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The Nanny’s Lie

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What to expect

‘Compelling and gripping’ – Blabbering about Books

‘Thoroughly gripping…full of suspense’ – Kim The Bookworm

She thinks she’s escaped. She thinks she’s safe…

Helen has had to leave everything she’s ever known behind; her home, her family, even her own name.

Now, returning to the UK as Ellen Newman, she moves to a small coastal village, working as a nanny for Donovan, a criminal psychologist. Attractive, caring and protective, this single father and his sweet daughter are a world away from Ellen’s brutal past.

But Ellen can’t shake the feeling that something’s wrong.

Strange incidents begin to plague her new family, and their house of calm is about to become one of suspicion and fear.

Who can be trusted? Who is the target? Who is closing in?

*Previously published as Closing In*

Critics Review

‘Builds to a really tense, nail biting climax’ – BeadyJan

‘I would urge anyone who enjoys a good, fast paced psychological thriller to read it – you won’t be disappointed!’ – Bookish Bits

‘A clever psychological thriller full of false clues and intrigue’ – Jane Hunt Writer Book Reviews

‘A gripping romantic suspense novel with some excellent tension and a twist or two…Well worth a read’ – DnS Media

‘Gripping, vivid, dramatic, emotional, touching, adventurous brilliant and much more…it’s worth every single page’ – Sky’s Book Corner

‘A great page turner’ – Bleach House Library

‘I went through so many emotions reading this book – the worst being panic and fear…a brilliant book’ – Crooks on Books

‘Sue Fortin cleverly creates a sense of urgency and suspense that compels you to read on’ – Laura’s Little Book Blog

‘A good balance between the tense, psychological, and romantic events, which culminates in a climatic ending…for fans of Sleeping with the Enemy’ – Bookboodle

‘A gripping climax full of danger’ – ElaineG, 5 Star Reads

‘Kept me turning the pages’ – Mandy Baggot, author of ‘Truly Madly Greekly’

‘5 Words: Tense, shocking, mysterious, deceit, stalker’ – Tea Party Princess

‘An excellent read’ – Read Along With Sue

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