I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Bookouture.

I chose this book because the description appealed to me, and when I saw the cover art, I felt drawn to that too.

This is part of a series featuring Detective Dan Riley, and I haven't read any of the previous books, but after reading this, I think I would be interested in reading more.

I took an immediate interest in Christine and her family. I felt that as characters, they were relatable, and their interactions and behaviours were quite realistic. I thought about Christine's situation, and how it might feel to be in her shoes, wondering what I myself might do. I also liked Dan Riley as a character; I enjoyed how he worked, and interacted with the other characters.

Once I became invested, I felt the need to read one chapter, then another, then another, until I reached the end. This was a page turner and a tense nail-biter, with some interesting characters.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

Great to have Detective Dan Riley back - firm favourite of mine.

Got sucked into this book straight away, some truly vile characters - the Levinson's I'm looking at you, but was absolutely rooting for the Carter family..

Dan is not only up against a crime that at first seems cut and dried with obvious suspects to a uncovering more layers to the murder and not only that but police corruption.

All in all a fabulous read and I even felt a bit a emotional at the last chapter when more of Dan's family life was revealed.

Already waiting in anticipation for the next Dan Riley case.

Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to review this book, this is my honest opinion.

This explored the dark side of the lengths mothers will go to in order to protect their children. Full of intense scenes and shocking twists, this was a worthy read for any thriller/mystery lover. The story flowed seamlessly, and each chapter left me wanting to keep going, refusing to put this down well into the night. Although this is part of a series, there is no need to read the others first and can easily be read as a stand-alone. I really enjoyed this one and give it four stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Bookouture, for this ARC.

I have read all the books in the Dan Riley series and I have loved all of them. I think this series needs to be read!

I could not put this one down. What a great concept. Poor Christine wakes to hear a commotion downstairs and before she knows what is going on her son has confessed to murder and the police are knocking on the door... what lengths will she have to go to in order to protect her son?

I love the writing style and how we get to see the story unfold through detective Dan Riley, but also the family impacted by the events. It works beautifully in ramping up the tension as you the reader try to piece it together.

Dan is a great character and he follows his gut. I like that he seems relatable and fair in his decision making. I thought the author did a great job with the other characters especially Christine as she struggles to cope with her world falling apart.

Such a page turner with all the twists and turns I have grown to love from Anna-Lou Weatherley. She is a definite go to author for me. Highly recommend this if you love a great thriller/Crime read.

With huge thanks to the author and Bookoture for a copy of the book. This is my honest review which I'm leaving voluntarily.

Thank you to NetGalley, Anna-Lou Weatherley, and Bookouture for the ebook. This is a prime example of a psychological thriller! Gripping from the first page, I couldn’t stop reading until the very last twist. A must-read!

A parent, especially a mother would go to extreme lengths to protect her child.
Christine and Ed have already experienced more than most people are asked to handle in a lifetime.
I liked them and probably would have reacted and acted very similarly.
Helene was messed up and a very flawed character. Her maternal instincts were worse than a feral cat.
I liked Dan the best. He was dogged, determined, and a dad who faced with a major discovery in his own family, sees things from the parental perspective.
The book has lots of twists and unexpected angles!l

What kind of Mother by Anna-Lou Weatherly is definitely a suspenseful book full of twists and turns that I for the most part did not see coming. The twists occur throughout the book, but especially the last hundred pages or so.

We are introduced to a lady named Christine and her husband Ed. They have two children, but unfortunately lost their daughter Cora when she was very young. Their son Connor is a smart teenager with a scholarship and a bright future ahead of him. One night he goes out to a club with Paris, the daughter of the family that Christine cleans for. What happens that night, changes everyone's lives and not always for the better.

I was a bit worried at the amount of characters in the book at first, but was able to easily keep them apart. The book sucked me in quickly and kept me on my toes with twist after twist.

