I love mysteries and thrillers, especially when lack of memory is involved, so I was really excited about the synopsis of this book. But seriously. When a book actually tells you on the back cover that it is a gripping, shocking story with a twist that will take you by surprise... and then compares itself to some of the most well-known and well-loved thrillers (Gone Girl and Girl On the Train), then it better be ready to deliver something phenomenal. I went into this holding this book to the standards that it told me to, and I was severely disappointed in what I read. 

I absolutely hate this author's writing style. It doesn't flow at all. The storytelling felt very choppy and followed the formula of: this happened, then this happened, then this character thought this thing, then here's a whammy (I hope you're shocked and surprised). It was just bad. There was no atmosphere of suspense or wondering. I felt like I was reading a list instead of a book, and I had a very hard time forcing myself to read a book that claims it is unputdownable. 

So many things happened that were just too convenient and too outlandish. The author wanted x, y, and z to happen and as long as they happened she didn't care how she got it done. I could not believe some of the things Tara did, I could not believe the multiple stalkings and crimes that happened to multiple members of the family, and I could not believe the interactions between some of the characters. The police officer/detective guy was an absolute idiot, and is not at all what law enforcement officials should be like. Actually, I hated all the characters. The insane daughter was super annoying, Tara was a poor excuse for a mother, and the husband was absolutely worthless and made some horrible decisions (everyone did, really). I did like Tara's son who should move away from that dysfunctional family as soon as possible. 

These so-called "twists" were just irritating. I was never surprised or impressed or flipping the pages as fast as I could to see how they turned out. I rolled my eyes every time. Apparently a twist can only happen if the main character has an ominous feeling first, which is just not how life works and took away whatever suspense might have been left in this drab and empty plot.

All in all, this book is an extreme waste of time and the more I reflect on my reading experience the madder I get about it. It's not gripping, it's not suspenseful, it's not mind-blowing, and it does not keep you guessing. If you're looking for a good psychological thriller I can recommend others that you would enjoy much more.

I didn’t request this book, it just appeared in the download list, I am unsure of how it got there.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in return for honest review.

This book grabbed me from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. 
Tara Logan wakes up in a strange bed naked and her problems don’t stop there.  Its not her husband next to her, and her neighbour.  And he just happens to be dead...... 
This book is full twists and turns and worth your effort.
Highly recommended!

Gripping read from the start. Real page turner! Highly recommended

While You Were Sleeping is a fab psychological thriller by Kathryn Croft that I could not put it down,I was hooked from the first few pages.
Tara wakes up next to a man who is not her husband and he has also been murdered. Tara does not know how she can to be in bed with him let alone how he was murdered. 
A great book with lots of twists and turns.

I received a free copy of this book, from the publisher and author, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher, Bookouture, the author, Kathryn Croft, and NetGalley.

With plot holes, finger pointing and unrealistic relationships, this novel fell flat for me. The concept of the novel seemed amazing, but somewhere it fell short.

It did have me turning the pages, and not wanting to put it down. The author did do a great job of making each suspect seem completely capable of committing the murder. Though some actions of the characters and procedural make it hard to believe. 

With gripping secrets and lies tangled throughout this novel, it is a must read for anyone looking for a good thriller

I love how this novel is a bit complex. I found myself constantly guessing about what really happened. and questioning the various suspects. It was a definite page turner and had me on the edge of my chair wanting to know what happens next. The only thing I would say though, is don't overthink it. There wrere multiple times where things just seemed a bit unrealistic.

Excellent book.  Kathryn Croft is definitely on my "must read" list.  Couldn't put it down!

Tara Logan wakes up in a bed that is not hers. Next to a husband that is not hers. With no recollection of how she ended up in her neighbor's bed, she flees from the scene when she realizes he has been stabbed to death. As she tries to find out the truth, she uncovers secrets and lies from everyone around her. 

While You Were Sleeping is a good suspenseful thriller. It keeps you guessing with a long list of suspects to choose from. Lots of twists and turns and the ending is a total surprise. My only complaint is that there were no likable characters. 

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of Kathryn Croft's "While You Were Sleeping" in exchange for a honest review.

Book Review: 
While You Were Sleeping 

by Kathryn Croft   
Pub Date 16 Nov 2016 

This was a good mystery! I didn't figure out the "whodunit" until it was revealed. It had some interesting insight into living in a community.. the noisy neighbors, the neighbors who gossip, the neighbors having a affair, the neighbors who want nothing to do with the group. It was quite entertaining to see how Croft created this community. The community plays well into the events of the book. A neighbor is killed under questionable circumstances and everyone is suspect.
The only question mark I had about the relationships in the book are the main character Tara and her husband Noah. Before the events of the book - Noah cheated, moved out to live with his mistress, then realized what a mistake he'd made and came back to his family. Tara has forgiven, but their relationship is strained.. then there are rumors of Tara cheating and Noah takes the hypocrisy to the next level.. moving out and contacting his mistress. 4 stars

Secrets and lies. Who's telling the truth and who is keeping a secret? That is the question.

