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Our Dream Home
I never win anything. Not competitions. Not arguments. Not affection from my own children.
Most days, I’m just getting through – dodging teenage sarcasm, scraping fishfingers off plates, wishing my husband would just notice me once in a while.
Then came the emails. Win a car! Win a holiday! Win a house!
Spam, obviously. I blocked them.
But then I heard the radio. A real dream-home giveaway.
And for one moment – stuck between roadworks and honking horns – I let myself want something.
I texted in.
And suddenly my whole life changed.
Now we’re living in a house bigger than my wildest dreams – and my darkest nightmares.
Because the threats started almost immediately. Someone congratulating me . . . by name.
Someone who knows about the mistake that ruined everything sixteen years ago.
They know the truth. They want something from me.
And if I don’t give it to them, my lucky break will become a death sentence.
Most days, I’m just getting through – dodging teenage sarcasm, scraping fishfingers off plates, wishing my husband would just notice me once in a while.
Then came the emails. Win a car! Win a holiday! Win a house!
Spam, obviously. I blocked them.
But then I heard the radio. A real dream-home giveaway.
And for one moment – stuck between roadworks and honking horns – I let myself want something.
I texted in.
And suddenly my whole life changed.
Now we’re living in a house bigger than my wildest dreams – and my darkest nightmares.
Because the threats started almost immediately. Someone congratulating me . . . by name.
Someone who knows about the mistake that ruined everything sixteen years ago.
They know the truth. They want something from me.
And if I don’t give it to them, my lucky break will become a death sentence.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 25, 2026
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About the author
Jessica Huntley
22 books481 followersJessica Huntley is an award-winning and best-selling psychological thriller author. She's an ex-British soldier and Personal Trainer and has been writing almost non-stop for the past four years.
She is both self-published and traditionally published with Inkubator Books and Joffe Books.
She writes books for thriller readers who like their stories dark and twisty with complex, yet memorable characters, who often suffer from relatable mental health disorders.
When she isn't writing, Jessica is either keeping fit, walking her dog or looking after her young son.
Sign up to her email list to receive news about her upcoming book releases, get a first look at covers and some thriller recommendations. Visit her website where you'll also be able to download a short story called "You Die ... I Die".
She is both self-published and traditionally published with Inkubator Books and Joffe Books.
She writes books for thriller readers who like their stories dark and twisty with complex, yet memorable characters, who often suffer from relatable mental health disorders.
When she isn't writing, Jessica is either keeping fit, walking her dog or looking after her young son.
Sign up to her email list to receive news about her upcoming book releases, get a first look at covers and some thriller recommendations. Visit her website where you'll also be able to download a short story called "You Die ... I Die".
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March 6, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ | Dream house or nightmare house? In this case, I think I’m gonna have to go with option 2! Fiona and her family thinks they are in for a nice welcome in their new dream house that Fiona just won in a contest. This is a classic example of if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
From the moment she accepted her winning. I was very suspicious of this supposed giveaway winning. But this story’s secrets and deception ran deeper than I could have ever imagined. Every single person in the story has a secret or 2 & readers just have to decide whose is worse. I definitely thought the story was heading in a different direction, and every time I thought everything was revealed here comes another one. Overall, a great read and my fourth by Jessica Huntley. I think this one just took the number one spot.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
From the moment she accepted her winning. I was very suspicious of this supposed giveaway winning. But this story’s secrets and deception ran deeper than I could have ever imagined. Every single person in the story has a secret or 2 & readers just have to decide whose is worse. I definitely thought the story was heading in a different direction, and every time I thought everything was revealed here comes another one. Overall, a great read and my fourth by Jessica Huntley. I think this one just took the number one spot.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 7, 2026
Have you ever wished for something more and entered a contest for a new car, a trip, or a dream home? Yep, we all have at some point. Fiona is feeling under appreciated by her 2 children and husband. She's stuck in traffic on her way to work and a contest on the radio is announced for a dream house in the country. You have to know the singer of a song back in the 90's and Fiona knows the answer immediately. She decides to text in and enter the contest because she's got nothing better to do and she never wins anything. When the radio calls Fiona she is shocked that she has actually won the contest and now is the proud owner of a country home. She doesn't have to pay any bills on the house for one year and basic chores like cleaning and yard work are included. Wow, Fiona is thrilled and hopes her family will be.
