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Adam and Jess are moving into their new home with their three children. They fell in love with the house at first sight, though they were stretching their finances to buy it and knew the house needed a considerable amount of work to bring it back to its former glory.

91 Regency Place is supposed to be the families dream home, but Adam soon finds the house has hidden secrets. On discovering a concealed room, Adam finds the contents of the room even more curious. Random items secreted in a dresser include a dog collar, a Rolex watch and an old mobile phone. Adam and Jess are eager to find out the reason for this strange bunch of items being hidden away, and the meaning behind them. Adam takes it upon himself to head an investigation but he has his own huge secret, one which puts his family’s security in jeopardy.

Adam is very inquisitive and enquiries soon ruffle feathers and the plot thickens and twists, seeing the family and their dream home in grave danger.

I found this book a little difficult to get into, which wasn’t helped by the change in characters I found hard to fit into the overall plot. About half-way through, the story seemed to grow in pace and gather an element of creepiness, and I was intrigued to find out how it would end.

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Some things are certainties in life, and one of those certainties is that I’m always going to enjoy a T.M. Logan book! I’ve now read book number 8 of his 8 books and The Dream Home was the tense and fast-paced domestic thriller I was hoping it would be 👏🏻

We are introduced to Adam, his wife Jess and their three children as they move into an enormous fixer-upper in one of the most exclusive estates in Nottingham. While carrying out some home improvements, Adam unwittingly stumbles across a hidden room which houses a number of strange and seemingly unrelated items…

I’ve always found this author’s writing so easy to absorb, it just flows perfectly and has the knack of making me want to keep reading to see what will happen next. I was intrigued in The Dream Home from the very start, and as Adam uncovers more questions than answers to begin with, I felt like I couldn’t possibly stop reading because I just had to know what on earth was going on. I did question some of Adam’s decisions and was dubious about a couple of the paths he took, although lord only knows what I would do in his shoes so maybe I shouldn’t judge too harshly!

With a combination of mounting suspense, creeping unease and disturbing discoveries, T.M. Logan has delivered yet another addictive and thrilling read.

Thank you to Bonnier Books & Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I love a book that gets straight into the action and so when Adam and Jess buy their dream home, a beautiful Victorian villa style property in need of renovation, we quickly get into the nitty gritty of the secret hidden room that Adam discovers hidden behind a wardrobe.

Inside the room is a Rolex watch, an old mobile phone that contains one phone number and one photo, and some other random items.

Jess dismisses them as junk, but then Adam discovers hidden cameras in and around the house and someone starts sending anonymous text messages.

This was a really well written, fast-paced and gripping thriller. The characters were well developed and the watertight plot and red herrings kept me guessing right up the tense ending.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, T. M. Logan and Bonnier for an ARC in return for an honest review.

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I have a newly discovered love for T.M Logan, no one writes a thriller like he does. I thought his previous book 'The Mother' would be difficult to beat but this is great; numerous twists and turns that kept me guessing right to the very end. Can't wait for the next book in 2025!

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I love this author’s books and was instantly immersed into the plot line of The Dream Home. It’s gripping, tense and full of drama that kept me entertained to the end. Some great twists too. Thank you to NetGalley, Bonnier Books UK and the author for the chance to review.

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I was so pleased to receive a copy of this latest TM Logan book, I have enjoyed all of his books so far and this was no exception.
A new house should have been the beginnings of a new start in their Dream Home but when Adam starts digging around, finding a secret room behind a fitted wardrobe that holds it's own secrets things all start to go wrong. Who is behind putting the unusual collection behind this secert door.
As Adam digs deeper, he gets himself and his family into more danger. Plenty of twists to keep you guessing to the end.

Thank you to Bonnie Books UK,Zaffre Netgalley and the author for an ARC in return for an honest review.

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Another fab book by one of my favourite authors TM Logan. Adam moves into his dream home with his wife and two children, whilst unpacking, he comes across a hidden room behind a wardrobe. He doesn’t remember seeing this on the house plan and the estate agent didn’t mention anything. Inside this hidden room, Adam comes across some unusual items, things you wouldn’t expect someone to leave behind. He has so many questions and in answering these questions, he puts his family in danger. What secrets are lurking behind this hidden door?

