★★★★

It’s been five years since Paul and Cecilia’s once-romantic anniversary trip to Paris went spectacularly sideways. After surviving that dramatic plunge off the hotel roof bar (thanks, Paul!), Cecilia has found calmer waters in Malibu with Evan, and the two have recently welcomed a baby girl, Peyton, into their lives.

As for Paul? Well, he’s still cooling his heels in prison for the Paris debacle… for now, at least. But with his knack for smooth-talking, an early release seems more like a "when" than an "if."

Meanwhile, Cecilia confronts Evan about his sudden cold shoulder and starts to realize that life isn’t quite as rosy as it seems. Still grappling with the lingering pain of a broken back, Cecilia finally admits she’s overwhelmed by single-handedly juggling baby Peyton. Just in the nick of time, she meets sweet Lizzie at a local coffee shop. Lizzie, tired of wrangling four kids, their alcoholic mom, and their never-there dad, is practically begging for a gig that’s a little more mellow.

But with Lizzie stepping into her life, Cecilia’s world is about to flip upside down—again. Although this book focuses on Cecilia’s new life, Paul is never far from the shadows. When Cecilia starts receiving unsettling text messages from unknown numbers, she immediately suspects that Paul is up to his old tricks…

Thank you, NetGalley, Kaira Rouda, and Bookouture, for providing the third installment of this binge-worthy series in exchange for an honest review.

The moment I saw our favorite villain was back, I had to get my hands on this book! Paul is one of those rare characters I have a love/hate relationship with. Sure, he’s objectively awful—a full-blown malignant narcissist—but he’s so entertaining and wildly unpredictable that it makes for a fantastic read!

Cecilia is such a fantastic character! Sure, it’s a tad concerning that she’s got no friends or community—but then you consider the people around her, and it all makes sense. A little paranoia is probably wise! This one had a slower build compared to Best Day Ever and The Second Mrs. Storm, and I could have used a touch more drama, but it was still an engaging read. I loved watching Cecilia’s journey and growth throughout.

All the books work as standalones. But trust me, you’ll definitely want to know all their secrets. I am hoping for a fourth installment!

I was really interested in this book in the beginning. I was curious where Cecilia and Lizzie’s stories were going to take us. It then became predictable, and I got bored towards the end. The once exciting and dynamic characters became flat to me. I enjoyed the writing style and will read more books by Kaira Rouda. This particular story just wasn’t for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Cecilia has it all; the perfect house, clothes, hair, body, car, and baby named Peyton, but she is deeply struggling. Her ex in prison keeps sending her threatening letters, and she just cut things off with her baby daddy who neglected his own baby and partner. Cecilia also has a flare up from an old back injury and also gets convinced she has post partum depression. Lizzie, a nanny, comes along at the most perfect time to help Cecilia manage her baby and house deeds. Then things around the house start seeming off. Is someone watching Cecilia? She then realizes Lizzie has been stealing and lying to her. Next thing we know, Peyton has been taken from her crib. Who did this and why?
This was a short fast paced read, but to me it wasn't thrilling. I was waiting for a twist and never received it. It was predictable and nothing shocking really happened...
I do want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

If you loved Best Day Ever and The Second Mrs. Strom, then get ready for What the Nanny Saw, because Cecilia’s story isn’t over yet! The diabolical Paul Strom is in prison, and Cecilia has it all: the money, a Malibu beach house, a darling baby girl, and a hot boyfriend. But Cecilia is a hot mess, struggling to mother baby Peyton while dealing with her own health problems. When she meets a young nanny named Lizzie in a coffee shop, she thinks Lizzie is the answer to her prayers. But this meeting was anything but chance, and Lizzie is anything but trustworthy.

This domestic suspense is fast-paced and I read it from cover to cover in a single day. The dual POV structure gives the reader both Cecilia’s and Lizzie’s perspectives, and it’s great to be able to see into both of their thoughts as the situation unravels. This book can easily be read as a standalone novel, but reading the other books in the series gives you great insight into some of the characters’ backstories.

My friends at Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse loved The Second Mrs. Strom, and now they’re buzzing about this one! Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me an advance copy of this book.