Thank you to Anna-Lou Weatherly and Bookouture for providing this book to NetGalley. I received an ARC (Advanced Readers Copy) in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

I first became acquainted with Dan when I toured with the seventh book, The Housewife's Secret, so I couldn't wait to catch up with him and Lucy again.

What Kind of Mother is the eighth book in the Dan Riley series and the second I've read from Weatherley. It easily reads as a standalone.

The pace is set from the off as we're thrown into an action filled plot of deceit, duplicity and reprisals.

Weatherley's characters are fantastic, the plot is intense and it had me gripped from the opening chapters.

What Kind of Mother by Anna-Lou Weatherley is another fantastic story. Full of twists and turns. I was so gripped and couldn't put it down.
A twist filled gripping book which worked perfectly as a stand-alone for me! The twists kept me on my toes and fully engaged.

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of tis book and for letting me take part in this tour. I am a huge fan of Detective Dan and have been reading these books since the beginning of the series but this is not necessary to read this book. It could very easily be read as a standalone.

Detective Dan has caught quite the case this time. With lots of secrets and lies it's not easy for him to uncover the truth.

When I first started reading this series, back in 2018, I wasn't yet a mother. I now have a 15 month old and some of these storylines just hit different now. I could completely understand Christine's character and I empathised with her differently to how I think I would have done before having my little girl. During her monologue near the end of the book I felt myself nodding along with her completely agreeing with everything she said.

I consumed this book from start to finish. I don't always get as much time to read now, #toddlermumlife, but I made sure I got all those chores done as quickly as possible to I could get back to this story. I really struggled to put it down. Anna-Lou had me hooked from the first page and had me in tears by the last.

A thrilling, intense ride that's perfect for fans of psychological thrillers.

I try to ignore Helen as she presses me for details about my life as I go about my chores. I like to keep the past in the past and do what’s best for my boy – my angel – Conor. Helen’s daughter Paris is cagy and shy, but I never ask questions. Even though I suspect there’s something dangerous hidden within the Levinsons’ immaculate home. But everything changes the night I wake to find Conor and Paris terrified at the bottom of the stairs, their clothes spattered with blood. They say it was an accident, that they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. And now, Helen and I have to decide: do we tell the truth and risk losing our children forever, or do we lie to keep them safe?

Two mothers thrown together to protect our teenagers, one wrong move could cost us everything. But Helen is acting more unpredictable by the day; turning up at my house unannounced, harassing my husband, and making up stories about the daughter we lost. Lying to the police was a risk, but letting Helen in feels even more dangerous. Uncovering the truth about that night is the only way to save my son – and myself – but by the time I get answers, will there be anything left of my family to save? What kind of mother would I be if I didn’t even try?

Yes! I loved this. The lengths a mother will go to protect their kids. Gives me shivers. Excellent read. It had me hooked right from the beginning, and kept me turning pages late into the night. A few unexpected twists and turns got me, too. Highly recommended! 5⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

I didn’t realize this was part of a series prior to reading this book, but I was still able to understand and I don’t necessarily think you need to read the previous books to read this one.
This storyline was good and at times kept me needing to keep reading to find out what would happen next. I thought this book was very interesting and unique. It made me question how far I would go to cover up a crime for my child.

What Kind Of Mother, is the eighth installment in the Dan Riley mystery series by Anna Lou Weatherly, on a Sunday morning Connor Carter and Paris Levins, wake their parents up to tell them they think they’re murderers Connor‘s parents are shook, but Paris‘s parents go on immediate defense and it’s up to detective Dan Riley and his crew, to figure out what really happened. The case will bring Dan to the ugly underbelly of the town he loves but DNA will bring it right back to the teenagers. Who killed Matt Shepherd and why? I really like these books. I love that they’re standalone and read like thrillers and although there’s a bit far-fetchedness with some of the story, I would still absolutely recommend it. I love that. Dan is respectful to everyone until giving a reason not to be. I thought the intrigue with his boss trying to rush the case added another level to the story and I absolutely love the way. The book ended. I don’t like when I think I know how it’s going to end and although I’ve only read three books in the series, I’ve never guessed the ending not once this time included.#NetGalley, #AnnaLouWeatherly, #WhatKindOfMother, #DetectiveDanRileyMysteries,

I stayed up all night to finish this book and now have to work a 12 hour shift, it was definitely worth it.

