I don't want to put any details of the book because I think it's more fun to make discoveries of each character as you go through but this is a must read!

I have read Mark Edwards' books since the publication of The Magpies in 2013. It has been a pleasure to watch his writing evolve and Here To Stay is his finest work to date in my estimation.

A book that is easily relatable to anyone who has been stuck with a problem (in this case the in laws who won't leave) where the legal remedies are cumbersome and unfair. The suspense ramps up as the in laws go from just being annoying to totally evil. The ultimate resolution surprised me but I could understand the course of action that was taken.

I highly recommend this book and also The Magpies trilogy while we anxiously await Mr. Edwards next book in 2020.

Nail biting and gripping. I couldn't devour this book quick enough. I'm a huge fan of Mark Edwards and this has definitely become one of my favourite books. This kept me up until the small hours. So cleverly written. How easily we all take life for granted and how easily it can all come tumbling down. Well done Mark. A fantastic read!!!

Wow! Mark Edwards does it again. This was a fantastic read from the first page, I was engrossed, the characters are equally likeable and hateful. The ending completely threw me, and gave me a book hangover that I haven’t had for a while.

Amazing book. Thoroughly engaging. Clever and an excellent twist. Mark Edwards at his best! Can't wait for the next book. Please keep them coming!!

I am a huge fan of Mark Edwards so I was delighted to have the opportunity to read his newest book as an arc. This one is just as good as all his others, I certainly wasn't disappointed.
The Robinsons are the in-laws from hell. Elliot and Gemma have a whirlwind romance with Gemma quickly moving into Elliot's large, well ordered bachelor pad. When Gemma's parents and sister need a place to stay for a short while, Elliot suggests they move into his house temporarily. However, things do not go as planned!
This book has a continuous feeling of dread, things get darker and darker and you wonder how bad things are going to get. Your home is supposed to be your safe place, your sanctuary, and the threat of that security being disrupted is extremely unsettling. I would say this is fairly reminiscent of the author's excellent debut, The Magpies as the themes are quite similar.
Fantastic book, very unsettling and sinister, I would certainly recommend it.

Which of these characters is here to stay?
In typical Edwards fashion, the reader has no idea until the last page. Elliot shares his story. He is the main character, though not my favorite. His bride, Gemma, is more likable to me, despite her flaws. However, her flaws dim in comparison to those of her family. Once you meet the Robinsons, you become entrenched in the story, unable to put the book down. This will be one of the quickest reads of the summer. This book may even be my new favorite by Edwards. I cannot wait for more to catch on to Edward's books and start making films.

I was fortunate enough to receive an eArly copy of Here to Stay, by Mark Edwards, and was I glad I did!. Arguably, in my opinion, his best so far. It starts off innocent enough, when Elliots in laws come to stay, then Mark does what his great at, gives us characters we love and ones we grow to hate as he racks up the tension to breaking point. At times I really felt for Elliot and at others I hated his in laws and wanted to scream at them as I read. This is psychological thriller writing at its best and I highly recommend it to all, you won't be disappointed. The book comes out in September, so order your copy now

Absolutely loved the book. The protagonist Elliot is very likable and as he goes through a array of emotions, I did too!
The plot is excellent, kept me guessing, I read a lot of books and all the guesses in the world wouldn't have brought me to the same conclusion as the book does.
I literally couldn't put the book down so well done to Mark Edwards, the author!

If you enjoyed the magpies then you will LOVE this one too...!

I am a HUGE fan of Mark Edwards. He is one of those authors that when I see he has a new book coming out, I pre-order it because I know it's going to be amazing! His latest novel is no different, just excellent, and has definitely become a favorite! This book brought about a roller coaster of emotions for me and the tension I felt during some parts of this book was crazy! This was one of those books that I didn't want to put down and stayed up all hours to read! Thank you, Mark for another amazing read!!

Mark Edwards had me book hooked again! Gripping, edgy, psychologically teeth grinding, gave me jaw ache, a must read. The Robinson’s could be living in your street, be afraid #Heretostay #MarkEdwards #Netgalley

I have read all of Mark Edwards' books, and they get better every time. There was never a boring part and once I hit about three quarters of the way done, there was no way I could put it down! I got so entrenched that it felt like I was the protagonist. The characters are meticulously thought out and the setting is perfect. I can't imagine a way he could have improved this book.

#heretostay netgalley Mark Edwards has done it again!! Another riveting psychological thriller!! I always think I can predict the ending but never with a Mark Edwards book. A definite page turner that will have you racing to the end! So many twists and turns that it keeps you on the edge of your seat!

This book was exceptionally well written and I love the non-stop roller-coaster of emotions it took me away on. The best books are the ones that make you feel something- and this one definitely makes you feel eerie/scared/angry/weepy/horrified right up until the jarring end. Mark Edwards is a great author and I would recommend any of his books. I am always on the lookout for anything he writes with eager anticipation. Read it. You won't be disappointed.

I've read a few books by Mark Edwards before this, but this one quickly became my favorite! There are so many authors that try to add a twist to the ending and fail horribly, but that is definitely not Mark. He never fails to deliver on a twist that I never see coming, and this book held true. I never saw the ending coming and was left with a horrible feeling about what was left to come after the book ended. I highly recommend this book, well worth the read!

Once again, Mark Edward's has written a gripping psychological thriller that pulls you in immediately. 'Here to Stay' is an emotional ride from start to finish. The characters are expertly developed, fully immersing the reader in their world. I felt like I was going through the anguish, shock, and anxiety with them every step of the way. I knew there would be twists and turns, but I never suspected where this story would end up. If you're looking for a fast paced, exciting read, full of unimaginable twists and turns, 'Here to Stay' is the book for you and Mark Edwards is the author!

I have loved every Mark Edwards book I've read, so I went into this new book anticipating another great experience, and "Here to Stay" didn't disappoint! From the 1st chapter, I was hooked! I judge a great book on how much I'm truly looking forward to continuing it...am I excited to pick back up from where I had to put the book down...like having to actually do housework, go to my job, etc.? I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next, I cared about the characters, I felt like I knew them, I had each person pictured in my mind as I read. Mark Edwards has a way of drawing the reader in, setting a tone of impending doom, hurtling down a highway to hell, with no way to stop it. From the beginning, I am strapped in tight, watching the story come to life as Edwards has imagined it and I enjoy every mile! Without spoilers, "Here to Stay" is about in-laws, ...this is established early on...something about them is "off". This is what draws you in. You know they're a little different, you're just not sure how they're different. Are they a mother a father-in-law we'd all like to have? Are they family members we can't wait to have over, are excited to engage with, don't want to leave? You'll find out, page by page, and if you enjoy thrillers, this is a thrill ride you're going to love! Mark Edwards has done it again!

Elliot had the perfect home and it seemed the perfect life until he met Gemma and then life became anything but perfect when he allowed her to have her parents and sister come for a short stay. This book had me from page one, could not put it down. Mark Edwards is a brilliant author

Traditionally it’s everyone’s nightmare having the in laws to stay but it’s even worse when they refuse to leave!!
Eligible bachelor Elliot is pleasant, has a great sense of humour and when he experiences a life threatening event it makes him realise that all he wants is to meet a partner and settle down for life. His dreams come true when Gemma walks in to his life.
Very soon , coincidentally or not, Gemma’s parents and Sister Chloe become homeless and in need of a place to stay and soon they move in with this newly married couple. And then they use excuse after excuse not to leave.
As a massive Magpies fan it pains me to admit that this is Mark Edwards best book ever and the creepy way it is written brought all the old Magpie feelings back.
This book is dark with some gasp out loud moments and a very satisfying ending. The short chapters kept me turning the pages and I loved how the story was built up over 3 sections , each giving us a taste of what happened in the past. The story builds as it moves along until a shocking , totally unexpected and brilliant ending.

If you have not read any of Edward Marks books get to it. This book #HereToStay will have you on pins and needles and you will want to seriously look for these fictitious characters and want to hurt them 🤣🤣. Just being honest.
This book has so many twists, turns and clifhangers you will be shocked by the ending.
If you are into mystery/thriller novels read this one and go look for other books that Mark Edwards have wrote. Trust me you won't be sorry! #Netgalley #MarkEdwards

Another fantastic book by Mark Edwards, this book will have you gripped right from the start.
It will have you guessing at every turn of the page and the ending will leave you staring at the book with your mouth open.
I highly recommend reading this book, it won't disappoint.
Beware of your in-laws !!!!!!!!

Mark Edwards is a wonderful up-and-coming writer who explores many different styles of writing. I've enjoyed many of his books, including this one! Here To Stay has a great storyline full of surprises. Some of it I found to be a little predictable, but nonetheless, it was very exciting when it happened! I found myself overwhelmed with emotion many times, and I kept forgetting that I was actually reading. There were parts that could have felt a little more realistic when it came to characters becoming angry, or losing their cool. The main character seemed to hold back just a little too much, but that's another thing that made him so likeable. The twist at the end was unexpected, and that is very hard to do! Overall, this book was very good! I would absolutely recommend to those who enjoy thrills!

Mark Edwards has done it again!
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book so quickly but these characters we’re so perfect and the story so intense! I felt so many emotions while reading this that it was near impossible to put down! What a wild ride with some crazy in-laws!

Absolutely loved this book. A great tale with a frightening realism and twists in all the right places

If you aren’t a Mark Edwards fan, then you haven’t read any of his books. His latest lives up to his other works and he continues to truly surprise his readers. “Here to Stay” gave me everything I could hope for - a connection to the protagonist, a ton of suspense, and (YES!!!) an unexpected journey with lots of twists. This book was like reading my worst nightmare - how do you deal with family that overstays their welcome?? The situations were uncomfortable, but you are hooked to keep reading because you really just don’t know where the story will take you next.

I am literally sad every time I finish one of his books because I know I have to read something that won’t as gripping! I am looking forward to reading a lot more from Mark Edwards!

Mark has done it again! Here to Stay is a fast-paced thriller that keeps you hooked from the beginning. Some are blessed with wonderful in-laws, but Elliot has inherited the in-laws from Hell. Mark’s way of taking typically ordinary circumstances and perverting them into something diabolical always keeps me reeling and wanting more. I always think I’ve figured out what’s going, just to find out I’ve had it wrong the whole time!

How do you get rid of your in-laws after they have moved in, wreaked havoc on your life and refused to leave? That’s the question Elliot faces in this intriguing, suspenseful psychological thriller by Mark Edwards. He creates memorable characters and unusual situations and takes the reader along for a wild ride! With the fast-paced narrative, manipulative characters, and growing anticipation for what happens next, this story will keep you reading to find out more! I really enjoyed reading this book and I recommend it to anyone who likes reading psychological thrillers!

Danger Will Robinson. No wait, different Robinson family but trust me you’d far rather be lost in space with those Robinsons than you would be down on earth with Mark Edwards latest creations- a family from hell and no mistake, poor Elliot.

Elliot falls in love, gets married, settles down into wedded bliss then BOOM the in laws arrive and everything takes a darkly horrific turn…

This is definitely a book you read with mouth hanging open as this couple and their strange family take over everything in sight, refuse to leave, create chaos and generally behave like lunatics. The longer they stay the worse things get with death, dark deeds and hidden secrets around every corner.

Mark Edwards is one of the best purveyors of domestic noir in the business, his characters are all out loud and endlessly compelling, never easy to predict and always as a reader I obsess over them when I’m away from the story. I read Here To Stay in two big gulps and at the end I really felt like a large gin was my only way back to sanity.

