The Girl Before by JP Delaney is a thriller told in alternating chapters by two women who both occupied a house years apart. As the story unfolds, you learn about each woman’s life and why they found the house and how they are connected. The house is a character in the story, as is the strange architect who built it and stipulated hundreds of rules for those who rent it. This story was somewhat reminiscent of Fifty Shades of Gray and wasn’t too tough to figure out. While it was a quick and OK summer read, I wouldn’t go out of my way on this one.