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<p>Sarah, her 6 year old son Jacob, and her husband have moved across country. She is relieved. They had some success with a babysitter (Holly), but things took a bad turn. She's grateful to leave Holly behind. However, she finds hidden cameras in her new home, and a neighbor isn't who she seems. Has Holly followed them? </p>
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<p>This was a good novel. Sometimes when authors write that a character is seeing or suspecting things, others immediately write them off as "crazy". I didn't get that impression with people's reaction to Sarah, so that was refreshing. I do feel like a lot of books like this follow a similar pattern - who did it? The person one person suspects? A relative? Someone closer to the protagonist? The protagonist? The author definitely hinted at several of these scenarios in an attempt to keep the reader guessing. I had a suspicion of who it was, and I was right. I felt like she wanted you to think of two other scenarios and heavily wrote some weird things in to make you think that, but that made it kind of obvious. She does write everything extremely well, so it's harder to crack. </p>
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<p>Definitely a good, solid thriller.Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Canada.</p>
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22 year old Holly is hired as a baby sitter for Sarah and Daniel’s young son, Jacob. It seems like the perfect arrangement, as Jacob really adored Holly and Holly found a perfect mother figure in Sarah. The only problem is that Sarah has a hard time to put her full trust in people. So she keeps a close eye on Holly. She sees a few things that raise more questions, until finally she sees something she can never forget!

WATCH OUT FOR HER will have you questioning everyone you know!! Told in alternating timelines of past and present. I really enjoyed this page turner. Filled with secrets and tension, it kept me hooked in right from the start. This was my first book by Samantha Bailey and I look forward to her future works.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This review will be posted to my Instagram Blog (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the near future.

I was hooked by the end of the first chapter! I really loved Sarah's character and found her well-developed...Holly as a character had to grow on me. I found her to be super annoying.. but I guess that's the point? This book was unpredictable....whenever I thought I could guess what would happen next, I was so wrong. The end was the only thing that left me wanting more for Holly and Sarah..

Samantha M. Bailey has written a brilliant twisted phycological thriller with Watch Out for Her.
Written from a two person perspective of a wife and the live in nanny.
Where both worlds collide and no one knows what’s true, good or evil.
Absolutely brilliant and definitely would make an excellent chick flick.
I’d watch it!
Five golden stars.

WOW! WOW! WOW! This book was INCREDIBLE! I was hooked from the very first chapter. Watch Out For Her follows Sarah, a mother and photographer, and Holly, her young babysitter as their lives intertwine more than they know. As Holly searches for the family she never had and Sarah looks to find herself again, secrets threaten to destroy everything. Who can be trusted? Look out, look out wherever you are. You never know who is watching!

This novel was so well written. We’re taken through twists and turns through both Sarah and Holly’s points of view. Can Sarah put the past behind her? Or does Holly have other plans? Such a refreshing read! It definitely kept me on my toes. I couldn’t wait to see what the next page had in store. I HIGHLY recommend Watch Out For Her! It is my first 5 star read in quite a long time! This books needs to be on any thriller fan’s TBR! I will definitely be keeping my eyes out for Bailey’s future books.

Samantha Bailey is an author to "watch out for". Pardon the pun. This is the second book I have read by her and really enjoyed both.

Told in rotating POV's from past to present, this story kept me intrigued and turning the pages. Holly Monroe needs a family that will love and accept her and Sarah needs someone to care for her son Jacob. A perfect combo? We all know by now that nothing is perfect and nothing is ever as it seems! The main characters had their flaws and I was equally invested in both.

Bailey does a great job keeping the reader guessing. Both characters are a bit off and you really are left wondering where this story is heading. Suspenseful and twisty, I look forward to see what this author comes up with next. I recommend to all thriller lovers!

A big thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.!

I knew I would love this book because I really loved Woman on the Edge. This book had me on my toes until the very end. It definitely didn’t disappoint

This book gave me all the chills. I read this in one sitting because I was so freaked out that I had to know what happened. There were so many times where I was like “ok, I know whats going on” only the next chapter to be like “ok nope I do not”.

The dual point of view and the time hopping went so perfectly with the story being told. Holly who just wanted love and acceptance unconditionally makes mistake after mistake in her quest to gaining that family she craved. Sarah is a scared mother, who has made some mistakes of her own, who is trying to do her best as a mom and wife. Oh man this story twists you and has you paranoid. As a mother of 3 small children myself, I could not help but relate to Sarah in her fear and paranoia over Jacob. I constantly worry about my kids. There were times where I was like she is losing it… but than I would think that maybe I need to be more paranoid. This was an emotional story that I feel will stick with me for a while.

If you are looking for a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.. look no further.

Wow wow this book was not a good read it was a brilliant read. As soon as I started reading this book I was hooked and knew I wouldn’t be able to put it down. So good.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, Simon & Schuster Canada and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Riveting, suspenseful, entertaining, packed with twists and turns. If you like domestic thrillers, it’s perfect for you.

This was my first ARC (Advanced Reading Copy)! I'm so glad the publishers approved me to read this because it was really, really good. I was hooked instantly with the writing and character development. I also enjoyed the time jumps explaining before and now which can sometimes get confusing, but not with this book. Each time you switch narrators you're excited for their chapter and point of view to continue where it left off.

Watch Out for Her is told from the narration of two main female characters, a wife and the babysitter. When I started reading I was scared this was going to be another predictable attractive young babysitter sleeps with the husband routine. I was pleasantly surprised that this book had way more twists and wasn't typical. Each main character has their own layers that get peeled back all the way to the end of the book. No person is what they seem and keeps you guessing throughout.

I really appreciated the chance to read this book and I will definitely be reading the authors previous work.

