"The House Sitter" is a dark psychological thriller that captivates you with its gripping narrative and a plethora of twists and turns. From the very first page, I found myself thoroughly engrossed in the story, which is both compelling and addictive. Beevis masterfully crafts an atmosphere of suspense that kept me on the edge of your seat throughout the fast-paced plot. The chilling developments unfold in such a way that it becomes nearly impossible to put the book down. Every chapter left me eager for more, making this novel truly unputdownable. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking an exhilarating reading experience filled with unexpected revelations.

The House Sitter by Keri Beevis

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Keri Beevis delivers another twisty novel! I am a huge fan and anything she writes is an auto read for me.

A page turner with an unexpected plot twist.

Ever since I picked up my first Keri Beevis book, "Nowhere to Hide", I've been a huge fan! This book did not disappoint and had me interested from the start. The twist took me by surprise! I liked the way the characters were written-Nina made a great main character.

In this story Nina house sits for her brother and when looking outside with binoculars, she witnesses a man and a woman getting very hot and steamy without them realizing she is watching them. Later that woman goes missing. I was hooked on the mystery in this book! Totally recommend this one for all the thriller lovers out there!

OMG this was a page turner with so much intrigue & suspense. I was wrong all the way through this book as to who the perpetrator was but loved the not knowing. The characters in this book were very relatable & I liked all but one. The twist towards the end was incredible & I wouldn’t have guessed how this ended even three quarters of the way through the book, you got me Keri…… maybe I’ll get the next one.
If you like thrilling suspending stories get this book

Having read, and enjoyed Keri’s full back catalogue, I was keen to get my hands on her latest offering, and it did not disappoint. As with all Keri’s books this tale has suspense, tension, more than a smattering of romance and red herrings galore. There is a host of characters and whilst not all are likable, they are well-written and each of them adds something to the plot, with cantankerous Leonard being my favourite. The story starts off strong and the key themes of obsession, perception and trust are fully explored. From the strong start, I did feel that the pace faltered a little towards the middle, coupled with a little too much romance for my taste, so I was pleased when the suspense picked back up as we headed for the end. An ending which, whilst is nicely wrapped up, contains of a satisfying twist.

The House Sitter
By: Keri Beevis
Pub Date: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

I have been a fan of Beevis’s books and as always she gives the reader a fun psychological thriller with twists.
This one involves a woman house sitting for her brother. He lives in a high rise, and when she gets bored she grabs binoculars and witnesses a steamy scene. She needs to look away, but she continues, hoping she does NOT get caught.
Soon she finds out the women on the balcony is missing. She knows who she was with, but will the man come forward? She decides to tell the police, BUT finds out he has an alibi. Her gut is telling her this man is involved with the disappearance.
She starts her own investigation, which is very dangerous! A cat and mouse thriller. She might not have been the only one watching neighbors that fateful night.
Thank you Boldwood for the advanced e-ARC

Keri Beevis is absolutely one of my favorite authors and I’m always, always super excited to find out she’s coming out with a new book. So when I was invited to read her new ARC, THE HOUSE SITTER, I could not wait to start it. Her stories engage readers in wonderfully unexpected ways, which makes reading anything from her something to really look forward to–at least for me.

The synopsis sounded fantastic, giving me Hitchcockian REAR WINDOW vibes for sure. I could all but imagine Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly spying with binoculars right along with our protagonist, Nina. Haha!! And spying will inevitably end badly, because Nina admittedly sees something she shouldn't have, ultimately leading her down a dangerous road where she begins to question whom she can and cannot trust.

We are introduced to some colorful characters in the form of neighbors and acquaintances, some seemingly quite harmless, others less so, each appearing to harbor secrets that could be his/her undoing. But the fun is in the guesswork involved in determining who are the bad guys and who are the good guys as you, the reader, progress through the story.

The character development is so good, but I’d expect nothing less from Keri Beevis–she has the knack of creating protagonists and antagonists who are easy to love and hate, respectively, making it a foregone conclusion that you’ll be invested in the story from the very beginning to the final chapter. The twist at the end is wonderfully twisty I must say, and whether you see it coming or not, the journey to get there is an incredibly satisfying one.

I want to thank NetGalley, Keri Beevis, and Boldwood Books for gifting me the ARC of THE HOUSE SITTER! Reading this book before publication was a privilege. And I appreciate you trusting me with an honest review!

Wow, this was not what I expected, it was an intense psychological thriller with a great twist. Didn’t see that coming. Nina has just moved into her brothers flat to look after the cat, while the electric went out in the flat, she finds the binoculars and starts spying. She watches the neighbour Julian having sex on the bal only, when the girl goes missing the next day, she wants to find out the truth. It’s a creepy, read in one sitting book. I really enjoyed it, great plot line and the characters were brilliant for this story. A 5 star read. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

What a fantastic thriller – I love a nosey neighbour moment, and this is a great example of how that can go horribly wrong.

Loved the characters, the underlying love story, the twists and turns and the ending was nicely wrapped up. I thought Nina was a great character, very brave and clever. Fast paced, well written, highly recommend.