Fiona, her husband George, and her 2 kids Heather and Liam are off to their new home. The kids aren't thrilled to be leaving their friends and their schools, but once they see the house they feel better. The house has 2 pools, a massive yard, a movie room, a game room with a huge tv and every video game console on the market, a huge kitchen with amazing applianced, and it's fully furnished! Fiona's luck has changed or has it? The threats began almost immediately after moving in. Who knows Fiona's darkest secrets? Will her secret come out and ruin her family? Will Fiona be able to protect her kids and keep everyone safe? What is the secret she's been keeping? Why do the neighbors seem overly friendly and familiar? Who are they? Our Dream Home is one of those books that when you pick it up you can't put it down! When you think you have everything figured out, you don't! I enjoyed Our Dream Home thoroughly and rate it 5 stars with my highest recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advanced copy of Our Dream Home in exchange for a fair review. #OurDreamHome
Fiona, her husband George, and her 2 kids Heather and Liam are off to their new home. The kids aren't thrilled to be leaving their friends and their schools, but once they see the house they feel better. The house has 2 pools, a massive yard, a movie room, a game room with a huge tv and every video game console on the market, a huge kitchen with amazing applianced, and it's fully furnished! Fiona's luck has changed or has it? The threats began almost immediately after moving in. Who knows Fiona's darkest secrets? Will her secret come out and ruin her family? Will Fiona be able to protect her kids and keep everyone safe? What is the secret she's been keeping? Why do the neighbors seem overly friendly and familiar? Who are they? Our Dream Home is one of those books that when you pick it up you can't put it down! When you think you have everything figured out, you don't! I enjoyed Our Dream Home thoroughly and rate it 5 stars with my highest recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advanced copy of Our Dream Home in exchange for a fair review. #OurDreamHome
February 24, 2026
Rating 4.5 ⭐️
What a fab, fast paced and thrilling book this was. I found myself wanting to keep reading as this book was so well written you just want to keep reading to find out what happens. I loved how it all tied together nicely at the end and how this left a satisfying feel to finish this book on.
What a fab, fast paced and thrilling book this was. I found myself wanting to keep reading as this book was so well written you just want to keep reading to find out what happens. I loved how it all tied together nicely at the end and how this left a satisfying feel to finish this book on.
January 18, 2026
I haven’t read a Jessica Huntley novel yet that I didn’t totally love. Our Dream Home kept me on the edge of my seat and was a one-sitting read. The fast pace and high tension made this twisty thriller impossible for me to put down!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Title: Our Dream Home
Author: Jessica Huntley
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Publication Date: February 25, 2026
"Our Dream Home" is a quick, easy read full of twists and turns. On a whim, the main character, Fiona, enters a contest to win a mansion. Imagine her surprise when she actually wins. She packs up her family and they move to their new, beautiful home.
This is a prime example of "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is..."
I love it when UK authors include a glossary for UK terms. It definitely makes reading a little bit easier.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
Author: Jessica Huntley
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Publication Date: February 25, 2026
"Our Dream Home" is a quick, easy read full of twists and turns. On a whim, the main character, Fiona, enters a contest to win a mansion. Imagine her surprise when she actually wins. She packs up her family and they move to their new, beautiful home.
This is a prime example of "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is..."
I love it when UK authors include a glossary for UK terms. It definitely makes reading a little bit easier.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
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January 12, 2026Wow! It took me places I never expected. I think I will pass on winning my dream home. This was a really great book, so different. I loved the ending. Highly recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Winning a million pound prize in a prize draw completely changes Fiona and her family's lives...but is that necessarily a good thing? Only time will tell.
Secrets and events of the past catch up with the present, like watching a car-crash in slow motion, while the feelings aroused in the reader are fascinatingly aweful.
Our Dream Home is unputdownable, as you'll find out. Grab it today and you'll be up all night to finish it in one sitting - I know I did!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Secrets and events of the past catch up with the present, like watching a car-crash in slow motion, while the feelings aroused in the reader are fascinatingly aweful.
Our Dream Home is unputdownable, as you'll find out. Grab it today and you'll be up all night to finish it in one sitting - I know I did!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 2, 2026
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for a dream home nightmare!
Our Dream Home, by Jessica Huntley, follows Fiona who’s dismissed like a ghost by her husband, Roger, and their two teenagers—Heather and Liam. Fiona places all of her faith and hope that things will take a turn for the better when she wins a luxurious dream house in the Cotswolds. Roger is excited, but the kids aren’t too keen to be instantly uprooted from their home and friends. But once they see the trappings of their new lifestyle, their reluctance fades away. As for Fiona, the baggage she brings along contains a long held secret that she has no intention of ever unpacking.
Their overly flirtatious new neighbor, Glory, invites all of them over to meet her husband, Victor, and their son, Ryan, who is close in age to Heather. And suddenly the plot descends into a deep, dark, downward spiral.
Can the neighbors be trusted? Will relationships be mended? Will all the emotional baggage be laid out on the bed once and for all?
Our Dream Home cranks the knob on gaslighting, dupes with deceit, reeks with revenge and executes an ending that leaves you staring at the wall, completely satisfied! I was even caught off guard during some unexpected tender moments that had me dabbing away at tears! Just another one of Huntley’s fast page-turning psychological thrillers that has all the best parts for a movie!