Let me say right off the bat that I adored Bailey’s previous novel, ‘Woman on the Edge’ and was thrilled to start this new one. The beginning is promising, where nothing is at it seems, but when the book turns itself into nothing as it seems, it lost me. Don’t get me wrong but I have to have a character to root for, even if it’s an unreliable narrator who turns into the villain. Here I didn’t care for any of these lightweight manipulative people, ever. I kept expecting more depth which wasn’t there. The ending was a great twist but not enough to make it a unforgettable one. . My opinion is different from the majority of the reviews so perhaps my expectations were too high. I could only root for a dog called Roscoe.

I struggled connecting with Sarah, one of the main characters. She was so overprotective of Jacob and over the top. I felt for her, having suffered a miscarriage myself. But she just was hard to like or root for. Moving from Vancouver to Toronto did not solve anything for her. I do really like the cover art.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Samantha Bailey's new novel, Watch Out for Her. I really enjoyed her first thriller Woman on the Edge, and her second book definitely doesn't disappoint.

Sarah is a loving, overprotective mother whose main focus is on keeping her son Jake safe and happy. With her husband Daniel occupied with work - and some questionable after work activities - Sarah forms an unlikely friendship with her young new babysitter Holly. When Holly is disowned by her rich and uncaring father and stepmother, she finds herself desperate to become part of Sarah's family and will stop at nothing to prove her love and loyalty.

When Sarah uncovers some secrets about Holly and hastily agrees to move to Toronto with Daniel for a fresh start, she is haunted by creepy text messages, hidden cameras and suspicious neighbors. Is Holly behind all of the chaos, or will something more sinister come to light?

I read this author’s previous book and remember loving it. This one not so much. It started off pretty good but at some point it took a weird turn down a road I struggled to follow. I found myself getting bored and I didn’t connect with the characters. The ending was a little to perfectly wrapped up for my taste as well.

All Holly Monroe wanted was to have a family that loved her. She thought she found that in her summer with Sarah and Daniel Goldman. Holly was hired to babysit their six year old son Jacob and after some unfortunate events, she moved in with the family.

Sarah Goldman is a text book helicopter mom and has great difficulty trusting those around her, especially Holly. After witnessing something horrendous, she kicks Holly out and moves her family across the country.

Sarah thought moving would solve all her problems. It turned out they were just beginning. Strange things start happening in her new house and Sarah feels like someone is watching her, waiting. Has the past found her?


Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

This book! Oh my…the twists and turns and misdirections seriously just blew my mind. I absolutely loved the dual POVs that transitioned between the past and present. The main characters—Sarah and Holly—were seriously flawed while still being relatable and I was instantly invested in both of them.

This book is marketed as a thriller (and it definitely is!) but it is also a story about how some women struggle with the concept of identity and belonging, especially after having children. There were many lines in the book that resonated with me deeply but none more so than when one of the main characters says “I’m learning to define myself. And to find myself.” Yes!

I burned through Bailey’s debut novel WOMAN ON THE EDGE, but I think I loved this one even more. It was a thrill ride from start to finish that kept me guessing, while also giving me a large dose of perspective and insight you don’t always find in this genre. (Side note: I also really enjoyed the fact that it was set in Canada. I love reading stories in familiar settings.)

WATCH OUT FOR HER comes out on April 19 and you definitely want to get a copy.

My thanks to Simon & Schuster Canada for the advance reading copy.

Bailey is proving to be a new favorite of mine in her new novel "Watch Out For Her". This is one book you will not be able to put down.

Sarah and Daniel have decided to hire a babysitter for the summer to assist in the care for their son Jacob. Holly and Jacob instantly hit it off. Holly is also a med student that comes highly recommended in the community. Meanwhile, Holly is so desperate for normalcy she starts to insert herself into Sarah and Daniel's life.

Sarah is constantly watching Sarah and from the outside it seems like she goes a little too far. Thankfully Sarah does this because one day she sees something so horrible she decides enough is enough and they take off halfway across Canada.

As Sarah and Daniel try to start their new life, Sarah is feeling a little unsettled. She feels like she is being watched, but who could it be? She left that old life behind?

Bailey does an excellent job at throwing readers off the trail in this one. As a reader, you know something is off with someone, but you don't know who. You will feel sorry for Sarah as you read this, this poor woman is being put through the ringer, she trusts no one, including her husband.

This will be a top read of 2022. Do not miss this! I cannot wait for Sam's 3rd book!

Watch Out for Her
By Samantha M. Bailey....
One of the greatest I've read in some time.
The story unfolded so well, with just the right amount of suspense, and intrigue.
A very well written book that immediately draws you in to the story. 
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Finishing the novel was exciting and surprising. I was not expecting the contents of the Epilogue and this reflects the plot in its entirety.
The twists and turns added to the mystery that we are all trying to find answers to.

Simon & Schuster,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!
I will post my review closer to pub date.

Superbly tense thriller starting with a babysitter who inserts herself into an unsuspecting family. Is she obessed? Or is there something else going on?

Sarah Goldman is happy to move her son Jacob and husband Daniel far away from their last home. The great teenage babysitter "Holly," turned out to be far too involved with the family. Right away strange things begin to happen in the new home that lead Sarah to believe that Holly may not be that far away after all..

This novel is perfectly times with chapters alternating between Sarah and her recent move and Holly's point of view the year earlier as the babysitter. Plenty of interesting and sympathetic characters and an interesting story to pull you in while author Samantha Bailey ratchets up the suspense.

Make this your next domestic thriller! You won't guess the twists #WatchOutForHer #netgalley #SimonandSchuster

Wow Samantha Bailey just rocks! I totally loved this book! Such a great storyline and characters. This just stayed exciting and had me flipping pages to find out what happened.
Highly recommend
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book