This psychological thriller is full of twists and turns that keep you guessing. The story is fast-paced and told from two different perspectives, making it even more exciting. The suspense builds with every chapter, leading to a shocking ending you won’t see coming. It’s hard to put down once you start reading!

I do NOT know why I waited so long to read this book, aside from the fact that the last year of my life has been ridiculous and overwhelming and stressful. But right now the only thing that matters is that I finally read this book, and I’m telling you that you need to read it, too!

The first three-quarters of this book I was so confused and couldn’t figure out who was Lola’s mom. I had no idea what was happening, but in the best way. In a way that made me want to read more so that all the pieces would fall into place. And once they did, I was NOT disappointed.

Lauren North has a new fan, and I am so looking forward to reading more of her work!!

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture, and Lauren for the chance to read this book, even if it did take me longer than I would have liked to get to it!

A truly brilliant thriller by one of my favourite authors. There are so many red herrings that when it does become obvious what has happened it’ll blow your mind! A strong 5/5 and more please!

OMG please hold my coffee while I pick my jaw off the floor! A very riveting story that had me glued to the pages from start to finish. It is every mother's (and stepmother's) nightmare for their child to just vanish into thin air... Lauren North did such a great job at displaying all the emotional rollercoaster the characters were going through. Mom 1 and Mom 2 pleaded their cases well and it had me questioning myself on who to really trust. A well-done story and the author's note further explains the author's take and how the story came to be. Loved it and highly recommend it

Many thanks to the author and Netgalley for a copy for an honest review.

Loved the different POVs and this book kept me excited and engaged throughout its entirety. I devoured this and can't wait to read many many more from this author

If perfect was a book! A brilliantly crafted thriller with a gripping plot and unforgettable twists. The ending was shocking and I can’t wait for more from the author.

This book was good one that kept me on my toes. I was intrigued by the story and what the truth was. I can honestly say when I did find out the whole truth I was surprised. I did not guess what it was and who was truly helping her. I was anxious throughout wondering what was going to happen next and if a book can bring out emotions in me then I always say it is a good book. To this day I have yet to be disappointed by a Lauren North book and can't wait for more from her!

This book is an engrossing psychological thriller that kept me invested from start to finish. With two women claiming to be Lola’s mother, the story expertly weaves a web of suspense and uncertainty, making it impossible to know who to trust. Each twist is as surprising as the last, keeping the tension high and the pace fast, while the alternating perspectives of the two "mothers" deepen the intrigue.

The narrative is cleverly constructed, and once you reach the conclusion, it practically begs for a second read to spot the subtle clues hidden throughout. This is a thriller that pulls you in and doesn’t let go, perfect for fans of complex plots and unreliable narrators. A true page-turner that will keep you guessing right up to the final revelation.

Thank you NetGalley, Lauren North, and Bookouture for the ARC.

We both say she's our daughter...who do you believe...?

I must say, Lauren North has impressed me. This is my fourth read of hers, the first being her first thriller "The Perfect Betrayal" (also published as "The Perfect Son" , through another publisher) and I loved it. But then came "My Word Against His" (her first with Bookouture) - deviously brilliant, closely followed by "She Says She's My Daughter" - very clever. And then came along this one. And again, I was both entertained and thrilled in equal measure. Probably the most irritating thing about this book is the interfering mother-in-law and the husband's ridiculous name of Roly. I'm sorry, but I could only see a cross between a Sharpei dog and a rotund figure of a man.

The story itself is so full of twists that you think you have it all figured out (and granted, while you might have some, you won't even be close as to the rest of it!) that you will get whiplash with which the speed everything changes in the blink of an eye. Throughout the entire tale I was unsure who to really believe despite spying the obvious underlying truth. But hold tight, North isn't even close to being finished with this one, and everything you thought you knew you then begin to question. But are they the right questions? You'll have to read the book to find out!

Isobel and Roly are on their way home from Cornwall with their 3 year old daughter Lola when they stop at the motorway services for a bathroom break. And Lola, being at the precocious age of 3, insists on going by herself. That's fine, mum Isobel is only in the cubicle next door. The whole scenario takes something like, what, two minutes? But by the time Isobel comes out of her's, Lola has gone. She's not in the cubicle she'd locked herself in, she's not at the basins, she's not even outside the bathroom waiting for her mother. She has simply vanished.

