For me, this was a slow burner. Once I'd got to know the characters I had sort of lost interest.

I really wanted to like this book but unfortunately it was just an okay read - I could feel different if I was lay on a sun lounger by a pool.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Easy to read, this book throws you into the family from the first page.
An engaging read that involves family, finding yourself and being true to yourself and your needs.
Pages turned quickly, an easy read

A bit of a slow burn for me as I got to know the characters- found it difficult to know which chapter was from who’s prospective on occasion but an enjoyable read nonetheless.

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. The concept of this book was great, but I enjoyed some threads more than others, mostly as I found Marcie incredibly unlikeable. The characters' stories were woven together well, and King explored numerous sensitive themes carefully.

Thank you to Sophie King, Embla Books and NetGalley for an eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

After coming off of a few heavy reads in a row, this book was the perfect light-hearted summer "beach read" I needed. Following the stories of 4 adults in various life stages, I quickly became attached to each and every one of them for different reasons. Each character, in their own way, had a large, life-changing hurdle to overcome and I felt like I had a front-row seat to their "coming of age" stories.

I loved how the hurdles each character was facing were not something that could be wrapped up in a neat little bow with a simple quick fix - as often seen in light-hearted summer reads. These characters were facing situations that needed deeper character development and I felt that King did this quite well through out the book.

This book would make a wonderful addition to any book club for their summer and fall picks!

Four people going through various stressful life situations find themselves house sharing. It is no ordinary house-share, though; a large Manor house once the residence of a prominent Lord has been sold off and divided into upmarket apartments. Each of the different apartments has it own chaos ensuing. Louise resides with her three difficult teenagers in the wake of her husbands affair, Roddy is a recovering alcohol fighting to see his children, Marcie's step- children hate her with venom and her sister seems set to steal her husbands' affections, Mollie de May has lost her husband and discovers he was not as heroic as she believed. Despite the real issues, the camaraderie is light and fun, and the drive for each of them to improve their circumstances inspires hope. Each manages to work through their issues, pain and problems and come out on top. There is a little romance and lots of flirtations from the teens to the not so young! A few of which managed to take me by surprise! Such an enjoyable read

It felt slow and I struggled to get into it and care about the characters, I am a bit gutted cos I really wanted to like it

3 🌟
The House Share was a warm and emotionally provoking novel with a wide variety of characters. It follows them as they live in the same location but are each going through their own issues/changes in life. A deeper, more thoughtful story than I thought it would be though I enjoyed reading about the 4 main characters and their different places in life.

The House Share by Sophie King is an emotional roller coaster but in the best way. Sophie King was able to play my emotions like a harp again with this new novel.

Bridgewater House was a stately manor that Lord Roddy had to rent out and share with 3 strangers, due to his life falling apart and him not being able to afford the upkeep on his family’s estate.

All of these strangers are in unique places in life, but all are needing to start over or move on from devastating loss. It was so easy to empathize with each of their perspectives, and I was wanting to fix each of them and their circumstances.

Thank you to NetGalley and Embla Books for this ARC!!

Three and a half stars! I struggled to get into the flow of the book (first chapter hooked me) due to the sudden change in character POV. However, after about 10% I enjoyed myself! My favourite storyline to follow was Louise’s - I found myself relating my mum to her.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

It took a little while to get into the book as the 4 main characters developed. It was interesting as the story progressed and I felt empathy for some of the characters and was interested to see how their story ended, others not so much.

"Bridgewater House," once a grand stately home, now opens its doors to a diverse group of tenants occupying its freshly converted apartments. Among them are newlywed Marcie, struggling to balance her PhD thesis and stepmotherhood; Louise, unexpectedly single after two decades of marriage; Mollie de May, a tough-as-nails actress mourning her late husband; and Lord Roddy Pearmain, reeling from a messy divorce and forced to reside in a modest flat on the estate he once expected to inherit. As these four residents navigate their own secrets and challenges, their lives intersect within the confines of Bridgewater House, where nothing remains hidden for long. In this captivating tale of shared living and hidden truths, bonds are formed, secrets are revealed, and unexpected connections emerge in the most unlikely of places.

