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The Couple Upstairs: An addictive psychological thriller with a gripping twist Kindle Edition

by Shalini Boland (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 6,447 ratings
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I should never have become friends with the couple upstairs…

The first time I step inside this cosy apartment with its sash windows, just minutes from the sea, I think it would be the perfect place for me and my partner Zac to start again. A chance to leave our troubled past behind.

Chris and Vanessa, the couple upstairs, are so welcoming: smiles, flowers, a home-baked cake. It’s strange how he does all the talking, and she seems so shy, but I’m just thrilled to have new friends nearby.

But everything starts to go wrong… my business begins to crumble, I can’t ignore the whispers at our housewarming party and loud arguments from upstairs keep me awake at night. I can’t sleep, I can’t think straight and I feel like someone is watching me in my own home.

And then Zac comes home one afternoon, his face clenched with fury, and says he knows what’s going on. He knows about my secret…

He won’t listen to me. He storms out and I’m left in tears, completely devastated.

Why has my life fallen apart since we moved here? Am I going mad? Or is someone trying to destroy us?

If only I’d known what I know now.
If only I hadn’t trusted the couple upstairs.

From the USA Today bestselling author Shalini Boland comes an absolutely heart-thumping psychological thriller with a twist you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us.

Readers are gripped by The Couple Upstairs:

‘WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!... loved every word… completely gripping. I had to read in one sitting because it was impossible to put down… The ending was out of this world… mind blowing!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow!! Where to even start?!?... I started reading this book this morning and finished it in a day… I would recommend clearing your schedule!!!... Absolutely gripping storyline which I got completely sucked into… unputdownable… wasn’t even close to working out what was going on, soooo many red herrings… WELL DONE Shalini!... absolutely gripping!’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I have goosebumps… This book is EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!... Had I known I was in for such a wild ride I would have started reading this book earlier in the day instead of being kept all night!’ ThrillByThePage Book Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Shalini Boland is an absolute queen… completely blown away, I don’t know how this author does it but each book just gets better and better… absolutely fantastic read and one I cannot recommend enough! This is a book worthy of all the stars to show just how wonderful a read this is.’NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WOW what did I just read from Shalini Boland!!! Page turner… wickedly wonderful… she's a master of twists.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another cracker of a read by the fabulous Shalini Boland… you never know what twist is at the next corner… I loved it so much… that twist of an ending… Never would have guessed it and why… 5 stars.’ Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Love… full of twists and turns that you never see coming. I was glued to the pages and couldn’t wait to see how it ends.’ This Feral Housewife Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Unputdownable… an addictive thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end… I devoured this one in record time… a twisty psychological thriller.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098X8K8N8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (September 13, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 13, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2534 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Shalini Boland

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Shalini Boland is the USA-Today bestselling author of nineteen psychological thrillers. With over two and a half million copies sold, her titles have been translated into over ten languages for publication around the world.

Shalini lives by the sea in Dorset, England with her family and their increasingly demanding dog, Queen Jess. Before kids, she was signed to Universal Music Publishing as a singer/songwriter, but now she spends her days writing (in between re-stocking the fridge and dealing with endless baskets of laundry).

She is also the author of two bestselling Sci Fi and Fantasy series as well as a WWII evacuee novel with a time-travel twist.

Thrillers:

The Honeymoon

The School Reunion

The Silent Bride,

The Daughter-in-Law,

The Family Holiday,

A Perfect Stranger,

The Couple Upstairs,

My Little Girl,

The Wife,

One of Us Is Lying,

The Other Daughter,

The Marriage Betrayal,

The Perfect Family,

The Silent Sister,

The Child Next Door,

The Secret Mother,

The Millionaire's Wife,

The Best Friend,

The Girl from the Sea,

The Vampires of Marchwood series,

The Outside series.

