I've read several books by Nicole Trope before and loved them so much, that's why I'm so sad to report that this one missed the mark for me. It just felt like a thriller I've read before, with an ending that I didn't love. I will be reading other books by the author though!

Amanda, a mother of two children has fled an abusive relationship and moved into West Street, but trying to keep herself to herself is very hard when she has twitchy curtain neighbours and an angry son who is forever bringing attention to the house.

Told through different points of view, this is a fast paced, twisty, psychological thriller that will keep you guessing and engaged throughout, with characters you will love to hate.

4 stars.

I thought it was great! It was kind of slow for my liking so it felt like it dragged on. I think it was a unique concept and would read the author again.

This was a wee bit different from your usual domestic noir. I love a good thriller where all the neighbours have secrets, I kind of knew where this one was going but there were a lot of surprises along the way! Some truly hideous characters in this one which always makes for a good story. First one I have read from this author but I will definitely read more.

A slow-burn, atmospheric mystery that pulls you into a small town full of secrets. Nicole is a compelling protagonist, and the author masterfully builds tension through layered characters and eerie details.

While the pacing lags slightly in the middle, the emotional depth and satisfying conclusion make it a standout for fans of domestic suspense.

Amanda has left her beautiful home and her abusive husband, Mike, to live in a rented home that has seen better days. Her daughter, Kiera, 9, and son Jordon, 11, aren’t happy about the move but Kiera is fairly easygoing about it. However, Jordon is furious and is screaming at his mother and threatening her. Jordon’s noise has disturbed the neighbors which consist of several women varying in age.

Caroline is always interested in meeting new people who move into West Street so she bakes them a chocolate cake. She tries very hard to learn more about this little family but Amanda is giving out very little details.

When Amanda left, her husband was on a business trip to China and she knew he would be furious when he returned and found them gone. Sure enough, she has received a text from him saying she will regret leaving him. She just wants him to sign the divorce papers she left for him and they can arrange custody/visitation of the children. Amanda is nervous because she knows how vicious Mike can be.

In filling out papers for the children’s school, Amanda realizes that she forgot to get their passports and will need those numbers to get them registered in school. Dare she try to go back to her home and get the passports?

In the meantime, the neighbors are watching Amanda as they have always kept their finger on the pulse of what is happening in their neighborhood. Could their interest prove to be more than just nosiness?

This is a tense story that is full of surprises and scary events that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat. It certainly kept me that way. Enjoy!

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This was a page-turning read about women living in a cul de sac, each hiding their own secrets and dark pasts. Twisty, emotional, and unhinged, this was a great read for a rainy day.
The characters were intriguing, to say the least. The nosy older neighbors were highly entertaining, but some of their inner dialogue became redundant at times. I always enjoy this author, but this one seemed not as polished as her previous work. That said, this was still an enjoyable read that I devoured in record time. There is always something addicting about this author's writing style that hooks me into each and every story she creates. Three and a half stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Bookouture, for this ARC.

All I wanted was to live in a nice quiet street, to be surrounded by lovely neighbours and have some peace, especially after all those terrible months…

Amanda takes her two children Jordan and Kiera and flees while her abusive husband is on a business trip in China. Their new house on West Street is run down and their new neighbors aren’t exactly thrilled either, even though Caroline, the old busybody next door, marches right over with a chocolate cake to welcome them. But Caroline is keeping a close eye on the newcomers, because the ladies of West Stret have things to hide, and they’ll stop at nothing to protect their peace… and their dark secrets.

Nicole Trope is an absolute master at her niche of domestic suspense, and Welcome to West Street is yet another gripping dark neighborhood drama. This book hooked me right from the start with the explosive relationship between Amanda and her son Jordan and a fascinating cast of secretive characters. I love a formidable senior citizen character, and nosy old bat Caroline certainly fits the bill! Filled with twists and turns, I couldn’t put this one down until its final shocking reveal!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me an advance copy of this book.

While her husband, Mike is out of town, Amanda packs up her things and moves her children to a new home where she hopes they will be safe from his abuse. The neighbourhood seems safe, but Amanda is still on edge, especially as their son seems so angry and volatile.
When her son goes missing, Amanda is sure her husband is behind it. But can she bet her sons life on that?

This was such a great read. Filled with twists, although I have to admit I figured most of them out fairly early on. I don't think any of them surprised me, which was a bit of a shame as I felt it ended up being a little predictable. However, I did really enjoy it and having a son the same age as Jordan made reading this difficult at times.
I've not read any from this author before, but I will definitely be trying another.

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

I am a big Nicole Trope fan and I have read all her books, I enjoyed this book, but not as much as some oththe others. Still, a good read.

Amanda is running from her husband and I quickly deduced why. I thought her son needed an attitude adjustment.
Initially I thought Caroline was a nosy busy body who has nothing better to do than sky on her neighbors.
Little did I conceive that once a move was completed things would go south on West street!
My jaw did drop as major revelations come to light and even I hadn’t fathomed how unhinged a couple of the characters were!!
The ending has a full circle moment that is illuminating as well.
Trope writes my kind of trope!

I wasn’t sure what to think in the beginning. A woman and her children escape her abusive husband and ends up living on a small cul de sac with some quirky neighbors. They’s quite a group of characters. They want to help Amanda, but part of them doesn’t want her and her children there disturbing their peace either. The thriller part comes later when Amanda’s son goes missing. The ladies hate when the cops are crawling all over their street, but why?

