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Bed and Breakfast
“I want to go back to where we were. I want a do-over. I want to forget the past eleven months had ever happened.”
After spending a lovely weekend at a bed and breakfast, Nolan revisits it the following year with his wife, Emma, hoping to relive those happy memories and forget a painful event that had occurred in the interim. Nolan dearly—hopelessly loves his wife, and in the face of the grief that had settled over their marriage like volcanic ash, he’s willing to do almost anything to make her happy again.
A story about obsession and struggling to let go.
After spending a lovely weekend at a bed and breakfast, Nolan revisits it the following year with his wife, Emma, hoping to relive those happy memories and forget a painful event that had occurred in the interim. Nolan dearly—hopelessly loves his wife, and in the face of the grief that had settled over their marriage like volcanic ash, he’s willing to do almost anything to make her happy again.
A story about obsession and struggling to let go.
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160 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2025
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February 6, 2025
ARC for review. To be published August 1, 2025.
3.5 stars
Husband and wife Nolan and Emma revisit a B&B after spending a lovely weekend there nearly a year before. Since then the couple experienced a miscarriage and Emma has not responded well; their marriage is now suffering and Nolan hopes the weekend away at a place that holds good memories will help Emma.
When the couple arrives Nolan is told the B&B is under new management and they won’t be able to stay as planned. Nolan convinces Leah, the new proprietor to let them spend a few minutes in their old room. Leah seems kind, especially to Emma.
This was an interesting novella, very creepy throughout. I liked the ending.
3.5 stars
Husband and wife Nolan and Emma revisit a B&B after spending a lovely weekend there nearly a year before. Since then the couple experienced a miscarriage and Emma has not responded well; their marriage is now suffering and Nolan hopes the weekend away at a place that holds good memories will help Emma.
When the couple arrives Nolan is told the B&B is under new management and they won’t be able to stay as planned. Nolan convinces Leah, the new proprietor to let them spend a few minutes in their old room. Leah seems kind, especially to Emma.
This was an interesting novella, very creepy throughout. I liked the ending.
May 5, 2025
"The longer Nolan stared at the two, the more he felt himself on the verge of a breakdown. Just what did the madwoman promise his wife?"
This novella had few sinister, eerie and creepy moments. Told from POVs of husband and wife , Nolan and Emma. You can feel Nolan's stress and despair as he feels his wife slowly drifting away, her sudden obsession about staying in that bed and breakfast place, her fascination with mushrooms and her inexplicable and suspish bond with the owner. Some parts were a bit lacking and confusing - some felt trippy and disorienting. Some which I found interesting, I wish could have been explored / delved deeper (like a back story of the mysterious owner/Leah)...The ending was abrupt and ambiguous.
Big thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This novella had few sinister, eerie and creepy moments. Told from POVs of husband and wife , Nolan and Emma. You can feel Nolan's stress and despair as he feels his wife slowly drifting away, her sudden obsession about staying in that bed and breakfast place, her fascination with mushrooms and her inexplicable and suspish bond with the owner. Some parts were a bit lacking and confusing - some felt trippy and disorienting. Some which I found interesting, I wish could have been explored / delved deeper (like a back story of the mysterious owner/Leah)...The ending was abrupt and ambiguous.
Big thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 23, 2025
Bed and Breakfast had me absolutely hooked for most of the journey. Kherbash nails the uneasy, grief-soaked tension between Nolan and Emma—the way their marriage feels like it’s balancing on a splintered edge was genuinely compelling, and for a good while I was convinced this was sailing straight into a solid 4-star territory.
Emma’s trauma is handled with weight and authenticity; she’s not “difficult,” she’s devastated, hollowed-out, and trying to survive a grief that rewired her entire world. And then there’s Leah, who, let’s be honest, stopped feeling like a warm, hospitable B&B owner pretty quickly and started reading as a full-on emotional predator dressed in kindness and chamomile tea. That dynamic was fascinating and unsettling in all the right ways.
But the ending… yeah. That’s where it slipped for me. Instead of landing with impact, it left me unsatisfied and rolling my eyes a bit. After such a strong, atmospheric build-up, I wanted something sharper—something that justified all that slow-burn tension. It didn’t ruin the book, but it definitely took a star off what was otherwise a gripping, emotionally fraught read.
