I am a big KL Slayer fan and this book did not disappoint. It reminded me a bit of Big little Loes without the changes of POV. I would have loved to see different views from other characters.

Loved this book! It was a quick read that will keep you guessing throughtout the entire book. Have you ever wanted to be part of the 'in crowd', park of those cool moms at the school... This book does a good job of getting the reader emotionally invested in the book. I found myself thinking that I knew what was going on, only to disover that I did not. I will admit, there is a whole underling story line that you do not realize until the end. I kept wondering why this additional character was dispered though some chapers, but it all comes out in the end!

K.L. Slater's books are like braincandy. They are simply addictive and extremely fun to read. You'd also be smart to have some popcorn handy for this one!

What happens when you say too much? When you say too much to the WRONG person?

This was such a fun and exciting book to read. There were no dull moments and no boring spots. I was completely invested and my attention was 100% on the book at all times. I have to admit, I also stayed up wayyyy too late finishing this. Into the wee hours of the night. THAT my friends.. is the marking of an incredible, readable, book!

Little Whispers begins when Janey, her husband Issac and her son Rowan move into a new neighbourhood after Issac starts a new job. Immediately Tanya, their neighbour, offers out a hand of friendship and Janey, after feeling lonely since her mother died, is glad for a friend. Then one night, whilst Janey and Tanya are drinking, Janey blurts out her most closely guarded secret. What follows is so twisty and clever, you won’t see it coming.

Straight away you can sense something isn’t right with the new house or Issac’s behaviour. In fact, it seems like everyone in Buckingham Crescent had something to hide. It wasn’t until nearer the end I became gripped, when everything came tumbling out into the open.

I really felt for Janey. How she was so excited about her new life and job, and of being part of a friendship group such as the Buckingham moms. Issac did my head in - not seeming to care about anything but his job - even after all his false promises about how everything would be different now.

The mystery was very intriguing. I couldn’t figure out what was going on with Tanya’s daughter or how Janey’s husband Issac might be connected to it. It kept me reading into the night because I just wanted to know what was going on. I was reeling from all the secrets when everything started coming out. I felt like I was right next to Janey, discovering everything with her, feeling everything she was feeling.

The ending was so satisfying. It was so clever how everything all came together and interlocked into one. I’m excited to check out other books by this author, they have such a talent for writing such a gripping story with so many twists and turns you just don’t see coming.

oh what a story i so enjoyed this is one of my Fav authors her books so Addictive .Janey and her husband are just about managing financially they have a young son but on day her husband comes home and tells her he got a new job and wants her to look at a house ..she agrees to move there to Buckingham crescent . and she wants to be a part of the womens lives there this book is just a must read how it unfolds is brilliant it has everything

K.L. Slater is one of my top favorite authors and I always anxiously await her new releases. Little Whispers was absolutely outstanding!! I couldn’t put it down and read it in a day. The story was unique and full of twists and turns and suspense. I highly recommend it!

Every time I start a book by K.L. Slater - this is my sixth - I know I'll be treated to a good story. It's not very often that I stay up later than usual to finish a book, but it happened here (granted, I had only two chapters left, but still).

This one begins not long after Janey Markham lost her mother, for whom she'd been providing care. She and her husband Isaac and young son Rowan have been able to make ends meet - barely - since she stopped working as a teaching assistant. But now, hope is on the horizon; Isaac, it seems, has landed a new job at nearly double his old salary. A bonus of paid moving expenses makes the switch to West Bridgford, England, irresistible. Sweetening the pot even more is the "perfect" house just waiting for them to buy.

Janey is surprised at the turn of events, but relieved; just before her mother passed away, she revealed a dark secret to her daughter - one that totally changed Janey's view of her world. Now, she thinks, she can start fresh - maybe even land a job at the posh private school Rowan will be attending - and no one will be the wiser.

Early on, though, she gets cold-shoulder treatment from a hoity-toity group of mothers who bring their kids to school each day (I felt a definite "Stepford Wives" vibe going on). They all dress to the nines and have homes far grander than Janie's, making her wonder whether she'll ever measure up. Gradually, they begin to "accept" Janey - or at least two of them do. The third, seemingly jealous of Janie's new friendship with Tanya, the woman she considers her bestie, sulks and makes snarky comments. That's disturbing to Janey, who doesn't have a clue as to why. But when Janey discovers that something may be amiss with Tanya's teenage daughter Angel - and an elderly neighbor warns her about getting too cozy with the snooty ladies - she begins to suspect her picture-perfect life may have a few cracks in it.

Then one day, Janey and her friend Tanya get schnockered drinking "fizzies" in the hot tub, and Janey spills the beans about her mother's secret. Isaac is livid, but Janey argues that her new friend would never betray her. That works, until it doesn't; something Janey sees threatens to disrupt Tanya's life, and she, in turn, threatens to let the rest of the community in on what she knows about Janey. For his part, Isaac isn't much help; despite his promise when they moved, his new job is demanding even more of his time than did his former one.

