My thanks to NetGalley and publisher Atlantic Books - Corvus, for the ARC.
Oh! - this book is amazingly entertaining: well-written with non-stop witty dialogue and a host of amusing characters and situations. All this overlays the real dramas involving jealousies and scandals and individuals' dilemmas.
Set in a cul-de-sac of terraced houses in a middle-class area of Dublin - Pine Road - we are treated to hilarious introductions of the residents and their neighbourhood concerns as they perpetuate their gossip through their WhatsApp group. The most topical subject being the new residents at No.8. Martha, husband Robert and their 2 teenage daughters have recently moved in - a move instigated by Martha following an incident in Limerick.
Robin has moved back to her mother's house with her son Jack, splitting from her boyfriend Eddie - who is hassling her to provide him with an alibi for a certain night.
Edie is married to Daniel and is desperate to start a family - except Daniel keeps coming up with excuses for why they shouldn't.
Meanwhile - where are the rats coming from that have been spotted in the gardens? Who's stealing Rita-Ann's newspapers? and will Bernie - the neighbourhood 'organiser' ever be able to show her face in public again!

This really is an enjoyable read; it has some mystery and intrigue, secrets and lies, and the plots keep twisting. Thoroughly recommended.

A really good story that almost felt like real life in places. Great characters that felt like a community and interesting stories about each of the characters.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

An amazing book that kept me hooked till the end.
I loved the well written cast of characters, the setting, the engaging and entertaining plot.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Pine Road is a cul de sac of middle class residents who keep an eye out for each other, when new neighbours appear, everyone is curious. The residents of the neighbourhood seem very happy, but many are hiding worries and disappointments.
Comparisons to Maeve Binchey are likely for many reasons, Dublin location, neighbourhood jealousies and competitiveness to name a few. Also great humour and plenty of colourful characters.
Quite a few laughs and a very good story.
I really enjoyed reading about the residents of Pine Road and highly recommend
Thanks to netgalley and Atlantic books for an electronic arc.