The Dream Home was a book I struggled to put down.
Adam and Jess and their three children move into 91 Regency Place, it’s a detached victorian place that’s right at the top of their budget. After moving in Adam finds a secret panel at the back of a wardrobe that leads to a secret room comprising of an armchair and a piece of furniture with several locked drawers. After locating the key he finds every drawer has one item in it from a scarf to a wallet to an expensive watch and more including an old mobile phone. Adam needs to find out what they are doing there and why but to do so will put him and his family in danger as these secrets are better left where they were.
This was a book I loved from the very beginning, the storyline was great and the characters were well developed. It was quite dark at times but the tension was great. Adam despite his flaws was likeable as were all the characters. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep it interesting and the big reveal….. I didn’t have a clue!! So bonus points there!!
I would like to thank NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher in return for an honest review. This review is based entirely on my own thoughts and feelings.

Overall rating : 4*
Writing skill : 5*
Plot: 3*
Pace: 4*
Characters: 4*
Setting: 3*

Having only read one previous book by this author, I jumped at the chance to read this and it didn't disappoint. Ive recently been growing a bit tired of domestic thrillers, they can be a bit samey, and the whole lieing to your spouse thing is grating, but this was excellently done here. I liked all the characters, and there were a few, and was rooting for the MC throughout. The twists and turns were great and the big reveal at the end fooled me, I didnt see it coming. If youve read any of his others and enjoyed them you will not be disappointed with this fast paced read.

T M Logan is an author that I pick up without reading the blurb. I just know it's going to be a great read and The Dream Home is no exception.

Right from the beginning there's a sinister feel when the Wylie family move into their new home. And it gets seriously creepy after Adam discovers a hidden room with an old dresser containing what appears to be long forgotten items. But as is typical with a Logan book nothing is quite as it seems.

I found this book really hard to put down, it's fast paced and filled with tension. The nice short chapters keep you wanting to read just one more chapter. I enjoyed trying to guess the ending but with a few red herrings thrown in, I just didnt see it coming.

A small spoiler for the animal lovers who might be concerned about the pets in this book. None are harmed and all are OK at the end. However there is an incident with a deceased pigeon.

Thank you to @bonnierbooks_uk @zaffrebooks for providing me with an ARC to read and review.

A genius premise and a pacy page-turner. I didn’t know who to trust and suspected everyone. Absolutely amazing!

When Adam, Jess and their family move into the gorgeous new home, they still can't believe it is theirs. It needs a lot of work, and when pulling out some old fitted wardrobes, Adam finds a hidden room, interesting enough, but what he finds in there will put his and his family's loves in danger.

I mean, this will put anyone off moving house if nothing else! A great, twisty thriller that had me guessing all the way through!

'The Dream House', is the new release by T.M. Logan, an author whose previous work I have admired greatly. This time, Logan has demonstrated his exceptional ability to captivate readers with his engaging writing style and cleverly crafted plot.

Although the pace of this storyline was slower than what I have come to expect from Logan's work, it was more than compensated for by the intricate plot twists, the well-developed characters, and a conclusion that left me in awe. The book's unique storyline ensures the reader is on a journey filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and turns that keep you guessing until the end.

Logan's writing is skilful, and he has created a cast of complex and relatable characters. The protagonist's internal struggles are explored in-depth, and the secondary characters are well-developed, with unique stories that add richness to the plot. The book's ending is particularly satisfying, tying up any loose ends and leaving the reader with closure.

Reviewing this book without revealing spoilers is challenging, but I can assure you that 'The Dream House' is an excellent read, which I highly recommend. It is an enjoyable read that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

This is creepy and twisted, but keeps you reading through your beating heart and fingers over your eyes! I have enjoyed everything this author has written and this is no exception!

A fast pace thriller that hooked me from first page

Jess and Adam move into their new house with their 3 children and he discovers a door hidden behind a fitted wardrobe, a secret room with collection of forgotten items from 20yrs ago. He tries to find out whose items they are and comes across twists and turns with creepy situations that he faces

Good all round

Thank you to Netgalley

This book is a perfect example of why I love T.M Logans books so much!

