My Review:
OMG!!!!! Wow!!!!! Shocked!!!!! These are just a few words that popped in my head as soon as I was finished with this one. I don’t know where to start with this book. How about that fantastic blurb that drew me to this incredible read. Once I read it I couldn’t resist picking this book up. In fact, I read this in just a few sittings. I couldn’t swipe fast enough. I had to find out what happened and fast. Next up, the characters. I didn’t know who or what to believe in this book. Each character had something to hide. Now let’s talk about that crazy ending. It was so twisted and wonderful. It left me totally speechless. I have to say that this book is going on my Top Ten List. It was just that great. Jenna Kernan really did this book justice and I can’t wait to read more by her.

In conclusion, the plot, the characters and all the twists in this book made this book an enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read The Nurse by Jenna Kernan. While I felt this one had a slower start than I typically go for, the more I kept reading, the more I needed to know what was going to happen next. This was definitely a worthwhile read and I look forward to reading more of this author’s books in the future.

The initial description of this book really intrigued me, it was a little slow to start and I felt the dialogue a little choppy and hard to follow. However it really picked up for me around 1/3-1/2 mark and I then found it very captivating! It was a gripping thriller with twists that I did not see coming! The author did a fantastic job of really immersing the reader in the story, at times I felt like I was right there in the room with the characters,

This is a very slow paced book with very little dialogue.

Blurb: I spend my days by Sabrina’s side. She has everything money could buy – a luxurious home, a handsome, doting husband who would do anything for her. I hate cleaning up her mess, picking her designer clothes off the floor, and driving her to the golf club. I hate how she sneers at me, no matter what I do. But I have to remember why I’m really here.

Dr Roth has made it clear I have to make sure she takes her medication. Because if she doesn’t, there’s hell to pay. Three times a day, I count her sedative pills carefully. Sabrina rambles about the death of a child. About a terrible accident. Dr Roth shakes his head sadly. Delusions are a heartbreaking symptom of his wife’s illness, he says.

But when Dr Roth leaves the house, Sabrina becomes more clear-headed. She tells me she’s done something terrible. And that her husband is lying. He keeps her trapped because of what she did. And I’m the only one who can help her escape.

Can I believe the words of a woman suffering from delusions? Or is Dr Roth not as trustworthy as he seems? Someone is lying. And if the Roth’s find out why I’m really here, this could take a deadly turn.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. It’s everything I enjoy in a book. It’s a very captivating domestic thriller full of lies, deceit, and secrets. Emily is a newly qualified nurse, and is desperate for a job. She ifines a job as a personal nurse for Henry Roth’s mentally ill wife, Sabrina. There is more to Sabrina’s illness then she was told and Emily wonders if she's not just dealing with the wife's mental illness, but something much more sinister. The book is fast paced, and the author does a great job of making you feel like you're righ t there, trying to figure out the mystery. It was exciting and had me guessing the entire time. The ending was NOT what I expect. It was completely out of left field, and I hadn’t even conceived it as a possibility. I really enjoyed this book, and will look for more by this author.

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3.5 stars for a well written book. The last part of this book was much better than the beginning. I felt like the first 2/3 of the book went very slowly and was super hard for me to get into and keep going. I'm glad I did as the twists and turns at the end redeemed this book. I would give this author another go for a future book. I received an ARC and this is my unbiased review. I appreciate the opportunity and thank the publisher, author, and NetGalley.

This book had a great story line but I felt more engaged at the end when everything started to unravel.

Very interesting thriller with an ending that you will for sure not expect.

The Nurse is about a new grad nurse, Emily, who is in dire need of employment. She truly lucked out- finding a job with a local psychiatrist, Dr. Roth, to care for his mentally ill wife, Sabrina. Sabrina is portrayed as a very delusional and anxious woman, needing several medications to sedate her and get her through the day. You wonder.. is she really dangerous and does she actually need all these meds? Emily doesn’t know who is telling the truth and soon has to figure out what the right thing to do is.

The book had a lot of twists and you start to wonder who is the truthful one?? I enjoyed the read- although I felt some parts had missing gaps in time. The ending made up for it. But let’s not spoil anything 😉

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Publish date is October 2, 2023.

Another great read! Thank you NetGalley for another awesome ARC! I cannot say much since this book has not been published yet. It had great twists and turns and that ending!! 🤯 I loved that it was set in Florida - Winter Haven and Lakeland to be exact. This novel takes you done the road of the lives of the privileged and the lengths they go to hide their darkest secrets. If you like a good thriller that sticks it to the rich who think they are untouchable, look no further! The Nurse is an awesome book full of thrills and chills. Jenna Kernan captures the heat in Florida, the dividing lines between the haves and the have nots, and what old money can cover-up.
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Due out on Oct. 2, 2023
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What a ripper of a book! Jenna Kernan is an awesome writer of brilliant thrillers that have you questioning what’s going on right up until the last page. The Nurse was no exception, I really loved it, and very much look forward to reading the next book.