I do love that all these stories refuse to take the path of least resistance and never tie things up in neat little bows – the good guys sometimes win sometimes not and none of them end up where they start. It is that edgy, uncertain, ever more menacing vibe that keeps me reading them so I’m on board for as many as arrive.

Brilliant. Recommended.

This book should be made into a movie!!
I have been a fan of Mark Edwards for quite a few years now. Previously My Favourite book of his was follow you home.
This book has definitely taken its place!
From start to end this book is utterly gripping!! And there is so many twists and turns.
You can actually picture the characters and how they must be feeling as mark describes Every single detail
Thank you mark for giving me the chance to read an early copy
I would recommend you read this book right now!

Elliot's has spent lots of time and money restoring his house and he is very proud of his home. When he meets Gemma he falls in love with her and they marry a few months later. After the wedding Gemma asked if her family can come to stay for a few weeks. Her mum, dad and younger sister arrive and it's clear from the start that this is not an ordinary family. This situation is about to get out of control and Elliot will live to regret his recent decisions.
I enjoyed most of this book although the story became quite far fetched at times.
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon UK for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was an amazing psychological thriller that kept me reading way longer than I wanted to. I had so many things to do, but kept reading because I needed to know what happened next! I am definitely seeking out more of this author's books.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

Wow
This one kicks off with the protagonist marrying a stranger he’s known a few months and then allowing her family, whom she hates, to move in rent free. What could possibly go wrong?

You know from jump something horrible is going to happen and it will be the natural consequences of this horrible lapse and judgment. The details and minutia of who does what do not entertain beyond the bafflement of the protagonist being TSTL.
Wow.

After a whirlwind romance (2 months) Gemma and Elliot marry in Las Vegas, A month later, Gemma's parents and sister come to "visit" for a couple of weeks. They are crass, overbearing slobs. They obviously have no money so decide to stay there. Time passes. (Actually, the house is Elliot's from before the marriage.)

Mark Edwards does a brilliant job of making the reader abhor Gemma's parents, Lizzy and Jeff. They feign sickness, anything, to not look at houses or apartments. Eventually, Elliot visits the area where Gemma was raised. Two men in a pub tell Elliot what a total jerk Jeff is - and a shady one at that.

What happens next will have you turning the pages really fast!

A superb read - do not miss this one!

Many Thanks to Thomas and Mercer and NetGalley for a wonderful domestic thriller!

I am a big fan of this author and have absolutely loved each and every book he has written so I was quite excited by the buzz that this, his latest offering, was causing. Sadly though, it didn't quite hit the same dizzy heights as his previous. For me it was a bit too similar to other books, a bit predictable, and also had the feeling at the end that it was not completely stand alone and that, like Magpies, would spawn future books. Too much was left open and not explained to my satisfaction. Hence not leaving me with that warm and fuzzy feeling when I finished it. That said, it did hold my attention nicely throughout - I read it in a day, only breaking off to go have me my Sunday roast - and it was extremely readable.
Oh and I also wanted to grab Elliot by the unmentionables and tell him to open his eyes and man up throughout!
I also said that it was a bit predictable and I did guess the end quite early on. Well, I do read oodles of this genre book per year so that could be more down to me than the author but a couple of key things stood out a mile to me and also I could see the set-up of several future scenes coming. This also marred my enjoyment a tad. But, again, could be more me than him...
So Gemma meets Elliot at an open garden event and, after a whirlwind romance, the two of them marry. But then comes a bit of news. Gemma's parents and younger sister are coming back from France and don't have anywhere to live. Long story short and they soon become the lodgers from hell for Gemma and Elliot. So much so that parts of the book had me squirming and feeling quite uncomfortable. Long story short. People die, there are false accusations, secrets in the past, lies and deception, and pretty much the rest of the whole gamut of things you'd expect in a book of this genre. It really was quite busy. My initial thoughts on finishing the book was that maybe the author could have cut down the number of incidents and made those that made the cut a bit more in-depth. There were so many unanswered questions, and a few plot queries at the end that, as already mentioned, this book screamed sequel to me at the top of its voice! But, despite the misgivings this book gave me, I'd probably be up for reading that too!
All in all, a solid read that just didn't quite do it for me as much as his previous books. But, I hasten to add, it will not put me off snapping up the next one. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Brilliant. This book has a lot of strong characters and is full of suspense and surprises right up until the end. I read this book in one sitting. I had to know what happened.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

Beware the Robinsons….they are the in laws from hell!! I have checked my friendship and acquaintance circles and I don’t think I know any Robinsons… (apologies if I’ve missed anyone)….

The Robinsons were a weird family. Gemma seems the most normal of the foursome. Jeff and Lizzy, the parents were the weirdest of them all. They were so secretive about everything and the most snide people I’ve experienced this year. You’d have thought that they would be eternally grateful to the man who’s opened up his home and welcomed perfect strangers into his home. But no….as you’d expect from Mark Edwards, this family proceed to turn Elliot’s life upside down.

And then there is the sister Chloe – I questioned throughout was she really ill??

I can’t not mention #poorpoorCharlie !!! Oh bejeezus that poor cat!!! What a contentious issue….I feared for Charlie’s safety!!!!! Lizzy’s attitude to Elliot’s pet was awful

Mark Edwards is on form with Here To Stay. I finished the book feeling stunned and seriously unnerved (though I felt unnerved for most of the book). This is another excellent psychological thriller from Mr Edwards that I loved from beginning to end!!

In most suspense/thriller stories the female is the character with something to fear, but in this story the male protagonist is the one looking over his shoulder. Elliot can hardly believe how quickly his life has changed, he’s met and married Gemma before he can even catch his breath. He’s not thrilled when she asks if her parents can stay with them for a while, but he reluctantly agrees. The Robinson’s bring Gemma’s sister Chloe with them and they all get a little too comfortable in Elliot’s house. Gemma has scars on her body she won’t discuss and Elliot becomes increasingly worried about his in-laws and the secrets they are hiding. Edwards is a master at domestic suspense (just the idea of my in-laws moving in with me is enough to put the fear of god into me)

The saying you can choose your friends but not your family is oh so true in this novel.

When Elliott meets Gemma he feels his life is complete, after they marry he agrees his in laws can come stay for a short while .... he soon begins to regret that decision.

A very good read that leaves you exhausted with his in laws

Marry in haste...repent at leisure.

Elliot is a scientist, independent, solvent and with a beautiful Victorian house that he has renovated from scratch, and which is now worth a cool £1m in today's market. He meets Gemma and they have a whirlwhind romance, marrying after just two months, they settle into Elliot's home. Shortly after, Gemma's parents and younger sister come back from France to stay with them for a couple of weeks while they look for a place of their own. It soon becomes apparent however that the Robinsons harbour secrets and are not actively looking to move out... Elliot soons finds himself nearly an intruder in his own home.

WOW WOW WOW - this is the most gripping, claustrophobic and menacingly frightening book I've read this year. It is incredibly suspenseful and fast paced with twists and turns galore. Completely unputdownable, I HAD to find out what happened next and read it in 36 hours, mostly with one hand over my eyes!

This book is not to be missed - it is domestic noir at its very best. A whopping 5/5*

WOW WOW I’m still reeling from this book, Mark Edwards can seem to do no wrong when it comes to writing psychological thrillers and this one is no different.

Elliot falls hard for Gemma Robinson and after a whirlwind romance and a dance with death, he throws caution to the wind and they marry in Vegas, then home to domestic bliss in his recently restored Victorian house. Not long home from honeymoon… Gemma announces that her family are coming home from France and need somewhere to stay as a stop gap for two weeks while they find somewhere to live…… what was an idyllic life for Elliot all goes down the pan the minute the Robinson’s show up on the door step…… His father in law Jeff and mother in law Lizzy are a force to be reckoned with, Elliot doesn’t know what he let himself in for but strap yourselves in and get ready for the ride because you will be left breathless after this read.

This book will send you on a rollercoaster of emotions, sympathy for Elliot and Gemma whilst at the same time wanting to kill the in laws….. so many secrets and lies and twists and turns, a dark chilling read that you will not be able to put down and OMG what an absolute belter of a twist at the end…. Did not see that coming!

Elliot is single, good career, lovely home in Dulwich, fairly well off and happy ( he also still likes Eau Savage which I used to love in my youth!)
But he is lonely
Enter Gemma, she appears at an ‘open garden’ event
Its instant ( fatal ) attraction
They Marry in Vegas
Its all perfect, just perfect

Then Gemma’s parents and Sister arrive for a visit, they want to ‘put down roots’, locally and so of course Elliot obliges, welcoming them

And its literally the worst thing he has ever done in his life!!

I read a lot, ( understatement ) and I can honestly say I have never detested 2 characters as much as I did Lizzie and Jeff ( the in laws ), really they are vile, obnoxious and uncouth, and thats on a good day
The portrayal of this couple is just so good I literally wanted to go round to Elliot’s house and help him get them out
It was powerfully emotive reading and I loved it
The only thing I found annoying was me sometimes hurtling forward in a paragraph such was my keenness to see what was happening
The story progresses and more and more comes to light regarding this evil couple and the family that they really are.....I will say no more on plot as to not spoil it!, but the things they did and put Elliot through were devastatingly cunningly wonderfully terrible!!!
The writing was spot on and the tense atmosphere the book gave off was real, well it was to me
Great ending that finished a ( imo ) book that will deffo go in my top reads this year

10/10
5 Stars

I loved Here To Stay! It’s one hell of an infuriating read about in-laws from hell! The characters felt very real although I had to suspend belief for the storyline BUT if you do that it’s enjoyable, addictive menacing story!

Here to Stay by Mark Edwards
Thanks @markedwardsauthor @netgalley and @amazonpublishing for my Arc *Out Now*
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Hands down this is the best book I’ve read this year and I read a lot of books 😊. Mark Edwards is definitely in my top five favourite authors, one of those authors who you get super excited about and stop all your plans when they release a new book. And what a book this is.
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Here To Stay is a psychological thriller about a newlywed couple whose life spirals out of control when their in laws move in for a ‘short stay’. The storyline was fantastic and as always Edwards writing was exceptional. One of the things I enjoy most about this author is his characters. They are real and relatable, extremely lovable or in some cases extremely terrifying. I loved Elliot, the main protagonist whose emotions were so well written I really felt for him. As always this book was filled with twists and turns galore. The story was so menacing and suspenseful I felt like I held my breath the whole time.
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An absolute masterpiece, yet still holds all the classic suspense and menace that every Mark Edwards story has. As always I came away thinking ‘terrifying things can happen to ordinary people’. That’s the scariest part. And oh my word the end. I did not see that coming. Amazing. Five big stars. Highly, highly recommended.
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Wowww!!! "Here to stay" is such an awesome psychological thriller. After a whirlwind romance of two months, Elliot marries Gemma Robinson and settle into his gorgeous home. When she asks him if her parents can come to stay for a couple of weeks he agrees, and soon he find his life is in tatters. The Robinsons a.k.a "the in-laws from hell" must be one of the most hateful characters I've found lately. In every interaction they had with Elliot I found myself shouting to my kindle device "NOOO, do this!, don't do that!, don't believe them!". And me shouting while reading is a good sign. I got so invested in the story that I felt anxious throughout the book. You could feel the tension building till that surprising ending. Hopefully a second part is in the works cause Mr. Edwards is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.