I liked this book, but the multi-person POV can be confusing at times. I think my patrons will like this book too though, so I will recommend it to them!

A sweet story which I enjoyed and finished it very quickly. The story was great as well as the characters and i was sorry to finish it. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This was a rather emotional read for me - I felt many different emotions throughout my reading experience. I felt anger, sadness, warmth, love, and general dislike. There are so many themes explored in this story - loss of a loved one, starting over after divorce, struggling to start a family…
The story follows 4 main characters all living within the same apartment (condo) complex.
- Louise, whose husband recently left her and their three children for his mistress. There is constant bickering between her and her daughter (and did I ever want to set her straight). The youngest son was dead set again any possibilities of Louise of moving on, even though she did not feel read to do so. And then there is Guy, a friend since childhood.
- Mollie, a retired actress, whose husband recently died. She has a wrought relationship with her own son - reasons why are revealed slowly throughout the story. Revelations regarding her husband’s true nature are also brought to light. On top of all this, he appears to her and speaks to her throughout the book.
- Marcie, an American now married to a British man who was actually previously married. His children are wretched to her. Her relationship with her sister is also explored. The biggest obstacle Marcie is trying to circumvent is her, as of yet, inability to get pregnant.
- Roddy, an English Lord and recovering alcoholic. He is not permitted to see his children and is fighting to be able to do so.
There are many side characters, most of which I’d say are likeable. I loved Sally and her bubbly nature. Still not sure how I feel about Kevin and Polly.
Each of the characters are battling inner demons as well as vastly (yet somewhat similar) circumstances - not sure if that makes sense. They are able to sympathize with one another. There is so much that can be said regarding their development as individuals and together, but I’d hate to give anything away.
I really enjoyed this book once things started to fall into place for the characters, before that I was in pain. My empathy was going haywire. I would recommend this book to anyone that is starting over, or that just likes an emotional read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Embla Books for my digital review copy. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.

I really enjoyed this book. I found myself drawn into the lives of the characters as they navigated their way through friendship and shared living. The storytelling made me feel like I was right there with them, experiencing their ups and downs firsthand.

This book was provided as an e-ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

The book was great, from the very beginning it grabbed my attention. The story of multiple people living in one home with their own stories is really intriguing. This group of individuals have such different stories, yet these stories are so relatable. For instance the single mother going through a divorce and having to uproot her and the kids lives, or the widows starting over. This book is more heartwarming as the story progresses, however it wasn’t as hilarious as advertised. Don’t get me wrong there were definitely funny moments, like the kids telling their dad off when they were defending their mom but the concept of so many people in one place dealing with various types of loss kinda threw all hilarious moments out of the window for me, I still rated this book 4 stars and would recommend to anyone needing a pick me up when dealing with something heavy.

Four people going through various stressful life situations find themselves house sharing. It is no ordinary house-share, though; a large Manor house once the residence of a prominent Lord has been sold off and divided into upmarket appartments. Each of the different apparentments has it own chaos ensuing. Louise resides with her three difficult teenagers in the wake of her husbands affair, Roddy is a recovering alcohol fighting to see his children, Marcie's step- children hate her with venom and her sister seems set to steal her husbands' affections, Mollie de May has lost her husband and discovers he was not as heroic as she believed. Despite the real issues, the camaraderie is light and fun, and the drive for each of them to improve their circumstances inspires hope. Each manages to work through their issues, pain and problems and come out on top. There is a little romance and lots of flirtations from the teens to the not so young! A few of which managed to take me by surprise! Such an enjoyable read. #thehouseshare #sophieking #embla #netgalley

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc. I really enjoyed this story about a mixture of different characters living at Bridgewater House, which was a stately home now turned into flats. A really interesting bunch of people to follow, all with unique stories. A great ending with a twist.