I absolutely devoured this book and I could not put it down. I am a huge fan of this author and was delighted to be able to read the new offering and was certainly not disappointed.

Lena is adjusting to life as a single parent to her nearly adult son when new neighbours move in next door who from the outset fascinate her. They seem friendly but something is just not right, leading to Lena becoming almost obsessed with finding out more about them.

The plot is so cleverly woven with lots of characters and timelines involved, which keeps the suspense and interest going throughout. Towards the ending I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen and was surprised at some and proved correct in my thinking in others.

Definitely one for those who enjoy a great thriller.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Lena has new neighbours, the Morgans, and they seem such nice couple, however the same day they moved in, Lena overhear bits of a conversation. They are taking of taking someone, and Lena is worried they are planning something illegal.
After that day, she becomes obsessed with uncovering what they are planning.

This is such a page turner, impossible to put down. Great book!!

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

I really enjoyed this book, I was soon immersed when I realised the setting was in Clifton, a suburb of Bristol, somewhere I am familiar with. This book was a thriller, a real page turner. Lena the protagonist seemed an everyday person, coping with the usual challenges of life. She had recently separated from her husband and is raising their teenage son. They had lived happily in their house for years when new neighbours move in. a friendly retired couple. Lena could have been anyone we know and the neighbours the average couple but it all evolves into something quite sinister. I needed to get to the end and quickly, almost thinking that would change the outcome. I have enjoyed other books by this author and look forward to more.

I really enjoyed this book. It’s a page turner, like Claire Douglas’s other novels, and I couldn’t wait to get back to it when I had to stop reading. Lena, the main character, is easy to relate to, even when she takes risks that made me worry for her. I could understand her ‘mama bear’ feelings for her teenage son Rufus. She’s a warm, resourceful heroine and I enjoyed spending time with her. Lots of twists and intrigue here. Glad I don’t have new neighbours like Henry and Marielle! Five stars.

Claire's books are always highly anticipated reads for me. I do wonder if each book is going to be as good as the last, and she never disappoints me! I loved the mystery of this book, and genuinely could not work out what the twist was so it hade gripped from start to finish. I loved that the majority of her books are set in the West Country too! A gripping read, you won't be disappointed

A great thriller with so many twists! I’m a big fan of Claire Douglas and have loved her previous books - this one was good, but not quite up to her usual standard (in my opinion). A great, easy to read thriller though and I would 100% recommend for those who love this genre.

Another great novel by author Claire Douglas. I love her previous novels and have come to have quite high expectations when I start one of her new books and The New Neighbours did not disappoint.

I read this novel within a few days, which for me is great. We meet main character Lena, whilst helping her teenager with some sound equipment she picks up her neighbours having a discussion about something that Lena takes quite seriously and it sounds like her new neighbours are plotting a crime. This is when the story really takes off, she feels like she needs to figure out was it a misunderstanding or are they actually plotting something.

I liked the pace of The New Neighbours, the storyline and characters were enjoyable to read.

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have read every single Claire Douglas book and I have to say, I thought it would be tough to beat The Wrong Sister!

Don’t expect a terrifying, keep-you-up-at-night thriller but do expect the kind that keeps you thinking about this book for a while afterwards!

I loved this story, another hit from Claire Douglas in my opinion. I find what I enjoy most about her novels is the way they are so very ordinary and you can relate to the main character- I certainly felt this way with Lena. Don’t expect a terrifying, keep-you-up-at-night thriller but do expect the kind that keeps you thinking about this book for a while afterwards!

I love a thriller and mystery and this book did not disappoint. I went round the houses with the whys and whos and the rest and didn't get all of them right. Kept you gripped and wanting to know how it would all end and if there would be any happiness!

This is a twisty, non stop rollercoaster of s plot. Every time you think you’ve worked it out another bombshell land. Fabulous story telling.

I pre-ordered this book, but I was thrilled to receive an early ARC release.
Claire Douglas is an author I discovered last year, and she has quickly become an auto-buy for me. Her latest work does not disappoint. I couldn't put it down and finished it within six hours!
It had me absolutely gripped from the beginning. I will be recommending this to EVERYONE.