Thanks to Netgalley, Amazon Publishing UK and Thomas & Mercer for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

First time I’ve read a book by this author, and I was impressed. Taking the written words to create emotions in the reader is a remarkable skill, and Mr. Edwards was able to create a strong animosity for the in-laws from ‘heck’. Like fish, house guests begin to “smell” after three days. But moving in with no plans to leave really stinks.. The more one learns about these “guests” the worse the situation. Excellently developed characters and plot.

Back on form for mark edwards
I loved the magpies and have read all this guys books ,they have been ok but for didn’t match his first .I am glad I continued reading as I thoroughly enjoyed this and it’s my second fave he’s written ...magpies tops it ,or matches it oh I not sure !
It’s a great tale a easy page turning read ,I thought mmm maybe a bit cliche reading the blurb house taken over and series of events blah blah but though yes there are those elements yet you always seem to think where will this go next ....as things get very messy very quickly and his life as he knew it spirals
I did feel at times stand up to them and he does try but they always appear to outsmart or threaten him and I could sense the threat .what would you do ?
The ending was good ,u may suspect but it doesn’t matter as the ending I liked as felt right for the situation he is in and somewhat deserved but his intentions were good he just lost his way and rationale
Oh boy how our lives can change by impulsive decisions ,rushing in feet first and hitting the bottom hard
Enjoy the ride as it’s a good page turner four stars as this is a better story for me than previous works

Elliott is a 38 year old scientist that lives a regimented life with Charlie his cat. One day, during a public viewing of his garden, he meets the lovely Gemma and they seem to hit off. Within two months they are married and she is living in his very well-to-do home. Not long after and it seems her parents and younger sister are relocating from France and are coming to stay for just a few days until they can find a place of their own.

A few days turns to into a few weeks turns into an absolute nightmare.

If I could describe this book in one word it would be: Preposterous.

If Elliott is a scientist then he may have been blessed with brains but he was clearly not blessed with any common sense or a backbone for that matter. How he let this situation escalate to the level he did is beyond ridiculous. And the in-laws, they are a nasty bunch, but they were almost comical in their depiction. My reading experience is best described as roll my eyes, skim, roll my eyes, skim which isn't a very satisfying experience. In my opinion it took far too long to tell this story and I had already figured out the twist so getting to the end was a chore at best. This is my 2nd book by this author and I think it is safe to say he isn't for me. I am happy to see that so many do love his work and I do wish him continued success in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Mark Edwards is quickly becoming one of the best authors of psychological thrillers in the UK. I received this book yesterday and I’ve already finished it. I loved it and couldn’t stop reading it once I had started. I’d definitely recommend this book.

Mark Edwards is a really good writer of this type of fiction! His books get better and better! Creepy, twisty and a feeling that nothing is as it seems! I really loved this one!

Loved this one to bits! I stayed up all night reading it. I loved Mark Edwards stories - they are always gripping, thrilling, and unputdownable. This latest one was just such a fun on to get caught up in. A man named Elliot falls in love, gets married within three months and winds up with a house filled with "family". Except, his new "family" don't want to leave and their behavior is rather unsavory. In fact, his new "family" is rather psychotic...or is he just losing his mind? Either way, things are not looking good for Elliot. Suffice it to say, Edwards has once again weaved another fantastic thriller chock full of twists and turns that will have you reading faster and faster to find out what happens next. Such a great book!!

Thank you Net Galley and Amazon Publishing for an early copy of this book. Very Frustrating!!! I wanted to be rid of these inlaws immediately. I couldn't put it down, very twisted ending. Loved the book.

Elliot owns a lovely large house and garden bought with the proceeds of a successful website sale. Being community spirited he opens his garden on the local open garden day and seemingly unwittingly meets Gemma who proceeds to save his life when he has an anaphylactic reaction to a sting. Their relationship progresses to the point of marriage. He knows little about her family only having met her brother who lives a short drive away. Her parents and sister Chloe are in France. We get occasional chapters about a couple doing something, we know not what, rather cloak and dagger. When Gemma asks if her parents and sister can stay “just for a couple of weeks” until they find somewhere, Elliot is pleased to help and to finally meet them. However it soon becomes clear that they are far from a normal family. Chloe is very withdrawn and possibly ill and Gemma’s parents have their own very odd agenda. Oooh!! Mark has done it again. Making me sit on the edge of my seat with that anxious feeling in the pit of my stomach that something, just something is amiss and just around the corner to keep me turning the pages. I felt for Elliot and his naivety in not asking Gemma more about her family before they arrived and about the scars that she is careful to hide. OMG the ending!!! I won’t spoil anything. Hold on to your seat and enjoy the ride!
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A beautiful home. A loving wife. And in-laws to die for.

Gemma Robinson comes into Elliot’s life like a whirlwind, and they marry and settle into his home. When she asks him if her parents can come to stay for a couple of weeks, he is keen to oblige – he just doesn’t quite know what he’s signing up for.

The Robinsons arrive with Gemma’s sister, Chloe, a mysterious young woman who refuses to speak or leave her room. Elliot starts to suspect that the Robinsons are hiding a dark secret. And then there are the scars on his wife’s body that she won’t talk about . . .

As Elliot’s in-laws become more comfortable in his home, encroaching on all aspects of his life, it becomes clear that they have no intention of moving out. To protect Gemma, and their marriage, Elliot delves into the Robinsons’ past. But is he prepared for the truth?

*****

Wow wow wow!!! I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in 24 hours!!

I first discovered Mark Edwards in 2014 when I read The Magpies and have followed him ever since. The Magpies was a spectacular book and it is still one of my 'go to' books to recomend. However, I've felt that his further books just never quite lived up to The Magpies. Until this book, which is easily on a par with it.

This book brought back all the old feelings. Tension. Nerves. Claustrophobia and those good old sweaty feet I get when I'm stressed! That is exactly what I want from a book.

Highly recommended by me. 5+ stars.

This book was really stressful to read. I mean that in a good way. It built the tension really well and left me anxious as to what was going to happen next. Probably one of this author's best books. I would give it 6 stars if I could.

Author Mark Edwards describes his psychological thrillers as stories “in which scary things happen to ordinary people”. No kidding! I actually had nightmares about this book and felt so stressed throughout that it gave me a tension headache. This is the third book this month where ordinary people have had their homes taken over by evil houseguests, and I don’t like it! It freaks me out!!!!

After a whirlwind romance followed closely by marriage to the gorgeous Gemma, science teacher Elliot feels like his life is complete. He has everything he can ever want: a loving partner, a beautiful home, a job he loves and an adored cat who is like a child to him. That’s until his in-laws come to stay for two weeks – and never move out. Which in itself is terrifying, except that you have no idea how bad it can get, because these are not your average family but a bunch of utter psychopaths! Sweet Elliot, whose own parents are long dead, has no chance against the destructive force that is about to be unleashed on his life.

This is my third book by Mark Edwards, and he is becoming a go-to author for me when I want a truly terrifying domestic noir thriller that messes with my mind. His stories are never predictable, and neither do they always end the way I would like, i.e. the good guys win, the bad ones get punished, or swallowed by a black hole, or incinerated by the breath of an avenging dragon. Instead, there are crazy twists at every turn, some so hair-raising that if this was a scary movie I would have to turn the volume on low and peek through my fingers. No such luck here, though. The story slowly unrolled in all its horrifying glory, and I felt like I had knives thrown at my heart. I am relieved to hear that this story has not been inspired by the author’s own in-laws, who apparently are lovely (really????).

As I am sitting here writing this review, I still feel the remnants of tension in my gut, the sort that only a stiff drink and a night off the thrillers can fix. At this stage I am determined that I am never going to have houseguests ever again!

Phew, deep breath! In summary, if you like a tense, nightmarish thriller that will take over your dreams like the evil houseguests in Mark Edward’s latest story, then go for it! Disclaimer: if you suffer from high blood pressure, anxiety or poor impulse control (i.e. book throwing), do not enter into this without consulting your doctor first. Also, this book is like reading about a plane crash before embarking on a long-haul flight, so if your in-laws’ visit is imminent, I recommend skipping it for now. Who am I kidding? This book is pure hell!!!!! Enter at your own risk! And don’t say I didn’t warn you ....

I received an advanced reader’s copy of Here to Stay by Mark Edwards in exchange for an honest review I like to thank Netgalley and Amazon reads.

My first Mark Edwards book and what an introduction "WOW" this was an emotional rollercoaster ride from start to finish this is an Psychological thriller of the highest order.
We meet Elliot living the good life in suburbia he has good job, good home fairly well off but just one thing is missing someone to share it all with introduce Gemma a charming pretty lady and bang fireworks explode love at first sight what could go wrong?
To say anymore would spoil this book but I was hooked from the first page until the last It was a powerful emotional journey and I loved every second of it.
The book is written so well and Edwards creates such a tense atmosphere that you have to keep turning the page to see what happens next he puts you in the "what would I do in that situation" so well.
All the characters that reside in this world are well fleshed out and believable.
This book is a triumph in the Psychological thriller genre and Edwards is a Author I shall read again.
Stunning read I could not put it down will be on my best of 2019.

Well worth your time and hard earned cash.

I’ve previously enjoyed books by this author. Unfortunately, this one, not so muchI

Elliott meets and speedily weds a beautiful woman. What follows is the stuff of nightmares, when she invites her family to stay. Overall, I found the storyline obvious and somewhat boring with characters being either pantomime ‘baddies’ or sweet, obvious ‘goodies ‘. The characters were mostly unlikeable and the lead character of Elliott, the most frustrating of all.
There are some shocks, but, I found the plot to be thin and although there are a few twists, the entire book did nothing for me I’m afraid.

I’m glad many appear to be enjoying it, just, not me. Sorry!

I do appreciate the opportunity to preview, thanks to Netgalley and the publishers.

Mark Edwards does it again. I was unsure if I would enjoy this book as much as the Magpies series but I was not disappointed. This book surpassed my exceptions. This whole family that get mixed up in the life of bachelor Elliot’s life are horrific and this story just does not let you go from the start. I loved it.

Another fantastic book from Mark, I have been following him since The Magpies in 2013 when I first got my Kindle and was one of my favourite reads and this one is up there in my 2019 best reads.

It kept me on the edge of my seat throughout and was a gripping page turner from beginning to the end with a great ending that I didn't guess.

Well done Mark, I look forward to your next masterpiece, you have a lot to live up to now after this one.

Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this brilliantly addictive book.

Mark Edwards first achieved success with The Magpies, the quintessential neighbours-from-hell story, and Here to Stay is very much in the same mould, and has a number of echoes (the protagonist even lives, appropriately, on “Cuckoo Lane”). Here, though, the monsters are actually living with the protagonist, in the shape of the in-laws from hell who just won’t leave. It’s a natural progression, I guess.

Nice guy Elliot - a scientist and teacher who’s done well for himself - thinks life has taken a turn for the (even) better when he meets and quickly marries the lovely Gemma. He hasn’t bargained on her awful family, though. Jeff and Lizzy Robinson, just returned from abroad and moving in for a “couple of weeks” with younger daughter Chloe, soon reveal some unpleasant habits, but that’s not the half of it. Chloe, meanwhile - apparently ill, perhaps seriously - immediately disappears into her bedroom and isn’t seen again for ages. Clearly, this is not a normal family.