Emma’s trauma is handled with weight and authenticity; she’s not “difficult,” she’s devastated, hollowed-out, and trying to survive a grief that rewired her entire world. And then there’s Leah, who, let’s be honest, stopped feeling like a warm, hospitable B&B owner pretty quickly and started reading as a full-on emotional predator dressed in kindness and chamomile tea. That dynamic was fascinating and unsettling in all the right ways.
But the ending… yeah. That’s where it slipped for me. Instead of landing with impact, it left me unsatisfied and rolling my eyes a bit. After such a strong, atmospheric build-up, I wanted something sharper—something that justified all that slow-burn tension. It didn’t ruin the book, but it definitely took a star off what was otherwise a gripping, emotionally fraught read.
August 6, 2025
Nolan plans a weekend getaway to the one place he remembers his wife, Emma, being truly happy. But when they arrive, the vibe is off. Things are strange… unsettling… and they only get worse from there.
This novella delivers some solid body and plant horror—creepy, gory, and unique. I liked the concept, but I did find the writing a little hard to follow at times. It also touches on some heavier themes, including miscarriage, so keep that in mind before diving in.
🌿🩸 Weird, sad, and disturbing in equal parts.
This novella delivers some solid body and plant horror—creepy, gory, and unique. I liked the concept, but I did find the writing a little hard to follow at times. It also touches on some heavier themes, including miscarriage, so keep that in mind before diving in.
🌿🩸 Weird, sad, and disturbing in equal parts.
January 31, 2025
What happens when a loving couple develop diverging interests to the extent where they want different things from life? Can their relationship survive being pulled in two different directions? The couple in question are in a fragile state and the eccentric proprietor of the bed and breakfast seems to sense that and decides to prey on their vulnerabilities. I’m still not sure what to make of her, whether she’s simply a nosy busybody or a witch or a nightmarish form of succubus. There are hints of this early on, to say nothing of what’s implied to have happened in the last few chapters. As you can see it’s hard not to say much with spoiling anything, and for this one it’s best to go in blind. It’s a heartfelt, spooky novella with an ending that will leave you wondering what just happened. 4.5 rounded up.
Thanks to Netgalley and the author for this ARC.
Thanks to Netgalley and the author for this ARC.
July 23, 2025
This novella is as extremely unsettling as its cover. From the first page you feel the dread and grief dripping off the pages. Kherbash does a really great job of showing the dynamic between Nolan and Emma in a short number of pages.
I don’t want to give anything away, in case you choose to read, which you should. Just know it is a wild and cuckoo bananas story filled with witchery, mushrooms, dolls, plants and some sinister shadows. I wished it was a little longer because I wanted more! The ending is open ended but in the best way. Perfect for a cold night during the spooky season. I will read more of Kherbash as she knows how to scare!
I don’t want to give anything away, in case you choose to read, which you should. Just know it is a wild and cuckoo bananas story filled with witchery, mushrooms, dolls, plants and some sinister shadows. I wished it was a little longer because I wanted more! The ending is open ended but in the best way. Perfect for a cold night during the spooky season. I will read more of Kherbash as she knows how to scare!
February 19, 2025
A struggling couple returns to a Bed and Breakfast that they had visited in happier times.
There were a few weird and eerie moments in this story, but I had a bit of a hard time following the thread of the plot, it was at times surreal and dreamy.
There are themes of psychological horror, complex grief, unreliable narratives, and fungal weirdness.
Thank you to NetGalley, & the author for a copy.
There were a few weird and eerie moments in this story, but I had a bit of a hard time following the thread of the plot, it was at times surreal and dreamy.
There are themes of psychological horror, complex grief, unreliable narratives, and fungal weirdness.
Thank you to NetGalley, & the author for a copy.
July 14, 2025
An eerie novella that immediately lured me in with both the cover and the synopsis! However, I think it would have been better if it was a full-length novel.
