The Book
I love being a nanny. But now, the two little girls I nanny for are missing. Soon the police will be at my door—and I can’t let that happen again. I’ll tell them I’m innocent, but will anyone believe me?
Sweet little Emma and Nealie, both just four years old, live on the same block in the exclusive, gated Blackwood neighborhood—miles from my cramped studio apartment. I go between each family’s home to care for the girls. And I know all their secrets…
Their mothers were best friends until three months ago, when everything fell apart. There’s a door that’s always locked at Nealie’s house. And Emma’s house is filled with whispered arguments. I’m sure her father is having an affair.
But I tried to overlook the slow splintering of these marriages: because I Ioved the girls. Braiding their hair and then walking them to kindergarten was my favorite part of the day. But now they’re gone. Snatched from their beds.
In Blackwood, little girls don’t just vanish. The police will suspect the nanny, the person who loved them, the person with a key to both houses. I’ll swear that I’m being framed. And I will do anything to stop them finding out who I really am, or why I was so desperate to work here.
Because these families are about to pay for their secrets. But who is really in danger?
Two missing little girls?
Their desperate parents?
Or me?
The Author
Emily Shiner always dreamed of becoming an author.
After spending years devouring stacks of thrillers, she decided to try her hand at writing them herself. Now she gets to live out her dream of writing novels and sharing her stories with people around the world.
She lives in the Appalachian Mountains and loves hiking with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs.
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My thoughts on The Nanny Share
Emily Shiner delivers a gripping psychological thriller with The Nanny Share – a fast-paced, intricately plotted read packed with deception, secrets, and twists that will keep you turning the pages.
From the very first page, I was captivated by the story’s setting: the exclusive, gated community of Blackwood, where two four-year-old girls mysteriously vanish, and every character seems to be hiding something behind a carefully crafted facade.
The writing is exceptionally strong, and the world-building draws you deeply into this unsettling universe. Shiner masterfully creates a tense atmosphere where trust is a rare commodity. In this world, everyone is lying, and no one is truly likable. Yet, this very flaw in her characters makes them all the more compelling. They are flawed, deceitful, and tangled in a complex web of secrets that only deepens as the plot unfolds. The tension builds beautifully, with every chapter ratcheting up the suspense until the jaw-dropping conclusion.
What I found particularly impressive was the intricate layering of the narrative. The story constantly challenges your assumptions, leaving you uncertain about who is really in control. At times, I wasn’t even sure who was spying on whom, as the layers of deception intertwined in a way that both confounded and fascinated me. The relentless pace and cleverly plotted twists ensure that you remain engaged, even when the sheer amount of lying, cheating, and manipulation becomes overwhelming.
Despite the unsettling themes, the book is brilliantly crafted and utterly addictive. The vivid descriptions of Blackwood, paired with the tension-filled interactions between characters, create an immersive reading experience. It’s a story that not only entertains but also makes you reflect on the nature of trust and the complexities of human relationships.
The Nanny Share is a well-written, twisty thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. If you enjoy psychological thrillers where every page is steeped in secrets and mind games, then this is one to add to your list. While the abundance of deceit left me with a slightly unsettled aftertaste, it’s clear that Shiner’s talent for storytelling is undeniable. Emily Shiner has cemented her place as an author I will eagerly read again, and this book is a testament to her ability to create narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are thrilling.
Sincere thanks to Sarah Hardy, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing the digital advanced reader copy of this novel and having me on this Virtual Book Tour.
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