***I received an advance reader copy from the author via Booksprout. All opinions are my own.***
Our Dream Home, by Jessica Huntley, follows Fiona who’s dismissed like a ghost by her husband, Roger, and their two teenagers—Heather and Liam. Fiona places all of her faith and hope that things will take a turn for the better when she wins a luxurious dream house in the Cotswolds. Roger is excited, but the kids aren’t too keen to be instantly uprooted from their home and friends. But once they see the trappings of their new lifestyle, their reluctance fades away. As for Fiona, the baggage she brings along contains a long held secret that she has no intention of ever unpacking.
Their overly flirtatious new neighbor, Glory, invites all of them over to meet her husband, Victor, and their son, Ryan, who is close in age to Heather. And suddenly the plot descends into a deep, dark, downward spiral.
Can the neighbors be trusted? Will relationships be mended? Will all the emotional baggage be laid out on the bed once and for all?
Our Dream Home cranks the knob on gaslighting, dupes with deceit, reeks with revenge and executes an ending that leaves you staring at the wall, completely satisfied! I was even caught off guard during some unexpected tender moments that had me dabbing away at tears! Just another one of Huntley’s fast page-turning psychological thrillers that has all the best parts for a movie!
***I received an advance reader copy from the author via Booksprout. All opinions are my own.***
February 25, 2026
Happy release day to a book that proves not every white picket fence is built to keep danger out… sometimes it’s built to keep it in. 🖤
A regular, worn-out mom wins a multi-million-pound mansion in the Cotswolds — rolling hills, honey-stone walls, old-money vibes. She’s juggling moody teens, a distant husband, and a life that feels beige… and suddenly she’s living large. Except the nightmare moves in too.
Day one, the neighbor slinks over with red wine and eyeballs the husband like he’s the last slice of pecan pie at the church potluck. Then comes the message: Congrats on the house… we know what you did sixteen years ago. Oh. OH.
The tension in this book hums like a busted screen door in July. Huntley’s writing is sharp and propulsive — short chapters, little breadcrumb reveals, and just enough doubt about the narrator to keep you deliciously uneasy. The “mistake” from sixteen years ago unravels in juicy, controlled layers, and when the twists hit? I gasped like I’d just seen my ex thriving. 😩
4.5 stars because I wanted one thread to simmer a tad longer — but honey, this was addictive. Glossy domestic suspense with teeth.
Thanks to Joffe Books for this advance copy via #NetGalley for my honest, voluntary review. #OurDreamHome #JessicaHuntley #JoffeBooks #DomesticThriller
A regular, worn-out mom wins a multi-million-pound mansion in the Cotswolds — rolling hills, honey-stone walls, old-money vibes. She’s juggling moody teens, a distant husband, and a life that feels beige… and suddenly she’s living large. Except the nightmare moves in too.
Day one, the neighbor slinks over with red wine and eyeballs the husband like he’s the last slice of pecan pie at the church potluck. Then comes the message: Congrats on the house… we know what you did sixteen years ago. Oh. OH.
The tension in this book hums like a busted screen door in July. Huntley’s writing is sharp and propulsive — short chapters, little breadcrumb reveals, and just enough doubt about the narrator to keep you deliciously uneasy. The “mistake” from sixteen years ago unravels in juicy, controlled layers, and when the twists hit? I gasped like I’d just seen my ex thriving. 😩
4.5 stars because I wanted one thread to simmer a tad longer — but honey, this was addictive. Glossy domestic suspense with teeth.
Thanks to Joffe Books for this advance copy via #NetGalley for my honest, voluntary review. #OurDreamHome #JessicaHuntley #JoffeBooks #DomesticThriller
February 26, 2026
This was one of those reads where the tension comes more from the secrets between people than from big dramatic moments.
Our Dream Home really leans into the idea that a fresh start doesn’t always mean leaving the past behind. As the story follows a couple settling into their new house and trying to build a new life, you quickly realize there’s a lot being left unsaid between them and within the neighborhood itself. I liked how the story focused on the cracks in their relationship and how those quiet fractures slowly widened as more truths came out.
Jessica Huntley’s writing kept me engaged, especially with how she let the unease build gradually. It wasn’t fast-paced the whole time, but it created that constant feeling that something was waiting just beneath the surface. I did find some parts slower than I wanted and somewhat predictable but I was still invested enough to see how everything would unravel.
Overall, a solid domestic thriller that focuses more on secrets, trust, and the darker side of starting over.
3.75/5
Our Dream Home really leans into the idea that a fresh start doesn’t always mean leaving the past behind. As the story follows a couple settling into their new house and trying to build a new life, you quickly realize there’s a lot being left unsaid between them and within the neighborhood itself. I liked how the story focused on the cracks in their relationship and how those quiet fractures slowly widened as more truths came out.
Jessica Huntley’s writing kept me engaged, especially with how she let the unease build gradually. It wasn’t fast-paced the whole time, but it created that constant feeling that something was waiting just beneath the surface. I did find some parts slower than I wanted and somewhat predictable but I was still invested enough to see how everything would unravel.
Overall, a solid domestic thriller that focuses more on secrets, trust, and the darker side of starting over.
3.75/5
March 1, 2026
Great book!
Jessica does it again!