We follow Emma and Nolan during their stay at a small bed and breakfast, trying to heal from experiencing infertility issues and a traumatic event from the past. Immediately upon their arrival, things start being weird. Leah, the owner, was incredibly creepy, but I must admit I wasn't satisfied with the ambiguity of her character. I constantly hoped we would get to know more about her. There was a lot of potential for her to become something grotesque, unique, and truly terrifying, but we're left with a lot of unanswered questions by the end. There were moments that made me shiver from uneasiness, and I didn't want to read the book at night. The horror parts weren't exactly loud, it was more of a constant chill that never quite leaves you. And while it wasn't as scary as I thought it would be, the story definitely creeped me out and I wasn't left untouched. There are scenes that are burned in my memory that I definitely wish I could forget. Unfortunately, I simply wanted more of everything. More character development, more insight into certain events, more horror, and more creepy things happening.
If you want something short to give you the creeps, and are okay with not knowing a lot by the end, I'd recommend this one! I think you might like this if you enjoyed Nestlings by Nat Cassidy!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the author for sending me an ARC of this book!
We follow Emma and Nolan during their stay at a small bed and breakfast, trying to heal from experiencing infertility issues and a traumatic event from the past. Immediately upon their arrival, things start being weird. Leah, the owner, was incredibly creepy, but I must admit I wasn't satisfied with the ambiguity of her character. I constantly hoped we would get to know more about her. There was a lot of potential for her to become something grotesque, unique, and truly terrifying, but we're left with a lot of unanswered questions by the end. There were moments that made me shiver from uneasiness, and I didn't want to read the book at night. The horror parts weren't exactly loud, it was more of a constant chill that never quite leaves you. And while it wasn't as scary as I thought it would be, the story definitely creeped me out and I wasn't left untouched. There are scenes that are burned in my memory that I definitely wish I could forget. Unfortunately, I simply wanted more of everything. More character development, more insight into certain events, more horror, and more creepy things happening.
If you want something short to give you the creeps, and are okay with not knowing a lot by the end, I'd recommend this one! I think you might like this if you enjoyed Nestlings by Nat Cassidy!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the author for sending me an ARC of this book!
January 29, 2025
A.M. Kherbash is back with a new creepy story and I am here for it!
In this thriller novella, a couple decides to spend a weekend at a bed and breakfast they previously visited and loved, in order to create new positive memories and move on from a traumatic event they recently experienced. But the new owner of the B&B is nosey and creepy and something definitely changed, it's the same place but it's so different now... and while Emma is appreciating this change of scenery, Nolan is creeped out and wants to leave... but he can't. Something is keeping them there.
From the very first page, I was immediately unsettled but intrigued, especially because the dynamic between Nolan and Emma and the reason for their drifting apart is not explained straight away. That helped building a tension that turned into a claustrophobic sadness and then into horror the more you go deep into the story. I was hooked until the very last line. The ending however was very abrupt and sudden and left me wanting for more. What happens next? I need to know!
Overall a fun read, with a lot of creepy doll heads and a witchy character that will make you think twice before stopping at a random B&B in the middle of nowhere.
4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.
* I'd like to thank A.M. Kherbash and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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In this thriller novella, a couple decides to spend a weekend at a bed and breakfast they previously visited and loved, in order to create new positive memories and move on from a traumatic event they recently experienced. But the new owner of the B&B is nosey and creepy and something definitely changed, it's the same place but it's so different now... and while Emma is appreciating this change of scenery, Nolan is creeped out and wants to leave... but he can't. Something is keeping them there.
From the very first page, I was immediately unsettled but intrigued, especially because the dynamic between Nolan and Emma and the reason for their drifting apart is not explained straight away. That helped building a tension that turned into a claustrophobic sadness and then into horror the more you go deep into the story. I was hooked until the very last line. The ending however was very abrupt and sudden and left me wanting for more. What happens next? I need to know!
Overall a fun read, with a lot of creepy doll heads and a witchy character that will make you think twice before stopping at a random B&B in the middle of nowhere.
4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.
* I'd like to thank A.M. Kherbash and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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January 30, 2025
Bed and breakfast is a haunting and emotionally charged novel that blends psychological horror with deep marital drama. The story follows 3 central characters: Nolan, Emma and Leah. Nolan and Emma’s marriage has been on the brink of collapse ever since a tragedy left her paralyzed with severe depression. Once full of life she now drifts through the days in a fog of grief and detachment.
Nolan remembers a happier time when they stayed at this bed and breakfast and tries to recreate that romantic weekend. From the moment they arrive at the bed and breakfast the air feels charged with something unspoken and the new proprietor, Leah is a strange sort of a woman whose home is filled with plants beyond imagination. The inn itself seems to breathe creaking walls and whispering secrets.
