New mysterious male neighbour shakes the still lives of three women and their families in the small community of Hope Close. 

I have loved one of the previous novels of Ms Seskis, so I had big hopes for this one, too. But while the psychological setup and insights into the characters' lives are spot-on and interesting, the pace is slow and the big "revelation comes very, very late in the plot, which makes all the structure of the novel being uneven. And really, even the revelation is not so big and no true catharsis happens. I was also not invested into the lives of the characters, even if I come to understand them - but their lives are truly to still and stuck-up to the routine so it would need much greater (or continuing) shakes for them to come alive.

All in all, this is quiet book which would benefit much from more courage and boldness in approach. 
But I will still follow Ms Seskis, as she is good writer. Me not liking one of her novels can not change my appreciation of her skills.

I did not enjoy this one sadly. It did not hold my attention. I may just not have been in the right place at the time to properly read and enjoy this book.

This was a great read, enjoyed it thoroughly, was hooked from the first page, loads of twists and turns, would recommend it x

Four houses in a small cul_de_sac; where the households rarely mingle. Jealously, friction and speculation is the norm for these families.
Can these households come together?
This book keeps you guessing until the end chapter.

This is a good domestic thriller with lots of different characters, mainly told through 4 points of view though.

I did enjoy it, a bit like desperate housewives though to be honest and that’s not my bag.

I’ve liked all Tina’s other novels and I did enjoy this one I just didn’t feel that invested in it for some reason?! Weird.

Not a bad read though.

There are not many houses in Hope Close but all 4 of them contain people with secrets or problems.  The only person I liked was Joan, the one you weren’t meant to feel for!  The others were a bit odd.  This book falls into the domestic drama or dramas category as there was one going on in every household.  All the ladies had chapters and the new, mystery person too.  Eventually most of the ends were tied but it did take a while to get there.  All in all a decent read, with sad bits and parts to giggle at and I enjoyed it.

This was a great thriller! A bit confusing with the multiple different story lines but once you are able to get a grasp on it, its really well done.

Another thrilling and addictive book by Tina Seskis! I was hooked from the very beginning. I really enjoyed learning more about the residents of Hope Close and the secrets they were hiding. Throughly enjoyed it!

I love Tina Seskis books and this was no exception... warm, well knitted and absolutely perfect. Have recommended this one to my book club friends!

This book was reminiscent of Desperate Housewives and I really liked it.  There are many secrets, a lot of drama and there is the mystery to be solved. I found it to be quite enjoyable.  
Many thanks to Amazon Publishing UK and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed this very engaging story about the dysfunctional neighbors of Hope Close who are each dealing with various problems. Each of the four neighbors, Joan the gossip watching from behind her curtains, Layla the young, lonely housewife, Nicole the sad empty nester, and Andy Meyer (not his real name) who is new to the neighborhood tell their stories which eventually leads to a major blowout.

I loved The Honeymoon by Tina Seskis, which I read a few years ago so I was hopeful for this book.  I was not disappointed.  It was gripping and thrilling and I devoured it.  I also loved the front cover!

Drew me in from the first pages.Well written a book that kept me turning the pages.I f you are a fan of domestic thriller this ones for you,#netgalley#amazonuk

The ending is fantastic and brought everything together that had developed throughout this book. 
At points, I found the story a little slow, however I’m glad I stuck with it as the ending more than made up for it. 
The characters are all  well developed and intriguing.
Overall, it’s a very enjoyable read.

You knew from the beginning  that there was a big secret here, but what I enjoyed is that it wasn't one of those secrets that you think you've guessed quite early on. It was a slow burn but as it was such a good story it made it all the better when it was revealed.

Hope Close is a neighborhood with secrets. One neighbor, an older bitter busy body is so obsessed with her neighbors she neglects to realize one fact, a couple who are empty nesters and their child substitute their aging dog. A beautiful young woman who is married to a much older man, their 10 year old son and their cat Lastly, the new mysterious young, handsome man who they are all curious about much to his horror. Hope Close by Tina Seskis is good. I was so caught up in the characters, their lives and secrets I read it in one day. I just could not put it down!

I was quite excited to read this book as I have enjoyed the author's previous books. However I did not find this book as compelling as the previous ones. The plot was great and the characters were quite interesting however there were too many story lines and the pace was quite slow. Still a good book to read but not one for one sitting reads.

Where to start?! I got so invested in this story that I felt like a resident of Hope Close myself. I could not put this book down and the author kept me hanging on as to who Andy Meyer really was. Caused a lump in my throat at times and had me hooked.

This book follows the residents of Hope Close, an exclusive development where the neighbours know everything about each other. 

It took me a little while to get into the narration of the chapters. Some first person, some third. I found however that the author was skilful in portraying the characters and their narratives were authentic and believable. 

The story follows a new resident in the cup de sac who arrives shrouded in mystery. Events then unfold and we see the various links, relationships and mysteries the Close is hiding. 

For me, it was interesting enough that I happily finished it.  I just wasn’t gripped. There wasn’t enough mystery or suspense for this to be unputdownable. The characters were largely fairly unpleasant so it was hard to invest in them. I just felt like I kept waiting for something big to happen or a big twist or reveal and it never materialised. 

This book is ok. It’s not awful, just a bit middle of the road. 

Thank you to Netgalley for a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

With chapters told from each of the characters point of view, the reader is immersed in Hope Close with its tension, antagonism, grievances, loneliness, unhappiness and secrecy. An uneasy dynamic to say the least.

Hope Close is a place which I would not want to visit in person. It gives off vibes of unfriendliness and unhappiness which makes its name a misnomer. The characters were for the most part unlikable and all had secrets of one sort or another. That being said, I did enjoy reading about this place and these characters which kept me wondering and speculating throughout the book. What was Andy hiding? What would happen when the others found out about his secrets? Would Layla ever find marital happiness? Would Nicole? And what of Joan? Was she a harridan – or someone who deserves our pity?

For the most part, this was a page-turner, though it did lag around the middle. I found myself impatient with the characters at times. The ending was satisfying though ever so slightly anticlimactic.

This is the first title I’ve read by this author, but would definitely read more of her work when the chance presents itself. Recommended to those who enjoy an atmospheric domestic thriller.

3.5 stars rounded UP for NetGalley, Amazon and Goodreads