I started this book last night and finished it today by grabbing coffee and staying in bed until midday! It was FABULOUS! I loved it. The writing felt familiar and comfortable and the storyline felt real which is a contrast to a lot of novels in this genre. I found myself suspecting several different characters as the story went along. I would recommend without hesitation.

Thanks to the authors, publisher and NetGalley for a free advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this one! So easy to read and lots of twists and turns along the way. Definitely a quick read and one I recommend.

Wow, this book had me gripped. I read one of Amanda's books, I Lie In Wait last year which I really enjoyed so I jumped at the chance to review a book she was involved in writing.

I found it slightly slow to begin with but it soon picked up pace and the story really unfolded.

I didnt guess the abductor but guessed the other person involved in making Sophys life more difficult.

I'm really excited to read the next joint novel from these two amazingly talented ladies.
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I really enjoyed this story, it was fast paced and full of suspense. It kept me guessing until the very end and I’m glad I got the opportunity to read it. Would definitely recommend.

The Perfect Nanny isn't really so perfect after all, but she might just surprise you. Sophy is suffering extreme exhaustion since her baby was born. Liv is the nanny out for revenge. However, something is just off about Sophy's family. Throw in an annoying mother in law, a busy husband and some very snobby and nosy neighbors and you've got yourself a good book. Some twists I saw coming and some I did not. The end was a bit creepy too.

Thanks to netgalley and HQ Digital for the arc.

With a title like 'The perfect nanny' you think you know what to expect, well, not this time!
Classic group of 'yummy' mummies who meet up for coffee and chats. One of them is a nanny with a cross to bear, so the nanny wheedles her way into Sophy's life, determined to cause her pain. Sophy is already under lots of pressure anyway and Liv ends up helping her out, rather than hurting her.
The premise is good and the plot unfolds at a good pace. There are moments of suspense and tension especially towards the conclusion. Some of the outcomes are easy to predict others less so. Overall, an entertaining and well written psychological thriller that is easy to read.
With thanks to NetGalley and HQ, HQ Digital for the arc in return for an honest review.

3.5 Stars

This one started off really slow for me, but I did enjoy that it was told by two ponts of view, in alternating chapters. I also liked that every single time I thought I knew who the culprit was...I was proven wrong. I did figure out one of the surprises pretty early on but was left shocked with the big reveal. The ending itself...three years later...was pretty creepy good too!

What I didn't like was Sophy being so ill and no one...not even Sophy herself...did anything about it. She had all those mummy "friends", a husband, her sis-in-law, a nanny and her mother-in-law and not ONE person suggested she go to a hospital when she has fainted a couple times. I found this a little unbelievable...even if it did fit the narrative. All in all a pretty good read in the end, deserving of three and half stars.

This book is brilliant. It’s gripping, twisty, and pacy. It leads you down a few rabbit holes, spins you round a few times and then hits you full force with its greatness.

So, was pretty relaxed about this one, a psychological thriller with the title ‘The Perfect Nanny’, been there, read it but love these kind of books where the ‘cuckoo’ arrives, chaos ensues and then it’s all ‘done and dusted’ so was keen to read this as well.....it was great and unexpected to be caught out
Because of that wont go into the plot at all except to say there are quite a few of them, within the one story, all leading to one big ending, interesting as I so often say when many plots and sub plots I have to stop for a minute and get my head together with this I didn’t, not once, it was all explained really well and seamless for the reader to follow
Character wise, there are good, bad and dubious and I changed my mind throughout, the lead could have done with a touch more backbone but then she had a lot to contend with, I liked the inclusion of a character with disabilities and no real overfuss on that but included and not just ‘spoken of’, the expected ( and wanted ) Mum in Law was present and made quite the impact
As always I love any book that includes houses, streets, neighbours and the workings of them all and this delivered on all of these
A psychological thriller/family drama lovers perfect read I would say

10/10
5 Stars

Nannies are always good territory for thrillers. This one is no exception with one out for revenge for her brother’s murder. But there is more to this thriller than meets the eye. Switching between nanny and potential target the truth and lies are slowly teased out. Im.not sure i like the main characters and at times the pace plods but it unravels to a satisfying if creepy conclusion.

Truly brilliant, the perfect nanny ticked so many boxes for me, I read the book in one sitting and almost growled at the hubby when he tried to speak to me whilst reading haha! Brilliantly written, absolutely gripping story

This was a very enjoyable read. It follows a story about a woman who is dealing with post-partum, Sophy and the search for a new nanny (Liv) when her overbearing mother-in-law becomes too much. The new nanny, Liv, has more of a motive to getting close to this new mother than one would think because Sophy connects to her brothers past and a tragedy.