At first Emma shows signs of reawakening. Nolan is very hesitant after the first day. When he decides to pack up and leave his car will not start. Upon being told no one can come out right away to fix the car Nolan begins to become unglued and unwell. Emma on the other hand is excited to stay longer and begins to build a relationship with Leah, the creepy proprietor.
This story was chilling and disturbing in some parts. I highly recommend to those who enjoy horror and suspense.
Thank you to Netgalley and A. M. Kherbash for an advanced copy of this chilling novel.
Nolan remembers a happier time when they stayed at this bed and breakfast and tries to recreate that romantic weekend. From the moment they arrive at the bed and breakfast the air feels charged with something unspoken and the new proprietor, Leah is a strange sort of a woman whose home is filled with plants beyond imagination. The inn itself seems to breathe creaking walls and whispering secrets.
At first Emma shows signs of reawakening. Nolan is very hesitant after the first day. When he decides to pack up and leave his car will not start. Upon being told no one can come out right away to fix the car Nolan begins to become unglued and unwell. Emma on the other hand is excited to stay longer and begins to build a relationship with Leah, the creepy proprietor.
This story was chilling and disturbing in some parts. I highly recommend to those who enjoy horror and suspense.
Thank you to Netgalley and A. M. Kherbash for an advanced copy of this chilling novel.
April 6, 2025
ARC| I had some issues with the plot. What was up with Leah? Was she a witch? What did she want with Emma and Nolan? What was with the hair / fur? I felt like there were a lot of unanswered questions that came with the story. I understood why Emma grew attached to Leah and why she was willing to believe all of these questionable things due to her grief and want for a child, but the reason for Leah (and the baby dolls? They aren’t really explained either) aren’t clear.
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July 11, 2025
Lots of creepy vibes, for sure, and overall a dark and weird tale. But…it was just lacking something that made me really go for it. A witchy version of Misery should have been right up my street, but it just didn’t quite connect.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
January 31, 2025
Well I wouldn’t classify this as horror even though that’s what it was classified as it was a good fast paced read.
I chose it because the cover looked creepy but it didn’t hit the way I thought it would. Definitely that’s on me though for not fully knowing what I would be getting into.
Still a quick read and it was fast paced and I was able to read it in an hour and a half. I would recommend if you need a quick novella and are into the pregnancy trope mixed with a creepy bed and breakfast.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I chose it because the cover looked creepy but it didn’t hit the way I thought it would. Definitely that’s on me though for not fully knowing what I would be getting into.
Still a quick read and it was fast paced and I was able to read it in an hour and a half. I would recommend if you need a quick novella and are into the pregnancy trope mixed with a creepy bed and breakfast.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 9, 2025
I truly enjoyed this book, although it's hard to categorize it strictly as horror but there is definitely a blend of psychological horror infused with unsettling themes, which creates an atmosphere filled with tension and unease. There are undeniably some incredibly creepy moments that linger in your mind.
What struck me most was Kherbash's nuanced portrayal of grief and complex trauma. The insights felt so authentic that I could practically feel Emma's emotions radiating off the pages—her pain, confusion, and vulnerability were palpable throughout the narrative.
The book also explores intriguing themes surrounding mushrooms, which I found fascinating. However, I wished the author had delved deeper into this aspect, as I felt there was so much more to uncover about their significance and symbolism that was left somewhat unexplored.
There are sections where the text becomes disorienting and trippy, and I believe this was a deliberate choice by the author. It mirrors the dreamlike quality of the story, evoking the sensation of a fever dream that reflects Nolan's inner turmoil and fragmented realities.
While I empathised deeply with Emma’s grief, I struggled to connect with her or Nolan. This disconnection made it challenging to root for them as the story unfolded, even though I understood the complex layers of their struggles.
The ambiguous ending left me with a sense of contemplation that lingered long after I turned the final page, prompting me to ponder the deeper meanings behind the narrative.
This book was unlike anything I anticipated. The cover art is stunning and truly drew me in, setting high expectations. Even though it veered in directions I hadn't expected, I ultimately found it to be a rewarding experience. I'm now eager to explore more of Kherbash's work and see where their storytelling takes me next.
