Arghhh I really wanted to enjoy this book, and, at the start I did. However once it got 20% in I just found it dragged. Lily escapes to Cornwall after leaving an abusive relationship to be. a nanny. But the mother is odd, keeps wandering off, the father follows a cliche of fancying the nanny, but what is it all really about? Lily knows there is something wrong but nobody will tell her, or tell her about the previous nanny. I just didn't like the characters or the style of writing, that's just my personal opinion. Others may like it.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #PanMacmillan for an #ARC of #NannyWanted.
Told through the perspective of Lily, a woman who needs to get away from London and takes a nanny position in Cornwall, this booms starts well. However as the chapters went on I found it a bit of a chore to keep reading. The story didn't really flow and I didn't find there to be 'shocks' or 'twists' in the book. Not sure if I would recommend this one.

Lily, running away from a bad relationship, starts a job as a nanny for Laurie and Charles at their large home in a remote Cornish setting. After she has started, something feels off to Lily and as time goes on she begins to realise that maybe things are more dangerous than she first thought.

This was a slow burn of a novel, slowly ramping up the tension and suspense. There was definitely a creepy, gothic undertone and it did give me ‘Rebecca’ vibes. Although well written, I had to get used to some parts of the writing style. I found overall that the book was compelling and mysterious, although some parts were a bit predictable. One part did surprise me though! Overall a good read, just slightly too much of a slow burn for me at this moment in time. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this copy in return for an honest review.

Lily escapes aa abusive relationship with Nick in London and vows that she will never be controlled again. She wants to start a new life away from where people know her. So, she decides to take a job as a Nanny in a remote part of Cornwall at Kewney Manor.
The owners Charlie and Laurie Rowe and their children Bessie and William at first glance at typical upper-class family who have loads of friends and hold dinner parties. They are very generous Laurie buys her clothes to wear at these parties. But underneath the surface there are not as they seem, and they hold a lot of secrets. Especially about Lily’s predecessor who just disappeared overnight.
Thank you, Pan Mac Millan, for a copy of The Nanny by Lizzy Barber. When I first read the blurb for this, I found this to be really intriguing. But when I started reading. I found this to be slow and I thought it took forever for the story to get going. There was a lot of twists in this story but, for me personally I found them quite predicable. 3 stars.

Determined to put a toxic relationship behind her, Lily decides to take a new job in Cornwall, as a nanny with the Rowe family. At least, she figures, that way she can leave her past mistakes where they belong - firmly in the past.

Arriving at her new workplace, she is charmed by her employers, Charles and Laurie Rowe. Laurie's generosity in giving Lily her lightly used designer clothing simply seals an already sweet deal.

But, as Lily slowly begins to realise, things are not quite as they seem. Charles and Laurie's perfect marriage is far from perfect - as the late night fights she overhears indicate.

And why will nobody tell her what happened to her predecessor? As Lily's concerns multiply, she is beginning to worry - with some justification - that she may have jumped from the discomfort of the frying fan straight into the fire...

Definitely a slow-burn thriller as the first half of the story unfolds, things significantly pick up speed in the second half. The author delivers twists galore in this well-plotted offering, and readers will find plenty to enjoy.

Painfully slow and not engaging enough for me, I found it quite boring. It feels like it tried to be a gothic atmospheric vibe but didn't gripped me at all. Also as a nanny myself I hate seeing inconsistencied related to the job in these type of books.

Rating: 3.6/5

"Nanny Wanted" is an entertaining piece of dramatic fiction, packed with gradually developing suspense and more than a hint of a modern Daphne du Maurier feel about it - in fact, du Maurier's works are referred to several times during the course of the narrative in a nod to their clear influence.

Having left behind a toxic relationship in London, Lily has headed for Cornwall. There she finds employment as a children's nanny at Kewney Manor, a substantial and impressive old house owned by Charles and Laurie Rowe. All seems well in the early days, but it isn't long before Lily starts to wonder whether everything is as perfect as it appears on the surface.