This book was full of twists and turns throughout. Most of the book’s twists I didn’t see coming, although there were a couple that I did. I loved the varying perspectives between Sophy and Liv to craft the story together nicely. There was also a surprising perspective at the end of the book, which was an interesting way to end the book, leaving with a bit of a cliffhanger, mic-drop moment. I also loved that throughout this story you weren’t sure who was the one behind Sophy being a bit absent-minded and forgetful. Was she struggling just herself? Was Liv sabotaging her? Or was there something even more sinister going on? I also think anyone with an overbearing mother-in-law can relate to this story, although hopefully not dealing with someone like Elizabeth.

Overall, I really enjoyed this read. There were a few parts that were a bit predictable for an avid thriller reader, but it was fast-paced and had me finishing really quickly just to know what was happening! I would recommend this book to anyone especially if you’re looking for a little bit of a “lighter” thriller read.

Thank you so much NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

I really enjoyed The Perfect Nanny. It started a little slow, but once I was invested I couldn’t put it down. At times it’s somewhat predictable, but the writing style is top notch.

I really enjoyed this book! It had me hooked from the very beginning and was fast paced and well written. I can see this becoming a book club favorite.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for my advanced copy.

I couldn’t get past 30%. It started out intriguing and fell short. I thought the character development was very weak and I didn’t like either one. The whole revenge vendetta was just weak. Maybe this book would have gotten better as I went on but I was bored. I hate giving bad reviews but this wasn’t for me.

Really really good book. I give 5 stars. I would definitely recommend this book. Thank you for allowing me to read this great book.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

I really wanted to like this one because I’ve enjoyed the author’s other books, but it dragged for me. I’m not awful but nothing really special. Solid three

Ever since the 1992 film 'The Hand that Rocks the Cradle', evil nannies plotting to exact revenge on their employers for a reason not revealed until later have been creeping into the thriller genre, too, and this is where this novel also sits. The protagonist here is new mother Sophy Pemberton who is collapsing under the weight of constant demands, increased responsibility and sleepless nights that will be familiar to most people who have ever raised a baby. When Liv Granger, whom Sophy knows from a mother-and-baby group, offers to help out and mind the baby, Sophie gratefully accepts, unaware that Liv has had her in her sights for several years and will stop at nothing to destroy her….

I did not think I would enjoy reading more of the 'evil nanny' genre this much, but this book is so skilfully written, and Sophy and Liv are so cleverly depicted, that I raced through page after page, keen to find out what would happen next. My verdict? There is definitely room in the genre for one more ‘the babysitter did it’ book! Thank you to the publishers and to NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC in return for this honest and unbiased review.

This was a tricky and twisty read, full of red herrings and secrets waiting to be revealed. However, while the writing was strong, the plot for me was just too predictable - I found the 'twist ending' about who was really messing with Sophy to be so obvious from about a quarter of the way in that I assumed we were meant to know who it was, and was waiting for another twist. And while there was one, it was quite unsatisfying and far fetched, almost one of those twists where it's only purpose is to make you go OMG rather than because it made sense with the rest of the plot.

So, all in all not one of my favourites. I loved the writing, and really liked the split narrative between Sophy and Liv. But the twists were formulaic, Liv was a manipulative nightmare, and the whole vendetta thing was just not very well done in my opinion. However, the strength of the writing means I would definitely try another of their books, and just hope for a plot that was more my cup of tea.

Disclaimer - I was fortunate enough to be provided with an advance reading copy of this book by NetGalley. This has not affected my review in any way, and all opinions are my own.

Liv's brother Ben took his own life, resulting in the collapse of her whole family unit. His note led Liv and the family to believe the cause of his suicide was his failed relationship with Sophy, who Liv firmly blames. Seeking revenge, she finds Sophy has moved near to her home, and so she sets out to make her life miserable. However, Sophy's life is already miserable, struggling with a new baby and dominating mother in law.

The plot was just too predictable on all levels. I had worked out what had happened with Ben and was happening to Sophy by 20% into the book (which is very rare for me). Sophy as a character is incredibly weak, her husband is cowed by his mother. Liv is manipulative and damaged, but somehow she did not come over as convincing.

Overall I kept reading - with a surge of frustration as I could not believe the characters could not see what was under their noses. Its well written, but the plot is just too weak.

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ Digital for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.