Thank you to the Author, publishers and Netgally for the ARC of this book. This review is my own.
What struck me most was Kherbash's nuanced portrayal of grief and complex trauma. The insights felt so authentic that I could practically feel Emma's emotions radiating off the pages—her pain, confusion, and vulnerability were palpable throughout the narrative.
The book also explores intriguing themes surrounding mushrooms, which I found fascinating. However, I wished the author had delved deeper into this aspect, as I felt there was so much more to uncover about their significance and symbolism that was left somewhat unexplored.
There are sections where the text becomes disorienting and trippy, and I believe this was a deliberate choice by the author. It mirrors the dreamlike quality of the story, evoking the sensation of a fever dream that reflects Nolan's inner turmoil and fragmented realities.
While I empathised deeply with Emma’s grief, I struggled to connect with her or Nolan. This disconnection made it challenging to root for them as the story unfolded, even though I understood the complex layers of their struggles.
The ambiguous ending left me with a sense of contemplation that lingered long after I turned the final page, prompting me to ponder the deeper meanings behind the narrative.
This book was unlike anything I anticipated. The cover art is stunning and truly drew me in, setting high expectations. Even though it veered in directions I hadn't expected, I ultimately found it to be a rewarding experience. I'm now eager to explore more of Kherbash's work and see where their storytelling takes me next.
Thank you to the Author, publishers and Netgally for the ARC of this book. This review is my own.
December 5, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and the author for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Bed and Breakfast was such a creepy, atmospheric little novella that gripped me from the beginning. Nolan brought his wife Emma to this bed and breakfast, where they had spent time a year earlier, prior to her most recent miscarriage. Since she has been extremely devastated since the loss of their child, he thought a trip would cheer her up. But when the mysterious and somewhat creepy owner, Leah, befriends Emma, Nolan finds their car missing after it breaks down, and realizes that he is also being drugged when he tries to leave. This had a bit of a "Misery" (Stephen King) vibe to it, and maybe even a bit of Midsommar. It also made me think of Come Closer by Sarah Gran, but without the possession. It was a slow-burning descent into madness, which I really enjoyed.
However, the ending was just...so underwhelming. I was honestly just extremely disappointed. It felt really random and jarring, and it didn't fit with the flow of the dark, creepy build up to the conclusion. There wasn't really any explanations for anything, and it just kind of...ended. And not in an open/cliffhanger type ending that makes you come up with conspiracies as to what happened and why. This just kind of felt rushed and like the author had no idea how to end this story, or they had some sort of deadline and just ended it so it could be published on time.
Because it was so good up until the ending, I would rate this as 3 stars/just an okay read. If the ending packed more of a punch, it could have been a really solid, disturbing novella.
Bed and Breakfast was such a creepy, atmospheric little novella that gripped me from the beginning. Nolan brought his wife Emma to this bed and breakfast, where they had spent time a year earlier, prior to her most recent miscarriage. Since she has been extremely devastated since the loss of their child, he thought a trip would cheer her up. But when the mysterious and somewhat creepy owner, Leah, befriends Emma, Nolan finds their car missing after it breaks down, and realizes that he is also being drugged when he tries to leave. This had a bit of a "Misery" (Stephen King) vibe to it, and maybe even a bit of Midsommar. It also made me think of Come Closer by Sarah Gran, but without the possession. It was a slow-burning descent into madness, which I really enjoyed.
However, the ending was just...so underwhelming. I was honestly just extremely disappointed. It felt really random and jarring, and it didn't fit with the flow of the dark, creepy build up to the conclusion. There wasn't really any explanations for anything, and it just kind of...ended. And not in an open/cliffhanger type ending that makes you come up with conspiracies as to what happened and why. This just kind of felt rushed and like the author had no idea how to end this story, or they had some sort of deadline and just ended it so it could be published on time.
Because it was so good up until the ending, I would rate this as 3 stars/just an okay read. If the ending packed more of a punch, it could have been a really solid, disturbing novella.
February 25, 2025
Kherbash has created a delightfully creepy gothic, fungal, grief, vacation horror novella.