I’ve had some mixed feelings about Mark Edwards’ books in the past, but there’s no denying that he writes incredibly readable stories. He’s really good at how things escalate from apparently small annoyances to all-out mayhem, and even if it’s often possible to guess how things are going to go (and I did see the twist coming) it’s unquestionably entertaining.

The Robinsons are horrible, amoral, toxic people with zero redeeming features. They’re well drawn - I could picture Jeff and Lizzy all too clearly - if a bit extreme. We never find out their backgrounds or why they’re the way they are.

A good escapist read.

This was a great psychological thriller about the in-laws from Hell whirlwind romances, lots of dishonesty and trust issues. Shows just how deep out family secrets run, and what we would do to either understand them or go to great lengths to break all ties.
Well developed characters that were easy to either really like or just despise.
Lots of great twists and turns with a crazy surprise ending.
Very intense! Highly recommend.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This book was unbelievable. Riveting, frightening, well written and unbelievable plot. I was glued to each page, literally holding my breath. An absolutely shocking ending as well. Ten stars to this author and I can't wait to read more of his books. Don't miss this one. Incredible!

Wow, this book will really make you appreciate your in-laws!

I so badly wanted to see these characters get what they deserved! Mark Edwards did a great job of creating truly despicable characters in Lizzy and Jeff, as well as sympathetic ones, although I do think Elliot made some stupid decisions and realistically would have had more of a backbone if this situation happened in real life. However, the twists and turns made for an entertaining read. I did find the ending too abrupt and would have liked to have a little more, given the twist in the last few pages. But, I will definitely be reading more of Mark Edwards after enjoying Here to Stay as well as his previous book The Magpies.

Another great book with a great storyline, great characters choice, lot of unexpected twists and turns. Would highly recommended this book to all my friends.

I have read several of Mark Edwards books and I have to say they just get better and better. Just reading the blurb gave me goosebumps and I couldn’t wait to plunge into this story!!!

Elliott and Gemma meet when he opens his garden to the public, theirs is a whirlwind romance and after 2 months they marry in Las Vegas.

When Gemma’s parents say they are returning from living in France but have no where to live, Elliott offers them a temporary place to stay. Where’s the harm in being charitable?

Gemma’s parents Jeff and Izzy arrive with their sick daughter Chloe , but after a few weeks they are not making plans to move out and are taking over the house and Elliot’s life with dangerous consequences!!

This book had me hooked from the start with its twists that kept me guessing. The in laws were very clever, they kept on the right side of the law.They were despicable with their messiness, rudeness and both so manipulative, they made my blood boil and I was planning on how I would get rid of them!!!

Loved the twist at the end. A must read book but be warned once you have read one Mark Edwards book you will be hooked!!!

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.

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Another brilliant book by Mark Edwards. I just love all his books and this was no exception. It was the usual good storyline with the twists and turns we expect from his writing. I was so gripped I read it in 24 hours as I just had to know how it ended up. I was also really sad to finish it which is the sign of a great book. I would highly recommend this book and author.

Visitors are like fish. No matter who they are they go off after three days

What I love about Mark Edwards is his ability to write about ordinary people, living ordinary lives & something happens. It could happen to you the reader, me, neighbour, anyone. And it’s terrifying. It is also every book he writes

No visitors need ever ask to stay in my home again

A brilliant read

With thanks to the publishers and author for ARC in return for an honest review

I really enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. Great characters and a great plot line. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

I think I have read all of Mark Edwards previous novels and have enjoyed them all. They are a good easy reading psychological mystery and "Here to Stay" was no different. This was a wonderfully chilling mystery that is surely will make you realise that your in laws are not that bad! Lots of twists, lots of suspects, a satisfying ending! What more do you need on a rainy afternoon.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 easy to read stars

I’ve read all of the author’s previous books and Follow You Home remains one of the creepiest and suspenseful books I’ve ever read.

However I do find Mark to be a bit inconsistent with his books - you will read one that blows you away and then the odd one sneaks in that falls a bit flat.

Unfortunately this was a disappointing book, it lacked suspense and the characters were all so annoying/unlikeable/comical that I kept reading just to see how much sillier it got.

It was so implausible- how Gemma and Elliot meet, the whirlwind development of the story line - isn’t Elliot an intelligent scientist?!

However if you want a quick easy read this is one for you.

Really good story reminded me a little of the magpie which is when I fell in love with Mark Edwards novels, keep them coming!

This was a great read. I couldn't stop readinv the entire time.

The story begins with a very likeable character Elliott. Elliott is a picture perfect catch. Well rounded, caring and the owner of a beautiful home. Elliott live changes forever when he meets Gemma. Gemma seems like a good catch until Elliott's life is changed when he meets Gemma's family. His welcomed visitors slowly start to take over his life anx everything/anything he ever cared for.

Mark Edwards did a fantastic job creating characters that made you feel everything you were feeling. I really enjoyed the character development and the twist at the end. I really enjoyed reading this. The plot became alittle strange sometimes but I did enjoy reading this thriller.

Mark Edwards is one of my favorite crime fiction authors and I try to stay always alert in order to check out his new books. "Here to Stay" was not an overall disappointing reading experience, but it certainly lacks the brilliance of many other books written by Edwards.

Everything begins, like in a fairy-tale, with Elliot, a science teacher, meeting beautiful Gemma and marrying her in a course of just two months. As it is obvious, Elliot is madly in love with Gemma and ready to do anything in order to keep her by his side. The problems begin when Gemma's parents, Jeff and Lizzy, arrive at Elliot's household supposedly for a brief stay of just two weeks. After that, Elliot's life quickly begins to fall apart as it seems that his in-laws are one of a kind and perhaps even dangerous. Things escalate at a rapid pace and finally, Elliot and Gemma will have to face the ultimate decision in order to get rid of them once and for all.

As in every M. Edwards novel, the plot evolves in a relatively fast pace and there are some nice twists near the ending that make the reader reconsider everything he thought he knew until then. Furthermore, Edwards uses a rather simple, nevertheless effective, prose that upgrades his storytelling. The narration is divided into four parts and we see things through the first-person narration of the protagonist, Elliot. "Here to Stay" is not the crime/thriller that you will remember for a long time after reading but this doesn't mean that it's not an entertaining read. Personally I've enjoyed other M. Edwards' novels more and I think that his fans will agree to that point.

This is the fifth book by Mark Edwards that I've read in the last few months and I've become quite a fan of his! This didn't disappoint! Read in one sitting, Here To Stay is a gripping page turner that had me intrigued and second guessing all the characters right from the start! A great psychological read!

I am a huge fan of Mark Edwards having read all of his books including the one's he has co written with Louise Voss and yet again i have to say he has written another gripping psychological thriller which is a winner all the way from page 1.Elliot meets Gemma and they get married after a whirlwind romance and all is well at first but when Gemma gets an email from her parents asking to come and stay Elliot readily agrees as he thinks it will only be for a few weeks.So Jeff,Lizzy and their other daughter Chloe arrive from France and that is when Elliot's and Gemma's lives start to get worse by the day as they quickly turn into the in laws from hell,and when it becomes clear they have no intention of leaving any time soon Elliot is forced to face the possibility that Jeff and Lizzy are also responsible for much more darker happenings that are taking place in his life.From the first page to the last this superb thriller had me gripped and also with an ending which i never saw coming it really is up there as one of the best psychological thrillers i have read this year which is no surprise really as Mark Edwards is at the top of his game when it comes to this genre of book.A massive 5 star read and,i can't wait for Marks next book as they never disappoint.

Fantastic novel as always. Really like the style of Mark Edwards and this novel didn’t disappoint. Great build up of tension throughout.

After reading a gazillion psychological thrillers with a female protagonist I picked up this novel to read from the male perspective. Gemma and Elliot have a ‘meet-cute’ beginning, a fairytale romance. marriage and a beautiful life and home. Along comes a text from Gemma’s parents that they are coming back to England from France and would it be okay to stay for a couple of weeks? Everything goes spiraling down as soon as the Robinson’s arrive with a daughter who looks like death warmed over. Elliott discovers that the family has hidden secrets and motives and he spends half the book thinking of ways to make them move. After a rash of really disturbing incidents Elliott reaches his breaking point and changes from a loving, kind, professor into a man willing to do anything g to save his wife and home. Nothing is as it seems. Great read. My first by this author.

For some reason or another it is a while since I read a Mark Edwards’ book. What was I thinking! Here to stay is a well thought out story about how one man’s life can change from a “chance meeting”.

Elliot lives in a beautiful house which he has lovingly restored. When he opens his garden to the public, he meets the gorgeous Gemma Robinson. Within months they are married and she has moved into his home.

When Gemma asks if her parents and sister can come and stay for a couple of weeks while they find somewhere to live after living in France, Elliot readily agrees, not realising from that moment on his nice sedate life will never be the same.

Mark Edwards, you had me jumping at every noise, checking over my shoulder and listening out for footsteps. The creeping sense that something was amiss followed me everywhere until I had reached the superb ending and then I could BREATHE again!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy. Elliott and Gemma meet and in a couple months they end up getting married. Soon after they are married her parents and sister come to stay a few days but it just seems like they are never leaving. A dragged out story which the ending just doesn't seem to make sense. Maybe just not the type of story for me.

This novel was ICKY and uncomfortable and YUCK. In all of the best ways possible. To me, it read more of a horror for the first two thirds. And I liked that, but maybe it says more about what I find scary than anything else :) I loved this book and have enjoyed all books I’ve read my Mark Edwards. Devoured this one in a couple days and am already wondering which of his books to pick up next.

Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with the ARC. I don't say much when it comes to thrillers due to spoilers, but this was amazing in my opinion! I love the author's writing anyways so I knew it was going to be good, but this was great! Will read more from this author in the future.

Wow what a story!
I loved this book and just had to finish it tonight to find out how it ended.
Gemma and Elliot get married after only a few weeks together after a life affirming event makes Elliot seize the moment.
Life is good at first, until Gemma asks if her parents and sister can come and stay. Elliot gets the impression that Gemma doesn’t really want them there, but agrees anyway.
As soon as he meets them, Elliot knows life is not going to be the same again and gradually his life is made a misery.
Jeff and Lizzy are untidy, rude and inconsiderate and Chloe has some mysterious virus which means she doesn’t venture out of her room.
After a few weeks Elliot builds up the courage to ask when they’re going to find somewhere to rent and does not like the answer.
Elliot has restored the house and created a beautiful home, but day by day it’s being wrecked. The murder of his neighbours nearly sends him over the edge as he suspects Jeff was somehow involved.
Soon Elliot’s life crumbles around him and he struggles with how to move on until a plan is formed...
This is a fantastic psychological thriller and I loved every minute of it.
Thanks to Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

In Mark Edwards newest book, we meet Elliot and Gemma. Elliot is a scientist who teaches young kids, he lives alone in a renovated home with only one friend. He's happy but a little lonely living with just his cat. Until he meets Gemma, who just happens to enter his garden when he opens it up to the neighborhood to explore. After a whirlwind romance--everything happens within a few months--they get married. Shortly after they are married, Gemma asks if her parents can stay for a couple weeks, as they are returning home to England. From there Elliot's seemingly quiet life becomes hell. Something is seriously wrong with Gemma's family! Strain becomes part of their marriage and life.