What an engrossing family drama, and I love that it’s set in my hometown of Bristol. Lena lives in an upmarket area with teenage son Rufus, having recently separated from her husband Charlie. She has new next door neighbours, a wealthy retired couple, Henry and Marella Morgan. Lena is a good character, quite likeable if a bit naive and reckless. This book grabbed me from the start and it wasn’t long before I was totally engrossed.

Briefly, as part of his college course Rufus has a sensitive microphone for recording the sounds of the suburbs. One evening it picks up a conversation from next door, which Lena hears, and thinks it sounds very suspicious. The more she finds out about the Morgan’s the more concerned she becomes. Meanwhile, Lena works part time at Citizens Advice Bureau and she has become too friendly with Drew, one of her clients, and her boss is on her case.

There are a number of other characters with notable roles in the story and Lena starts to get very concerned about who she can really trust. The author does relationships really well and it was interesting to contrast those of Henry and Marella against Lena and Charlie. The plot was fast paced and interesting and there were some good twists and turns. A very enjoyable read.

This was ok but not very memorable. I found Lena rather annoying and I kept rolling my eyes at the decisions she made and her actions.
The story was a bit silly and didn't really make sense as it just seemed to rush into parts and then drag out other parts. I would've liked more of modern day Henry, he was a interesting character.

I loved this book so mix I thought about the premise for a week afterwards. No one is ever how they appear to be and some people can be more evil than they look. This book was fast paced and twisty and had all the ingredients and made a perfect book

While I've enjoyed many of the author's other books, I found this book a little slow for the most part but it did start ramping up in the last 30%. While I too was intrigued about what exactly the new neighbours were hiding, I did struggle to understand where Lena's obsessiveness (and subsequent actions) came from and in general I found it a struggle to connect with her as a character.

As others have said, there was a lot of spoon feeding going on with this novel, rather than leaving the reader to join the dots themselves, everything was very over explained which I found frustrating. There were some interesting twists throughout the plot and while I was gripped at times, the ending felt too rushed for me personally.

Thank you Penguin MJ and Netgalley for a copy of this book!

Lena helps her teenage son Rufus gather sounds for his media studies project. The boom-microphone picks up a conversation between her neighbours, the Morgans. And she’s certain they are planning a crime. Her friends and family tell her she must have misheard, but she is not so sure!

This was such a page turner! Claire Douglas is a great story teller. It was a difficult book to put down and it constantly held my attention.

Main character Lena definitely crosses the line a lot which added to the enjoyment of the story.

There are multiple POVs which come together really well towards the end. I did feel the ending was a little rushed and could have done with another twist.

There’s not much else I can say really but this was an enjoyable and easy thriller read!

This book is a masterclass in suspense, with thrillingly tense and twisty plotlines that will leave you guessing until the very last page. Just when you think you've figured it out, Douglas delivers a stunning killer twist that completely flips everything upside down. Her ability to weave intricate details into a captivating narrative is nothing short of brilliant. Don't miss out on this page-turner! Grab your copy today and prepare for an unforgettable literary ride.

Oh my goodness - The New Neighbours by Claire Douglas is a page turner which kept me up into the wee hours. I just had to finish it in one read!

Lena overhears part of a shocking conversation between Marielle and Henry her new respectable Boomer neighbours. It sounded like they were plotting a crime and Lena can only do one thing and investigate!

The story moves along at a fast pace from the perspective of Lena, Henry and another woman - teasing another thread of the story. The narratives are from the past and present.

I completely understood how Lena could get sucked into there investigation. Her life is a bit empty as she’s in a job she doesn’t really enjoy, she’s preparing for empty-nest syndrome when her son Rufus goes to Uni next year, and she’s separated from her husband. There’s a void to be filled and her investigation fills it.

There are twists and turns and red herrings. If you want a fast-paced, atmospheric, gripping thriller - The New Neighbours is a ‘must read’.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House, for making this e-ARC available to me in exchange for a fair and honest review.