Nolan surprises Emma with a weekend away at the bed and breakfast they visited before they became pregnant. Emma is severely depressed after a late term miscarriage and Nolan just wants to@go back to the way they used to be. They are (not!) dealing with their grief in completely opposite ways.
But the bed and breakfast is under new ownership, and Leah, the innkeeper has dark motives.
I love that Kherbash has Nolan begin to lose his way, question his perceptions, have nightmares, faint dead away, hide under a desk, not speak up. It is refreshing since this is usually how the female MC crumbles in a gothic story.
Nolan’s narration becomes loose and confused and it is tense and claustrophobic and very disconcerting.
Leah is a deeply creepy character, very well written, and her true self is never really clear which makes her even more scary.
The ending is abrupt. And I have mixed feelings. It was shocking, WHICH I LOVE. BUT I think I just needed a couple of more paragraphs.
Isn’t that a great way to finish reading a novella, though? When the reader says, I WANT MORE!
Nolan surprises Emma with a weekend away at the bed and breakfast they visited before they became pregnant. Emma is severely depressed after a late term miscarriage and Nolan just wants to@go back to the way they used to be. They are (not!) dealing with their grief in completely opposite ways.
But the bed and breakfast is under new ownership, and Leah, the innkeeper has dark motives.
I love that Kherbash has Nolan begin to lose his way, question his perceptions, have nightmares, faint dead away, hide under a desk, not speak up. It is refreshing since this is usually how the female MC crumbles in a gothic story.
Nolan’s narration becomes loose and confused and it is tense and claustrophobic and very disconcerting.
Leah is a deeply creepy character, very well written, and her true self is never really clear which makes her even more scary.
The ending is abrupt. And I have mixed feelings. It was shocking, WHICH I LOVE. BUT I think I just needed a couple of more paragraphs.
Isn’t that a great way to finish reading a novella, though? When the reader says, I WANT MORE!
July 17, 2025
Emma and Nolan have been struggling with infertility and after a third miscarriage- Nolan decides they need a mini vacation away. Emma has been very depressed and could benefit from a few days away in a bed and breakfast. When they get there Nolan is immediately off put by the host of the B&B and as their stay progresses things keep getting weirder and weirder. This was a quick easy read that spent no time in getting into the good details.
Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for the ARC!
Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for the ARC!
February 10, 2025
This novella follows a couple that is dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event. The husband, attempting to help his wife move forward, decides to book a room in an B&B they stayed at previously. Here they encounter the owner of the B&B, and she brings upon an unsettling series of events.
It was creepy, but I wouldn't say there were a lot of horrific moments. I am also a huge fan of fungal horror but this didn't go too far with the concept. Overall, I was left expecting more by the end.
You would like this if you like your horror to be more psychological.
Thank you NetGalley and the author for an advanced copy of this novella.
It was creepy, but I wouldn't say there were a lot of horrific moments. I am also a huge fan of fungal horror but this didn't go too far with the concept. Overall, I was left expecting more by the end.
You would like this if you like your horror to be more psychological.
Thank you NetGalley and the author for an advanced copy of this novella.
April 1, 2025
This was...really odd. I'm not entirely sure what I read because I didn't find this to be a cohesive story. I was originally drawn in by the cover and thought the setting of a creepy B&B was intriguing. After the first chapter or two, it all went downhill for me and became really confusing and didn't hold my attention. Unfortunately, this just wasn't for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
February 20, 2025
~thank you to NetGalley & A.M. Kherbash for letting me read & review this book~
Super creepy!! I loved it. It was a little confusing at some parts but it made sense in the end. I did enjoy the ending. Not at all where I was expecting this to go but it was interesting. And again, super creepy.
Super creepy!! I loved it. It was a little confusing at some parts but it made sense in the end. I did enjoy the ending. Not at all where I was expecting this to go but it was interesting. And again, super creepy.
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February 13, 2025DNF'd at 42%
I just really hate this type of writing style for one.
It doesn't really give off the horror vibes I went in expecting.
I just really hate this type of writing style for one.
It doesn't really give off the horror vibes I went in expecting.
April 5, 2025
This is a creepy, dark book and even though it ends abruptly, I enjoyed it a lot! Nolan surprises wife Emma with a trip to the bed and breakfast they stayed in a year ago. Emma, still saddened by their stillbirth baby girl, is mourning and Nolan hopes to lift her spirits. But what they encounter is so much more than they could ever expect! It's a crazy nightmare that might make you reconsider where you stay!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
March 23, 2025
Idk what I just read. I mean I know but it was just ehhhh.
