Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell Summary
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Lisa Jewell's #1 NYT bestseller delivers spine-tingling suspense that captivated Emily Henry, who confessed it "hooked me from the first page." Readers are already calling it "the best thriller of the year" - what dangerous secret awaits when you let him in?
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The House on the Cliff Edge
The white stucco villa perched on the Kent coast stands as a monument to grief. Inside, Nina Swann and her children Ash and Arlo sift through photographs spread across their antique dining table - snapshots of a vibrant life now extinguished. Paddy Swann, Nina's husband and celebrated restaurateur, had been pushed onto train tracks by a stranger named Joe Kritner just months earlier. At fifty-four, Paddy had been the embodiment of vitality: perpetually tanned, infectiously enthusiastic, "the most uncomplicated human being in the world." His magnetic presence had filled rooms with warmth and laughter, transforming even ordinary gatherings into celebrations. Two months after the funeral, while sorting through condolence cards, Ash discovers an elegantly penned note from Nick Radcliffe, who claims to have worked alongside Paddy years ago at an exclusive Mayfair restaurant. Nick's message is warm and specific, mentioning their recent reconnection at Paddy's Whitstable restaurant mere weeks before his death. When Ash suggests visiting Nick's upscale London wine bar to hear stories about her father's early career, she notices her mother's subtle reaction - a stiffening of the shoulders, a smile that doesn't reach her eyes. Nearly a year later, Nick has woven himself into their lives, appearing at their door with carefully selected flowers and vintage champagne, displaying the same polished hospitality skills that were once Paddy's trademark. While Ash finds Nick charming, she can't shake the feeling that his growing presence comes too soon after her father's death.
The Man Behind the Masks
Unraveling Deceptions and Deadly Connections
The Trail of Victims
The Confrontation at Bangate Cove
The Fall of Simon Smith
Breaking Free and Rebuilding
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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