Books like the couple next door

I’m a sucker for a twisty, turny psychological thriller. I especially love the ones that start with seemingly average people and slowly peel back the layers. What could be more entertaining than discovering that all is not what it seems,right? Domestic thrillersare the ultimate example, and books like The Couple Next Door are the ultimate domestic thrillers. As the name suggests, domestic thrillers often center around family, the home, and relationships between characters. They play into our fears about whatever goes on behind closed doors. They’re maybe even a little bit relatable (though hopefully not too relatable) making them all the more terrifying. If you haven’t read it already, The Couple Next Doorfollows Anne Marie and Marco Conti and their newborn daughter Cora. The story hinges on a crime that occurs while the Contis are attending a party at their neighbors’ house. On the hunt for even more books that reveal the secret lives of families? Here are seven suggestions for books like The Couple Next Door.

1. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

Where have you been if you haven’t heard of The Wife Between Us? I

9 must-read books for The Couple Next Door fans

Have you been watching the new Channel 4 series The Couple Next Door? Whether you’ve been tuning in every Monday night or accidentally binged all six episodes in one sitting (thank you, channel4.com), it’s the tense thriller that’s got everyone talking.

Evie and Pete’s relationship with their new neighbours starts out friendly, but as the series goes on, it spirals into one of lust, obsession, and jealousy – with violent consequences.

If you found the show as addictive as we did, you’d probably enjoy a good domestic thriller novel. The following books share themes with The Couple Next Door: neighbours you can’t trust, obsessive relationships, betrayal, revenge, and dark secrets simmering below idyllic suburban towns…

Books Like The Couple Next Door

The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz

The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz

Kelly’s life is not going according to plan, so when her childhood friend Sabrina offers her a spare room in her home, she jumps at the chance.

Soon, Kelly is brought into Sabrina’s life – and her open marriage. At first, Kelly loves being part of this risqué new world. But when she learns that t

Looking for your next read after devouring The Couple Next Door? Then you'll love these books. From deathly quiet houses hiding sinister, dark secrets to shocking revelations that turn lives upside down, these page-turners will have you guessing the next turn in the story all throughout.

Explore the depths of human nature as characters grapple with their darkest fears and desires, leading them down paths they never imagined. These reads promise rollercoaster rides filled with twists that will leave you desperate to uncover the truthfulness. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about the people closest to you.

1. The Serial Killer’s Wife by Alice Hunter

In Alice Hunter's first novel The Serial Killer's Wife, Beth Hardcastle's matchless life unravels when the police accuse her husband Tom of being one of the worst monsters imaginable - a serial killer. As the interrogation begins and people accuse our heroine of knowing more than she's admitting, Beth questions everything she believed about her relationship and her marriage, uncovering shocking revelations that will leave readers utterly riveted until the final twist.

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The Couple Next Door
***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected copy proof***
Copyright © 2016 Shari Lapena
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Anne can feel the acid churning in her stomach and creeping up her throat; her head is swimming. She's had too much to drink. Cynthia has been topping her up all night. Anne had meant to keep herself to a limit, but she'd let things slide-she didn't know how else she was supposed to get through the evening. Now she has no idea how much wine she's drunk over the course of this interminable dinner party. She'll have to pump and dump her breast milk in the morning.

Anne wilts in the heat of the summer night and watches her hostess with narrowed eyes. Cynthia is flirting openly with Anne's husband, Marco. Why does Anne put up with it? Why does Cynthia's husband, Graham, allow it? Anne is angry but powerless; she doesn't know how to put a stop to it without looking pathetic and ridiculous. They are all a little tanked. So she ignores it, quietly seething, and sips at the chilled wine. Anne wasn't brought up to create a scene, isn't one to draw attention to herself.

Cynthia, on the other hand . . .

All three of them-Anne, Marco, and

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Overview
"The Couple Next Door" is a riveting psychological thriller written by Shari Lapena. The story begins with Anne and Marco, a young couple who leave their infant daughter at home while attending a dinner party next door. However, when they return, the unimaginable happens - their baby is missing. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets are unveiled, leading to a rollercoaster of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. With its fast-paced narrative and unpredictable plot, "The Couple Next Door" is a gripping read that will leave you guessing and questioning everything until the shocking truth is finally revealed. In this book, Shari Lapena masterfully explores themes of trust, deception, and the lengths people will go to protect their own. The characters are complex and flawed, adding depth to the story and keeping the reader emotionally invested. Lapena's writing style is concise, making each chapter a quick and thrilling ride as the tension builds. If you're a fan of suspenseful page-turners that will keep you guessing and engrossed from start to finish, "The Couple Next Door" is a must-read.
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