First I wish to thank Netgalley, Publisher Boldwood Books and Author Keri Beevis for the advanced e-copy of The House Sitter!

In Norway we have a tradition of reading/watching crime during the holiday, and I decided to pick The House Sitter for the tradition, and oh my, I was NOT let down!

Nina moves into her brother's rented apartment following her ending her relationship with her want-to-be fiancee. One night, when she relaxes on the balcony with a steaming hot pizza, with a pair of binoculars, she looks around her new surroundings when she notices the hot guy in the block opposite having a girl over. Next morning, the news of a missing girl starts spreading like wildfire and she remembers the girl from the night before looking a lot like the missing girl...

The House Sitter is a multiple POV thriller covering multiple missing persons, a fmc sure she knows who is behind this all and a mmc creating more trouble than what's good for him.

When I realized there were multiple POV's, I was a little nervous that I was going to miss out on the story trying to figure out who's POV I was reading, but to my surprise, this went well. The character introduction and development was written in a way where no detail was left behind, their actions, conversations and thoughts made sense and I was able to follow without any issues!

I am in love with this book and it was a great introduction to Keri Beevis. I will definitely be checking out more of their work.

3.5/5

When you break up with your boyfriend and move into your brother's place for a bit to figure things out but then you think you just saw a women go missing...just the normal things that happen when you're house-sitting.

And some people are being real sus. The man that was with the missing woman acts like she was never there, so you think the story is going to go one way, but it goes another.

This is the kind of mystery where everyone is a suspect until the true culprit is revealed. I though this was a very cool premise and location for a mystery because there are so many options.

There were a few parts that felt repetitive, but it did speed up and have a better flow towards the end, so I didn't mind too much.

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

Thoroughly enjoy this book! The characters were well written and enjoyable. Loved the twist at the end - didn’t see it coming! The description of the apartment complex was great, I felt like I was there! Quick read. Been recommending to others.

Wow! A fantastic read that keeps you guessing and turning the pages throughout. Full of a bunch of great (and suspicious!) characters, and plenty of shocking twists and turns. Brilliant!

The House Sitter is a tense and addictive psychological thriller that hooks you from the first line and doesn’t let go. After a painful breakup, the protagonist seeks solitude in her brother’s upscale apartment—only to find herself spiraling into a voyeuristic nightmare. What begins as harmless curiosity from the balcony during a power outage soon turns sinister when a woman she watches goes missing.

With a perfect setup for suspense—an unreliable narrator, a handsome stranger, and secrets lurking across balconies—this book thrives on paranoia and unanswered questions. As the protagonist delves deeper into the mystery, the tension tightens. The reader is left constantly questioning: Who can be trusted? Is she seeing things? Or is she the only one seeing the truth?

I really enjoyed this book - the characters were in depth and the storyline really kept me guessing. My only issue with the book was that I found that the pacing was a little slow at times, but while that is an issue for me - others may enjoy that!

I’m a great fan of Keri Beevis who writes fabulous psychological thrillers. This book is about Nina who agrees to housesit for her brother following the breakup of her relationship. But when she looks through a pair of binoculars at the apartment block opposite, she sees something that seems highly suspicious. There are lots of extremely unpleasant characters, and when the woman she spotted on her neighbour’s balcony disappears, Nina turns detective. This is a super quick read, with plenty of twists, a romance at its heart and all the layers of deceit and suspense that marks a Beevis book. I really enjoyed this.

Nina agrees to house sit for a friend, looking after the cat. Whilst there she spies a man, Julian, in the apartments across the way with a woman. When its on the news that the woman has disappeared, Nina goes to the police however Julian has an alibi. Nina is convinced of what she saw and wants to prove it, but is she safe from Julian?.

There’s a wonderful feeling of uncertainty I felt whilst reading this- to me the skill of a brilliant author. Not knowing quite what's going to happen but that feeling that there’s something about to. I admired Nina and her determination. A story with twists and turns and a surprise ending- at least it was for me. Clever, brilliant, spellbinding. A captivating, stunning read.

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I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review of The House Sitter. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, Boldwood Books, for this opportunity.

I, erroneously, thought I would read a few chapters of The House Sitter before bed. I was immediately gripped by this thriller and I could not rest until I had finished reading the entire novel! Author Keri Beevis has created a spellingbinding story featuring a cracking cast of characters, and it's impossible to tell who is trustworthy or not. Will I show up to Easter dinner tired because I stayed up beyond my bedtime to finish the book? Absolutely. And I have zero regrets!