What's really going on - with the women and with her husband - is a question Janie desperately wants answered. But who can she trust? No one is talking, and suddenly Janey's life turns into a living hell. Readers learn the truth as the story progresses and comes to an exciting end. I did take a bit of an issue with Janey's so-called "shocking" secret; granted, it's not pretty, but neither did it seem to be devastating enough to nearly destroy her life. But overall, I give this one high marks - and thank the publisher, via NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy.

As Janey's family relocates and settles into a new town, she is excited to make friends with a fellow elementary school Mom. While the friendship seems to grow closer, Janey finds herself sharing her deepest secrets with her new friend Tanya.
The turn of events that happen due to the shared secret are surprising, with twists and turns in the plot.
This was a fast read and a real page turner for me.
First book by this author, but it won't be my last.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first time I have read anything by K L Slater.
Janey and Isaac relocate with her son Rowan after Isaac gets a new job. Life had been a bit of a struggle, so Janey hopes their fresh start will be for the better.
Janey soon meets other mothers in the close and makes some friends, but if somebody seems too good to be true, they usually are.
With Issac working long hours, Janey starts to rely more and more on her new friends.
I enjoyed this book, and I will certainly be reading more titles by the author.
I thank NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read and review pre-publication in exchange for my honest review.

I’m obsessed with K.L Slater and could easily read her books every day without being bored.
I was super excited to read this new one and it didn’t disappoint. I was drawn in from page one and had to read it in one sitting.
It’s a great psychological thriller that I would strongly recommend to anyone.

This is an exciting standalone read by author K.L. Slater that you will probably try to read in one sitting.
Issac Markham and wife Janey along with 8 year old son Rowan are excited at moving to a new family home on Buckingham Crescent, the smartest address in a desirable suburban town.

Janey is eager to fit in with the local mothers and all appears to be going to plan when she meets Tanya, who is looked up to by most of the other parents in the school. Tanya has a teenage daughter Angel who instantly shows a connection with Rowan. This is just the set up Janey was hoping for to leave her troubled past firmly in the distant memory.
In a moment of weakness when Janey has had a little too much wine she tells Tanya her secret and everything then changes.

This book is fast paced and builds up to a impressive crescendo keeping you guessing along the way. This is on the edge of your seat reading and another excellent book by author Kim Slater.

I would like to thank both Net Galley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

When Janey’s husband gets a new job they move to a new upmarket area.
At first Janey and her eight year old son find it hard to settle down and make friends and the fact that her husband is at work all the time doesn’t help.
Janey is delighted when her son finds a new friend at school and she befriends some other mothers at the school gate but something isn’t right and Janey can’t settle until she finds out what it is.
A good thriller they kept me engaged throughout.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book starts off with questions right away. What the secret that hangs over the family? What does her husband seem to be hiding? What are these flashbacks and who is Susan? Why are there mysterious cars driving around this opulent neighborhood? Lord, why is her next door neighbor so angry? Why am 60% of the way through this book and still have not reached the part that the synopsis said would happen?!

Honestly, the synopsis works against this book because it sets up expectations that happen in the second half of this thriller. It can make for a frustrating read as you keep waiting for it to happen. The book's naive protagonist also contributed to this being a frustrating read for me. I had an internal dialogue that consisted of that meme with the guy saying, "NO! No, baby! WHAT is you DOING?"

But as far as mystery goes, this is a good one. There were twists I did not fully expect and it kept me guessing. I ignored household duties in favor sitting down with this book to find out what happens - dishes sat in the sink and laundry piled up. And honestly, isn't that the point of a thriller? So in that sense this novel was a success.

Nothing I say or write will do this book enough justice. It draws the reader in slowly, painting a picture of married couple, moving up in life with their son, moving to a new neighborhood, a new house and all the complications that go with it. Janey makes new friends, her son soon makes friends and adapts to his new school, and her husband is happy, but exhausted in his new job. Soon things start happening however that makes Janey wonder if the move was a good idea.
Just as soon as the reader thinks the plot is figured out, whoops, comes a plot twist or a new revelation from behind the door.
This was really a very good read, and I can't wait to get my hands on some more by this really talented author!
Highly recommended.

3-4 stars
Janey’s mother keeps a terrible secret until she’s on her death bed, now she carries a diabolical burden. To make a fresh start Janey, her husband Isaac and young son Rowan move from Mansfield to affluent West Bridgford, Nottingham when Isaac gets a dream job with a good salary. They move into a nice house although it’s considerably smaller than some of the ‘footballers wives’ gated mansions on Buckingham Crescent . There she meets some designer mums who vary in the warmth of their judgemental welcome. Eventually, she becomes friendly with Edie and Tanya who spend their husbands earnings lavishly . One booze fuelled afternoon Janey makes a mistake along the lines of ‘You can trust me ... I won’t breathe a word ....your secrets safe with me’ and so she offloads her burden and immediately regrets it. Little did she know just how serious an error of judgement this would prove to be as her world unravels and her secret is used against her and Isaac. . Janey narrates her story.