This time we follow Fiona who is a housewife and keeps getting 'Win a Dream House' spam emails which of course, she gmignores because who wouldn't!
Driving to work one day, she hears a radio station doing the same competition, sees it as a sign and figures... why not? It's a radio station!
After winning and moving... Fiona's life begins to unravel.
I liked Fiona as a character, though she had made some questionable choices over the years! I did feel for her though as for the most part, she went unseen by her family which was sad so the events that unfold at their new home sadder because Fiona has no idea.
The idea of a Dream Home is incredibly clever because everyone would love to be that lucky!
I just love Jessica's way of writing, you think you have the story sussed and WHAM, she throws you in a totally different direction.
There is so much to discuss but all things I want to talk about are spoilers!
If you love thrillers and being on a rollercoaster ride then Jessica's new book is for you!
Jessica does it again!
This time we follow Fiona who is a housewife and keeps getting 'Win a Dream House' spam emails which of course, she gmignores because who wouldn't!
Driving to work one day, she hears a radio station doing the same competition, sees it as a sign and figures... why not? It's a radio station!
After winning and moving... Fiona's life begins to unravel.
I liked Fiona as a character, though she had made some questionable choices over the years! I did feel for her though as for the most part, she went unseen by her family which was sad so the events that unfold at their new home sadder because Fiona has no idea.
The idea of a Dream Home is incredibly clever because everyone would love to be that lucky!
I just love Jessica's way of writing, you think you have the story sussed and WHAM, she throws you in a totally different direction.
There is so much to discuss but all things I want to talk about are spoilers!
If you love thrillers and being on a rollercoaster ride then Jessica's new book is for you!
February 10, 2026
My third book by this author, and this is hands down my favourite to date!
The story was split into 3 parts and had a great writing style. It had short chapters, and kept me gripped! The story starts with a mother who wins a radio competition for a luxurious new home, but her life soon turns upside down! I knew there was something not quite right and that it was too good to be true, but I had no idea where the story was heading!
There were so many secrets and revelations that left me shocked - I genuinely never saw any of them coming! One of the twists towards the end felt like an emotional gut-punch, and added a deeper layer to the story. It was heartbreaking 🥺
I enjoyed the satisfying, emotionally charged conclusion, and it left me wanting more from the story!
I can’t recommend this one enough, another fantastic read from this author and an easy 5 stars!
A huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
Out 25th February.
The story was split into 3 parts and had a great writing style. It had short chapters, and kept me gripped! The story starts with a mother who wins a radio competition for a luxurious new home, but her life soon turns upside down! I knew there was something not quite right and that it was too good to be true, but I had no idea where the story was heading!
There were so many secrets and revelations that left me shocked - I genuinely never saw any of them coming! One of the twists towards the end felt like an emotional gut-punch, and added a deeper layer to the story. It was heartbreaking 🥺
I enjoyed the satisfying, emotionally charged conclusion, and it left me wanting more from the story!
I can’t recommend this one enough, another fantastic read from this author and an easy 5 stars!
A huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
Out 25th February.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
If it's too good to be true...Jessica Huntley never disappoints!
When downtrodden wife and mother Fiona wins a multi-million pound house in a radio competition, she believes her luck has finally changed. But in this tense and twisty domestic thriller, her dream home quickly becomes the backdrop for a waking nightmare.
The plot is full if suspense, woven with past secrets, greed, and psychological gaslighting.
Fiona is a refreshingly relatable protagonist, fiercely protective of her children and brave enough to own her mistakes even as the walls close in.
If you’re ready to suspend disbelief and enjoy a high-stakes ride, this is a perfect one-sitting read.
It finishes with a perfectly executed ending that satisfies every thrill-seeker’s appetite. Highly recommended!
My thanks to Joffe Books for an advance copy. All views expressed are my own.
When downtrodden wife and mother Fiona wins a multi-million pound house in a radio competition, she believes her luck has finally changed. But in this tense and twisty domestic thriller, her dream home quickly becomes the backdrop for a waking nightmare.
The plot is full if suspense, woven with past secrets, greed, and psychological gaslighting.
Fiona is a refreshingly relatable protagonist, fiercely protective of her children and brave enough to own her mistakes even as the walls close in.
If you’re ready to suspend disbelief and enjoy a high-stakes ride, this is a perfect one-sitting read.
It finishes with a perfectly executed ending that satisfies every thrill-seeker’s appetite. Highly recommended!
My thanks to Joffe Books for an advance copy. All views expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Release date 25th February
Our Dream Home
By Jessica Huntley
My rating is a big ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What an incredibly gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller Our Dream Home is by Jessica Huntley.
This starts out getting to know the Howden family and Fiona's difficult struggles with her teenage daughter Heather and son Liam, her husband not much help giving her nobacking and builds up into an high speed crazy plot of revenge for a 16 year old mistake, a kept secret, a decision Fiona Howden felt was the right thing to do at the time, not knowing it would come back to haunt her in later years.