Bed and Breakfast is about a husband and wife. The Husband wants to get his wife in better spirits so he takes her to this place where they had great times. The Bed and Breakfast was a place where he remembered they created fun memories but he forgot that the start of her depression is what happened at this place.
This story was an easy read but honestly blehhh. I was thinkin it was going to be something to the point where they both wanted to leave. It got freakier and freakier to the point where the 2 FMCs blew mine !
I rate this book at 2.25 star and I truly wouldn’t recommend this because it was kinda of a blehhh for me. I could have skipped it.
Bed and Breakfast is about a husband and wife. The Husband wants to get his wife in better spirits so he takes her to this place where they had great times. The Bed and Breakfast was a place where he remembered they created fun memories but he forgot that the start of her depression is what happened at this place.
This story was an easy read but honestly blehhh. I was thinkin it was going to be something to the point where they both wanted to leave. It got freakier and freakier to the point where the 2 FMCs blew mine !
I rate this book at 2.25 star and I truly wouldn’t recommend this because it was kinda of a blehhh for me. I could have skipped it.
August 4, 2025
Creepy and short! You’ll keep turning the page to see what happens next.
I love little novellas like this. They can be so spooky and pack a punch. The cover is great.
Thank you to NetGalley and A.M. Kherbash for the opportunity to read Bed and Breakfast.
I love little novellas like this. They can be so spooky and pack a punch. The cover is great.
Thank you to NetGalley and A.M. Kherbash for the opportunity to read Bed and Breakfast.
February 21, 2025
I found this novella in the horror section and was initially intrigued by the cover and the blurb.
I’ve never read anything by this author. If I’m being honest after reading this, I’m unlikely to read anything else.
The first couple of chapters were promising and then fell flat. This took me days to read and had a soporific effect on me.
The characters were boring and had no growth whatsoever. The story itself tried far too hard to be surreal and needless to say, failed.
The grammatical errors and typos were so vast, that I’m praying to the book gods it receives another pass from the editor(s).
The ending was wonderful. I wish I foresaw this book for what it was and followed in his stead; but alas…
I’ve never read anything by this author. If I’m being honest after reading this, I’m unlikely to read anything else.
The first couple of chapters were promising and then fell flat. This took me days to read and had a soporific effect on me.
The characters were boring and had no growth whatsoever. The story itself tried far too hard to be surreal and needless to say, failed.
The grammatical errors and typos were so vast, that I’m praying to the book gods it receives another pass from the editor(s).
The ending was wonderful. I wish I foresaw this book for what it was and followed in his stead; but alas…
February 16, 2025
Disappointed by this as I feel that the story had potential. The first half I was into it and it was super creepy. The second half very quickly became a big muddle and I had no idea what was going on and it completely lost me.
2 stars because I did enjoy the first half but sadly this wasn’t for me.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!
2 stars because I did enjoy the first half but sadly this wasn’t for me.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!
January 6, 2026
This novella packs a powerful punch right from the start. I was hooked from the very start and wanted more when I finished. The relationship between Nolan and Emma kept me guessing until close to the end.
Bed and Breakfast is a great, creepy, fun read. The new owners of the bed and breakfast will give you the ick and add so much to the story. The tension leading up to the ending and how abruptly it ended, left me wanting more. This story beautifully depicts grief, trauma, depression, but also has the memories of a more beautiful time between the couple and why they went back to the bed and breakfast in the first place.
I want to say thank you for letting me be a reader to this arc. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read more from the author.
Bed and Breakfast is a great, creepy, fun read. The new owners of the bed and breakfast will give you the ick and add so much to the story. The tension leading up to the ending and how abruptly it ended, left me wanting more. This story beautifully depicts grief, trauma, depression, but also has the memories of a more beautiful time between the couple and why they went back to the bed and breakfast in the first place.
I want to say thank you for letting me be a reader to this arc. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read more from the author.
February 11, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me this ARC in return for an honest review.