Instagram - @shaboland

Twitter - @ShaliniBoland

TikTok - @shaliniboland

Facebook - Shalini Boland Author

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Poodle
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this!
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2021
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This was my first book by this author, but definitely not my last. I so enjoyed this! Extremely well paced. Story moves along, leaving you wanting more and more. You know something just isn't right about the couple upstairs, but you can't quite put your finger on it. It kept me reading too late but it was well worth it. I loved the depth of character, the mystery, and the unexpected conclusion. I also love that the book, and especially the ending, made sense. I'm not a fan of being left unsure of the author's intentions of the endings, which is something I see in books and movies too often. This comes to a good, complete end, with no questions left lingering. This was an absolute pleasure!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Crazy neighbors 😜
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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Neighbors are crazy. Nice little twist. Good read. You will not be disappointed. Keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Unattractive Characters and Farfetched Plot
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021
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I had admired this author's prior works, but this book was a disappointment to me because all of the major characters were unappealing and the perpetrator's motivation was very weak. Nina and her boyfriend Zac purchased the lower level of a two-story house and immediately have confrontations with their obnoxious neighbors. Nina's online fashion business begins to suffer a huge number of serious setbacks that threaten to cut off her funding from an investment firm that has also helped her obtain the mortgage for her residence/office space. I was able to determine who was sabotaging Nina fairly early into the story (the most obvious suspect in terms of access to the inventory and company records) but the motivation for this person's campaign to destroy Nina both professionally and personally was farfetched and based on information not relayed to the reader until about 75% into the book. I also found it unbelievable that Nina's boyfriend Zac would take the word of a short-term acquaintance regarding Nina's faithfulness over his lover of five years. I like the author's writing style, but I found it difficult to empathize with the main characters (especially Zac) because they were constantly arguing and seemed to have a tempestuous, unhealthy relationship.
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Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021
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This was a great psychological thriller from a great author. I've read most of her books by now and the one I finish at the time is always my favourite. Zac and "Neen" are a happy.couple that finds a perfect home for all of their dreams. Zac has his own plumbing business and Neen is setting up a fashion business of her own. They find that the neighbors are a bit odd but they do their best to befriend them. Creepy things keep happening though and soon things become MUCH more than just creepy. Crazy twists and turns and hard to put down. Highly recommended to those who love reading, period.
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Darrin Reid
4.0 out of 5 stars shocking and addictive!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022
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You will definitely be surprised at the end! There are a couple of small twists, then you will be shocked at who is behind everything! Shocking, suspenseful, surprising! A young boyfriend and girlfriend, simply trying to move into a new chapter of their life. They think they have found the perfect place to live, she thinks she has found the perfect place to start her business. How wrong they are! They go from simply trying to enjoy their relationship, and new lives, to fighting for their very lives! You will be addicted, hooked!
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Trista Pressman
5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
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"The Couple Upstairs" by Shalani Boland will leave you breathless! With unexpected twists and turns, this gripping psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Don't miss out on this spine-chilling read!
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Crewsin
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, gripping story.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
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I am a fan of psychological thrillers, and this makes the grade as a top notch story. We’ll written characters that were totally believable. I really enjoyed it.
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jad
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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This was a decent read. It kept me interested. However there were times the main character seemed way too naive to be real. Some portions seemed to drag on as well.
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Linda R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up
Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2021
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The book was well written & had me guessing almost to the end. Thumbs up for this one.
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little a
5.0 out of 5 stars a great read, as usual
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2024
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You can’t go wrong with Ms.Boland. A psychological, twisty domestic.

Very well-written, rounded protagonist whose inner thoughts you relate to and can fully understand because she’s described so well. You really feel for Nina.

Good twists and the climax though a little showdown-y and cliche with all the ‘shut up or else!’ rubbish was worth the wait.
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Cc L
4.0 out of 5 stars Thriller très léger.
Reviewed in France on April 2, 2022
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Peut finir en 1 séance
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Keshav Nair
4.0 out of 5 stars Psychological Thriller
Reviewed in India on October 23, 2021
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This is my 6th book by Shalini Boland and as usual, her psychological anecdotes with twits and turns is a testimony of the author's ability to string a plot without revealing the suspense until the finale. The plot is centered around a couple of Zac Ainsworth and Nina Davenport who move into their new downstairs apartment at Mistletoe Lane. Chris and Vanessa are the other couples staying in the upstairs apartment. While Zac works as a plumber, Nina has her online fashion store, funded by a venture capitalist that goes by the name Mistletoe. Nina is ambitious and hopes that their new home would provide enough space to operate her own office and grow her business. Hoping to get along with the neighborhood, Nina organizes a weekend housewarming party. She soon realizes that something is off between the couple upstairs. Chris is friendly with Zac, and dismissive of Nina while Venessa seems to be an introvert and very quiet. Nina hears the couple often arguing at night, creaking sound of moving furniture, and feels as though she is being watched. Without much ado, as Zac and Nina begin to settle down, she soon realizes that they are not so welcome in the neighborhood. Alongside unpleasant whispering, her business does not grow as expected, a promotional campaign of her fashion brand at their home goes wrong, customer grievances start to pour on websites, and satisfaction levels plummet. Nina has an intuitive feeling that this is a deliberate attempt to sabotage her business, but the question is who and why? To add on, animosity fractures her relation with Zac as he suspects her of having a dirty secret and leaves the house. She is devastated and at a delicate crossroads of having to save her relationship as well as her falling business. She suspects Chris to be pivotal in all these incidents and begins scrutinizing the events of the past. What happened that led to the sheer hatred and vengeful feelings against her? Was she responsible for all of the turn of events? Read on this twisting tale to comprehend the spooky truth that slowly unfolds. The story is narrated in two timelines - Now and Then and mostly in the POV of Nina. On the whole, a well-paced, intriguing, and readable thriller.
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Therese Höpfner
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was almost impossible to put down!
Reviewed in Germany on October 6, 2021
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What started as a dream for a happy couple, got more complicated as time went on. One got to know the people involved, or thought so. It kept one interested and sure of how things would be, and then came the twist! I suggest you read it to find out what I mean!!
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