This compelling story held my attention throughout and it was a pleasure to read a novel that was so reminiscent of the wonderfully atmospheric books penned by Daphne du Maurier. Clearly, the setting is a huge help, but the author still needs to build on that backdrop and create characters and a plot that firmly grip the reader's attention. For the most part Lizzy Barber does a creditable job and there are a number of sections that are evocatively written and create appropriately atmospheric scenes. Were it not for occasional stylistic lapses and a few other shortcomings this book could have been not just a very enjoyable read, but a top-notch example of a suspense thriller. I detest spoilers in reviews, but I think can safely refer to one puzzlingly disappointing example to illustrate my point without risk of giving away any key information: There is a point in the main body of the story where the author clearly displays that she does not understand the difference between compulsory vehicle insurance and optional breakdown cover, as provided by the likes of the AA and RAC. It may be that the author is a non-driver and doesn't really appreciate that there is a very distinct difference, but it is the kind of error that suggests a lack of basic research and has the potential to reflect badly on the rest of the novel, or at least be an irritant. If not the author herself, then one of the editing team should really have picked up on this and had that section of the book re-written.

Nonetheless, in spite of these less positive aspects, I thoroughly enjoyed "Nanny Wanted". I would happily recommend that you pick up a copy and I will be looking forward to reading more from Lizzy Barber in future.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for supplying an ARC in return for an honest review.

A slow burning tale of love and murder. Quite reminiscent of a gothic story but set in the modern day.

I enjoyed this, it was intriguing and I wanted to keep reading to see what happened. I guessed one half of the ending but not the other so that was good!

Lily finds herself running from her life in London, escaping her past relationship. When she comes across an advert for a nanny in remote Cornwall, it couldn't be better timing.

Before you know it, Lily is delivered to the imposing Kewney Manor with it's eccentric owners, the Rowes. All is not what it seems and Lily finds herself embroiled within it's mystery.

Nanny Wanted is a suspense thriller that builds throughout the story. There are a few predictable twists and turns and a couple that actually did take me by surprise.

Overall, an enjoyable read that paints a beautiful picture of Cornwall. It just makes you want to pack up your case and head off down south.

Although, I did struggle to gel with the main character and I wish the nanny's charges were developed a little more throughout.

Thanks to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC in lieu of an honest review.

This was a good read plenty going on to keep my interest definitely worth a read its 4 stars from me I've had a previous book of hers on my kindle for a while so I'll be checking that one out now

To flee an abusive relationship, Lily takes a job as a nanny at a remote mansion in Cornwall but soon finds herself being manipulated again and in even greater danger. Ideal for fans of domestic suspense infused with the dramatic atmosphere of a Daphne Du Maurier novel.
With thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy in exchange for an independent review.

Thank you for my copy of this book to review.

I liked the setting of this story, in a remote mansion in Cornwall but I found it very slow moving and struggled to keep going with it. I found it quite predictable and I’m sure I’ve read something similar before.

An ok, easy read. It just didn’t grip me the way I would have hoped.

Nicely written and vivid characters. However I find it a bit slow as I personally like fast pacing thrillers fully of twists. I would still recommend this book to someone that’s new to this category though.

Well, I definitely won't be applying for any nanny positions any time soon. A thrilling read which I couldnt put down. Left me guessing the whole way through

What did I just read? This book was a zippy pace full of surprises! Shocks, twists , we all love a good Nanny story and this was no exception. My first by this author and not my last! 3 stars

A very slow burner and not engaging plot - it's not what I expect from a gripping thriller. Half of the book is waffling about nothing.

𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 - 𝐋𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐫
⭐️⭐️⭐️(𝟑.𝟓)

I received this ARC from @netgalley and @panmacmillan in exchange for my honest review, so a huge Thankyou.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧.

This book was very well written and I think it is a perfect read for those new to the thriller & mystery genre! This book is sinister and full of family forbidden secrets.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐦.

The rating I have given this book is due to finding it quite a slow burner and personally myself I enjoy more of a fast pace, edge of your seat thriller, however that said I did find the storyline and plot did keep me reading as I was eager to see how the plot played out.

I loved the setting of this book. It was based in Cornwall and as a person who travels a lot there for holidays it was nice to be familiar with the name drops of villages within the Cornwall community.

I have heard great views on Out Of My Depth and I am keen to read this to compare.

Lily is keen to escape an abusive relationship when she sees an advert for a nanny wanted in a remote home in Cornwall. She rushes into the job and is charmed by this seemingly perfect couple. Things take a sinister turn and secrets start to emerge about the family. It is suspected the husband was raised by his grandparents and his sister was actually his mother. Lily does some digging about the family that gets her into trouble. It's a gripping read and a bit silly in places but twisty and overall good fun.

What a book , great psychological thriller , slow burn until middle of the book, twists and turns I did not see coming . Can say best psychological thriller I have read this year ,and I have read a lot.