Umm what? First of all, I know it’s just an arc but there were sooo many typos and grammatical errors I found it distracting. The story did capture my attention right away but the ending was stupid, and so was the leading up to it. There was more than one occasion where I would have to reread what I had just read because I had to make sure I understood it correctly and didn’t skip a page. It wasn’t cohesive enough for me. It just jumped into whatever that was, without much explanation. Not a fan. The cover is super cool but that’s about it.
Umm what? First of all, I know it’s just an arc but there were sooo many typos and grammatical errors I found it distracting. The story did capture my attention right away but the ending was stupid, and so was the leading up to it. There was more than one occasion where I would have to reread what I had just read because I had to make sure I understood it correctly and didn’t skip a page. It wasn’t cohesive enough for me. It just jumped into whatever that was, without much explanation. Not a fan. The cover is super cool but that’s about it.
January 29, 2026
Two “crazy (?) people in containment” books back to back for me, and as stated in my review for the last one, this trope only works for me if there is some semblance of clarity in the end. I loved that this novel did a gender inversion on the classic crazy locked”yellow wallpaper” or “rosemarys baby” esque narrative. While this novel won’t answer every question that arises during its reading, I found it worth a read as a short and entertaining story. I received and ARC from NetGalley and am reviewing this of my own choice.
June 22, 2025
ARC Review for NetGalley set to release July 1st 2025
Bed & Breakfast was a horror novella told by dual POVs.
CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS as this book does talk about miscarriage, infertility, mental health and trauma.
This was an interesting read for me. The story starts out with the husband Nolan bringing his wife, Emma to the Bed & Breakfast where they shared good memories in hopes of repairing their marriage after 10 years together and many losses.
Almost directly you can see how Nolan is trying anything he can do to make his wife happy. Taking her to the bed & breakfast, choosing the same room the stayed in last time. Even going so far as to begging the new owner to let them see the room for 5 minutes because upon entering there are already some unsettling moments and even though Nolan booked two nights this strange woman is not allowing it… at first.
At no point during this story did I know the direction in which it would take. AM Kherbash did really do a great job of setting the atmosphere for this book because it gave creepy and unsettling. Like someone or something was around every corner.
Emma, who in the beginning was not very thrilled to return to the Bed & Breakfast where for her didn’t have so many happy memories and she even went as far as asking Nolan why he thought to bring her.. but as the story progresses something or someone takes hold of Emma and she ends up wanting to stay.. possibly forever .
While this was an interesting read it also felt a little boring a flat to me. I’m not sure what I expected but I definitely thought there would be a little more excitement or a little more thrill.
Either way I will say it was enjoyable. If you like the creepy suspenseful slow burns that leave you slightly creeped out I do recommend this! I would ask go as far as saying I would give it another chance, I mean it’s only 126 pages so why not!
(It did take me a bit to read through but I was most definitely taking my time and reading other books too!)
Bed & Breakfast was a horror novella told by dual POVs.
CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS as this book does talk about miscarriage, infertility, mental health and trauma.
This was an interesting read for me. The story starts out with the husband Nolan bringing his wife, Emma to the Bed & Breakfast where they shared good memories in hopes of repairing their marriage after 10 years together and many losses.
Almost directly you can see how Nolan is trying anything he can do to make his wife happy. Taking her to the bed & breakfast, choosing the same room the stayed in last time. Even going so far as to begging the new owner to let them see the room for 5 minutes because upon entering there are already some unsettling moments and even though Nolan booked two nights this strange woman is not allowing it… at first.
At no point during this story did I know the direction in which it would take. AM Kherbash did really do a great job of setting the atmosphere for this book because it gave creepy and unsettling. Like someone or something was around every corner.
Emma, who in the beginning was not very thrilled to return to the Bed & Breakfast where for her didn’t have so many happy memories and she even went as far as asking Nolan why he thought to bring her.. but as the story progresses something or someone takes hold of Emma and she ends up wanting to stay.. possibly forever .
While this was an interesting read it also felt a little boring a flat to me. I’m not sure what I expected but I definitely thought there would be a little more excitement or a little more thrill.
Either way I will say it was enjoyable. If you like the creepy suspenseful slow burns that leave you slightly creeped out I do recommend this! I would ask go as far as saying I would give it another chance, I mean it’s only 126 pages so why not!
(It did take me a bit to read through but I was most definitely taking my time and reading other books too!)
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