Edwards can write about f'd up people, whether its neighbors or in-laws! I was rooting for Elliot and screaming at him to run from this family! I knew something wasn't right with Gemma and I worried the moment Elliot met her. I felt bad that these things were happening to Elliot, a nice guy that had to be someone he's not. This was definitely a page turner. I really liked the ending:)

*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

One of the best Mark Edwards and I must say his last 2 novels had been a let down to me. This made me curious and reading non stop.
There was a far fetched aura to the whole idea, for sure but somehow it worked. Edwards has a way of creating these naive, good hearted, wronged men that I've never encountered in real life but his stories would never work if not for this. And here again we see a poor soul that is dragged into hell for being too trustworthy, too good a person.
This novel feels claustrophobic. As the days progress and Elliot's situation goes further down the drain I experienced such discomfort that I only wanted for him to be free again. We can't help but feel truly sorry for the guy.
And then...that ending. It was surprising, that's for sure.

I'd like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange of my honest review.

In The Magpies we had the neighbours from hell but in this book Mr Edwards brings us the in-laws from hell and the scenario is so scarily believable. He always writes such memorable characters but what a nasty, vile pair Lizzie and Jeff are! Elliott, on the other hand, I loved. As a scientist he is obviously intelligent but also hard working, charming and just lovely. And he's a cat-lover! And his house, which he has renovated with love sounds wonderful, though it is situated on Cuckoo Lane!

The book hurtles along, and I didn't want to stop listening. There is a claustrophobic, menacing feel to it which builds throughout the book. There are all the usual twists and turns, and a terrific ending …. that last sentence!!

Wow talk about crazy in-laws . Here to stay is a crazy read , it kept me thinking what would I do. 4.5 stars . Thank you Netgalley for an early copy.

Fast paced and engaging. Shows that all humans have innate evil and survival instincts supersede the good within us.

I've now read a few Mark Edwards books and each one keeps getting better and better. He write...what I would consider 'domestic thrillers'. It's not a haunted house, there's no boogie man in the shadows. It's more about the people around you - and who they truly are.

Elliot and Gemma have a whirlwind romance that starts when he nearly dies from a bee sting and two months later they get married in Las Vegas.

Once they return from Vegas, Gemma breaks the news that her parents are returning to England and just need a place for a few weeks. Elliot, eager to help - even with a nagging voice in his head signaling something is wrong - offers to let them stay while they get back on their feet.

What was should have been a family reunion quickly turns into a nightmare as Gemma's parents have zero plans on moving out and instead start to bully Elliot.

This is a story about a family of awful people who do awful things and treat people as objects for their use and abuse. There are twists, there are questionable characters and above all, there is Elliot, who was just a lonely man who thought he found love.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Elliott’s life is good, he’s renovated his gorgeous house to perfection and he has a great career. The only thing missing is someone to share it all with. Enter Gemma, after a whirlwind romance they get married and things are so perfect Elliott happily obliges when Gemma asks if her parents can stay for a couple of weeks. Jeff, Lizzy and Gemma’s sister Chloe turn up after being in France for several years and it doesn’t take Elliott long to realise what a huge mistake he has made. Fantastic twisty story. Highly recommended.

Mark Edwards has another winner on his hands with this delightful psychological thriller featuring the in laws from hell! A very entertaining read, not to be taken too seriously. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

I loved “Here to Stay” the latest by Mark Edwards. This is only the second book I have read by him but he has long been on my TBR list.
Elliot Foster is at the end of an Open Garden day in which he allowed his garden to open to the public to raise funds for a nearby playgraoynd when an attractive young woman Gemma Robinson, stops and asks it is still open. Elliot ends up being stung by a bee and unknown to him he is allergic and she rushes him to the hospital saving his life. This brush with death causes him to think of the things in his life that were missing and leads to a whirlwind romance and marriage with Gemma within two months.
Shortly after their marriage Gemma tells him she had heard from her parents and they were returning to England and they had nowhere to stay. He offers to let them stay with them for a few weeks while they look for their own place. From their arrival though Elliot senses something is not right- Jeff the father just sits and watches tv all day, Lizzy the mother makes crude, inappropriate remarks and Chloe has been hiding in a room unseen. When Elliot finally confront them about moving out they inform them they have decided to stay.
What can you do when you invited evil in?

Elliot and Gemma meet unexpectedly and fall in love. It’s a whirlwind romance followed by a wedding shortly after. When Gemma asks Elliot if her parents and sister, Chloe, can stay with them for two weeks, Elliot is agreeable. But, then it becomes apparent that they have no intention of leaving. And the real problems begin.

Written from Elliot’s point of view, this novel takes the term “psychological suspense” to a whole new level. As the tension builds the reader will find himself drawn into Elliot’s nightmare world. This is one book that you will need to clear the decks for. Cancel all appointments and get ready to read well into the night (with the lights on, of course). It’s scary, it’s believable, and you won’t be able to put it down until the last page. If you enjoy psychological thrillers then Here to Stay won’t be a disappointment.

Many readers have praised Mark Edwards’ books and now I can see why. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book for review.

One of the best psychological thriller writers around. Mark has not disappointed again. Fast paced and exciting. Loved it

I was hooked to this book from the first page, and definitely enjoyed it. It's a fast pace good-old fashioned thriller that'll make you switch off and read this quickly. It's very gripping and entertaining.

Thanks a lot to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

Here To Stay
Elliott has done well for himself in life, after a whirlwind romance he married Gemma Robinson. A short while later Gemmas family arrive into the country and they have no where to stay, so Gemma invites them to stay with her and Elliott.
Jeff Lizzie and their mysterious daughter Chloe move in, and it's not long before they begin to wreak havoc.
I read this book in a day and a half. I am a huge fan of Mark Edwards, and enjoyed this book as much as his other books. I found myself waking early this morning (Sunday) just to finish it, desperate to know what was going to happen. This book drew me in from the first page.
I enjoyed every page of this book, and found it an easy and quick read. Well done Mark, you have done it again.
Thank you to @netgalley for the arc of this book, although I would have read this book anyway.

This is a fun and fast paced thriller
It has some completely unexpected twists and turns. The author has a very clever writing style
A great book

Wow. This is a gripping read from the off. Even though the story and the characters are fictional I found myself so on the edge, hating these awful in-laws and the way they behaved and spoke. They really riled me up, which just shows how vivid the writing was. It's tense throughout, told from the point of view of Elliot, who I just felt so sorry for throughout the whole thing. There's twists at every moment, especially the end. Some of the events towards the end did seem a bit much for me, hence four stars instead of five. However this is a fantastic read from an author I've been meaning to read for a long time. I look forward to going back and trying more of his novels.

Thanks Netgalley for this ARC. Loved this book. Read it over a weekend. I rarely use the word unputdownable but in this instance, yes, I couldn't put the book down. None of the cleaning I had planned for this weekend is done. My house is a mess, but it's so worth it.

3.5 Stars

Upping the ante from The Magpies where the enemy was next door, Here To Stay looks at what happens when the unexpected enemy takes root inside your house.
After a whirlwind romance, Gemma asks Elliot if her estranged parents could stay with them for a few days on their return from France. He instantly agrees, but it is a decision he is going to regret for a very long time.
I didn't think that I could despise a character more than Lucy from The Magpies, but Jeff and Lizzie are definitely up there!
I did find it difficult to feel for any of the main characters though. I really wanted to shake Elliot at some points as I think that he could have handled some of the situations much better. Also, I struggled with understanding the parents actions once the twist was revealed at the end.
All in all, this was a well written, fast-paced paced read.

My my my...... This was sooooooooooo super good a storyline! By far one of the best Physcological Thrillers that I have read in 2019.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy.

I had never read a novel from Mark Edwards before "Here to stay" and I was not dissapointed in the slightest!
Mark has a way of getting you guessing, second guessing....then airing himself those guesses throughout the book- which then puts you back at square one as you realise that is probably not the way the storyline is going to go.

The storyline had me feeling awkward, frustrated and a feeling of dread as if I was to be in the situation myself!. What would you do!?!?.

The final plot twist was very, very clever, I could not have even seen that coming, I didn't even entertain that plot at any time throughout the story.

Great detail and knowledge has been put into the research for some of the ideas in the storyline and with that comes a great, gripping storyline. This will have you held in suspense and make you want to keep page turning with every chapter that rolls on by!
More than 5 stars from me..... Totally recommend reading this!

Here to Stay is a fantastic physiological thriller that is so full of twists and turns I was never sure of exactly where it was going. Great writing and great character development. I just couldn’t put it down!
Highly recommended!

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review

Mark Edwards books just get better and better. This is my favourite. We all know someone who doesn't get on with their in-laws, in my case it's myself! Here to Stay takes it to a whole new level. These in-laws are an absolute nightmare. Brilliant, I loved it!

Thank you NetGalley for my copy.

This book was fast paced. Hard to put down. It flowed well and it was very well written. It caught hold of me and had me hooked from the start . I was literally on the edge of my seat reading this book.

Thanks net galley could not put this book down.
The in-laws from hell really means that.
This was a nasty story about nasty people and I could not put it down, did not want to,finish this book.
Does it make me the sort of person who likes nasty people, maybe.
This was an amazing story Mark Edwards has done it again.
Here’s to the next book you write, keep them Coming.

I’m a big fan of Mark Edwards, but I didn’t really enjoy Here To Stay. It felt very drawn out and the characters & story were just not believable. I wouldn’t say it’s a bad book, but it’s definitely not one of his best.

This is my first Mark Edwards book and I'm wondering where I've been and why this remarkable author has passed me by! Here To Stay is, unquestionably, a brilliant read.

Not only were the characters exceptionally well formulated, but the story-line itself was outstanding. It has the twists, the turns and the emotion that every psychological thriller must have to be a winner and Mark Edwards has accomplished exactly that. The main character, Elliot, was written to perfection. His emotions, his morals, his thought processes, his intelligence and his whole persona made him such an appealing character.

The drama, the revelations and the stellar ending were all really amazing. So well planned, researched and executed, you couldn't read a more flawless psychological thriller than this one.

This is one of the bests books I've ever read and I must now grab copies of The Lucky Ones and The Retreat.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley at my own request. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

This is my fourth or fifth(can’t remember) Mark Edwards book, and did not disappoint. It was suspenseful and thrilling and kept me interested throughout. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review.


4.5/5 stars

This was the first book I read by Mark Edwards. Not terribly impressed. It was unrealistic as far as the plot went. All those crazy people taking over his house. The many murder scenes throughout the book? It just seemed very hard to believe that there would be little or no investigation to all the middle-class people getting murdered that were in his circle of friends. I had to struggle to finish this book it did not hold my interest. Thank you for my advanced copy.

This is Mark Edwards at his best yet. The book details a nightmare scenario, told in such a gripping manner that as the reader I kept on wondering what on earth was going to happen next. The suspense throughout was amazing, the characters so well described with an extremely convoluted, devious plot. I felt very sorry for the main character Elliot as he tried to do his best all the time and every which way he turned things seemed to get worse culminating in his final attempt turning into the biggest failure ever. The ending was to say the least twisted and mainly unexpected.

I had thought all of the permutations of domestic noir had been exhausted but Mark Edwards has managed to come up with a new twist! This story of in laws from hell is scary simply because it is believable. You read it, seeing the problems emerging but powerless to stop them. A great read.

This is a well-written book that draws you in from the start. The storyline was easy to follow and full of well-drawn characters. Would recommend.