Unfortunately I had to really force myself to read the first half of this book but the second half was so worth it! The twist at the end was great! 3.5⭐️

I couldn’t put this book down! Emily gets hired to take care of Dr. Roth’s wife who is mentally ill. Emily doesn’t know if she can trust Dr. Roth or his wife. I couldn’t believe the twists in this book. I couldn’t even believe how it ended. I honestly wasn’t expecting the ending. I would love if they turned this into a movie or even a lifetime movie. I’m looking forward to reading more books by Jenna. Thank you NetGalley, Jenna and Bookouture for the ARC!

Synopsis (from Netgalley, the provider of the book for me to review.)
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Can you start right away?” I can hear the desperation in Dr Roth’s voice. He’s longing for someone to look after his poor, sick wife Sabrina in their perfect Florida home. The job pays an awful lot. And I really need the money. As long as they don’t ask too many questions…

I spend my days by Sabrina’s side. She has everything money could buy – a luxurious home, a handsome, doting husband who would do anything for her. I hate cleaning up her mess, picking her designer clothes off the floor, and driving her to the golf club. I hate how she sneers at me, no matter what I do. But I have to remember why I’m really here.

Dr Roth has made it clear I have to make sure she takes her medication. Because if she doesn’t, there’s hell to pay. Three times a day, I count her sedative pills carefully. Sabrina rambles about the death of a child. About a terrible accident. Dr Roth shakes his head sadly. Delusions are a heartbreaking symptom of his wife’s illness, he says.

But when Dr Roth leaves the house, Sabrina becomes more clear-headed. She tells me she’s done something terrible. And that her husband is lying. He keeps her trapped because of what she did. And I’m the only one who can help her escape.

Can I believe the words of a woman suffering from delusions? Or is Dr Roth not as trustworthy as he seems? Someone is lying. And if the Roths find out why I’m really here, this could take a deadly turn…

An unbelievably gripping psychological thriller with a mind-blowing twist that will have you flipping the pages deep into the night. Fans of The Doctor’s Wife, The Perfect Marriage and The Surgeon won’t be able to put this down!

A great thriller that will keep you entertained for hours as you try to figure out what is going on – you will be surprised, for sure, as it is really twisty and turny right up to the end of the book. Who can you trust? Her or him? A great read and you will be shocked more than once at the direction the story goes to and I will highly recommend it to my thriller-novel clientele. #shortbutsweetreviews

P.S. Pie in the diner tonight? Yes, please.

Although this has a slow build up, I did find it entertaining. I read it in one sitting because I just needed to know how it would end. Still, the ending was not what I was expecting and I loved it.

OK wow! This was a phenomenal story. Right at the beginning, chapter 1, I was hooked. Very mysterious, with twists and turns you do not see coming. I had to keep turning pages to find out what would happen next. The story is, Emily , finished her nursing degree, answers to a job that is perfect for her. It pays very well and she has to get this job.
The job: to be the nurse of a women who has mental disabilities.
The woman is Sabrina, very wealthy and married to a very well known Psychiatrist, Dr. Roth. Dr Roth is very protective of his wife, he's so doting, loving and gentle. He just wants the best for her .
This job is demanding but Emily needs it so she will follow everything Dr Roth asks of her.
Looking forward to reading more from this author.
Highly recommend this one!

For the last 40% of this book I was hooked. I found it exciting, and compelling. The plot moved along fast and the end! It was so twisty and I found myself not quite sure how it was going to end. Unfortunately, the first 60% of this book I found very slow. I had to really force myself to read it and found myself not really invested in the characters. 3.5/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an arc for The Nurse! I will admit this was a slow start for me and it did take me awhile to get into. I did find it predictable and although it isn't one of my favorite thrillers this year I would still say it's worth the read. I wouldn't read this particular book again but I would be interested in Jenna Kernan's other works!

The Nurse
by Jenna Kernan
Pub Date: 02 Oct 2023
Bookouture
General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers
Rating: 4.5/5

In The Nurse, Jenna Kernan weaves a unique thriller that blew my mind. It is an electrifying book offering a unique and captivating reading experience. I enjoyed Kernan's writing and was entranced by the suspense and tension of the story. It is a gripping read that will make the reader think twice about the demands of the nursing profession.

Emily is a struggling nursing student who is thrilled to land a job working for renowned psychiatrist Dr. Roth. He's needing a nurse to look after his mentally ill wife Sabrina in their luxurious Florida home. The position pays well and Emily needs a reliable income. She is excited to start her job until she notices strange things about the situation. Is Dr. Roth trying to over-medicate his wife? Emily soon realizes that this job is not as simple as it seemed at first, and she must figure out the truth about Dr. Roth and his wife Sabrina before it's too late.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for sharing this book with me. I'm glad to have reviewed this book and highly recommend it to others. Its intriguing characters and thought-provoking plot make this a wonderful book to kick off fall.

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Absolutely loved every second of this book. My expectations were blown out of the water and I felt myself not putting it down for long before I needed to pick it back up and read more.

The Nurse by Jenna Kernan is an Intense physiological thriller with secrets, lies, and deception. As the characters backgrounds are revealed, the story becomes more frightening and much darker. A truly engrossing and intriguing read. Absolutely surprised by the outcome. First book that I read by Ms Kernan and an definately will be looking forward to reading more of books.

Thank you to the author, Bookouture. and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.