Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and wealth; she has charm and elegance. He’s a dedicated attorney who has never lost a case; she is a flawless homemaker, a masterful gardener and cook, and dotes on her disabled younger sister. Though they are still newlyweds, they seem to have it all. You might not want to like them, but you do. You’re hopelessly charmed by the ease and … and comfort of their home, by the graciousness of the dinner parties they throw. You’d like to get to know Grace better.
But it’s difficult, because you realize Jack and Grace are inseparable.
Some might call this true love. Others might wonder why Grace never answers the phone. Or why she can never meet for coffee, even though she doesn’t work. How she can cook such elaborate meals but remain so slim. Or why she never seems to take anything with her when she leaves the house, not even a pen. Or why there are such high-security metal shutters on all the downstairs windows.
Some might wonder what’s really going on once the dinner party is over, and the front door has closed.
From bestselling author B. A. Paris comes the gripping thriller and international phenomenon Behind Closed Doors.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING DEBUT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU CAN’T MISS!
The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie?
“A hair-raising debut, both unsettling and addictive…A chilling thriller that will keep you reading long into the night.” –Mary Kubica, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Good Girl
“This is one readers won’t be able to put down.” —Booklist (starred review)
“A can’t-put-down psychological thriller.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“This debut is guaranteed to haunt you…Warning: brace yourself.” —Bustle (10 New Thrillers to Read This Summer)
“The sense of believably and terror that engulfs Behind Closed Doors doesn’t waver.” –The Associated Press, picked up by The Washington Post
“This was one of the best and most terrifying psychological thrillers I have ever read.” —San Francisco Book Review
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They look like they have the perfect life, but do you ever know what goes on behind closed doors? This is a good book. Very satisfying ending.
This psychological thriller will get your heart racing! Grace thinks Jack is the man of her dreams until they get married, and then she feels like she’s stepped into The Twilight Zone. To the rest of the world Jack is a handsome, successful lawyer, but his plans for Grace and her sister Millie are beyond evil. Millie gives Grace the courage to not give up, and there are some great twists. I couldn’t put this one down.
A very compelling first from a debut author! YES…I know there are a lot of negative reviews about how the character, Grace is written. But I try not to compare a new authors first published novel to other published works.
It is psychological !! no overt physically graphic scenes …. but if you think there are no women who are controlled by manipulating men, then I fear you are being naive.
B. A. Paris has written one of the best suspense novels I have read this year. She has captured the fear within many women….”What if he is not the person I believe him to be?”
After reading this story I wondered, How many women come to a shocking realization that the man they married is NOT what he seems? B. A. Paris has written about a man who masterfully plans to ensnare the perfect women for his disturbing sport and lifestyle.
VERY GOOD! I hope the author writes more novels which grip the readers and pulls you through until the very end. Great Job!
This book, seriously! Just, ugh!!!! The end gives me chills every time!
I usually don’t like when a book jumps through time, but this was done so well, it only enhanced the story.
I was unable to put the book down both times I read it. This time I listened to audible, and it was just as amazing. The narrator was terrific and the volume was steady, which is important when listening at work.
Seriously, the first time I read it, I finished in one sitting and as soon as I was done I went back and had to reread the last couple chapters to prolong the feelings.
This was an amazing thriller. It kept me up at night. I couldn’t stop turning the pages until I reached the end. B.A. Paris is now one of my favorite authors.
This book was great!! Not what I expected but even better. Easy read, I finished in a few hours. Loved the build up and the ending!! Psychological thriller!!
Creepy, chilling and utterly, utterly compulsive! This is a devious, dark and incredibly tense psychological thriller, unraveling a whirlwind of emotions as you read with sweaty palms and thumping heart to the most satisfying conclusion.
What a book! This one really had me turning the pages. Unique premise. I look forward to reading more from this author.
I had read B. A. Paris’ second novel, The Breakdown, and enjoyed it very much. I had the opportunity to borrow the eBook of her first novel, Behind Closed Doors, from the library and decided to read it. I like that her psychological thrillers are clean, with no language or gore, just a twisting of the mind. Since these books are not a series, they can be read in any order you choose. Behind Closed Doors was enjoyable and once I got into the story, it was hard to put down. I had no trouble going back and forth from past to present and following the storyline. The ending was rather sudden, but it keeps you guessing. One thing is certain… you never really know what goes on behind closed doors.