Isobel is frantic. She races outside to find Roly scrolling through his phone and asks has he seen Lola. That would be a no. So he does what any frantic parent would do. Calls in a favour via a friend who is a DCI at Scotland Yard, knowing he'll track the culprit down and return Lola to them.

Let's backtrack a bit, back to the bathroom. While Isobel is scrolling through her phone in her cubicle, Lola had promptly finished her business and was busy washing her hands at the basin. Enter Emma...with a big bright yellow ducky that Lola had spied on her way to the bathroom with pleas to Isobel to add ducky to her collection of stuffed toys. Emma smiles. Lola smiles. Emma reaches out her hand. Lola hesitates, looks back at the cubicle before the lure of ducky is too much and she takes Emma's hand. In a matter of moments, before Isobel has buttoned up her skinny jeans that Roly loves her in, Emma and Lola have gone.

What ensues is a frantic chase north, south, east, west across the country in a bid to find Lola and return her safely into Isobel and Roly's arms and arrest the person who took her. But the deeper you delve into this story, the more you find that as soon as you peel back one layer, another lays beneath. And so on...and so on...and so on. Just when it seems they are closing in, Emma escapes their claws once again.

But just who is Emma and how does she fit into Isobel and Roly's world? Both women claim to be Lola's mother, but which one of them is telling the truth? Both women have secrets but can you guess what they are? Even Roly has secrets as does his horrible mother Margaret who thinks only of the Huntingdon name and the fact that Lola is "her grandchild" rather than Isobel's daughter.

You'll need to suspend reality a bit but that's OK; if the story's entertaining and thrilling enough, then how believable it is or isn't doesn't matter. For me, it's all about the entertainment factor and how much the author draws you into the world within those pages making it an easy read and without being convoluted. If they can do that, and keep me thrilled along the way, then you can pretty much guarantee 5 stars from me.

Overall, a thoroughly entertaining, intriguing thrill ride that is twisty and intense from the first page. Plenty of red herrings in this one to keep you guessing all the way through. I doubt you will see the outcome before its reveal. I think most psychological thrillers will like this one!

I would like to thank #LaurenNorth, #Netgalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #ImHerMother in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.

I did not enjoy this book. I would not recommend to a friend. However, I am interested in books by this author in the future.

Fast paced & very enjoyable read. Liked the perspective of the two mothers. Well written and I look on forward to reading more by this author

This was a fab book. I really enjoyed it and hope there is another instalment where we can find out what happens to Emma And Isobel.

Isobel and Roly both dote on their daughter Lola. On the way back from a family holiday in Cornwall Lola goes missing. Isobel was the last person to see Lola and is distraught. Roly informs the police and they go home to wait for news.

Emma used to be Lola's nanny but was asked to leave as she was adamant that she was Lola's mother.

The book is split into chapters by Emma and by Isobel. I couldn't work out what was going to happen and the book definitely contained lots of surprises.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Very interesting plot and kept me wanting to read more. Relatively fast paced which is always a win!

I really enjoyed this! I had a few guesses as to how the story would continue, but the ending still surprised me. I will definitely read more books by this author in the future. For me, it was a solid four-star read.

An interesting story told from the perspectives of two potential mothers of Lola.Unexpected twists made it a good read.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in return for an honest review

I struggled with this book and despite the blurb sounding good, I found the plot bizarre with too much petition that it just became boring. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with access to this ARC in exchange for my honest review

Loved this book. I really liked the fact it was told by 2 perspectives both fighting for this child. I cant wait to read more of this author. Thank you for putting her on my radar.

The beginning started off with a bang and I was all in! Loved it. It’s a super easy read I was flying through the pages and kept me guessing from start to finish.

Isabel’s mother in law Margaret wins the award for nastiest MIL ever!🏆 Not sure I’d have the strength or patience to keep myself in check like Isobel did.

And Breath!!!!!

Wow................I'm Her Mother by Lauren North was a book that just took my breath away and beautifully written by Lauren, especially as it was written from her heart. This was a book that once I started I could not put it down. I loved it.......

A great holiday read. I highly recommend.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

Two mothers one child. Each mother acting with conviction that the child is hers. A child abduction with each of the mothers doing whatever it takes to protect the child. One mother educated, isolated , intimidated and terrorised to the point of destroying any self esteem. The other mother, refusing to acknowledge any misgivings or guilt maintaining blind ignorance of facts related to the birth of her much loved daughter. A sequence of events manifest itself leaving the potential perpetrators seeking revenge , reprisals and retribution. An electrifying conclusion tying up numerous loose ends . Many thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.