This is an entertaining, easy read which perfectly suits the mindset of right now. I always like reading K L Slater partly because I was born in West Bridgford so I take especially pleasure in strolling down Central Avenue with Janey! Janey’s optimism at the start of the move is well captured and I can picture the eying up and down on the first day of school for Rowan from the designer mums! The clique of Tanya is easy to imagine too and it’s easy to see why Janey gets sucked in especially when you want a fresh start. You realise fairly quickly that Isaac’s job is not what it seems and I like the intrigue of that. The story has a number of twists and revelations and I did not see those coming!

There are a number of morals to the tale - beware of false friends, all that glitters is most definitely not always gold and the most important one, understanding and accepting the past and not making yourself a victim of it. Recommended for fans of K L Slater and this genre.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

Being a fan of K.L Slater I was excited for this new release, and I’m glad to say I wasn’t disappointed! This domestic thriller is a slow burner, which I thoroughly enjoyed as the author does a fantastic job in building suspense and tension. I also thought the characters were richly developed and found myself particularly drawn to Janey!

Fantastically written and full of twists and turns, I highly recommend this book!

My quarantine TBR list has been quite impressive as of late, and I was thrilled to receive an eARC of Little Whispers. The cover could very well be from a current hit on HBO or Hulu, and I love a good suburban mom clique thriller.

When Janey's husband receives a job offer, she thinks the move is too good to be true. With double the salary, an uber-chic neighborhood, and a bevy of mothers dressed to the nines in designer fare, she feels out of place and self-conscious--until the proverbial queen bee takes her under her wing, showing her the ropes, ingratiating her into the inner circles, and making her believe that she can have anything she wants. However, this upgrade comes with whispers and secrets, and Janey doesn't know who she can trust. Suspecting there's more at play than her husband is telling her, she begins digging through their shiny new life and learns the truth is far more complicated than the meticulous threads of luxury.

What struck me immediately was the dichotomy of Janey's identity. She has a secret of her own, a rotting, shameful mass that she tucks away while she deals with the grief of losing her mother, but she's also not accustomed to the wealthy lifestyle she's supposed to embrace. From the designer clothes to the pick-up etiquette, I found her struggles to deal with who she saw herself as and who she was supposed to be incredibly relatable. You feel for her trying to navigate the mom cliques and neighborhood politics. Years ago, I would've scoffed at these stereotypes, but I've lived them, experienced them myself. It is surprisingly difficult to make mom friends, especially when geography and school district lines come into play. While her circumstances might've been slightly exaggerated to emphasize the differences, Janey's insecurities ultimately lead her down the path of blind trust and heightened suspicions over aesthetics.

In terms of structure, the italicized captive chapters were intriguing and horrifying, while the Janey chapters formed an interesting juxtaposition. Slater's writing introduced layers of doubt and early connections that proved to be red herrings or false leads, and I appreciated her navigation of this thriller trope. And while the conclusion felt a bit rushed and melodramatic, I didn't dislike it.

For fans of Big Little Lies or Desperate Housewives, Little Whispers is the domestic suspense you've been waiting for. Wysteria Lane's got nothing on these Buckingham wives.

Janey, husband Isaac and son Rowan are moving up in the world - when Isaac lands a well-paid new job, they’re able to buy a new house in a much more affluent neighbourhood. Not all the fancy local mums are welcoming, though - at least, not to begin with. Isaac’s job is keeping him out till all hours, and Janey is struggling with a shocking secret from her past, revealed by her mother on her deathbed, which she really, really doesn’t want made public.

Safe to say that Janey’s move up in the world isn’t quite working out as she’d hoped. Meanwhile, interspersed with her narrative is rather harrowing, though thankfully brief, testimony from a kidnapped teenage girl.

The prolific K.L. Slater can always be relied upon for an escapist, entertaining read, and Little Whispers is no exception. It’s well plotted and although I could see I was being misdirected at times, I didn’t figure out what was really going on until it was revealed, despite having strong inklings that certain characters weren’t what they appeared. (They never are, of course.)

Annoyingly, though, there’s a major discrepancy in Janey’s backstory regarding the age of one character - this really needs ironed out, as it makes no sense and is simply impossible as it stands. The dates at the end don’t add up, either. Another (admittedly very minor) character’s first name changes over the course of the book. Hopefully, these issues will be resolved before publication.

An entertaining if not earth-shattering read.

This book was phenomenal!! Honestly as soon as I read the description I knew it was going to be a page turner. You’ll love the ending!

I really enjoyed reading this there was much more going on than I expected from the description,and it was really intriguing.The characters were well written and the plot for me anyway was really surprising .It was a real page turner and kept my interest all the way through.Good book.