Cecilia has it all. The house on the beach. The cute figure. The beautiful baby. But she’s a long way from perfect. What the nanny saw had my attention from start to finish… I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day. Can't wait for more from this amazing author What an absolute cracker of a book!!!… sucked me straight in…

OMG!!! This is a book I could not put down. It continues the characters in previous books but can be read as a standalone. The characters are devious inside but innocent on the outside. I love Kaira Rouda’s writing style!

I enjoy Rouda’s books and this is a good one! She always tells a good story. This is the follow-up to The Second Mrs. Strom, featuring Cecelia Strom; although reading this book would be helpful for the backstory, it can easily be read as a standalone. For a fast-paced, twisty story, with complicated characters, recommend this book and all of the author’s books!

I’m a big fan of this series and was so excited to read an early copy of this upcoming thriller. Once you read about Paul Strom, the pompous & misogynistic character, he will become the man you love to despise!

We met Cecelia in The Second Mrs. Strom, which was the follow up to Best Day Ever. In What the Nanny Saw, Cecelia Strom has now filed for divorce from her husband, Paul, who is currently serving a prison sentence after their trip to Paris. She’s trying to protect her baby daughter from Paul’s grip and feels like shes failing as a mother until she meets Lizzie. After meeting in a coffee shop, Cecelia hires Lizzie to help with the baby. Lizzie’s background check is clean but something isn’t right. Cecelia feels as if she’s being watched and valuables go missing. Lizzie couldn’t be happier caring for the baby and dreams of her own family life. When roles reversed and finances are at stake, things get heated!

This was an immersive read from start to finish, not really knowing who was the one spinning tales! I enjoyed meeting Lizzie and learning about her history as well as seeing more from Cecelia. Paula had a presence throughout but he had more of a secondary role and I hope to see more from all of the characters in the future!

First You must read The Second Mrs Strom first which was fantastic. In this book it picks up where the other book ended. Cecelia is mow living in California, but in a different but gorgeous home. She now has a child Peyton, a precious little girl with Evan which was not planned. They never married and she throws him out due to the fact that he is cheating and has never been there for her and the baby. Prior to her having the baby she was in a terrible accident which took her months to heal from and having the baby just made things worse. In comes this nanny Lizzie who seems like the perfect person to help her. But Lizzie has big secrets and is not whom she appears to be. Eventually the suspense keeps rising as the book progresses. Her ex husband is in jail, not ex yet because he refuses to sign divorce papers. Without giving away spoilers, Cecilia finally gets wind of Lizzie’s devious ways. Peyton gets kidnapped but no spoilers here. This was another fantastic book by Kaira Rouda. I want to thank net galley and the publisher for this ARC of the book. I gave it five stars. Just page turning. Another must read!!! The was an honest review of the book for the ARC I received. Just Awesome!! Also read Best Day Ever first, then The Second Mrs. Strom.

I had no idea this was part of a series when I requested it, and for me I think it would've benefited me to have read the other books prior to reading this one. It just didn't hold my attention like I thought it would. It was truly like reading a soap opera.

What The Nanny Saw is a propulsive, quick read. Kaira Rouda has the formula down for a page turning, scandalous thriller. The pacing was great and the plot was solid.

However, that's where the praise ends for me. This was like a soap opera, the back and forth of whether Evan is really just a misunderstood good guy or a self absorbed manchild. Lizzy, sly and sneaky, but careless and stupid. Cecilia, smart and savvy, yet too trusting and accepting. Many events were quite repetitive or unrealistic, such as the amount of money Paul asked for. Sometimes I felt like I was reading a book written in the 1980's, with phrases like "A fool and her money will soon be parted" or the names of the four children in a family are Kathie, Kimmie, Jimmie, and Johnnie. The ending was abrupt and neatly tied up in a way that would shockingly never happen in real life. Great story, but details and dialogue needed to be stronger for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this novel.

“Perhaps I didn’t make myself clear: don’t text, write or call me again.”

Wow now I trust no one. My head is still spinning from this twisty thriller! I couldn’t put this one down, I mean so much so that I picked reading over sleep. That’s what coffee’s for right?I kept thinking I had it figured out then I turned the page! Kaira has easily become one of my favorite authors and this series will have you wanting more!

Thank you net galley and publisher for this ARC. I really enjoyed the continuation for Cecilia's story. This book moved quickly and kept me guessing what was going to happen next. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good thriller.

