The Night Nanny

By: Nelle Lamarr

Narrated by: Jennifer Woodward, Davis Brooks

“Please don’t worry, Ava. Your baby is safe with me. I’m going to take care of her like she’s my own…”

Ever since my daughter Isa was born, I’ve been struggling. I can’t remember anything, and my brain is in a fog. So when my husband Ned suggests we hire a night nanny, I leap at the chance.

As soon as she walks into our home, I feel a wave of relief. I smile at her and notice her eyes are the color of amethysts. A memory flashes across my brain, but before I can grasp it, it’s gone.

But something isn’t right. Ned is acting strangely and every time I ask him why, he tells me I’m being paranoid. But I’ve seen him whispering to our nanny and it makes me nervous. He was the one who wanted to hire her, and now I’m wondering why…

Then my engagement ring goes missing. Ned is furious—it cost a fortune—but I know I haven’t misplaced it. I always hide it in the same place, and no one knows where except him.

But then it gets worse. Our nanny accuses me of leaving my baby face down on her stomach, struggling to breathe. I might be exhausted, but I would never do that. But when I look to Ned for support, I can see he doesn’t believe me.

I feel like an outsider in my own home. Am I going mad, or is someone trying to destroy me?

The totally gripping psychological thriller with twists that will leave you guessing. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid, The Girl on the Train and Colleen Hoover’s Verity.

©2024 Nelle Lamarr (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Modern “Hand that Rock the Cradle”

The story was very similar to the movie “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle“ with an interesting twist at the end I didn’t see coming.

First time I’ve read this author, I like the modern story.

Unbelievable

I gave The Night Nanny by Nelle LaMarr 3.5 ⭐️

When I read, I really value believability, and this one started off strong. The characters felt realistic, and the storyline pulled me in right away. However, as the plot unfolded, it took a turn that felt a bit too far-fetched—especially with the way the characters were revealed to have been previously connected. That shift made it harder for me to stay fully invested.
One aspect I did find interesting was the parallel between the main character and her father. He was judged for his past actions, yet the main character ultimately found herself making choices that mirrored his crimes. For me, it really highlighted “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” which added a compelling layer of irony to the story.
Once everything was revealed, I found myself becoming disconnected from the narrative. The twist, instead of enhancing the story, pulled me out of it—and that’s what ultimately landed this book at 3.5 stars for me.

Give me more postpartum/early motherhood years thrillers!!!! So fun!

4.5 rounded up - there are definitely some stock characters in the cast and the mother didn't seem like a real person (she acted more in service of the plot than honestly) but it was gripping, excellently paced, and delicious. As a (somewhat) new mom, I can't resist fun stories set during the tumultuous postpartum period. I definitely recommend, this was a blast!

I really loved this one

I really enjoyed this one. 2 days to finish because I couldn't stop listening!

Meh….

I felt that none of the characters were likable. And if I heard the words, “my baby”, one more time, I would’ve vomited. All in all, it was very far fetched.