Unfortunately, this book was a DNF for me. With this being said, I think I will be in the minority with this one, and a lot of people will enjoy it.

One of the reasons that this was a DNF for me was early on in the book, there was an extremely detailed description of a corpse. It felt unnecessary to the book to go into that much detail, and was rather disturbing. Every time I picked up the book, it was the first thing I thought of. I wasn’t aware of any trigger warnings going into the book (I may have missed them), but if they are not in there, I believe they should be!

Another reason is that I found it hard to connect with the characters in the book. As someone who does not have a child, it was not engaging to read a novel about the strength of the mother-son relationship and how far a parent will go for their child.

I do think that this is an entertaining and well-written novel, but just not the right fit for me. I recommend reading this is you like face-paced thrillers and novels that will draw you in from the very first page. I see a lot of people comparing it to The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden, and I couldn’t agree more!

I am amazed at this book! I had no idea what, or honestly who, to believe when it came to the characters and who the murderer was. This has been the only Dan Riley book so far that I really had no theory on what was going to happen. The ending did not disappoint!

Status, a parents nightmare and what you are willing to do to look after your child’s future.

This was a quick read, I wish we had a little more time with the characters but this would be an exceptional weekend all in one read. It’s got twists, drama and secrets and lies.

There was such intensity, danger and suspense in this book that I felt hooked and I felt so drawn in to the secrets and lies.

*All opinions are my own.*
What Kind of Mother by Anna-Lou Weatherley is book number eight in the Detective Dan Riley series but 100% can be read as a standalone. I had not read any of this author's previous work so I didn't even know it was part of a series. It works perfectly by itself.
Christine, her husband Ed, and their son Conor live a pretty simple life. Christine is a house cleaner for a very wealthy, powerful and political family, the Levinsons. Conor is the pride and joy of the family. He is eighteen and hoping to make a career out of football (in America it is soccer). Previously Christine and Ed had a baby girl named Cora that they tragically lost due to meningitis, so Conor is fiercely loved, and protected. When one morning, Christine and Ed awaken to crying and a commotion downstairs, they discover Conor and his girlfriend Paris, covered in blood and distraught. Paris just so happens to be the daughter of Christine's employers the Levinsons. When Conor finally tells his parents that they killed a man, the bottom drops out of Christine's life. How far will she go to protect her son? What really happened the night a man lost his life? And why does Helen Levinson seem to be completely unfazed by the situation?
Right from the beginning this story had me hooked. The action and suspense is non-stop. It really seems like each chapter there is another twist that gets you thinking in a different direction. This fast paced narrative worked perfectly and I found I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen. After finding out the this was the eighth book in a series, I was pleasantly surprised. I did not get a sense of missing any information from the previous books. And now I have a whole lot of catching up to do with the rest of the series!
Thank you to NetGalley, Anna-Lou Weatherley, and Bookouture for this ARC opportunity. Expected publishing date is January 8th 2025.

I've never read anything by this author before. But I'm already investigating her others. So that tells you alot about how much I enjoyed this book. It feels.a.great privalege to review these books. And even more so when you come across a new author to pour into.
This is a book packed with punch. Lots of emotion. Lots of family ties. Lots of need to protect. It all ramps how invested you are in the characters and the story. And I was following the increased inte situ with the writer as I desperately needed to know what was going to happen.
It so brought lots of thinking points. What would we do for those we love. And how? And who do you trust at that point in time.
There is a mother at the centre of this story. Who has already lost so much which if anything makes her more determined to save what she has left.
I wasn't sure who was on whose side for some of this. And if you ever can be all for one when you've got your "own" person to protect.