This was an excellent book. If you’re a fan of the “Gone Girl” genre THIS book blows it away!! I was really intrigued by this book.
Are there any perfect marriages?
You are a powerful career woman who travels the world for Harrods. Your family of origins dynamics are not perfect. Well, because whose really are?
You’ve taken on a very serious familial obligation out of love.
Your most recent longterm relationship has ended.
As we have all heard love finds us when we are not looking. But does it really? Is there such a thing as a whirlwind romance?
How well do you ever really know someone?
What are you willing compromise to be with Mr. Right and live happily ever after? (Great relationships are built on compromise they say)
How well do you listen to your inner voice and pay attention to subtle red flags?
Jump off into the best outwardly perfect partnership. Gaslighting is real. Now it’s a matter of whether you hold onto your core self, especially for the love of others.
The BEST mystery twisty turns I’ve read in awhile. This one will haunt you.
Best thriller ever.
B.A. Paris Wow just WOW!!! One of the best purchases I’ve made on audible! Disturbing, suspenseful, and captivating. The story was beyond great. Narration by Georgia Maguire was fantastic, she portrayed each character to perfection. I hate that I couldn’t listen to it from start to end in one sitting. Highly recommended. 5-Stars
Read it and loved it
Great ending! He got what he deserved and so did she! This is a fast read.
I really did not want to put this book down due to the suspense of what was to happen next. I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation, it was a completely captivating psychological thriller.
This was a bit dark at times but kept you wanting to know more. Great ending with lots of twists
Behind Closed Doors – B.A. Paris
June 23, 2021
5/5 stars
“I cry even harder, thinking of how it could have been, of how I thought it would be.”
In Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, we follow the disturbingly haunting story of Jack and Grace, the seemingly perfect couple. As they are, Jack, the wealthy lawyer who has never lost a case, and Grace, the stay-at-home wife who cooks and gardens, their friends are jealous of the way their lives fit seamlessly, beautifully together. Their love story is beautiful, and Jack’s determination to fit Grace’s disabled younger sister, Milly, into their home, their lives, is endearing. Despite them being newlyweds, their lives seem perfect to anyone and everyone around them.
The issues lies in their strong need to always be together. Grace never answers the phone, never goes out to lunch alone, never takes anything with her when she leaves the house… Of course, Jack’s always there, so he’ll take charge.
In this elegant novel about love and survival told in the first person present view, we follow Grace’s day to day life as she struggles to figure out how to do what’s best, not only for herself, but for her younger sister Milly.
Without spoiling anything, let’s dive right into my thoughts.
For the first hundred pages, I was so irritated with this book. I had to take, what I call, “chapter breaks” every fifteen minutes because of how frustrated I was with the predictability of this novel. However, somewhere around the middle of the book, my predictions were beginning to falter, and the unexpected was taking its place.
The last few lines of this haunting thriller sent chills up my spine, and I shrieked out loud. I couldn’t stop thinking about how genius this book was for days after reading… I still can’t stop thinking about it, honestly. Despite complaining to my mother about how she has terrible taste in books (she picked this one for me), I ended up loving her favorite book, probably, more than she did.
If you’re not big into thrillers, this is a good one to change your mind for sure.
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I loved this book! Fantastic and unique. You won’t be disappointed!
My Review of Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris; published by St. Martin’s Press
Quitting your job as your husband has offered “dreams of glory”. Sharing an email address as your husband tells you there’s no need for you to have your own. Always being in the wrong, per your husband, eventually questioning your own actions. Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris is all about the incongruities of perception. This is the first book in a long time that induced vividly disturbing dreams. When a book creates such intense emotions you know it’s good. The subject matter was tough, but B.A. Paris wrote an exemplary psychological thriller that kept me reading, (actually listening to), at every opportune moment. The mind games presented in this story are so creative they’ll blow you away! I highly recommend Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris.
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There are no words on how great this book is!! It has been a few years since I have read this book, but this book has stuck with me and I doubt I will ever forget it!!! I have this saying ” Never judge anybody because you just never know what goes on behind closed doors!! ” Definitely a haunting story that will leave a little bit of it with you that you won’t be able to forget! A MUST READ!!!