Fiona starts getting inundated with spam emails, win a house, win a car or win a holiday, all blocked and deleted.
When stuck in roadworks over the car radio announcing a competition 'win a house' Fiona knows the answer and takes the chance and sends the text.
The next day brings a life-changing email, and two weeks later the family move into this huge house.
This should be a dream start to a comfortable new life, but with the excessively over-friendly next-door neighbours it soon becomes apparent to Fiona that something is off, it seems they all hide secrets and tension grows between the Howdens and their neighbours.
Our Dream Home is an extremely well-written book by Jessica that had me gobsmacked, I was blown away and kept guessing right through until the end, I had no clue who the culprit was, who was in cahoots with them, it could have been anyone.
The characters are superb and really believable, very well described and visually stunning.
It was like What the hell is going on here, I found it almost impossible to put this book down, I was totally hooked.
Release date 25th February
Our Dream Home
By Jessica Huntley
My rating is a big ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What an incredibly gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller Our Dream Home is by Jessica Huntley.
This starts out getting to know the Howden family and Fiona's difficult struggles with her teenage daughter Heather and son Liam, her husband not much help giving her nobacking and builds up into an high speed crazy plot of revenge for a 16 year old mistake, a kept secret, a decision Fiona Howden felt was the right thing to do at the time, not knowing it would come back to haunt her in later years.
Fiona starts getting inundated with spam emails, win a house, win a car or win a holiday, all blocked and deleted.
When stuck in roadworks over the car radio announcing a competition 'win a house' Fiona knows the answer and takes the chance and sends the text.
The next day brings a life-changing email, and two weeks later the family move into this huge house.
This should be a dream start to a comfortable new life, but with the excessively over-friendly next-door neighbours it soon becomes apparent to Fiona that something is off, it seems they all hide secrets and tension grows between the Howdens and their neighbours.
Our Dream Home is an extremely well-written book by Jessica that had me gobsmacked, I was blown away and kept guessing right through until the end, I had no clue who the culprit was, who was in cahoots with them, it could have been anyone.
The characters are superb and really believable, very well described and visually stunning.
It was like What the hell is going on here, I found it almost impossible to put this book down, I was totally hooked.
January 30, 2026
Thank you to the author for the copy.
The premise of this book instantly hooked me. A woman wins a multi-million-pound dream home in the Cotswolds — honestly, who hasn’t seen those competitions and let their mind wander? I know I have. Jessica Huntley takes that familiar fantasy and flips it on its head, giving it a dark, unsettling thriller twist… because of course a dream like that can’t come without a price.
Our main character is refreshingly honest about where her life is at. She doesn’t sugarcoat the fact that things are in shambles — her relationships are strained, she feels overlooked and unappreciated by her family, and she’s carrying the weight of choices that have shaped her into who she is now. That rawness makes her feel very real, and it’s easy to sense just how much she’s hoping this house will be a fresh start.
But there’s a dark secret lurking beneath the surface, and moving into this beautiful home quickly begins to feel like a terrible mistake. Tension simmers throughout as cracks start to appear, and the fragile version of family life she has begins to threaten total implosion.
This is very much a slow-burn thriller, but one that keeps you reading like you’re watching a horror film through your fingers — you know something dreadful is coming, you just don’t know when or how. That creeping sense of unease is done so well.
And when the twists come? They’re fantastic. The pace ramps up dramatically towards the end and I genuinely couldn’t put it down. Everything tightens, the stakes soar, and the payoff is well worth the wait.
A tense, imaginative take on a dream-come-true scenario with a dark heart at its core — and a reminder that sometimes the most beautiful houses hide the ugliest secrets 🖤📚
March 5, 2026
Another cracker from Jessica! this one is well paced, full of apprehension and tension.
I could really feel for Fiona. I can believe that there are a few women that can relate to stroppy teenagers and feel a little unseen.
I always think, if it's too good to be true, it probably is!
I read this one pretty quickly. I liked the short chapters, the characters were relatable, and there was plenty of secrets to keep you invested. I think a little bit of me would have liked a small redemption arc for a particular character, but I did like the ending. Fiona knows what is important and her strength as a mother shines through so her ending shows that to its fullest.
I could really feel for Fiona. I can believe that there are a few women that can relate to stroppy teenagers and feel a little unseen.
I always think, if it's too good to be true, it probably is!
I read this one pretty quickly. I liked the short chapters, the characters were relatable, and there was plenty of secrets to keep you invested. I think a little bit of me would have liked a small redemption arc for a particular character, but I did like the ending. Fiona knows what is important and her strength as a mother shines through so her ending shows that to its fullest.
March 9, 2026
Our Dream Home by Jessica Huntley
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is a very exciting and non stop thrilling read!!
When Fiona wins money and a giant dream home, she thinks life will start looking better for her and the family. Her husband and their 2 kids make the move to this new house, but what starts out as a dream home, turns into anything but that.
This story is full of twists, turns and surprises! Lots of secrets and lies are revealed!!