What an intense and crazy ride that was! I love everything Keri Beevis writes, but I think this one is her best yet!

Nina is temporarily staying in her brother's flat, when she inadvertently notices something she wasn't planning to see, but her morbid curiosity prevents her from looking away. When the woman she was watching is reported missing, Nina knows who the last person to see her was, as she was also watching him. But she wasn't the only one!

There are some very dark and disturbing characters in this gripping tale and the character development is so well done. Having lived in an apartment block, I fully relate to how nosy other residents can be, but this lot surpassed any of my own experiences!

As it became darker and more twisted, I couldn't fathom how it was going to work out, so when the absolutely massive twist hit, I was stunned! Never, ever would I have predicted that one! Amazing!

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Keri Beevis and Boldwood for an ARC in return for an honest review.

This book takes you on a wild ride, filled with multiple perspectives and a cast of intriguing characters that constantly kept me guessing. However, I did find it a bit frustrating at times—it would have been helpful if it was clearer whose POV we were following.

The pacing is lightning-fast, though a few sections felt overly long and unnecessarily detailed. Still, the ending was satisfying, and the plot remained unpredictable throughout. I was always making guesses about the ending—and just as quickly changing them a few chapters later.

A. Romantic Chemistry & Development
⭐⭐⭐: Believable connection; romance grows alongside the mystery.

B. Suspense & Mystery Plot
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Tight, clever plotting with real tension and surprises.

C. Balance Between Romance and Suspense
⭐⭐⭐: Mostly well-balanced; both plots support each other.

D. Character Depth & Motivations
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Deeply developed characters whose fears, passions, and desires drive the plot.

E. Emotional and Adrenaline Payoff
⭐⭐⭐: Good blend of heart-pounding tension and emotional connection.

F. Writing Style and Pacing
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Gripping writing with tight pacing that enhances both the romance and the mystery.

G. Setting & Atmosphere
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Vivid setting that strengthens the suspense and emotional atmosphere.

Overall, it's an exciting and twisty read that could have been even stronger with clearer structure around the shifting viewpoints.

The House Sitter is a tense, voyeuristic thriller with a strong hook and a compelling setup. The mystery unfolds slowly, with a growing sense of paranoia and danger that kept me turning pages. I enjoyed the idea of seeing something you're not supposed to, and the story does a good job playing with themes of trust and perception. However, some plot points felt a bit stretched, and the pacing dipped in the middle. Still, the suspense ramps up nicely toward the end, and the final twist was satisfying enough to make the ride worthwhile.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Firstly I would like to thank netgalley and Boldwood books and the fantastic author Keri Beevis for an early copy of her book to read.

Another great psychological read.Nina breaks up with her boyfriend her relationship is going nowhere..she stays at her brothers house while he is away after a power cut she sits on the balcony and brings out her binoculars and looks into the neighbours houses,has she gone to far and sees things she shouldn't....a great read looking forward to reading more of her books. My rating is 3.5 rounded to four...

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I really loved this book. I couldn't get enough. I have read other Keri Beevis book and she never disappoints!! I will be recommending this book to all of my fellow readers. Another great read!!!

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the snooping/spying on neighbours aspect, the pacing was good and I liked learning things about the neighbours and other characters throughout the book that had me constantly changing my mind about what I thought happened! I also loved the chemistry between Zac and Nina and their development throughout the book.

THE HOUSE SITTER BY KERI BEEVIS
Release date set for the 22nd of May 2025.
The blurb on this book had me dying to read ASAP.
Straight away it sucks you in and there's twists you don't see coming.
Really enjoyed this one.
My first time reading this author and it won't be the last.

#TheHouseSitter #NetGalley
NetGalley ARC
4.5 star
fast paced thriller that will keep you guessing

Nina has recently broken up with her long-term boyfriend Michael and decides to flat/cat sit while her brother goes on holiday to Hong Kong with his partner. It will give her time to decide what to do with her life and gets to stay in the up-market River heights apartments.
One evening after a sweltering day she decides to go out on the apartment balcony, where she finds a pair of binoculars and decides to be nosey and look across to the other apartments. Where she sees one of residents who she saw earlier and thought he was very attractive. Being intimate with a blonde woman.
But a few days later, local news reports says that same women has gone missing, and they is a search to find her. Nina decides to take on the search to see what happened that night she saw them together.
I always enjoy a Keri Beevis novel. She does not disappoint. This novel is a kind of different writing style from the author that I am used to. But still an enjoyable read, this is a well plotted tense storyline, with lots of twists and turns. There is quite a few characters in this story, with each have secrets they are hiding which keeps you guessing throughout. This has a very surprising ending that I wasn’t expecting. 5 stars.

I LOVED Keri Beevis’s psychological thriller The House Sitter. It was fast paced with great plot twists that I did not see coming. This would be a great movie!
4.5 ⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had a little bit of everything. I had a hard time putting it down and when I had to, I was thinking about it. I could easily see this becoming a movie. I found it easy to follow all the characters and I loved the ending. I've already added another Keri Beevis book to my TBR. Thank you to Boldwood Books for the ARC. Opinions are my own.