Well paced, tense and wonderfully unnerving, its the perfect example of a domestic thriller!

A stroke of magic means you instantly gel with the characters, they feel real and you are absolutely invested. This just adds to that atmosphere, as you are willing a good outcome.

As always, I know I'm about to be put through my paces, well developed plots, absorbing characters and plenty of twists and turns menus for me this was absolutely perfect!

It’s Everything they Ever Wanted

Adam and Jess buy the perfect house for their family, when they start renovating they discover a hidden room in the attic and a dresser that contains a collection of items. It’s made clear that someone wants the items back and will stop at nothing to retrieve them.

I was very excited when I got approved for this by @netgalley as I’ve read all this authors work. Whilst I did enjoy the book for me it didn’t have the wow factor as some of his others.

Publication Date - 29/02/2024

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T m Logan always writes great thrillers that really grip you. I always like the fact that it is told from the male point of view which you don't see very often. Which helps the book stand out. This was another well written book. With lots of twist and turns and a great ending.

Like a few other books I've read written by T.M.Logan this is told predominantly from the POV of Adam.  It makes a really nice change to read from a mans point of view, and right from page one, I was sucked into his story, the short chapters making it easy to keep turning the pages, however it didn't take long for me to realise that I found Adam to be quite an annoying character with his constant need to find answers.
In saying that, the theories and ideas were soon running through my head as I started to build a picture of where this was going.
As much as Adam frustrated me, I felt really tense as things spiralled out of control for him, and what was great about this book is that you could never be quite sure who to trust, and my theories were proved wrong on several occasions.
The first half of this book is very much a slow burn, but as I hit the halfway mark, the pace ramped up more and I struggled to put it down. I definitely felt creeped out in parts.  For me however, the pace felt up and down throughout the second half of the book, one minute I was hooked and turning the pages, the next I felt it was starting to drag, then I'd be hooked again.
That last 10% though 🤯 I had my hand covering the bottom of the page as I didn't trust my eyes not to flick down to the bottom and ruin it for myself.
As always, Logan has delivered a great book, and while not my favourite it is brilliantly written.  Personally, my preference as a reader is not to have the main character 'turn detective' which is what perhaps let this one down for me.  There was also, one aspect of the story line that I wasn't fully on board with, and if it it been slightly 🤏 shorter it could have been a 4 star read for me, but unfortunately, due to those little points I give this 3.5⭐️

You always know you're going to read a great thriller with this authors books he never disappoints me and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next

Adam, Jess, their three kids and various pets move into a large Victorian house in a fairly exclusive part of town. During the exploration of their new home, Adam finds a secret room. Curious.

Inside this small space he finds a set of drawers, within them is a selection of seemingly random objects - including a Rolex watch, a wallet, and old pair of glasses. Curiouser and curiouser.

Much like the proverbial cat, Adam soon realises that his inquisitiveness comes at a cost. Unwittingly setting off a chain of events that place him, and his family, in real danger.

Brilliant!

I loved the setting: A rambling Victorian villa. We live in a 19th century Victorian property (not the size of this one!) and have often imagined what the house has seen in its 130 years.

This was so gripping. I found my eyes involuntarily darting down the page to see what was coming! I had my suspicions about the items early on. You’ll be pleased to hear (and not remotely shocked!) I was wrong.

The plotting was complex and expertly revealed - great pacing, and enough breadcrumbs (and red herrings) scattered to keep me turning the pages long after I should have been asleep! *umm, what was that creaking downstairs?!*

If you’re looking for an addictive thriller with wonderfully written and relatable characters, and twists galore, I’d highly recommend checking this book out!

Adam, Jess and family move to a victorian villa which seems quite a nice place in a lovely neighbourhood. Adam finds a secret room and becomes fascinated with the random objects left there. A thrilling read with twists and turns, full of tension and quite addictive

Having read and thoroughly enjoyed TM Logan's previous seven books the chance to be an ARC was to good an opportunity not to take up. I was not disappointed another tale of high energy action that keeps the reader gripped until the end.