This was one fascinating concept, and something that is easy to scare the pants off anyone - what if you woke up naked, in your neighbors bed, and not only do you have no recollection of how you got there, but he is also stabbed to death. Scary premise.

I could honestly not put this book down, I read it in less than 24 hours and it would have been faster had I not had to adult. This is a gripping, fast-paced, suspenseful tale and I could not wait to found out what happened. Unfortunately, the reveal, although I didn't see it coming, was a bit of a let down for me. I had my eye on another suspect, and although I really try not to put on my detective hat when reading a whodunnit, I can't help myself. (But that is half the fun of thrillers, right?!).

For anyone who is a Ryan Phillipe fan, this felt very Secrets and Lies to me (anyone else see that show? Just me?). I was completely intrigued as to how this crime affected the whole neighborhood but particularly this family. There were a lot of players involved, and I had no idea how they would come together in the end, but it all clicked nicely (just not the way I saw it clicking!).

Overall, loved the premise, the story, the suspense; not a fan of the last 10% of the book. 3.5 stars, will definitely be reading more by this author!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of his book in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of the best thrillers that I have ever read. I couldn't put it down. Its terrific. Tara remembers going over to her friend Serena's house. Serena wasn't there and Lee, Serena's husband, invites Tara in for a glass of wine. Next thing Tara remembers is waking up in Lee's bed, naked. with his dead body beside her. He has been stabbed many times. Tara makes the mistake of going home instead of to the police. The book continues brilliantly with many suspects for the murder. Definitely worth reading.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC for my Kindle.
Just when I thought I had figured it out and that the book was an easy murder mystery to solve, the story took a turn!

Excellent book, kept me guessing throughout! I couldnt put this down, off to find more of the authors books now!

Fast paced, thrilling and completely unputdownable. Thanks to netgalley for my copy.

"...the truth is, how well do we ever know anyone?" This is the question that Tara Logan asks herself in Kathryn Croft's "While You Were Sleeping." This book is a fast paced psychological thriller that hooks you at the beginning and doesn't let go. Tara wakes up naked in her neighbor's bed, with no memory of how she got there. Her neighbor, Lee, has been viciously stabbed to death, and is covered in a "river of blood." Tara stumbles from the house and chooses to remain silent about her ordeal, because she is afraid of the repercussions.

As the story unfolds, Croft introduces Tara's family, who all appear to harbor secrets. Her husband, Noah, has had an affair with a coworker. This has put a terrible strain on their marriage and his whereabouts on the night of the murder are in question. They also have a tempestuous relationship with their teenage daughter, Rosie. Tara finds evidence that potentially could implicate Rosie in Lee's murder. Her son, Spencer, also seems to know some secrets about Rosie he is yet to divulge.

Tara starts to question her own sanity. If she didn't kill Lee, then who did? As new evidence surfaces, Tara doesn't know who she can trust. She is determined to find the murderer, even though it takes a toll on her personal life. This is a gripping story that takes you on a rollercoaster ride and the shocking ending will leave you speechless; you will never see it coming.

Thank you to Bookouture, Netgalley and Kathryn Croft for an advance copy of this book in return for an unbiased review. (less)

This book started out pretty exciting and pulled me in.  But for some reason, I just couldn't love it.  I found it somewhat unbelievable that every single man the protagonist came into contact with, was madly in love with her.  It wasn't one of my favorites.  Maybe I just wasn't in the right frame of mind while I was reading this one.

This was such an atmospheric mystery. It was quite creepy at times, and sometimes a little slow, but ultimately an engaging novel. I have read other books by Kroft, and will always be interested to read what she publishes next!

My first Kathryn Croft novel and definitely not the last. A welcome surprise - very readable and quickly got hooked into the story.

Tara returns from what should have been a quick visit to a neighbour's house - The only problem is she has left her neighbour dead in his bed and has no recollection of how that happened. The book follows Tara's quest to discover the true accounts of that night.

I liked how the story took place in a realistic suburban setting. The descriptions of the teenage daughter and her mood swings were very relatable - It takes a person to experience a teenager in the house to know how sometimes you have to tread very carefully!

The policeman in charge of the investigation, DCI Hunt did seem a little too good to be true - Not sure all of his escapades would be seen as entirely professional but this was only a small criticism and didn't spoil the read. 

As with any book of the type, there is a feeling of suspense as you build up to the crescendo of the last few chapters. As usual, I had no chance of guessing whodunnit!

Tara Logan wakes up naked in her neighbour Lee's bed, she has no idea how she got there, or why Lee has a knife hanging out of him. The first thing Tara does know is that she had nothing to do with this man's death and the second is that she does not want her family finding out. Tara's husband is away on business, her daughter Rosie has her own set of issues and her son Spencer is also keeping quiet about his sister's problems. This is a great psychological thriller, lies, secrets and people with their own agendas all add up to make another extremely enjoyable book from Kathyrn Croft. (less) . Thank you to Netgalley for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.