Thank you to Mark Edwards, NetGalley, and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I couldn’t put this book down. There were so many twists and turns that I felt quite tense
reading it! I just didn’t know what was going to happen next. This is by far Mark Edwards best book.

Elliott has his whole life in order. Everything was going smoothly. He had everything he needed except a family. When Gemma stopped by his open garden, he had no idea how his life was about to change. After a quick marriage her parents came for supposedly short visit. “Everything had been fine before her parents and sister turned up. And everything would get back on track when they were gone”. Unfortunately, that’s not exactly how things turned out. Things begin to spiral out of control as the visit lasted longer than expected. This book had me hooked! With a sense of foreboding throughout leaves the reader on edge. Even when you think you know what’s what, you are in for some twisty surprises! Nothing is exactly what it seems leaving the reader in suspense until the very last word!

I am a BIG fan of Mark Edwards, so I had high expectations for this book. It did not disappoint! It’s been days later and I’m still thinking about this book, I can’t get it out of my head, just how annoying that family must have been to live with. It was irritating me and I wasn’t even there! Elliot was a trooper to last as long as he did. They do say you can’t choose your family! Such a sinister read, with a big twist at the end. I felt satisfied with the ending, which is rare for me and psychological thrillers at the moment. 5 stars!

Elliot Foster has it all; a job that he loves, a comfortable lifestyle and the love of his life, Charlie his cat. Then a chance meeting with Gemma, sweeps him off his feet. He's head over heels in love and they marry after a few short months. When Gemma asks Elliot if her parents and sister, Chloe can come to stay for a couple of weeks as they are moving back to England from France, Elliot is happy to let them stay. Ut it's not long before Gemma's parents feet are firmly under the table and that's where they intend to stay, Elliot believes they ran away from something in France and vows to fi d out what.

When Elliot married Gemma he did not realise he was getting her sister and pare it's as well. What else he didn't realise was that they were the family from hell. There quite a lot goes on in this book but the loose end are tied up. There are parts when I did question what I had just read. Some parts did not seem to ring quite true. I did enjoy the story. There were plenty of red herrings and I never saw the final twist coming.

I would like to thank Netgalley, Amazon Publishing UK and the author Mark Edwards for my ARC in exchange for an honest.

Interesting thriller. I’m glad I decided to request this book because it wasn’t what I expected. If you need something to keep you on edge, pick up this book.

In-laws from hell!

Elliott Foster decides to opens his garden to the public. Gemma Robinson is the last person to visit on the open day, and possibly Elliott should mark this day as his last "normal" day! They fall in love very quickly, and five weeks after meeting, they marry in Vegas.

A few weeks later, Gemma asks if her parents and sister can visit for "a few days". They have lived in France for years and want to return to be closer to both Gemma and her brother, Stuart and his family.

I would be breaking all the laws of reviewing if I tell you more! I could not put this novel down until I’d reached the last page. It’s brutal, exciting, totally different to anything I’ve read before and the ending sent me into shock.

Mark Edwards is a brilliant author. I’ve loved his writing and originality in each story he's written. However, I think that this is going to be one of his most exciting and talked about ever!

I closed the book, thinking, "Thank God, my in-laws weren't this bad!"

Imbali

Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.

Rarely do I read an entire book in 24 hours, but this was an exception. I wasn't able to put down this story of a man who marries quickly and finds himself hosting his in-laws. Anyone who's married or in a committed relationship knows that your relationships with your in-laws can be complicated, but this is everyone's worst nightmare.

The character development was fantastic and believable - you'll find yourself wanting to jump into the book and beat the daylights out of a few characters. The pacing was fast and furious. The premise itself was enough to make you have anxiety attack. This is one of the best thrillers I've read this year.

What can I say but, Wow. I have loved each and every one of Mark Edwards novels, they just seem to get better and better

Elliot is single and lives with his cat. He meets Gemma and soon they are married, Before they have gotten the chance to get to know each other properly Gemma's parents and her sister come to stay. They are simply the in-laws from hell and soon Elliot' s life has become one nightmare after another

I inhaled this book and it's conclusion was simply cracking. A great read, I'd highly recommend.
Thanks to Mark Edwards and Netgalley for my copy of Here To Stay
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I started off the summer with book after book from @amazonpublishing because I had free kindle unlimited for 3 months. That meant, free books but most all of them were published by amazon. Can I tell you a secret? Well, what I thought was a secret? They've all been REALLY good books. Here to Stay by Mark Edwards was no exception.

5 stars for Here to Stay. And, since the last book I read was The Testaments, also 5 stars, you'd think I'd be maxing out at 3 stars for awhile. It's a good thing I flew through this one because I have chewed all of my nails off now. (I wonder the percentage of book reviewers and bloggers that have acrylic nails vs not?)

I really fell in love with Elliot, the main character in Here to Stay. He was such a likable guy, doing all the right things in life, teaching at risk kids about science, refinished his house, GARDENING, for goodness sake! Well, I was skeptical of Gemma from the beginning. It all seemed too good to be true. And, when the in-laws move in and won't leave, the author does a great job of showing how slowly even a nice man like Elliot can lose it. Well, let's just say they are the in-laws of all in-laws. And, just when I had the bad guys pegged, Mark Edwards flips the script at the end and wow, I knew something was coming but didn't expect THAT!

I recommend this one. It was long but I made my husband drive everywhere tonight so I could fit in the time to finish it by the time we got home tonight.

I was provided the book for free in exchange for an honest book review. Thank you @netgalley and @amazonpublishing #heretostay was a nailbiting #thriller #intense #bookblog #mustlovebooks #bookreview #5stars @markedwardsauthor

This was an absolute cracker of a book which had me hooked from the very first page. It was full of twists and turns that I certainly didn’t expect or see coming. Brilliant ending as well. I loved this book

My Thoughts
Elliot is in a word, nice. He enjoys his job and has purchased and restored a beautiful Victorian home. He opens his garden gates to support the local community on Open Gardens Day and finds the one thing that has been missing from his life, a partner to love. Gemma, a veterinary nurse, tours his garden, saves Elliot from anaphylactic shock from a bee sting, and soon after they marry and live happily ever after....not.
You see, Gemma's parents and sister are relocating from France and they need somewhere to stay. It will just be for a couple of weeks, and Elliot is thrilled to meet Gemma's family and gladly invites them to stay. But there is much more to Gemma's family, and soon Elliot will be fighting for his sanity, as well as his house.
If you have ever had a less than stellar interaction with your in-laws, this is the book to make you realize it wasn't that bad. I have to say I was quite surprised with all the twists and turns, and especially, the ending. On one hand, I couldn't believe how quickly the story went off the rails, and Elliot's solution felt a little off to me. But, after thinking about Here to Stay, I realized that it was a reaction to an unbearable situation, and who knows how someone would react. Ultimately, I enjoyed almost all of the read, and as this is the first book I have read by Mark Edwards, I am looking forward to seeing what else he has written.
I received a DRC from Thomas & Mercer through NetGalley.

This was so typically Mark Edwards and I loved it . There is always some thoroughly unpleasant characters a few twists you see coming and a few you don't . This was no exception for me . Elliott meets Gemma and after a whirlwind romance they marry quickly . They are really happy until Gemma asks one day if her family can come to stay for a few weeks ... As you can guess form the title they have no intention of only staying a while . With their behavior questionable at best and a younger sister who refuses to leave her room , Elliott has his work cut out for him getting them to move on .... Throw in a few murders , and horrible accusations , its only when Elliott starts his own investigation into them does his trouble really start .
An excellent , fast paced read and I really enjoyed it .

The Magpies is one of my favourite books so it’s nice to see that Mark Edwards still has the power to scare the bejesus out of me with his new novel that once again puts hardworking, everyday people in peril through no fault of their own. They say you can’t pick your family, but unfortunately you can’t pick anyone else’s either, so when Elliot marries Gemma he is also marrying into the Robinson clan…and a very strange one it is too! When Gemma’s parents return to the UK from France with her younger sister Chloe in tow, they don’t have an immediate place to stay so Elliot agrees to let them stay in his beautiful home. Big mistake!!

Mark Edwards builds the terror slowly here so that I was constantly seconding guessing myself as to what the hell was going on! Are the Robinsons the evil parasites that Elliot suspects they are or are they just a rather classless family down on their luck? What happened to them in France and why have they returned back to the UK without having planned ahead? What are the marks on Gemma’s body and why does Chloe hide herself away in her room all the time? I was desperate to know the answers to all these questions and more but even so, I was shocked at how far Elliot was prepared to go to get his home back to “normal”!

This book is creepy as hell and made even more so by how realistically the situation was portrayed! They say an Englishman’s home is his castle and there’s many a time you want to raise that drawbridge and just relax in your own homes so imagine the horror of visitors who arrive and then NEVER LEAVE! I’m having palpitations just thinking about it! Here to Stay is just so gripping due to the portrayal of normality that develops into something so much more shocking than I could ever have imagined. The compelling narrative was tough to read towards the end but, oh my word, what an ending!

I absolutely loved Here to Stay even though it gave me goosebumps! It’s a terrifying but enthralling thriller that is a must read for fans old and new. Highly recommended!

This is the first book I have read by the author and having read the synopsis of this book, I was really happy to have an advanced read.

This is a great thriller based around a character called Elliot, a popular scientist who helps disadvantaged children in schools, he is also a batchelor with a stunning home who lost his parents at a young age. Elliot’s life is turned upside down when he meets Gemma and after a whirlwind romance, they marry and move in together. Things start to go horribly wrong for the couple when Gemma’s parents and her sister come to stay..... and don’t end up leaving. Some sinister things start to happen in the home, having a huge impact on Elliot’s marriage, work and life in general.
The story tells of the lengths Elliot goes to, trying to evict his in-laws who refuse to leave his house.

I really enjoyed the first two thirds of this book, it was gripping and dark in places and truly hard to put down. I did find that towards the end, the book became a bit unrealistic and a bit far fetched for my liking which was a little disappointing.

That said, overall it was a great read, well written and would recommend!

Mark Edwards ALWAYS writes a great story and this certainly didn't fail to impress. I read this in 2 sittings as I wanted to find out exactly how they were going to deal with their unwanted house guests! Brilliant. I recommend this and all of Mark Edwards books.

Brilliant! Mark Edwards has done it again. Fantastic book, a real page turner, I devoured it in one sitting, the right amount of creepy n a great little twist which I did not see coming.

One of those books that you simply can't put down because you NEED to know what's going to happen and how it's all going to end. A pleasantly uncomfortable and gripping read from start to finish.

Many thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC for which I have given my voluntary and unbiased review.

Thanks NetGalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

When overbearing and rude in-laws stay longer than expected, what are you going to do? What follows is a bit unrealistic, but I kept reading. I needed to see how it would play out even though I knew how it would end.

Thank you to Netgalley, Mark Edwards and Amazon Publishing for my arc of Here to Stay in exchange for an honest review. 