I was completely engaged with the story from beginning to end and at the edge of my seat!!
Thank you to Booksprout for an ARC of this amazing book!! It’s a fast paced and very exciting story!
*It’s out now and I highly recommend the read!!*
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is a very exciting and non stop thrilling read!!
When Fiona wins money and a giant dream home, she thinks life will start looking better for her and the family. Her husband and their 2 kids make the move to this new house, but what starts out as a dream home, turns into anything but that.
This story is full of twists, turns and surprises! Lots of secrets and lies are revealed!!
I was completely engaged with the story from beginning to end and at the edge of my seat!!
Thank you to Booksprout for an ARC of this amazing book!! It’s a fast paced and very exciting story!
*It’s out now and I highly recommend the read!!*
Review of advance copy
For context, I am a slow reader and I get distracted easily. But this book kept me on my toes. First few chapters was just fine, setting up the scene and all. When things started happening.. wait wait! Who is the mad man here? If you love Freida McFadden's writing, you'd definitely love this! When the plot was revealed, it felt a bit off. Like it was rushed. Why am I on the final chapter already? Then I read the epilogue.. omg this can't be any better! Where is the Book 2! I need it now!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 2, 2026
A good read
Our Dream Home by Jessica Huntley.
This was a good read. I did like the cover and blurb of this book. This is the 3rd book I've read by this author. This was slow to get into. I liked the writing style and the story. I read this in two sittings. I did like Fiona and Heather and Liam. I wasn't sure about George. I didn't trust him. I didn't like Glory either. I certainly didn't expect that. That was a surprise. I wasn't sure how I felt about the ending.
Our Dream Home by Jessica Huntley.
This was a good read. I did like the cover and blurb of this book. This is the 3rd book I've read by this author. This was slow to get into. I liked the writing style and the story. I read this in two sittings. I did like Fiona and Heather and Liam. I wasn't sure about George. I didn't trust him. I didn't like Glory either. I certainly didn't expect that. That was a surprise. I wasn't sure how I felt about the ending.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Dream Home is a mix between suspense and disbelief and can be read in one sitting.
Fiona is a downward spiral where she feels where her children don't value and her husband doesn't support her. An offer of a luxury home which is too good to believe creates an illusion of a dream come true.
The author unveils her main protagonist at the very beginning. Though it's refreshing it also becomes easy to predict the course of the book. Fiona is a well written and relatable character. However certain plot points require you to suspend belief to accept them. As a reader, you know that certain characters are shady if they don't meet the requirements of the role. Like doing a thorough check when you win something.
The climax could have been better and a bit more intelligent than the TV show route it took.
Overall it's a great read as it's short and crisp
and to the point.
I thank Joffe Books and NetGalley for the E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Fiona is a downward spiral where she feels where her children don't value and her husband doesn't support her. An offer of a luxury home which is too good to believe creates an illusion of a dream come true.
The author unveils her main protagonist at the very beginning. Though it's refreshing it also becomes easy to predict the course of the book. Fiona is a well written and relatable character. However certain plot points require you to suspend belief to accept them. As a reader, you know that certain characters are shady if they don't meet the requirements of the role. Like doing a thorough check when you win something.
The climax could have been better and a bit more intelligent than the TV show route it took.
Overall it's a great read as it's short and crisp
and to the point.
I thank Joffe Books and NetGalley for the E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
“Our Dream Home” - Luck is a bit like Karma.
★★★★☆
First of all thank you to BookSprout for this ARC, I leave this review voluntarily.
This was my first novel by Jessica Huntley and it did not disappoint!
It’s a very character driven story with a great pace and I caught myself flying through it.
If you’re into psychological thrillers that will hook you and keep you on the edge of your seat I can definitely recommend this one. I will also be checking out more of her books.
★★★★☆
First of all thank you to BookSprout for this ARC, I leave this review voluntarily.
This was my first novel by Jessica Huntley and it did not disappoint!
It’s a very character driven story with a great pace and I caught myself flying through it.
If you’re into psychological thrillers that will hook you and keep you on the edge of your seat I can definitely recommend this one. I will also be checking out more of her books.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
If you’re a fan of Jessica, you’re in for a thrilling experience filled with dark twists and suspenseful moments that remind you that nothing is quite what it seems!
Fiona, feeling defeated in life and relationships, receives emails about winning contests, which she initially dismisses as spam. However, after hearing about a dream-home giveaway on the radio, she decides to participate and unexpectedly wins a large house. But shortly after the win, she starts receiving threatening messages from someone who knows about a past mistake she made sixteen years ago. This person wants something from her, suggesting that her newfound luck might come with dire consequences.
Fiona has an intriguing backstory, and we gradually uncover her trauma towards the end of the book. It kept me on my toes, making me suspicious of every character. I did manage to predict one of the twists, which seemed purposely designed to mislead us later. Fiona came off as quite naive for believing she won a contest, but her participation made it all very believable! Portraying these characters as ordinary, everyday people adds depth to the read. We all know that if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is worth questioning.