I highly recommend The House Sitter as a tantalizing thriller- with a dash of romance- that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

I didn’t care for this book. The first 70% was really drawn out and repeated itself quite a bit. Not much happened with the storyline and then rush rush rush and BAM. It was over.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

You can never go wrong with a book written by Keri Beevis. This story kept me thoroughly entertained from start to finish, a fantastic psychological thriller. It was very well written, loved all the characters and the plot kept you guessing right up until the end.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me an advanced copy to read in exchange for my open and honest review. As always, my reviews will also be posted on Amazon, Goodreads and Waterstones and interaction on Facebook and instagram where possible.

At this point, Keri Beevis is an absolute top 5 author. This is consistent with her style but somehow better. I loved Nina, as a main character, and I loved the slow romantic build-up with Zac. The mystery was top notch and I had a few suspects, but couldn't figure out who it was until the end. 10 out of 10!

3.5 stars rounded up!

I enjoyed this book for the most part, but there were some aspects that I felt just didn't reach the bar set by Keri's other thrillers. The story started off strong and grabbed my attention right away. There were many shady characters, all of which were up to no good in one way or another. So, lots of red herrings. I was able to figure out the main twist early on, but this didn't affect my overall interest. What bothered me was that this book was all about obsession, by multiple characters, and it was quite drawn out. After the quick start, the momentum just petered out, and unnecessary details seemed to take over for about half of the book. Most of the decisions that Nina made were highly questionable, so it was hard to relate to her character. The suspense I should have felt just wasn't there until we reached the second half. The pace went from zero to fifty with the snap of a finger. The intensity grew while secrets were revealed, and the suspense was palpable. I think this would have been a five-star read for me if the first half matched the second. It was still an enjoyable book that held my interest, I just found myself bored with the repetitive obsessiveness and unnecessary filler. I believe that many readers will love this one, so I would still recommend.

Thank you to Boldwood Books for granting me a digital ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

Really enjoyed this book! I did guess the whoddunit thanks to all the clues left here and there by the author but nevertheless it was a very good book, a pleasant read for summer nights.

If Keri Beevis writes it, I will love it. This book is no different. It was a fast paced, well written thriller that kept me guessing until the very end.

Another good book by this author . I loved the characters and how the story twisted around their lives . A lot of intrigue, twists and turns with a sprinkling of romance makes this an altogether fine book . Great ending too with a twist I didn’t see coming . I would recommend this book , 4 stars from me

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review. I am a big fan of Keri Beevis and I always enjoy reading her books. The House Sitter was a very intriguing thriller that kept me guessing until the end. Packed full of surprises and plot twists with a great array of interesting characters that kept me hooked all the way through. Another fabulous story from a wonderful author. 5 stars.

I liked this one. Fast-paced, suspenseful and bingeable. I like how the story unfolded, through the eyes of multiple characters. Most of whom had something to hide. As a reader this made me unsure who I could trust, making the ride even more thrilling.

I also enjoyed the bit of romance thrown in. It was well balanced with the story and didn't add unnecessary fluff. As the story progressed, and more secrets were revealed, I found myself incapable of putting this one down. I did guess who the killer was early on though. However, that's just the avid thriller reader in me. It certainly didn't make this book any less enjoyable.

I have always enjoyed Beevis' work, this one is no different. If you like fast, twisty and suspenseful thrillers, with a hint of romance. This is the one for you.

Thank you to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Keri Beevis, for my eARC of this book. All opinions are my own. Pub day: May 22nd, 2025.

First things first, I wanna thank Netgalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC!

In this story, we meet Nina, who does agree to house-sit for her brother after breaking up with her long-term partner and moving out of the place they had shared the last couple of years. Nina is hoping for some peace in order to get her life back on track, but not only is Zac suddenly showing up - her brother's best friend and landlord - she also watched a neighbour being rough with a woman that is declared missing soon after. and Nina feels like she needs to figure out what is going on...

Did not expect to finish this within one day, but it was fast-paced, twisty and just like Nina, I wanted to uncover the truth about what was going on in this apartment complex. Very much recommended!

Another fantastic book by Keri Beevis! The book grabs you with the first page! There were times I found myself yelling at Nina for some of her decisions.
Plenty of twists and turns to keep you engaged to solve this who-did-it.
I highly recommend this book to everyone.
Thank you Keri for engaging me into another of your intriguing stories!

I absolutely love the books by Kerri Beevis, and this one is no exception.

Nina, who has been in a long-term relationship, decides to house-sit for her brother in his luxurious apartment. What could possibly go wrong? Well, let me tell you, a pair of binoculars and a scene that you just can’t look away from are what.

This cat-and-mouse story is filled with a bit of spice that will keep you reading and guessing until the very end. It’s a fairy-tale fast and easy read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.