I loved this book.  My biggest issue was I invested with the characters too much emotionally and it started to stress me out.  To me, it is further evidence as to how well Mr. Edwards develops his characters and surroundings.  You can easily put yourself in a story, and that is why I love reading his books.  If you want a twisty, turny roller coaster ride, this is for you.

A really dark book, many twists and turns. I read this really quickly because I was desperate to know the end. In laws from hell. A devoted wife, or is she? A strange sister in law, all in the same house. The mix from hell. Great twist at the end.   I loved it. Mark Edwards keep them coming. Thank you for allowing me to read this book.

This is my second read of Mark Edwards and I can say that I like his style.
Unfortunately this time, I found the plot rather weak, very hard to believe, and almost preposterous.

The main character is an educated man in his 40s, living alone with his cat. During a public viewing of his garden, he meets a nice lady and, within only two months, knowing almost nothing about her, they get married and she moves in with him. Not long after, her parents and sister, relocating from France, need a place to stay for a few days/weeks until they find somewhere to live on their own, so he’s very nice and has them over. From there on, everything turns into an absolute nightmare. 

My reading experience involved lots of eye-rolling and “really?!”s, but the twists were rather solid and it made for an ok read. 2.5★

The moral of this story is don’t marry in haste and never let anyone you don’t know or haven’t met come and stay!  A whirlwind romance followed by the in-laws coming “just for a couple of weeks” changes Elliott’s peaceful, ordered life beyond recognition.  Not only do they outstay their welcome but have the most disgusting habits.  For someone supposedly intelligent, Elliott is extremely stupid, so much so that it grates.  A lot of what went on was a bit over the top and did stretch credibility.  It was easy to read and definitely a page turner despite having quite a few weird characters and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Love Mark Edwards and so this did not disappoint as usual! Love how life’s usual humdrum activities (the in laws coming to stay) can be turned into such menacing acts, would recommend as always!

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of Here to Stay!

OMG... I absolutely hated this book and loved it all at the same time. If you think your in-laws are bad wait until you meet Jeff and Lizzy!!!! Elliot is a single guy, kind of a loner with no family and few friends when he meets Gemma. They quickly fall in love and get married... Then Gemma gives Elliot the news, her parents and sister are coming to visit. The problem?? They never leave! Weird things start happening around Elliot; his cat door keeps mysteriously getting locked not allowing Charlie, his feline friend, inside the house, he finds his mother-in-law measuring the rooms in his house, paint and new furniture is bought by his in-laws, yet they have no money for a down payment on a house of their own, and his new sister-in-law, Chloe, barely comes out of her room for the first few days... Then, worst of all, people start dying! I seriously read this book so incredibly fast, well into the late hours of the night, dying to find out what was going to happen to Jeff, Lizzy, and the rest of their family and how Elliot was going to get his house/life back. Such a great read!!

Brilliant read, kept me turning the pages until the early hours of the morning, perfectly full of twists and turns, and thoroughly enjoyable.

This is the fourth book I’ve read by Mark Edwards and once again he did not disappoint. 
A clever suspenseful novel  that keep you engaged and wanting to find out more. The story gripped and intrigued me right from the first chapter.  The plot builds, the suspense is tense and the ending is definitely not one you see coming. 
I would definitely recommend this book to friends.

another outstanding read from Mark Edwards. the lovely Elliot meets Gemma and marries her soon afterwards. Her family come for a visit and end up living with the newly married couple... and then they won't leave! A real page turner.

This was an absolutely gripping roller coaster of a read. It's a very dark and chilling tale of a newly married couple and what happens when the in-laws move in. This is the first book by Mark Edwards that I have read & I will certainly be reading more

This was a great read, everything I would want our of a thriller! Twisty, turny, kept me guessing. I love the authors writing style, excited to read more of their work!

Wonderful book that has some brilliant moments. This book makes you introspect and really grateful for your life! The author manages to make you change your perception about the characters through some brilliant deft writing. The writing style is so good that i felt like i was in the middle of this plot myself! Felt like i was living this novel more than reading it! It made my blood boil to read about Jeff and Lizzie. There are many "woah" moments in this book. Highly recommended!

I’m a bit of a Mark Edwards fan girl anyway, but this was brilliant. I read it very quickly and thought about it a lot once id finished. Despite the end itself not being much of a surprise it was very well written and crafted - so much so that guessing ahead didn’t matter.

When Elliot and Gemma fall in love and marry after a whirlwind romance, Elliott offers Gemma’s parents a place to stay when they return from France. When they move in with their other daughter,Chloe, who is ill it becomes obvious they are not planning on leaving.

A brilliant read that left me engrossed. Not read many of Mark’s books but I will after reading this. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Another Mark Edwards classic. Fans of his work will love this book. It's reminiscent of The Magpies, carrying a creepy undertone that the author pulls off so well. Being lumbered with your in-laws is something that will strike a chord with many, and this is a very relatable book. It comes with a small cast of characters (which I love) maintaining a claustrophobic feel throughout. A dark and disturbing book that will have you burning the midnight oil as you read just one more chapter. A highly recommended read.

When Elliot meets Gemma they have a whirlwind romance and marry very soon after meeting.  Not long after they’re married her parents come to stay.  That sounds fine doesn’t it ?  Your in-laws coming to stay ?  Well what if they refuse to leave .  

Wow ! This book was such a great read.  I just love psychological thrillers and this was certainly one. It had everything I enjoy in a book, super story, good characters and it sucked me right in from the first page.   A well deserved 5 star read.

What a great read. Finished it in 3days. Didn’t want to put it down. Although you kind of figured out what was happening the author still kept it quite suspenseful. Definitely will be recommending

Creepy and weird. The main character was a doctor, but so dumb.  probably one of the worst books I've read this year.  Thank you to NetGalley

When the in-laws outstay their welcome. A simple story, simply told. A nightmare.

As with all of Mark Edwards' books this is an everyday situation that becomes sinister. The story remains focused and waffle-free, the tension cleverly building until dreadful truths come to light. The kind of story with which we can all identify even if our in-laws are lovely. I worried about the cat as I have had cat-haters and cat-allergic visitors too. There is always the concern that someone may be mean to my cat. Suffice to say, the cat is the only character I cared about.

The other -human- characters have no likable qualities and sometimes are a tad incredulous. The elusive youngest daughter (the narrator's sister-in-law)) is intriguing though. So the only one to root for is the narrator: the put-upon new husband and householder. To a point there is some sympathy for him but mostly it is frustration. Why does he put up with this obnoxious behaviour and what will he do about it? Interesting to see how the law in Britain deals with such situations. If it's true, that is.

Edwards really is a master storyteller. He delivers his tale well, easy to read , compelling. I enjoyed this book and read it  quickly. Easy to see why Mark Edwards is a best-selling author. Recommended.

I read this book in one day, just couldnt put it down at all, a great psychological thriller  and an eye opener about families ....