The descriptions of the house, the neighbors, and the extra money were vivid, yet I found it frustrating that Fiona and George were so dishonest with each other! I truly didn’t see the ending coming, nor some of the twists.
If you enjoy short chapters, tales of dark pasts that come back to haunt you, or are just looking for a fast-paced read, then this is for you. Expect the unexpected, and next time you buy a lottery ticket, be cautious—you never know who might be pulling the strings behind the scenes. Don’t miss out on Jessica’s work; it’s fantastic, and she always manages to keep me guessing!
Thank you, Joffe Books and Netgalley, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Fiona, feeling defeated in life and relationships, receives emails about winning contests, which she initially dismisses as spam. However, after hearing about a dream-home giveaway on the radio, she decides to participate and unexpectedly wins a large house. But shortly after the win, she starts receiving threatening messages from someone who knows about a past mistake she made sixteen years ago. This person wants something from her, suggesting that her newfound luck might come with dire consequences.
Fiona has an intriguing backstory, and we gradually uncover her trauma towards the end of the book. It kept me on my toes, making me suspicious of every character. I did manage to predict one of the twists, which seemed purposely designed to mislead us later. Fiona came off as quite naive for believing she won a contest, but her participation made it all very believable! Portraying these characters as ordinary, everyday people adds depth to the read. We all know that if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is worth questioning.
The descriptions of the house, the neighbors, and the extra money were vivid, yet I found it frustrating that Fiona and George were so dishonest with each other! I truly didn’t see the ending coming, nor some of the twists.
If you enjoy short chapters, tales of dark pasts that come back to haunt you, or are just looking for a fast-paced read, then this is for you. Expect the unexpected, and next time you buy a lottery ticket, be cautious—you never know who might be pulling the strings behind the scenes. Don’t miss out on Jessica’s work; it’s fantastic, and she always manages to keep me guessing!
Thank you, Joffe Books and Netgalley, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
**Thank you NetGalley and Joffe books for an advanced reader copy**
I feel like I could resonate with the mom in this book. Stretched thin, constant laundry and chores and feeling invisible in your own house.
Fiona a mother to 2 teenagers and a wife, is feeling defeated in her life, her 2 kids barely speak with her and her husband just exists in the house. She enters a radio competition and ends up winning their dream home, but little does she know, it ends up being her worse nightmare. She has hidden a big secret from her family and moving into this house will expose her secret!
The deception, the lies and betrayals at the end were so good! Would recommend this book!
I feel like I could resonate with the mom in this book. Stretched thin, constant laundry and chores and feeling invisible in your own house.
Fiona a mother to 2 teenagers and a wife, is feeling defeated in her life, her 2 kids barely speak with her and her husband just exists in the house. She enters a radio competition and ends up winning their dream home, but little does she know, it ends up being her worse nightmare. She has hidden a big secret from her family and moving into this house will expose her secret!
The deception, the lies and betrayals at the end were so good! Would recommend this book!
February 26, 2026
Our Dream Home by Jessica Huntley revolves around a typical family who acquires a dream home, only to have their lives turned upside down. The story is driven by secrets and deceit, creating a gripping thriller that keeps me on the edge of my seat with its numerous twists and turns. Huntley’s writing is always entertaining and well-crafted, making her a favorite author.
Thanks, Joffe Books via NetGalley.
Thanks, Joffe Books via NetGalley.
March 8, 2026
Engaging enough that it kept my attention (and I love the premise, who wouldn’t?) but I found it a little fantastical overall.
January 12, 2026
Fantastic book!!
The beginning of this book is so relatable – an overworked, underappreciated mom who feels like she gets lost in her day in and day out, mundane life. The thrill of winning a home almost seems too good to be true, until it proves that it is!
The plot twists are unmatched and the ending is superb!
The beginning of this book is so relatable – an overworked, underappreciated mom who feels like she gets lost in her day in and day out, mundane life. The thrill of winning a home almost seems too good to be true, until it proves that it is!
The plot twists are unmatched and the ending is superb!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This is Jessica Huntley at her best. A dark and tricky page turner from the start with hints of more to come.
Fiona is locked into a humdrum marriage that has gone stale, a boring job that is going nowhere and a tiny house with no prospect of upsizing. Her husband ignores her and is engrossed in his work and her kids resent her.
After receiving numerous spam e-mails informing her that she has won a blah blah blah, she finds herself in a traffic jam and the radio announces a competition for a multi-million pound house and £100,000 cash and all bills paid for twelve months. Too good to be true but out of boredom she fires of a text with what she knows is the the winning answer.
Unbelievebly she receives a phone call from the station, she has won first prize. Her wildest dreams have come true but her nightmare has just begun. Her dark past catches up with her and the dream turns sour.
This is a mothers determination to survive and keep her kids safe. Twist after thrilling twist from start to finish.
