Fern is still reeling from the devastating loss of her twin when she and her husband move into a brand new home. Fern is expecting her first child and is eager to be a mother and start fresh despite the fact that she still is haunted by her sister's death. Soon after arriving in their new home, Fern becomes obsesses with the woman who lived in the home previously and finds it very odd that no one else in the neighbourhood seems to recall her. Odd things begin happening around the house that make Fern and her husband question her sanity. A gripping and atmospheric read.

Very very good!!! I loved it and couldnt put down! I thought it was amazing and well written. I would recommend and suggest it to anyone!!

Ffern and Paul are just about to move into a new house. Fern has lost her twin, Linny, in an accident. She has been seeing her twin everywhere and the move is to be a new start, But strange things happen in the new house, starting with the blonde lady who shows her round turns out not to be the owner and the neighbours don't remember her. Paul is worried about Fern and their unborn baby and enlists his mum, Tina to stay but strange things start to happen in the house....
I really liked the characters in the book and the plot was plausible. However, it did lag a little and I did guess the ending. Worth a read though

It started out great and then I was lost and confused then it was repetitive of how Paul is not a good husband. It would be a good beach read for those that likes to read that type of read.

Solid writing in this one! Loved the dark humor & spooky dreams. I love supernatural elements but some others might not so a preface to that might be nice but like I said, I love that stuff so it was fine with me! The ARC format was a little wonky but overall you can get the gist of the good writing. I do feel there were many unanswered questions though by the end.

I enjoyed this twisting turner of a book a little unbelievable but finally quite unexpected. A few well placed red herrings helped. Would fully recommend

The Woman Before was excellent! I loved the paranormal aspect and the fact you questioned everything all the way. I love a domestic thriller and this is one of the best I've read this year. Highly recommended.

Fern and Paul move into a new home, believing it to be their dream home. Fern is still grieving the loss of her twin sister, and their new home is meant to be a fresh start for their unborn child. As soon as they move in, Fern starts having nightmares about the previous tenant who lived there. Fern bonded with the woman, with both of them being pregnant. Fern talks to her new neighbors about the woman, but no one wants to talk. Then she finds out a shocking secret which leads to her whole family being in danger. I loved the story, it was definitely creepy and twisty. It had a paranormal aspect to it which made it even better. I liked how the ending wrapped up the story too. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy.

A psychological thriller with themes relating to loss and bereavement. With ambiguity over whether Fern, the protagonist, is experiencing a psychological or a supernatural experience, it is an interesting, if sometimes confusing read.

With thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

I found it hard to get into this book and it failed to hold my attention, which led to me being confused at times with what exactly was going on. It's a debut novel, and its premise is that it's a psychological thriller about a house of secrets with a twist, but to my mind it was more a type of ghost story with lots of apparitions by dead people who appear only to the protagonist Fern. It is definitely a slow burner, and for me was saved by the appearance of her mother in law who brought a certain level of levity to the book, which I enjoyed.
I have no doubt that others will really enjoy this novel, but it just did not work for me.

I was really intrigued by the premise of this, but felt the "investigation" surrounding Marta was a bit far fetched and didn't resonate with me. The paranormal aspect of this really lost me because I always feel like those storylines are cop outs. I didn't love the ending to this which made it hard to look at the book as a whole. It felt like such an abrupt ending which I hate. I liked the characters initially but they began to wear on me as the book went on.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this ! Loved the creepy vibes it had. This does have supernatural vibes for anyone who is not into that . I did catch myself skimming at certain points, but overall I enjoyed

Not only is Fern pregnant, she is also mourning the loss of her twin Linette (“Linny”) when she and her husband Paul move into their new home on Crenellation Lane. A new start is just what she needs, what they both need. Shortly before moving day, she visits the house for a look around and encounters Marta, who is not only pregnant and bears more than a passing resemblance to her and her dead twin, she once lived in the house. The trouble is that no-one living on Crenellation Lane seems to know who Marta is or if they do, they don’t want to talk about her. Fern becomes obsessed with finding Marta and discovering what happened to her but in doing so pushes Paul further and further away. What happened to the woman who had previously lived in their house?
in truth, I almost didn’t finish this book because I was more than a little irritated by the use of the word “Linny.” It was there five times on one page alone, I know because I counted. The writing is good but a bit “wordy” for me. I love the use of dialogue to tell a story and there was a but too much description for me.
I almost gave it three stars but in the end decided to give it four because once “Linny” wasn’t mentioned so much it was better and it sort of came together in the end.
Many thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately this book was not for me, it was a bit slower than I would like and it just didn't hold my attention. I am sure other people will love it!

Although this book was slow going through most of the first half, it did pick up the pace further on. However, the plot veered in another direction at one point and I'm not sure if the author ever resolved the unfinished business with the main character's sister.

I enjoyed this book. Fern and Paul have just moved in to their new home. Fern is pregnant and trying to come to terms with the death of her twin sister. She starts to have terrifying dreams about a woman called Marte who had shown her round the house. When she asks the neighbours about her they claim not to know who she is, but Fern believes they are hiding something. As her mental state deteriorates we start to wonder whether she has imagined it all Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
Copied to Goodreads.

This book was just so so good, I enjoyed it so much, what a journey it takes the reader on from the first page and it had a great ending,

Thank you to #NetGalley and#HQDigital
If you enjoy psychological thrillers you will love this.
Fern lost her twin sister to a crash recently and is still struggling but now pregnant Fern and her husband Paul are moving to their forever home.
They love the house but strange things start happening, is it the house or is Fern losing her grip or her mind?
You will keep reading until you learn the truth.

Good story but so many different names, I had to keep thinking who was who but that is probably just me and my jumbled head. Many different locations which worked well with the story. Liked the way all the loose ends were finished off so you had answers for everything.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher & Jennifer for the ARC.

A fast paced thriller, difficult to tear yourself away from. Well written and expertly crafted.