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While this was more an author pick, since the synopsis didn't intrigue me. This ended up captivating me from the beginning.
I'm glad I gave this a chance.
I found myself unable to put this down. Trying to connect the multiple things happening to the house.
While somethings were probably unrealistic it didn't take anything away from my enjoyment of the book.

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When Adam and Jess move into a new house with their three young children, they discover someone else’s secrets that place them in terrible danger. The story is full of tension and misdirection and is a real page turner. I loved it!
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

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I found myself in dire need of a gripping book to pull me out of my reading slump, and T.M. Logan's "The Dream Home" stepped up to the challenge. Right from the beginning, the intrigue was palpable, and I found myself eagerly turning the pages, hungry for more.
However, as the story unfolded, I couldn't help but be frustrated with the main character. His constant evasion of responsibility, especially regarding his job, became a recurring annoyance. It felt as though he was dancing around his problems instead of facing them head-on. Moreover, some of his choices and decisions were, frankly, exasperating, and his intelligence seemed to be on the dimmer side.
The protagonist's bewilderment about people knowing where he lived raised an eyebrow. It was apparent to me that he himself had disclosed this information freely, and common sense would dictate that the adversaries could easily track down the house associated with the items in question. It left me questioning the character's perceptiveness.
Towards the conclusion, I stumbled upon a few plot holes that I hesitate to delve into without revealing spoilers. I'm optimistic that these issues might have been addressed in the final editing stages, but they were noticeable enough to slightly dampen the overall experience.
Despite these critiques, I must admit that I enjoyed the overall journey that "The Dream Home" took me on. It successfully reignited my interest in true crime novels, reminiscent of my reading habits from the previous year. My only wish is that the narrative had been more tightly woven, eliminating the loose threads that left me pondering. Nevertheless, it's a tale worth exploring for those seeking an engaging read with a few bumps along the way. If I gave half-star reviews, I would certainly class this as a 3.5-star read. However, I don't, so I will round this up to four, as I did enjoy it as a whole.

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I know a TM Logan book is never going to disappoint me and I was right with this one! Gripping from the start and with the twist and turns all up to the final twist. I never even guessed what would happen!
100% again for yet another fab book!

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I always get excited for a new T.M Logan book, and this book was no exception!
The premise was very simple, but Logan's writing just made it such a page turner and super engrossing.
A mystery room? Mystery items? Missing people? Same death dates? What's going on!!??

Overall, the reading experience was more enjoyable than the actual mystery itself. The resolve was so boring, and straight forward that for some readers it could be frustrating. But I enjoyed the 'journey' or the process of getting to the end so much that I am still giving this book such a high star rating.
This is not the best T.M Logan book I have read, and lacked in some mind blowing twists. The ending felt really straight forward, and maybe didn't need so many pages to actually get to. The ending was a bit of a let-down, but I will still continue to read T.M Logan's books as the writing is still super engrossing, even if the twists weren't the most shocking this time around.

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Wow. What a book. I absolutely loved it.
It’s full of tension, mystery, secrets and suspense.

Adam and Jess move into a new house with the three children, a rambling Victorian villa, their dream home.
Adam discovers a concealed secret room, with a collection of forgotten items inside. Adam is intrigued and wants to find out more about the mystery room and the items, which leads to a series of events that will place his family in great danger.

The plot is brilliant, with so many twists and turns and an ending you don’t see coming. The characters are well written and just really relatable and likeable.
The multiple timelines work really well and add to the suspense and the descriptions of the house creates a creepy atmosphere. I loved how the story gives the sense of paranoia and leaves you with niggling questions. Just brilliant.
I was hooked from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down.

Overall, a fast paced suspenseful edge of your seat thriller. It doesn’t disappoint.
Highly recommend for fans of this genre.

With thanks to #NetGallery #BonnierBooksUK for an eARC of #TheDreamHome by @TMLogan in exchange for a honest review.
Book publishes 29 February 2024.

