Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

I really enjoyed Home Is Where the Lies Live. The story is packed with twists and turns, keeping me guessing right until the end. The characters are varied and well-drawn, each adding depth to the unfolding mystery. While the multiple POVs and the shifts between past and present made it a little difficult to get into at first, it was well worth persevering with. Once I got into the flow of the narrative, I was hooked. A gripping psychological thriller that rewards patient readers!

Unfortunately, I was disappointed with this read. It was a very slow build. I pushed through to finish, basically waiting for something to happen aside from the gossiping, but I was not into it like I thought I would be. I was looking forward to a thriller/mystery, but I didn't get my fill for either. It does thrive in the drama department, though!

I tried with this one, I really did. But every time I turned it on I just felt my minding wandering. Everything felt so forgettable. I could not stay focused. The story was just not grabbing my attention like it should have. The narrator was good tho.

Thank you to NetGalley for this audiobook ARC.

This was a very engaging mystery/thriller that begins with a young couple arriving to their new home, but as they meet the people of the neighborhood it’s clear to see that every household has it’s share of secrets, even their own. Some of the stories I think were there to throw us off the scent, but some of them connect and twist in unexpected ways. For the audiobook, each narrator change helped in keeping the characters straight and made the story even more entertaining. Overall very well done and a good read! Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Enjoyed listening to this audiobook during my morning walks... Had to listen again to the second half because it got a bit confusing at first with multiple POVs and dual timeline line shifts but the twist was worth it in the end. Gabe is such a pos character. I feel for Dylan and Orla ...the audio narration is great..the voice actors did a great job with the characters. Well done ..updated my rating to 3.95✨

Heidi and Freddie have moved to Huntingdon Grove, a fresh start or the start of something they'd both wish they had never done?

The story is set over two timelines a short time apart, before and after a catastrophic event that happened at the summer street party.

Heidi and Freddie's neighbour who lives opposite, Willow recognises Freddie's name as being someone she went to school with, Freddie, looks less than happy about this.

Willow's next door neighbour is single dad, Dylan, whose wife was murdered, the culprit, was never found. Many people in the street still pointing the finger in Dylan's direction.

The story was a bit slow in places, but generally was decent and it did weave together pretty well, although I could see where it was heading quite early. I thought the ending was weak and left a lot of questions unanswered.

Although a main character in the story, you didn't really hear much from Freddie, you heard more from Heidi, Willow and Dylan. Heidi was ok, a bit beige but ok, Willow was painful, plain annoying, her daughter and husband seemed to hate her and you can understand why. Dylan seemed a bit damaged, but was probably the character I warmed to most.

I liked it and probably would have given a straight 4 had it not been for the weak ending which meant it is a 3.5/5 for me rounded up to a 4.

Young married couple Heidi and Freddie just moved to Huntington Grove. Why is one door in their house always locked? Across the street, Willow tries not to argue with her teenage daughter – even as her marriage is falling apart. And where does her husband really go each night? Next door’s single dad Dylan’s wife died in a tragic murder. The culprit was never found. Soon, one of the residents will be marched away in police handcuffs. Who has a secret big enough to kill for?

To be honest, this read more like a hard-hitting contemporary drama than a thriller. Aside from the occasional chapters with a glimpse to the future after ‘an incident’ happened, the story itself played in a linear sequence with some mystery, but not suspenseful enough for me to be a thriller.

I particularly liked Willow’s storyline, especially her struggle to connect with her teenage daughter while maintaining relationship with her husband and being civil to her co-parenting ex-husband. There were also some social commentaries about violence and secrets.

Overall, this was an easy one to devour, especially performed by a full audio cast. The multiple PoVs were represented really well, and the narrators had distinctive voices so there was never a confusion of who was who. It would make the perfect light reading during travel/holidays.

This was a very good listen! The Huntington Grove residents are welcoming and secretive, so Heidi wonders who she can trust. The story has many thrilling twists and turns. The narrator did a great job with the flow of the story. It is a compelling tale with a surprising ending.

I listened to the audio version of this book, and the narration was so well done. I really enjoyed reading this book. The author did an excellent job with the story and characters. The plot was so well done, especially the twists. I couldn't put it down, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I can't wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend this book to the mystery and thriller readers.

Thank you Net Galley, Bookouture, and Kerry Wilkinson

Wonderful! Thank you netgalley for the advanced audiobook copy of this book. The narrator did a great job and i thoroughly enjoyed this.

Lots of twists and turns in this book and an outcome I didnt see coming which I liked! Good narration - would recommend

4 Stars!

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced reader copy!