I liked that this book takes place in Australia, I don’t read many books that are set there.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my copies of this book.

Amanda, having endured years of domestic abuse, has finally decided to leave her husband. She has gathered her two children, packed up everything she can and fled to West Street, hoping that her husband won’t find them.

From the moment they arrive, one of the neighbors, Caroline, is on the watch. Under the guise of being welcoming, Caroline wants to know why they have moved there. Amanda can’t help but feel a bit put off by Caroline’s pushy nature, but she also has other worries and these are of great concern.

Amanda also meets Gemma, and the two hit it off right away. However, Amanda’s son Jordan’s behavior really has her worried, so she strives to strike a balance between her determination and the struggles she has with him.

What a thrilling domestic drama! Nicole Trope’s latest book is a gripping and entertaining read. Amanda’s fears were palpable and Caroline’s nosiness was with intent, and I loved watching the drama unfold. There were more than a few surprises in this story, and it was a book that I couldn’t put down.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

I have read many books by Trope and a new release is always eagerly anticipated.

Welcome to West Street, the place where curtains twitch, neighbours are nosey and you have no idea who or what is lurking behind closed doors.

It's a pacey read, full of ubiquitous twists and a cul-de-sac of neighbours that all fell under my suspicion radar.

Trust no-one. They're hiding secrets from you. They're lying!

Such a great read. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Nicole Trope does it again! There is nothing she writes that doesn't move me. I liked the title this time! Sometimes they don't do her work justice.

Have always loved the authors books,the settings, characters and stories always make for an exciting read

In this book we find Amanda and her 2 children on the run from an abusive husband …..they have moved into a quiet residential street where Amanda has nothing to fear except her husband finding them….or so she thinks…

Her neighbours are an extremely tight knit group led by Caroline, who makes it her business to keep ‘her’ street in shipshape order and intends to make sure the new arrivals do nothing to change the peaceful status quo of her beloved kingdom….and woe betide them if they do

Of course Caroline and the other neighbours all have secrets they are hiding as Amanda is about to find out!

Loved the descriptions of the formidable character of Caroline who pickling and baking aside was more than a force to be reckoned with and whose unspoken rules you broke at your peril

Good and at times unsettling psychological thriller

Welcome to West Street by Nicole Trope is a tension filled domestic suspense/thriller that is full of secrets and will keep you guessing right up until the final twist!!

Amanda is on the run with her two children to escape her abusive husband. When they move to West Street, Amanda hopes that this tiny house will be a safe haven for her kids and herself. But what should have been a new start turns unsettling soon after meeting her new neighbors. Caroline is the queen bee of West Street, always making it a point to know everything about everyone. Things quickly spiral into chaos when Amanda's 11-year-old son Jordan runs away, angry that they left their father and their old life behind. Will Amanda and her children be safe in their new home? Or was moving to a place like West Street the worst mistake that Amanda could have made?

Nicole Trope is quickly becoming an auto buy author for me! Her releases never disappoint me and Welcome to West Street was no exception! With Trope's masterful character development her characters all feel very real and relatable even if some are unlikeable. There are some pretty heavy themes that are explored in this book, especially domestic violence, so check your triggers. This multi perspective novel is full of domestic suspense and tension with plenty of twists and turns! I would definitely recommend this novel for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, and Shari Lapena!

Thank you to NetGalley, Nicole Trope, and Bookouture for this ARC!! Publication date is April 22nd 2025.

Wow just wow!!! I definitely was not expecting this ending and I have a feeling this book will live rent free in my head for a long time. Neighbors can be nosey and I was so annoyed with the neighbors of the cul de sac because Geesh how annoying to be spying on the home of your neighbors for “peace and quiet” Amanda was someone I can relate to but she annoyed me at times too with her overthinking and not being rational. Dang I’m still in complete shock! This book is a MUST read!!!!

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to @NicoleTropeAuthor for the most amazing book – Welcome to West Street!

Caroline is the ultimate nosy neighbor. Amanda is the new neighbor, hoping for some peace and quiet while running from her abusive husband. Mike, Amanda’s husband, has been cheating on her – so when Mike is off on a business trip, Amanda makes her escape Her two kids aren’t happy with the move, and Amanda is struggling to live her best life. Caroline is always trying to get in to Amanda’s business. But, Amanda isn’t the only one in the neighborhood with secrets.

Told in multiple POVs, which worked so well in getting us into the heads of Amanda, Caroline and Amanda’s so Jordan.

I am an avid Nicole Trope reader and this book does not disappoint!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND but make sure you start it early in the day because you will not want to put it down!

Thank you #NetGalley for the advance copy of #WelcometoWestStret in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you @bookouture for approving my request.

Welcome to West Street by Nicole Trope and narrated by Taryn Ryan was a excellent psychological thriller with a shocking twist especially as it had me gripped from the very start. It was full of suspense with brilliant twists and turns throughout which makes Nicole an excellent author, she know how to have you hooked! and up most of the night listening to it - So glad I had ear buds and I had no work the next day!!!!

The narrator Taryn Ryan was excellent and bought this book alive from the start.

I highly recommend this book/audiobook. It was superb!

Big thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture and Bookouture Audio for my ARC