I do love it when a book not only lives up to my expectations but also exceeds them. Or, as in this case, smashes them out of the park. And that initial bar is set quite high, as I have enjoyed every of his previous seven books.
So... back to this book. We follow Adam and Jess as they, and their children, have just moved into their Dream Home. It's a rambling Victorian villa which they have had to stretch themselves to (only just) afford. As they are unpacking, Adam realises that there is something a bit off with the dimensions of one of the rooms and is delighted to find a door hidden behind a fitted wardrobe, leading to a secret room.
In it he finds an old dresser with multiple drawers. He gets them open and, in each one, there is an eclectic mix of items, ranging from an old phone, a wallet, a watch, and a scarf. Adam becomes obsessed with them and, indeed, their origin. Jess notsomuch. Although she is intrigued by the phone, which only has one number stored... What harm could it be to just give it a call...?
What harm indeed... and I am going to leave you to discover the rest as the author intends...
If you have read this author before, you'll know what you are letting yourself in for. If not then you are in for a treat and I'll be very surprised if you don't then add all his back catalogue to your tbr afterwards.
It's tense and the intrigue is high all the way through. Pacing is perfect and matches the narrative all the way through. You do have to hold on to a bit of confusion occasionally but that only adds to the cloying sense of paranoia that the author weaves in. Characterisation is excellent and they all play their parts with aplomb.
And the ending, when it came, completely floored me. And I eat sleep breathe this genre of book so...
All in all, another winner from one of my favourite go-to authors. Roll on next time. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

I’ve read and enjoyed TM Logan’s previous novels, all psychological thrillers with interesting twists so I was delighted to receive “The Dream Home” as a review copy.
When Adam, Jess and their three children move into their new house they are very excited. It’s much bigger than their old home and in a lovely part of town.
Whilst exploring the new house Adam comes across a hidden annexe containing some extremely random items. Trying to trace the owner of these things using an old mobile, found with the other objects, Adam and Jess couple soon realise they have inserted themselves into a very dangerous situation.
Adam is a lover of puzzles and will not give up on trying to work out what has happened and where the items come from. However he also has some major secrets of his own.
I really loved this creepy thriller, particularly as I was not sure what was going to happen- the author certainly kept me guessing, inserting some very interesting twists that meant I found it nigh on impossible to solve the mystery.
I found it interesting to think that when a house is sold , anything that is left behind by the previous owners would become the property of the new inhabitants- or does it? I’m not really sure but it made a great premise for a novel.
I really liked Adam- he was an ordinary man, trying to do his best for his family, despite his heavy load of secrets.
“The Dream Home”is a compelling and exciting read which I thoroughly recommend. If you’ve read other books by this author you’ll know what to expect and if you haven’t you’ve got a real treat in store.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.

I just love TM Logan's thrillers and this one was no exception. It's amazing how this writer can get the tension building right from the start and throughout. The main characters always feel so real and easy to connect with. I just couldn't see where this story was leading which I love. Another one to put on your TBR and 4 stars from me for a fantastic read ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy

I like T. M. Logan books so was delighted to receive an advance copy of The Dream Home, publishing on 29th February. Thanks to Bonnier Books UK and NetGalley for my copy.

Adam and Jess have just moved to their dream home with their three children. A large Victorian house it’s in need of work, but they’re looking forward to the project. When Adam finds a secret room with seemingly random items hidden there he tries to find out more about them and wants to return them to whoever they belong to. Little does he know the danger he’ll bring to him and his family. His youngest daughter is scared at night, saying there’s a man in her room. They hear noises that sound like someone in the house and find hidden cameras. Who’s watching them and why?

This book definitely kept me reading as I wanted to find out what was going on. I spent most of the book a bit confused as to who would be so determined to get the items back and possibly kill in the process. I liked Adam, Jess and their family but I was more suspicious of the other characters and I think I suspected them all! I didn’t guess the culprit and was quite surprised. At times I did wonder if it was a bit far fetched but overall I liked the story and would recommend it.