I'm a huge fan of Rouda's and I've read every novel she's written. And I adore this series starting with Best Day Ever! Initially, Lizzie is the nanny to four youngsters but when the dad hits on her after his nude pool party, she's sure she needs another job. Fortunately, Cecilia is a new mother as well and lives next door with a new 5-month-old, Peyton. Father Paul is in prison for throwing Cecilia off a rooftop--in the previous book--so Lizzie is able to step in immediately as Cecilia has chronic pain and back issues due to her fall. She sees Lizzie as a godsend but Lizzie has eyes on Evan, the baby-daddy. Alternating chapters reveal the machinations of the scheming woman who is desperate to have her own happy family--even if it means hurting anyone in her path!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

The third super-charged book in a series based around Ms. Cecilia Strom, What the Nanny Saw was everything I would expect out of a Kaira Rouda novel. After all, she’s made herself known for her addictive popcorn thrillers with those of us at Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse. Each bearing a ratcheting pace and twisty, twisty plot, I’m never disappointed when I sit down with one of her books. This time around was no different, of course. Packed with unbridled suspense, all I could do was hold on for dear life as the delightfully over-the-top scenes came brilliantly to life.

Just like in every other book that I’ve read by this author, this one had plenty of thoroughly unlikeable characters. While not necessarily true-to-life in the typical sense, they nevertheless made my alliances shift back and forth as the deliciously unhinged events quickly got underway. With emotions such as jealousy and suspicion riding high, I happily got sucked into their plot charging drama. And the fact that it was all told via dual POVs made the whole thing undeniably sing. Who to trust? Who to suspect? As the puzzle pieces were laid down, I was utterly floored.

All said and done, while I definitely had to suspend all disbelief as I flew through the pages, this crazy train ride was bingeable in the extreme. So much so, in fact, that I read it in just a matter of hours. With palpable tension, an explosive climax, and teasing plot twists, I was even completely won over by the smile-inducing conclusion. Now I’m just crossing my fingers and toes that there’s going to be a fourth book in the series. Fear not, you can read them all as standalones, even though I don’t really suggest it. After all, you not going to want to miss out on a minute with the Stroms. Rating of 4.5 stars.

Thank you to Kaira Rouda, Bookouture, and NetGalley for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

Thank you Bookouture for the copy of What The Nanny Saw by Kaira Rouda. If you’re looking for a fast, fun, and easy read, this is it! After reading The Second Mrs. Strom, I was surprised that the book took off in a way I wasn’t expecting! (This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.) Lizzie is a clever MC and I need to know what she does next! 4 stars.

I was so excited to read this book. The saga of Paul the narcissist continues and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. We first met Paul in The Best Day Ever and continued in The Second Mrs Strom where we meet Cecilia. Now in What the Nanny Saw the saga continues and it's downright explosive. This book was so much fun and so fast paced. So many lies and so much deceit it was the perfect recipe for a domestic thriller.

In this continuation of the saga we catch back up with Cecilia, who not only has survived her Paris ordeal, but seems to have come out even stronger. Now a mom to a baby daughter, along with her partner Evan, she has everything she thinks she ever wanted. A large home on the ocean and more money than she can spend (almost), the one thing she again is lacking is a reliable partner. When Evan proves unreliable with child care and support, and does something unforgivable, she kicks him to the curb. Because she's in so much pain from her Paris injury, she knows she needs some help and hires a nanny. Maybe it's because she is so tired and in so much pain, Cecilia let's her guard down.
As chaos ensues and her daughter goes missing, Cecilia knows it's time for some major changes to her life.

This story shows that Kaira Rouda is truly the queen of domestic suspense. There is so much more story to tell with these characters. I'm hoping there is another sequel.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy

Wow I loved this! I had absolutely no clue where the story was going until the very end. This is the first I've read from this author but won't be the last!

This book was an edge of your seat read with twists and turns. If you like Frieda McFadden, you will love this book. Can’t wait for the next Kiara Rouda book to come out. But this on your TBR list. Release date 11/13/2024

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Cecilia has a beautiful home and a new baby she is struggling to care for after her back injury her ex caused. One day at the coffee shop she meets a nanny and hires her to help- but does she really know who she hired? She wakes up and the crib is empty. A psychological mystery that will keep you turning the pages! Kaira is such a good author!