The house was meant to be a fresh start.
A dark psychological thriller.
Lucy and Matt Dawson two children and a devil dog move into their forever home, 13 Rutland Terrace, bursting with secrets, this grand Georgian four storey house is full of charm and character.
Hoping to make her marriage stronger Lucy finds a journal belonging to Rachel Bello, with startling stories and the content is scandalous.
Your in for one startling read with this book,
I couldn't put it down with a very big twisted ending, this book tells two stories now and then about Rachel and Lucy and how they were more similar than they think, it might now be too late, and before us is not a book to be put aside.
Brilliant read.

Then - Rachel and Adie are in an unhappy marriage. She is an heiress to a family in the beauty industry. He is of Nigerian descent and from a humble family. They both plan their move to Rutland Terrace.

Now - Lucy and her husband Matt have just moved to Rutland Terrace. Lucy has an overactive imagination and her husband Matt may or may not be gaslighting her. Strange things happen in this house. Is she imagining it all?

This book sucked me in from the very first chapter but it went downhill. There are more than a few plotholes, and the story seems too convoluted and far-fetched, which is a lot to say about a book in this genre.

Perhaps it's a "me" thing. I prefer to read books with strong female characters, and both Rachel and Lucy were anything but. It's difficult to discuss this without spoiling things, but it's probably generational and perhaps even class based. The characters refer to themselves as middle-class (lol), and there are cultural references to the mid-2000s, including archaic self-body image issues. Readers who are in the target market this book is intended for will probably disagree with me.

Did I love the ending? absolutely not. See above, re: generational and class diferences.

All in all, it's an easy read. Definitely not a book to think too deeply about, just enjoy it for what it is.

En la majestuosa pero inquietante casa número 13 de Rutland Terrace se entrelazan dos historias.
Rachel parece tenerlo todo: un marido exitoso, hijos ejemplares y una vida privilegiada. Sin embargo, bajo la fachada perfecta laten secretos, miedos y un matrimonio que se desmorona entre traiciones y sospechas mortales.
Años después, Lucy y su familia se mudan a la misma casa buscando un nuevo comienzo. Lo que encuentran es un hogar lleno de ecos del pasado, tensiones en su matrimonio y un aire sombrío que la hace dudar de todo, incluso de sí misma.
El destino de ambas mujeres queda ligado por las paredes de la casa, hasta desvelar un giro inesperado que lo cambia todo.


. Me gustó cómo Jane E. James logra transmitir la tensión doméstica y la sensación de peligro constante.




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Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

This is the first book I have read by this author, and I found it to be quite enjoyable. The plot moved quickly, making it an exciting read from start to finish. I appreciated how the story kept me interested and eager to know what would happen next. The writing style was also very accessible, which helped me connect with the characters. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I look forward to exploring more works by this author.

This was a heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat! It was fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that was extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!

I loved the characters and the storyline
I recommend reading this book straight away definitely 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book had it all suspenseful chapters and page turner moments that led to many twists and turns followed by a great but shocking finale!

🏠 BEFORE US by Jane E. James
Packed full of breathtaking twists, this BRAND-NEW psychological suspense is utterly addictive!
The house was meant to be a fresh start… but from the moment we arrived at 13 Rutland Terrace, something felt wrong. My daughter refuses to go near the cellar, the dog won’t stop barking, and then I found the photo — a family just like ours… only the woman in it looks terrified.
They lived here before us. Now I can’t stop thinking about her. Because this house is keeping secrets. And my husband… isn’t who he used to be.
If you love twist-filled, chilling psychological thrillers like those from Freida McFadden, B.A. Paris, K.L. Slater, Lisa Jewell, and Shalini Boland, this one’s for you! 🔪📖
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This is the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. It was fast-paced and kept me engaged throughout. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

This one has secrets within secrets both past and present - what a circle of deception! No one can be trusted, lies everywhere, and once you know the truth it is too late - you will be glad it isn't you!

really enjoyed this. thrilling and downright addictive. i found the story to be fast paced and kept me intrigued all throughout. finished in one night and perfect for a quick read