Good Listen . All the residents on Huntington Grove have secrets Huntingdon Grove.
The story keeps going backwards and forwards in time which can be confusing but it also keeps you hanging lots of twists and turns

This was my first experience with a Kerry Wilkinson book, and I was not disappointed. The book follows a couple who move into a new neighborhood and as they get settled they start to learn that not everyone, including one another, is who they seem to be. The plot keeps a steady pace, twisting the mystery throughout the book in a way that effortlessly keeps the reader engaged in the storyline, even as the narrator jumps from character to character. As the reader gets to know these two main characters, they also get to know the other characters from the neighborhood, which allows the mystery to be weaved perfectly throughout.

This book kept me engaged from cover to cover. What started with the two main characters, evolved into a book with a big cast and every single character played an important role in the undoing of the mystery. I, personally, tend to really like books with this set up - a narration from several different characters as a way to build the plot. For my experience with this book, I listened to the audiobook and the cast of narrators created an effortlessly smooth transition from character to character and really made the experience that much better.

Overall, I can't wait to recommend this book - whether it be the audiobook or the physical copy.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to the advanced audio version of this title. It most definitely won't be my last Kerry Wilkinson book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This book was full of so many twists and turns. I loved the multiple perspectives and how all of them intersected with one another. I also really enjoyed how we started this story not fully knowing what exactly happened and then the story was slowly unfolded for the reader. This was a great thriller with so many secrets with each character.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the ARC of this audiobook for my honest review

I loved this book, it was intriguing the whole way through, I was NOT able to guess what was happening except for one of the instances. But to me that’s impressive. It was just really enjoyable and I can’t stop thinking about the plot. It was written really well and took me in some directions that were totally wrong in a really well done way. I recommend !

I’m giving Home Is Where the Lies Live a strong 4 out of 5 stars. This book is packed with twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish. With multiple storylines running simultaneously, there’s a lot to follow, but the fast pace and suspenseful buildup make it worth the ride.

What stood out most was the way the seemingly separate threads gradually intertwined, creating a satisfying sense of intrigue and mystery throughout. The ending was excellent—unexpected yet well-executed, tying everything together in a way that felt earned.

If you enjoy suspenseful, fast-paced reads that keep you guessing, this is a great pick. Wilkinson delivers a gripping story full of surprises and an unforgettable conclusion.

Audiobook review – choosing 3 narrators for this book was a clever idea and one that made it much more persuasive as a story. It brought a specific kind of depth that changed the mood, in comparison to a single narrator - Good move.
The book itself was a twisted tale with just the right amount of suspense to keep me engaged. Deceptive conclusion that was ideal to close the story off and well defined.

Kerry Wilkinson did not disappoint with this book! She brought the lies, the intrigue, and paranoia home to Huntington Cove in a wild and fast-paced read. And the question is - do you know who you are married to??

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You move to a new city, meet your neighbors, and suddenly your husband wants a study that he keeps locked? Your husband is an orphan, you don't know much about his past, but one of your neighbors went to grade school with him. Why is he suddenly being secretive? Now he wants to move AGAIN after you just quit your job to move here for his job?!

This neighborhood has plethora of secrets. You see one of your neighbors abusing their husband. You see a strained mother-daughter relationship. You see a single dad doing his best after his wife was murdered a few years back.

This book had many perspectives, and was much easier for me to follow on audio because of the different voices. I loved the premise of the story and the suspense of who killed someone at the block party. I felt as though the ending was very abrupt and I was surprised when it ended. I also didn't like how it immediately went into promoting the author's other books without a short moment to process that the book was over. The story was well done, but the abrupt ending stuck more with me because of how it was done. I looked at the Kindle Unlimited version as well and it was the same in the text format as well - the book ended and on the same page was a promotion for another book. Not even a page between.

Home Is Where the Lies Live by Kerry Wilkinson is a suspenseful mystery set in the seemingly idyllic neighborhood of Huntington Grove, where every household harbors its own secrets. The story revolves around three households: Heidi and Freddie, a young couple with a mysteriously locked door in their home; Willow, a mother struggling with a failing marriage and a rebellious teenage daughter; and Dylan, a widowed father living under the shadow of his wife’s unsolved murder. When the neighborhood gathers for a summer party, tensions rise, lies unravel, and the facade of suburban perfection shatters as a shocking crime takes place. With police sirens blaring and accusations flying, the true extent of the characters’ secrets is revealed, leaving the reader guessing who among them could kill to protect their truth.

I found the book gripping and couldn’t stop listening as I pieced together the mystery and uncovered the twists. While some of the surprises were a bit predictable, the story was well-written, and all the pieces came together in a satisfying way. However, I felt that some of the drama between the stepmother and daughter felt unnecessary and didn’t add much to the central plot, which slightly detracted from the overall experience for me. Despite this, I thoroughly enjoyed the book’s pacing and compelling characters.