Synopsis: After losing his parents at a young age Elliot has built a life for himself as a successful scientist teaching underprivileged children the 'fun' in science, he has good friends, a lovely pet cat and a beautiful Victorian home that he lovingly restored himself, there's only one thing missing. That is until Gemma Robinson walks into his life and quite literally saves it. Before he knows it Elliot is embroiled in a whirlwind romance and marriage, the happiest he's ever been with his beautiful wife completing his perfect life. That is until Gemma asks if her parents can stay for a few days, eager to meet her family, Elliot says yes. Not knowing the huge mistake he has made. The Robinson's arrive with Gemma's younger sister chloe in tow and soon begin to make Elliot's life a misery. Desperate to get them out, Elliot begins investigating their past, trying to find out just why they left France. But Elliot is treading on dangerous ground....
I can't remember where I first came across Mark Edward's books but wherever it was I'm grateful as it turned me into an eternal fan. Mark is by far one of the most superior thriller writers I've ever come across. It's easy to devour his books in a matter of hours and I'd recommend making sure you have time to go cover to cover because trust me you will not be able to put them down. Here to Stay is no different, it reminded me very much of one of Mark's other books The Magpies it has the same psychological mind games that leave you as frustrated and desperate as the central character. It was impossible not to finish this book in one sitting as each chapter left me desperate for more. Another fantastic read.

Enjoyed this book. One of the best by the author (to date) and certainly kept interest and suspense in this quite creepy and well structured plot.

Book Review: Here to Stay by Mark Edwards

The Robinsons. A family of survivors. It was what they did, whatever the world threw at them. They had been doing this for years. And they would survive again.

They would be houseguests from hell. They'd lie. They'd steal. They'd wreak havoc in the home - and in the neighborhood. It would take years to get rid of them. The law would be on their side. It always worked. And they have a secret weapon. A most sinister weapon...

With the odds and the system stacked against him, what does the mild-mannered, genteel science teacher and homeowner Elliot Foster do?

He uses science, of course, then makes sacrifices. Huge sacrifices. And gets more than what he bargains for.

As he finds out in horror!

What is remarkable about Mark Edward's psychological thriller "Here to Stay" is that it will invariably evoke a whole gamut of emotions and strong reactions from every one who reads the novel - every one!

The emotional response of the autonomic nervous system kind - the cringe and shudder, the utter disbelief, the holler and punch yourself on an open fist kind.

Either in empathy in the shoes of the overmatched and outwitted Elliot, or in vociferous disgust against his pathetic and gullible self. Or both.

The book will make the reader think: First, how lucky they don't have "Robinsons" in their own lives. So very lucky.

And, then, how they'd proactively deal with "Robinsons" - lock them out, run them out, even "stand your ground". Whatever it takes!

Subconsciously, readers will demand one condition as they plow through chapter after unputdownable chapter: that the author better come up with an explosive, fitting and unexpected ending.

And Mark Edwards delivers!

Review based on a complimentary Advance Reading Copy from Amazon Publishing UK and Thomas & Mercer through NetGalley.

Elliot has it all, a new wife, a gorgeous home, a successful career. But a visit from his new in-laws is about to turn his world upside down.

A whirlwind romance saw Elliot and Gemma tie the knot, and the first few months of married life is going well. Gemma's parents come to visit with her younger sister, and whilst Elliot is keen to welcome and get to know them, he cant ignore the change in his wife.

When the in-laws appear to be getting a little too settled into his home, Elliot not only becomes concerned for himself and his marriage, but at the sister in law who locks herself away in his house that he isn't allowed to see.

Soon, Elliot finds his world is blown apart by this family he has married into. Shocks, twists and truths become exposed as Elliot struggles to get to grips with the realisation that they really are the in-laws from hell, but that his wife may not really be the woman he fell head over heels for.

This book will have you reading into the wee small hours, its gripping, clever, and an enthralling story that will make you thankful that your in-laws aren't that bad after all!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for giving me a copy of this book

Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for the ARC of this book which is another great read like all of Mark Edwards’ books.
I’m so lucky to have normal in-laws! This really was about the family from hell. You knew from the beginning something wasn’t right but what a great twist. I had real trouble putting this down and have literally just finished it.
I would highly recommend this book and once again Mark has written another great book, keep them coming as I’ve now read them all and need another one.
Review also posted on Amazon.

“Here to Stay” by Mark Edwards is a psychological thriller about the in laws from hell

Elliott is a single, middle aged average Joe who meets and marries the girl of his dreams, Gemma, in a whirlwind romance. Soon after, her parents come to visit and the nightmare begins.

I really enjoyed the first few chapters and the pacing, but then everything went downhill. The plot started off strong and then became sillier and sillier and then absolutely ridiculous.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Here To Stay started out a little slow for me and the writing style was not as rich with description as I prefer. However as the story progressed, I became invested in the turmoil that the protagonist, Elliot was experiencing, in-laws overstaying their welcome and turning into squatters in his home. I was shocked to learn that in London, you can have someone come and visit and if they don't want to leave it can take months even over a year to get them out of your home. I found myself feeling overwhelming frustration and a sense of suffocation on behalf of this poor man. Once I was halfway through the book, I read the rest of it in one sitting.

I really enjoyed this thriller. This is the first time I've read anything by this author and I will definitely go on to read more of his books.

I want to start by saying that the quality of Psychological Thriller novels I’ve read this year has been astounding! Here to Stay is no different!

It is packed with intrigue and suspicious characters. It has a great mix of spooky and thrilling scenes as well as a storyline that had me gripped from the start and throughout the four parts of the book.

It progressed at a fast pace and had the feeling of a very dark psychological thriller. This is something that makes a book rememberable to me as all his other books have done previously.

I’ve read many of Mark Edwards novels and what I love about his books especially the later ones is the slightly darker side to his storytelling. The little hints to creepy suggestions of something sinister. This draws me in every time and has me gripped wondering what will happen to the seemingly innocent characters in the book.

I’m very excited to read Marks next novel to see what he has in store for us next!

Thank you to to Mark Edwards, his publishers and Netgalley for an ARC of Here to Stay.

This is the first book from Mark Edward's I have ever read, so I requested it blindly with no preamble and no expectations. I can safely say, that this is going to be the first of many!

This is the tale of Elliot and his quick blossoming romance with Gemma. All seems to be going well until the in-laws arrive from France. When people tell you they have awful in-laws never believe them and read this book instead!

A lot of thing start going wrong for Elliot and his new bride and a lot of suspicion is aimed in alot of directions. I dont think there was one person I didnt suspect.

I felt like I was on a carousel going round and round and up and down with every single twist and smallest bit of information. It changed my train of thought so much. But my oh my what an ending. Absolutely fabulous and I will be looking into a lot more books written by Mark Edwards

This story is about Elliot who meets Gemma falls in love and marries her very quickly. All is going well until Gemma announces that her parents and sister will be coming to stay for a couple of weeks. The In-Laws quickly make themselves comfortable and decide that they are not going to move out. Elliot’s life starts to spin out of control.

I am a huge fan of Mark Edwards and have read nearly all his other books. I didn’t love this book quite as much as I have loved some of his other books. I enjoyed the first 3/4 of the book but I didn’t enjoy the rest. I thought that Elliot made some stupid decisions. I was annoyed with myself that I didn’t guess the twist. I am looking forward to Mark‘a next book.

Wow! What a great story! This is my first time reading a Mark Edwards book and I thoroughly enjoyed the story, the suspense, and the twists in the story. Very well thought out book which keeps you hooked until the end

A beautiful wife and in laws to die for .
Gemma Robinson’ meets Elliot and they marry.
The Robinson clan with Gemma sister called Chloe stay with them for a couple of weeks .
The only thing Chloe will not leave her room
Plus the Gemma has got scars on her body
But she doesn’t talk about it
I had an ARC

If you can cast of your thoughts of what you would do in Elliots situation then you will enjoy this book.

The story is particularly outlandish which makes it stand out but it’s fiction so just enjoy the story telling and you will enjoy.

I liked the main character and felt for him as I’m sure you will too.

I have been meaning to try Mark Edwards‘ books for a while now and there is no doubt that this book was everything I hoped for and more. I basically felt uncomfortable and threatened during the whole book, feeling what the main character feels while also just wanting to shake him and tell him to ‘man up’ and do something about his situation. It’s hands down one of the most frustrating stories I’ve had the chance to read this year, but strangly enough this feeling only made me appreciate this story even more.

I’ve had my thoughts marinating for a few days now, and I still can’t wrap my head around just how brilliant the premise and its execution are. The main topic of Here To Stay involves what you can call everybody’s worst fear: meeting/marrying someone you love, only to discover in-laws from hell come with the package. I lucked out with mine, but I can’t even imagine what it would be like opening your door and seeing the Robinsons on your doorstep and having them invade your haven… The main character Elliot is an easy character to connect to and the perfect good guy, which only serves as a bigger contrast with the Robinsons. Dear oh dear, what can I say about them without giving too much away? Let’s just say that I wouldn’t want to have them living in the same town, let alone have them in my own house… They will have you pulling your hair and making sounds out of sheer frustration sooner than later, and that uncomfortable feeling was never far away. This negative feeling should have put me off reading Here To Stay, but somehow in this story it had the opposite effect and I couldn’t resist picking up my kindle to discover how far the Robinsons would go. I have to say that making you hate characters so profoundly, and despite generating those feelings of intense frustration still being able to deliver us a story that is essentially irresistible, is without doubt a truly remarkable achievement.

The plot itself is complex and well constructed, slowly building up that suspense and tension until things are spinning slowly out of control. Plot twists, secrets and the escalating situation are all working together to keep you on your toes and will make it very hard to stop reading before you discover how it will all end. This is despite the fact that this story will make you feel very uncomfortable and frustated, because there is no doubt that Here To Stay has that je ne sais quoi that turns this story into something special. The development of the characters is well handled and feels quite realistic despite the fact that things can be said about some aspects being a bit cliche. I also loved the history of the Robinsons and those chapters set abroad and set in the past… And the crime aspect of Here To Stay was such a surprising angle as well! I don’t want to give to much away, but there are so many elements incorporated into this story and somehow it all combines to create the perfect thriller cocktail. There is no doubt that Mark Edwards has a new fan!

I liked this book- it was one of those stories that made you feel uncomfortable to read and had you thinking what you would do a similar position. It focuses on Elliot, who meets and marries Gemma in a very short period of time and has never met her family. he knows they aren't close and is surprised when she asks if they can come and stay with them in his house- lo and behold, once they show up, they don't seem to be planning on ever leaving. There was a creepy vibe to the story as well as some fully crazy things that happen. The ending had a great twist that I did not seeing coming (which is rare for me).

My small nit is that I didn't really feel like I understood Gemma's character or what made her tick. The author did a great job letting the reader into Elliot's character and I could understand and empathize with him, but he could have let us know more about Gemma through Elliot's internal dialogue.

Overall, this is a fast paced and creepy read and I would recommend it.

Netgally provided me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The normally ordered and restrained Elliot has an allergic run in with a bee that changes his whole view on life. And it’s this realisation that makes him be more adventurous and take a chance with Gemma. Gemma who he falls in love with and marries after a whirlwind engagement. Gemma who brings with her the in-laws from hell. Gemma whose in-laws move in “just for a couple of weeks”. And then things start falling apart. Never have I met a more horrid and vile couple of characters in my reading life. Everything about the in-laws makes you want to scream at them (and throw the book in disgust). And poor Elliot on his journey of realising that life is short, to finding Gemma and falling in love, to looking forward to meeting his new family, to realising that his new reality does not meet his expectations is so sad. The books throws many twists and turns at you. It’s very gruesome, covering some really dark themes (self harm, suicide). It’s not an easy read, but for the hardcore psychological thriller fans out there - enjoy!

The In-Laws are usually a nuisance and a pain in the neck but they do tend to, eventually, go home. Not those in this book.

