Awesome! 4.5 stars! Gemma Rogers has become a definite go-to author for me. Her psychological thrillers are fantastic. The Stranger at No. 6 focuses on a practice called “phrogging” - secretly living in someone’s already occupied home without their knowledge or permission. This alone got me interested. This book is full of excitement, potentially dangerous situations, plenty of secrets, discovery, tension, a sense of dread, good people doing bad things and more. Have people really done people this? I find myself checking closets and extra rooms now. Yikes! The main character, Molly, is likable but can be a bit precarious - actually much more than a bit. But that is part of what makes this book so intriguing. Rogers excels at creating a gripping, dramatic and breathtaking read. I don’t want to give any more away, but be sure to pick this up for an enthralling, thrilling, can’t-put-down adventure. Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the digital ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and @BoldwoodBooks for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Stranger at No. 6 is one of those thrillers that will capture your attention from the very first page. The idea of someone secretly living in a family’s home is already chilling enough, but Gemma Rogers takes it further by adding to the mix secrets, suspicion, and the creeping sense that nobody in the house is as innocent as they appear.
The tension really kicks in when a woman goes missing and the narrator begins suspecting Jack Reilly. That mix of voyeurism, suspicion, and danger kept the story sharp and fast moving. I loved how the book balanced suspense with psychological intrigue, never letting the mystery feel one dimensional. The family drama, the affair, and the claustrophobic setting all added to the sense that something explosive was bound to happen.

If I had one small critique, it would be that some of the twists were a little easy to spot, but it honestly did not take away from the enjoyment. Emma Rogers knows how to build atmosphere and keep the pages turning.

This is definitely an addictive, unsettling thriller that plays on the fear of what might be happening just out of sight. If you like dark, voyeuristic suspense and stories that feel both shocking and disturbingly possible this is the book for you!

4.25 Stars!

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the storyline involving the crawley news what more can i say.

excellent read and very well set out.

even gone and read few more by the author. hoping to read all her books.

Umm what the heck did I just read. Holy cow was this a good book. I mean talk about a book that just leaves you going what ? Is this for real.
So did anyone else have to google what phrogging was just me? I had no idea what this was if yall want to know it's someone who secretly moves into a person house whether it's a basement an attic a storage closet or room and they live there without the owners permission or consent. Umm how creepy is this. Like I was totally just creeped out and ick.
This was a book that kept me on the edge of my seat with the twists and turns. And just wow. I couldn't put this book down. Seriously I was so hooked. I just can't get over this book. It's a mind boggling one for sure.
The writing was so so good and I absolutely love it.
The ending was so good too!!!
Definitely a book I highly recommend!!

5 stars
Wow Phrogging i have never heard of this before and now im checkinh every small space to make sure noone is phrogging in my house.

I was hooked from the start and i was terrified for the main character Molly how anyone could do that i dont know, i would constantly be on edge. Then when Molly overheard the goings on in the house i was scared even more and wanted to keeping shouting at her to get out. In the end she did what was right and stood her groud to bring justice to those that needed it.

Gemma Rogers never misses! The Night Shift still lives in my head rent-free, and now The Stranger at No. 6 has me hooked all over again. I devoured it from the very first page — heart racing, pulse pounding. I can’t get enough!

Read my full review over on hundredacreofbooks.com

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

I think the book suffers a bit because of the pacing. The beggining is fine but it starts dragging around the halfway mark. The second part of the book felt a bit flat because it just kept reinforcing what the main character thought up until that point, only to throw a "plot twist" in the last two episodes, but by that point it just felt like an add on to the book because it felt like the book had already ended and we were just reading epilogues.

I have to say I did enjoy the methodical aspect of the phrogging shown in the first episodes and also quite enjoyed the blog posts the main character wrote. I would 100% read a book that was only about phrogging lol.

The Stranger At No.6 - Gemma Rogers

- I couldn't deny it was exciting knowing you were somewhere you weren't supposed to be, but your life had to mould around theirs, I'd learned -

Loved this! A very different thriller with the added suspense of Molly living in No.6! Unbeknown to the Riley's.

I was expecting a twist but not the twist you get!! Really well written, keeps you on your toes throughout the whole book.

Molly's job was really interesting, how she kept so much information to herself being in that role I'll never know! Her job as a journalist fitted in really well with her hobby of phrogging.

Despite there being so many pockets of information and twists and turns this was such an easy read! Definitely give this one a go if you enjoy a who done it thriller!!

