The Nanny - by Ruth Heald (Paperback)

About the Book

"When I accepted a job working as a nanny for David and Julie and their young children, I was excited to be making my own way in the world. I bonded with baby Chloe instantly and would have done anything for her ... But when a terrible mistake led to Chloe disappearing, I was instantly blamed. With no evidence, I was let go and I returned home to rebuild my life. Twenty years later and I am still haunted by what happened ... Then a young woman arrives on my doorstep and the past secret that I have kept from my family comes hurtling into my present"--

Book Synopsis

As I clutched baby Chloe's blanket, tears streamed down my face as I remembered what happened the night she disappeared. Looking up at the apartment block I once called home, my mind was crowded with memories. David's words echoed in my head, telling me to get out and never come back. I understood why: our mistake had ruined everything.

When I accepted a job working as a nanny for David and Julie and their young children, I was excited to be making my own way in the world. I bonded with baby Chloe instantly and would have done anything for her. She had David's thick, dark hair and smiling eyes. I fell in love with her and was excited for my future.

But when a terrible mistake led to Chloe disappearing, I was instantly blamed. With no evidence, I was let go and I returned home to rebuild my life.

Twenty years later and I am still haunted by what happened. I have a family of my own now and I've worked hard to be the best wife and mother I can be, but I've never forgotten the child who stole my heart.

Then a young woman arrives on my doorstep and the past secret that I have kept from my family comes hurtling into my present.

I try to tell myself that I am overreacting. But the woman in front of me looks so much like David. Who is she and why is she here? And if I welcome her in, will she want to be a part of my life, or destroy it?

A totally addictive psychological thriller that will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, T.M. Logan and Shalini Boland.

What readers are saying about The Nanny:

'Amazing!!!... I read the first 20% of it Monday night and finished the rest of it at 2am. I was completely sucked into this book. So many little twists... I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Fabulous. LOVED it... so many twists and turns that you won't be able to put it down... Everyone should read it.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A real heart pounder! I loved this book! Lots of twists and turns!! Definitely some jaw dropping moments! It's well worth the thrill! The kind of book you will find yourself saying urgently, over and over, to friends: 'Have you read it?' NetGalley reviewer

'TRUST ME when the cover claims that it's going to be an unputdownable and edge of seat thriller, it actually proves it. This book was one hell of a roller coaster ride... full of turns and twists... I can't recommend this enough.' Bookish Caterpillar, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I loved every second of reading this... Omg those twists completely blindsided me.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I loved this book and raced through it... There were plenty of twists throughout that kept me guessing what would happen next. It's the perfect beach read.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