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Book 8 by this author and have loved all previous 7
This one I liked, it was a fine story of a new house, a hidden room and secrets from the past
I found it a bit juddery as it randomly went to new characters ( new to the story but old as in the house’s history )and situations and also found it over descriptive and repetitive, however the writing is good so you don’t mind so much I guess
The author is fab and so will leave it there and look forward to Book 9 😎

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Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK for my ARC. I was so excited to receive a T. M. Logan thriller, especially after reading The Vacation, which I loved! The writing, as always, is impeccable, and eerie descriptions of Adam’s investigations give it the extra layer I crave. It’s a disturbing story, so buckle up for some seriously hair-raising moments!

Adam and his wife, Jess, are excited to move into their new Victorian home which requires refurbishing. But the area is top notch, the front façade to die for and a dream come true for this family of five. When Adam finds a hidden room with a collection of personal belongings, eleven days of nightmares and questions begin. Who do they belong to and how did they get there? Why is there a hidden room? Even more sinister is a camera hidden in a tree in front of their property. Adam is determined to get to the bottom of it all, and disturbed by the possibility that someone is watching them. When their youngest child wakes one night, insisting there was a man in her room, the pace accelerates.

Another worrying factor was the outward lack of police interest, and where initial statements seemed to go nowhere. What I really enjoyed is the camaraderie between Adam and Jess, particularly when they didn’t know who to trust. Although he was very secretive over a decision he made to remedy his shortcomings, this couple remained strong and investigated together.

Around the middle section, I thought I knew how it might end. But I was wrong. It was a Pandora’s Box of secrets, unleashing the worst possible consequences. With so many twists and turns, and danger escalating to fever pitch, I was as determined as Adam to rid the family of these horrors. What I didn’t expect was just how hard Adam would have to fight to protect his family.

This is a tension-filled psychological thriller that will leave you wondering if your house holds any hidden secrets. If so, are they are better left alone?

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The Dream Home by T M Logan

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Thanks to NetGalley for this advanced copy of The Dream Home.

This is a thriller packed full of tense and quick action! As per usual with T M Logan books the chapters are short and fast paced and keep you reading for ages!

The story was really interesting and honestly kind of spooky thinking about the secrets and dark stuff moving into a new home could unravel! But I loved reading about it and trying to guess (unsuccessfully) what would happen next! The twists the book took were so fiery and tense my heart was pounding through a lot of the last chapters!

I think the book ended in a natural way that summed everything up nicely too! It’s definitely going to be recommended to anyone that loves a fast paced read and lots of suspicious characters!

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TM Logan didn't disappoint again
There are twists and turns galore
Fabulous writing

Thank you netgalley, Bonnier Books UK and TM Logan

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TM Logan never disappoints and The Dream Home is another addictive and brilliantly-written thriller full of well-developed characters, a tense and fast-paced atmosphere, and enough twists to have you questioning who can trust.

The Dream Home had me hooked from the start. I loved the premise of a couple moving into a house and finding a hidden room, and I was really eager to see where it would all lead. I thought I had a few things sussed out, but I far from had the whole picture. The revelations at the end were very interesting, and overall made a very satisfying conclusion.

Although Logan's thrillers usually have quite a domestic setting, they are far from domestic in entertainment levels and shock factor. You can always rely on Logan for an unputdownable read, and The Dream Home is another cracker full of secrets and suspense.

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This gripping thriller begins with Adam, his wife Jess and their two children as they move into their dream house 91 Regency Place. Very quickly, Adam discovers a hidden panel that leads to a forgotten space holding secrets that puts the whole family in danger and becomes a nightmare as Adam tries to solve the mysteries that the house holds. Adam is also harbouring a personal secret that cannot be held long term.
The story had me guessing from the start but I continued to change my mind, so it held my attention throughout.
My thanks to Net Galley and Bonnier Books for the digital advanced copy.

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I’ve just finished this book and I think it’s up there with being one of Logan’s best. I was keep tense the entire way through I just kept picking the book up to find out what happens. I am dropping it a star because the “whodunnit?” I was so mad haha. I actually frowned. I didn’t guess which is brilliant. I normally always do. But I was completely hoodwinked with this one but I am not happy about who it was! Fabulous read. This will be popular.

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