This was an okay read. Didnt have much excitement for me in the book. The writing was bit repetitive and was easily solved like 60% of the book. Molly was a character, not only did she get to phrog with a family but also solve a myster with one of the housemates mistress. I will say it will hold you once it gets past the slow part and pick back up.

i was hooked on this bok right from the first page. I litearlly couldn't put it down. It was exciting, fast paced and a real page turner. The book was well written, and the plot played out well.

4.25 stars

"Phrogging is the act of secretly living in another person’s home without their knowledge or permission. Phrogging is similar to squatting except that phrogging involves living in an occupied property."

Molly is determined to become a good phrogger; she's trying to save up money for a conversion van that she can fulfill her dream of travelling the highways and byways of life as a travel writer/blogger. She decides that this particular journey is one she will blog to her readers so they can follow along as she gives them best tips and tricks for secret phrogging cohabitation. No. 6 Church Road seems to be the perfect location - a small family who's out a lot, a conversion loft upstairs that's not in use, it's almost a dream come true! Almost. When she finds herself overhearing an illicit affair and then realising the "other" woman has now disappeared, Molly must make the tough decision about whether or not she should approach the police with what she knows. But what does she actually know?

This was such a good, intense thriller because of all the voyeuristic aspects of phrogging. It's a term I was already acquainted with before reading this, and I thought it would be a super interesting premise for a mystery thriller - what if you were living secretly alongside another family and a terrible crime occurs, what would you do? Would you go to the police and chance prosecution for illegally living there? Or would you try to gather more evidence and possibly figure it out yourself? This was a great look at those questions and there were enough plot twists and turns to keep me fully invested throughout the story.

Thanks to NetGalley, author Gemma Rogers, and Boldwood Books for granting me access to a free digital ARC of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own and are provided here voluntarily.

thank you to NetGalley and this author for an ebook in exchange for an honest review!

rating: 4/5 stars

this was very unexpected! i was gripped from the beginning, the concept very different from anything i’ve ever read. i was so addicted i binged it so fast!

4.5 ⭐️ | “Phrogging is the act of secretly living in another person’s home without their knowledge or permission. A person who engages in phrogging is sometimes called a phrog or, less commonly, a phrogger. The verb form phrog is sometimes used. Phrogging is similar to squatting, except that phrogging involves living in an occupied property.”

I’ll bet when Molly began phrogging in the home of Jack, Helena and & their son Nathan, she didn’t anticipate being in the middle of missing persons case, secret affairs and a murd3r investigation! We can definitely say she “bit off more than she can chew.” Not only is she phrogging, she’s also blogging these events to her followers anonymously - dangerous game she’s playing right? Despite it all, Molly has a way of still making you root for her despite this being wrong on so many levels!

This story drew me in from the very beginning and held my interest in its entirety. It was very suspenseful and made me doubt myself numerous times, as I tried to determine who’s good and who’s not. If you’re looking for a twisty, well written domestic thriller, Gemma Rogers certainly delivers that in this story! I am looking forward to more of her work. Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Boldwood Books, for this eARC for review purposes. All opinions expressed are mine alone. "The Stranger at No. 6" by Gemma Rogers is widely available now.

Phrogging is the act of secretly living in a home or occupied property, often in hidden spaces like attics or basements, without the knowledge or consent of the residents.

Wow! This was an entertaining book to read! It's fun, twisty, thrilling, and you can't help but root for the main character, Mol. I felt as if I were there the whole time, sneaking around with Mol, and it was pretty exciting and nerve-wracking, too.

Mol might be a news reporter for a small local newspaper, but she turns into quite the amateur sleuth. Even though her phrogging is highly illegal, she really tries her best to uncover the truth of the situation. I admire her for that.

Overall, if you're looking for something different with a good mystery, this popcorn thriller might just be for you.

The Stranger at No. 6
by Gemma Rogers
Pub Date: Sep 08 2025

I've never read a book like this before in my life! It's about phrogging, I'd never even heard of that word before. For those like myself who don't know what that means, let me explain. It is the act of secretly living in someone else’s occupied home without their knowledge, and they also living in the same house. You ask how could that ever happen....after reading this gripping domestic psychological thriller you will understand!

This was one wild psychological thriller that had me on the edge of my seat! Lots of twists and turns and the ending I did not see coming! A great 5 Star read.

Many thanks to #TheStrangeratNo6 #NetGalley and #BoldwoodBooks for providing me an E-ARC of this fantastic read!

Molly Hudson works on the editorial desk of a local newspaper. She doesn’t make much money at her job but hopes to get more assignments from her editor. Tired of not being able to afford her own place, Molly has taken to “Phrogging.” This means she finds a way to secretly live in someone’s home without them knowing it. She has tried it several times and needs to find another place. Seeing a nice, large home that has recently been sold to the Reilly family, she feels it’s a perfect fit for her.