Fiona is locked into a humdrum marriage that has gone stale, a boring job that is going nowhere and a tiny house with no prospect of upsizing. Her husband ignores her and is engrossed in his work and her kids resent her.
After receiving numerous spam e-mails informing her that she has won a blah blah blah, she finds herself in a traffic jam and the radio announces a competition for a multi-million pound house and £100,000 cash and all bills paid for twelve months. Too good to be true but out of boredom she fires of a text with what she knows is the the winning answer.
Unbelievebly she receives a phone call from the station, she has won first prize. Her wildest dreams have come true but her nightmare has just begun. Her dark past catches up with her and the dream turns sour.
This is a mothers determination to survive and keep her kids safe. Twist after thrilling twist from start to finish.
January 11, 2026
Her books just get better with each one that is released and I don't know how that is possible.
This book is so cleverly written and I couldn't get enough. I didn't want it to end but also I had to know what was coming.
I will think of this book whenever I see the ads on TV to win a dream home, it was just brilliant.
This book is so cleverly written and I couldn't get enough. I didn't want it to end but also I had to know what was coming.
I will think of this book whenever I see the ads on TV to win a dream home, it was just brilliant.
December 30, 2025
I’m so very proud to say I am ending my reading year with an exceptional read by an author I absolutely love.
I don’t know if you, Jessica, get to see this feedback but if you so happen to… wow ! I absolutely loved this.
I said this last time in my last read of yours that it was my favourite of yours yet but I think this one has topped it.
This is the perfect popcorn thriller, you just have to read more ! It was suspense and twisty and I loved Fiona ! She resonated so much with me and I’m not sure why. I just loved her and I just need more of her, I could have easily have read another 200 pages of her but that being said, for this book to be any longer I think it wouldn’t have been as great (I hope that makes sense)
There is a character I absolutely LOATHE in this book and I’m sure if you read this, you’ll feel the same. They were awful and very well written- to get this much of a visceral response - HA!
Edit:
I forgot to mention I guessed one of the main twists very early on but honestly… I didn’t even mind it was so fun. The ending I did not see coming
I don’t know if you, Jessica, get to see this feedback but if you so happen to… wow ! I absolutely loved this.
I said this last time in my last read of yours that it was my favourite of yours yet but I think this one has topped it.
This is the perfect popcorn thriller, you just have to read more ! It was suspense and twisty and I loved Fiona ! She resonated so much with me and I’m not sure why. I just loved her and I just need more of her, I could have easily have read another 200 pages of her but that being said, for this book to be any longer I think it wouldn’t have been as great (I hope that makes sense)
There is a character I absolutely LOATHE in this book and I’m sure if you read this, you’ll feel the same. They were awful and very well written- to get this much of a visceral response - HA!
Edit:
I forgot to mention I guessed one of the main twists very early on but honestly… I didn’t even mind it was so fun. The ending I did not see coming
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Who hasn't wanted to win a dream home and a bunch of money, right? Of course, it all sounds too good to be true. In Our Dream Home, it is life-changing.
I couldn't put this book down! While the writing style was quite simple, I think it suited the book well. In fact, it made it easier to consume it fast!
Struggling with past trauma, the mundane tasks of motherhood, and life unfulfilling in general, we meet the long-suffering main character, Fiona, whom I was immediately rooting for. I particularly loved that most of the characters started off highly unlikable, and how some of them redeemed themselves towards the end, whilst the others, let's just say, chose a different path.
My favourite part has to be a line in chapter 11. A genuine jaw-dropping moment for me, followed by well-deserved hollering haha. All I'm going to say is, after this, I couldn't read fast enough.
I thoroughly enjoyed guessing who was behind what and was genuinely surprised, and shocked, multiple times, but also loved seeing Fiona's personal growth. I would recommend Our Dream Home to anyone who enjoys quick, twisty thrillers and being on the edge of their seats!
I want to thank the author, Jessica Huntley and Netgalley for the opportunity to read Our Dream Home from Netgalley Reader before its release.
3,75 ⭐
I couldn't put this book down! While the writing style was quite simple, I think it suited the book well. In fact, it made it easier to consume it fast!
Struggling with past trauma, the mundane tasks of motherhood, and life unfulfilling in general, we meet the long-suffering main character, Fiona, whom I was immediately rooting for. I particularly loved that most of the characters started off highly unlikable, and how some of them redeemed themselves towards the end, whilst the others, let's just say, chose a different path.
My favourite part has to be a line in chapter 11. A genuine jaw-dropping moment for me, followed by well-deserved hollering haha. All I'm going to say is, after this, I couldn't read fast enough.
I thoroughly enjoyed guessing who was behind what and was genuinely surprised, and shocked, multiple times, but also loved seeing Fiona's personal growth. I would recommend Our Dream Home to anyone who enjoys quick, twisty thrillers and being on the edge of their seats!
I want to thank the author, Jessica Huntley and Netgalley for the opportunity to read Our Dream Home from Netgalley Reader before its release.
3,75 ⭐
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