Elliot has only recently met & married Gemma so when her parents and younger sister ask to visit he is more than willing however they refuse to go and Elliot's life descends into hell.

Here to Stay is the first book by Mark Edwards that I have written and I see why he is a very popular author as he writes a fast paced story wth numerous twists and turns that keel you guessing until the very end.

Recommended

Holy Cow!! Thanks, NetGalley for helping me discover another new author! I am a now a new fan of Mark Edwards! While several parts of the In-Laws From Hell storyline stretched credibility, it was still a blast to read! Great fun!! Twisty and fast-paced, Jeff and Lizzy are super-fun to read about, even though they are absolutely horrible. What are they going to do to poor Elliot next? You definitely need to read this one!

Thank you to #NetGalley, Mark Edwards and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC!

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Brilliant book by Mark Edwards as always. He never lets his fans down.
Loved the story, the twists and turns in the books, kept me gripped to the end, as always I couldn't put the book down and read in one go

I received an ARC copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it and honestly, could not even get through it.

A tense, chilling thriller about the in-laws from hell, with a terrifying twist at the end that I didn’t see coming. I’ve read several novels by the same writer and continue to enjoy his books. Here to Stay is a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining book that I couldn’t put down.

The plot centres around the protagonist, Elliot, a scientist with a successful career and a not for profit business that provides science education for children. His life is pretty ordinary, and he lives in a house in London with his cat, Charlie. He meets Gemma, his future wife and after a brush with death Elliot wastes no time in marrying her after a romance. Then Gemma’s parents and sister come to stay and life will never be the same again. In Lizzy and Jeff, Mark Edwards has created a horrible pair of characters who cause misery to people’s lives where ever they go. They wreak havoc on Elliot’s life, and refuse to leave his house. At first their behaviour is weird and creepy, but it’s not long before they are violent and manipulative. They even get Charlie the cat on their side. Yet no-one is able to prove anything, so Elliot turns investigator. A shocking crime about half way through really ramps up the stakes, and things just keep getting worse.

Jeff and Lizzy really got under my skin, and the novel works well in building up a real sense of how they are closing in and trashing Elliot’s life. It felt like nothing would make them stop. Just imagine the worst kind of people invading your home, refusing to leave, and there’s nothing you can do about it. I got a real sense of this when reading.

Another thing I really liked was how the novel starts off with Jeff and Lizzy in a car in France. All we know at that point is they are running from something that happened involving a dead boy, and there’s a hint they will get away with it like they have before. This created suspense throughout and a sense of ever increasing danger about the situation Elliot is in. Later chapters build on this, and it worked well alongside the London storyline.

Towards the end there were parts of the plot that seemed a little far-fetched, but it worked with the overall pace of the novel and the ever worsening situation that Elliot had to deal with.

I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good psychological thriller. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of Here to Stay in exchange for my personal review.

I am not going to waffle on about this book because only one word really matches it, and that is WOW

Here To Stay - Mark Edwards

I'll start this by saying that I always enjoy this authors work, I have yet to come across one that I haven't enjoyed and this ones no different. This is a more of a drama than a psychological thriller but its certainly enjoyable. It certainly gives rise to the saying 'look before you leap'.

This is a really good thriller one that introduces us the readers and the main protagonist into a form of cuckooing and a whole new breed of in=laws. When a conservative gent has a whirlwind romance and marries in a hurry a whole world of poop can land in his lap and that's what happens to Elliot. Marrying Sophia within three months without meeting the 'rents' was a bad move on his part.

There were times that I was frustrated with Elliot's naivety. I couldn't understand why so many things that happened went over his head or was he really as gullible as he seemed. When Elliot's in-laws come to stay is where we see an element of cuckooing, although it wasn't cuckooing in the sense of taking over your house for the purpose of selling drugs, this time its to take literally everything from him.

What follows is a complex tale of connivance, duplicity and revenge not to mention kindness and a large slice of gullibility.

Mark has a sense of how to pull the reader in giving us just enough to keep us hooked and turning the pages. The short snappy chapters make me fly through a book as my infamous 'just one more chapter' lets me sneak in a couple at least lol. If you've never read anything of his you are a lucky reader as he has quite a back catalogue to get your teeth in to.

Read for an honest review. Thank you Mark Edwards, Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK

And you thought your in-laws were bad. Lol You have to read this book to see that it can be much worse dealing with the in-laws from Hell. Here to Stay is a psychological thriller where a newlywed couple allows their in-laws to stay thinking it will be for a short while and how bad could it be. It causes their marriage to spiral into the depths of Hell.This is my first read by Mark Edwards and I like his style of writing. I will definitely read more of his books. This is a fun and fast paced thriller with some unexpected twists & turns.I did not figure out the entire ending and love that in a thriller. Simply preposterous but in a good way which this book was.

Thank you to NetGalley & Amazon Publishing UK for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Well I devoured this book in one sitting.!

Loved it. So much going on to hold your attention. I felt it became a little fraught towards the end but it was an absolute rollercoaster of a journey.

4.5 stars

What an amazing book. I loved everything about it. After reading and reviewing hundreds of books I can usually guess the ending. This one surprised me. Loved it!!
This book has characters you love to hate. Some you want to pummel and some you feel sorry for. At the end you don't know what to think!

Another amazing book by Mark Edwards, Here To Stay was an absolute gripping story of Edward, who I really felt so sorry for, when he meets Gemma and her parents, life will never be the same again! An un-putdownable book that had me gripped all the way through.

I was not a fan of this book which was a shame. The idea of parents staying forever sounded terrifying (ha ha) but I found way too much in the story hard to believe and it was way too long. It was beyond suspension of disbelief. The secrets and plot twists became ridiculous and frankly came at odd times. I was all over the place and sometimes confused. I think the cat Charlie was the one victim I cared for most, and I don't like cats.

After the beginning, where the set-up was done well, I had to put this book down a few times because it was so hard to care. There are parts that I skipped because it was completely dull with no action or thrust. If one character is over the top, it's one thing, but when all of them become unhinged oddities, I can't grab on to their motives. And I have to say a scientist is supposed to be smarter than this, but there were so many unbelievably dumb moves that I wanted to stop reading. I finished out of a commitment to the author's efforts, but I would not recommend it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read for my honest review.

Once again Mark Edwards has written a scarily believable book, for me the authors strength lies in his ability to takes the must ordinarily situations and turns them into something extraordinary, something horrifying, something chilling, but they make for the most brilliant reads. Here To Stay is the perfect example, in-laws moving in with you for a couple of weeks, ‘where’s the harm in that’? You might think but however much you love your in-laws I guarantee you will think twice or ban them from overnight visits for ever after reading this book!


Elliot appears to have the perfect life. He runs a successful business teaching science to underprivileged children, married to Gemma Robinson who he adores. But when life appears to be perfect, there’s always a chance that fate will throw a curve ball, and that once perfect life becomes a distance memory. Everything changes for Elliot when he agrees to let Gemma’s parents stay for a few of weeks, unfortunately for Elliot his in-laws are the curve ball that turn his perfect life into his worse nightmare!


The Robinsons what a family! Perfectly depicted by the author. At first they appear slightly odd, crass, bordering on the annoying, but within a few of chapters of being introduced to them, the hairs on the back of my neck to stood up! It turns out the Robinson’s are the in-laws from hell, their conniving, secretive, parasites, and despicable. There’s something strange about the family, their behaviour, their actions and reactions all hint at the fact the family are hiding some terrible secret.

Mark Edwards teases the reader, just revealing enough to leave the reader feeling an overwhelming sense of trepidation that is palatable throughout Here To Stay, you know something dreadful will happen, but to the what? Well, let’s just say you will race through the pages to find out! As the animosity and tension between Elliot and his in-laws increases I found my intense dislike of the Robinson family growing by the second, at the same time I had a great deal of sympathy for poor Elliot, a man who's pushed to the limits by his in-laws behaviour.

By the time I got to the second half of Here To Stay my nerves were frazzled, as the plot progresses Elliot’s home becomes a smouldering pot of mistrust, resentment and paranoia. As Elliot tries to take back control of his life and his home, the story takes an ominous turn, at this point I was reluctant to put this book down even for a few minutes. Like any good psychological thriller Here To Stay has more than its fair share of twist and turns, some are more obvious than others, but there were still enough surprises to keep me captivated. As psychological thrillers go this has to be one of my all-time favourites this year, and thanks to Mark Edwards my reading mojo has been found, hallelujah

This review maybe altered slightly and edited prior to publication on my blog

Wow! What a read! This is an absolute page turner. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters and the story was believable and had you eager to know more. Would definitely recommend this book to others and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Net Galley.

Ok I feel super conflicted about this book! I LOVED how it started out and was immediately sucked in. The premise was so unique and unnerving I was really into it. Then like a lot of the psychological thrillers being published lately it just goes completely off the rails in the second half. I feel like it would have been so much better if it was more nuanced and less in your face blatantly bad behavior. It wasn’t a fav but I did keep turning the pages to see what was going to happen.

I think this could be my favourite Mark Edwards book to day. A fantastic, gripping page turner that I didn't want to end. Already wondering if there will be a sequel

Recently finished reading this psychological thriller about a newlywed couple whose marriage is shaken to the core after their in-laws from hell move in and he whole situation turn into a nightmare. The character of the mother and father in law is un-believable and I just wanted to throw away my e-reader in frustration at multiple times. Thus the anger, pain and frustration of Elliot- the husband and main character were completely understandable. However, I found myself turning the pages to find out how this all will wrap up and to be honest, I could see the final twist coming. Overall 3.5 stars.

Amazing twists and turns, I never knew where this story was going! This story recieves my very highest compliments..... I actually yelled "Noooooo!" aloud and inhaled loudly a couple of times. One of the most enjoyable reads I have had in a long time.

Oh, what an extremely unnerving book! I read this all in one day, feeling interested to keep learning what was going on and what the big old deal was with these people!

Charlie was such a nice cat, and I think a cat mellows out a story very well. Unfortunately, the rest just wasn’t for me!

Thank you so much for a copy of this book! I appreciate having the opportunity to read it!

Love it. Classic Edwards with the suspense and the stings in the tail. Lots of twists and turns when you're begging poor Elliot to make a different choice but then there is nothing else that he can do, really. I really like the little twists, like the name of the street being Cuckoo Lane. Totally recommended.

Bloody hell! Mark Edwards knows how to f**k up your mind. His books just get scarier and creepier and I'm actually quite glad I don't live next door to him, cause where does he get his ideas from?
This is a brain-numbingly intense read, that creates the inlaws from hell, brings them into your beautiful posh house and when you're ready to scream with frustration the bloodshed begins.
It begins with a lovely romance, Elliott meets a beautiful woman and after falling head over heels proposes quickly and the pair get married, who cares they haven't known one another very long - they have the rest of their lives to get to know each other.
But the lovely Gemma comes with a family in tow, Mum, Dad and younger sister Chloe and when she invites them to stay he can't say no, (please say No, Elliott) after all his gorgeous house is plenty big enough for them all to not get under each other's feet.
But they prove at first to be mildly annoying, and I'm reading it thinking, well they aren't really THAT bad! But they get worse and his life begins to spiral terrifyingly out of control and they're in his house and he can't get shot of them and what is Gemma hiding? What is wrong with Chloe? WHY did he let them in and most importantly how the hell is it going to end??
A must-read for fans of this wickedly clever author and anyone who loves a twisty macabre domestic Noir thriller.