Helena, Jack, and their 6-year-old son, Nathan, have busy schedules. Helena is a marketing manager for a nice restaurant group. Jack works as a pastoral assistant at a local school and Nathan is in school.

Molly finds a place upstairs in the loft of the Reilly home and uses her ways to get in and out. It’s not always easy and she has to be very careful, but she’s doing well so far. But when she finds out something about Jack and a young woman goes missing, Molly thinks Jack is guilty and is determined to find out what happened to the woman.

This is a very twisty thriller that had me on the edge of my seat. Every time Molly entered the Reilly home, I cringed. I cannot even imagine someone phrogging. It’s so crazy and anyone trying this has to be nuts. However, that’s what made the book so good and the surprise at the end only added to the scariness of the story. Do read and enjoy this one!

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⭐️ ⭐️ The Stranger at No. 6 by Gemma Rogers was an excellent book and one of Gemma's best books. ⭐️ ⭐️

❤️ WoW ❤️ This book was so good, I just had to read it till I had finished it, shame I worked out who and how Grace had died but it was still an exciting and.gripping read from start to finish, especially as it was full of great twists that will have you guesting!
I loved the main character Molly, she is a local journalist and broke!!! Plus, she is sofa sharing at her best friends flat.
Molly could or I should say could not afford rent - as she was saving up for a camper van - her dream place to live in and she can drive and lIve anywhere she wants and needs to be! Molly has a great idea and finds her disturbing solution
to her rent problem! . . . . . Molly starts a new Blogs called "Phrogging!!!" this is when you secretly live inside someone else's home/house without them knowing or realising you are there, you eat their food, using their water, heating and
Wi-Fi. their facilities, and sleep somewhere hidden etc. creeping around like a mouse, so no one hears you! and then you write about it, and telling their secrets and how you are finding living there hidden!

WoW. . . . . . 100% risky!!! Plus, it can be dangerous! So, Molly is secretly living inside someone else's home while they remain completely unaware. Hope she does not Snore?!!!

Molly latest hidden home is a beautifully renovated 3-storey house on 6 Church Road, and more importantly a whole vacant top floor. It is owned by the Reilly family, a perfect little family Jack, Helena and their son. This seems like the perfect setup. for Molly. Plus, they have no idea Molly is sleeping in their empty loft conversion, cohabiting with them,

One afternoon, whilst Molly was inside the house, she witnesses something she was never meant to see and is Shocked!!!
Jack Reilly, who comes across a devoted husband and father, is having an affair, and brings her back to his marital home.

Then, a local woman vanishes, when Molly see's a photo of her, she knows she is the woman Jack bought home

The missing person is called Grace., Molly journalist nose sets in and she becomes convinced Jack knows more than he lets on, on where Grace is!.

But how does Molly expose the truth when her own presence is illegal?

❤️ WoW ❤️ . . . . This book had me turning the pages over on my kindle to find out what happens next! Brilliant and I highly recommend this book. 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Wow! I was so excited when I saw this thriller was about Phrogging (living in someone’s house and they don’t know it). This had me on edge! Molly had no idea when she decided to live in the Reilly’s house, she would see and hear things that she’s not supposed to. A missing woman, an affair and a twist you won’t see coming! Great thriller!

WiwmWhen Gemma knows how to pack a punch and hook, line and sink you into her books. This was no exception. I love Gemma's way of weaving together a plot that keeps you guessing. This was a fantastic read.

Y’all… The Stranger at No.6 is like peeking through the keyhole of someone else’s life—and loving every creepy second. 👀 Jack Reilly’s house isn’t just a home, it’s a playground for secrets, scandal, and someone (me? maybe) living rent-free in the loft. Phrogging, anyone? 🏠💀

Gemma Rogers serves suspense with a side of deliciously twisted voyeurism. The tension? Thick enough to slice with a knife. The characters? Juicy, flawed, and messy in all the best ways. And the writing? Sharp, clever, and cinematic—you can practically smell the coffee, hear the creak of floorboards, and feel the thrill of sneaking past unsuspecting homeowners. ☕👣

Twists hit hard, stakes climb higher, and my heart raced like a kid who knows they’re about to get caught. Secrets, lies, and a top-floor hideout make this one unputdownable. Just… maybe check your attic before you curl up with it. 😏

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Atmospheric, twisted fun with a deliciously dark sense of humor.

Thanks to Boldwood Books for providing this advance copy via #NetGalley for my honest, voluntary review. #TheStrangerAtNo6