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We All Keep Secrets

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This wasn't really for me. I did finish it but the multiple POV and everything became confusing after a while. Also some parts of the story just didn't really make sense.

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Amazing book!
I was thoroughly engaged throughout this book and I didn't want to put it down! The author captured my attention from the get go! Five stars from me :)

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This is a compelling domestic thriller about Megan and Jake; Jake employs 21-year-old Ellie to look after their six-year-old boy, Ollie, and their baby, and it doesn’t go well. Who can we trust in this book? No one!!!

This one is packed full of secrets, betrayal, and lie upon lie and it will have your head spinning!!! Its taut and twisty and full of all the good stuff.

The final twist is breathtaking and one I did not see coming. Browne's knack for creating tension makes this novel a must-read for fans of the genre.

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This book is told in multiple POV's . It did become repetitive in places especially when told by Jake or Megan. The ending was actually disappointing for me.

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I literally picked this book up and finished it in a day because I couldn’t put it down. I was hooked on the story and needed to know what was happening. The characters in this book matched the story perfect.

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Jake Harrington employs 21-year-old Ellie Taylor to look after his two kids, three-month-old Fern and six-year-old Ollie, without telling his wife. Given that there were issues with the children's last nanny, Jack's wife Megan is not happy with the arrangement.

However, it appears that everything will work out. The youngsters won't bother Ellie, but the home turns out to be very weird. To start with, Megan comes across as a shrew, and there are times when it seems like she's gaslighting Ellie. In addition, despite having a boyfriend at the moment, Ellie finds herself pulled to Jack—who is, of course, married to Megan.

Ellie is tormented by a terrible loss from her history and This gives her current circumstances a distinct taste. Things are getting rather hot between her and Jack, especially because she has to cope with a challenging Megan. What worries Ellie is the unsolved mystery surrounding the last nanny.

Consequently, it was quite addictive to read this novel of deceit, treachery, secrets, and lies. There was a dramatic ending to the novel because it progressed at a tremendous pace. Psychological thrillers written by Sheryl Browne are fantastic, and this one is no different.

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This is about a nanny and what she has to go through. The characters were cold and you could not show empathy.
When I'm reading I like to relate with the characters.
Thanks to publisher Bookouture and to NetGalley for the ARC.

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I loved this book and finished it in a matter of days, kept me guessing the whole way through and one of the only books ive read where i was still surprised up until the end

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Fast paced, gripping and full of suspense. he tension was so high in this book it gave me goosebumps. I really enjoyed it

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Sheryl Browne has a gripping psychological suspense that’s completely thrilling!

Thank you, Sheryl Browne, Bookouture & Netgalley for my copy. All opinions are my own.

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In this book suspense and deception take center stage as the protagonist, the nanny, finds herself entangled in a web of accusations, secrets, and a seemingly idyllic family's unraveling dynamics.

The narrative begins with an atmosphere of unease as the nanny, responsible for baby Fern's safety, is shocked to hear accusations implicating her in a crime. The tension intensifies as the police presence grows downstairs, and the blame is placed squarely on her shoulders.

The portrayal of the seemingly perfect Harington family is quickly dismantled, revealing underlying tensions, mistrust, and a series of secrets. The nanny becomes a pawn in their fractured relationships, with Jake's overly friendly behavior and Megan's seemingly calculated efforts to undermine her credibility.

As the story unfolds, the narrative exposes the complexities of the characters and their hidden pasts. The nanny's own secrets come to light, providing a backdrop of intrigue and raising questions about her true intentions. The Haringtons, in turn, are forced to confront their own skeletons as the plot takes unexpected turns.

The exploration of trust, manipulation, and the consequences of hidden truths adds depth to the psychological thriller. The suspense is masterfully maintained, keeping readers guessing about the true nature of the nanny's involvement and the Haringtons' motivations.

This is a riveting tale of suspense and psychological drama, skillfully weaving together the threads of deception and revealing the fragile nature of seemingly perfect lives. If you enjoy psychological thrillers with unexpected twists and complex characters, this book promises to be a gripping and compelling read.

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This was a great book with so many unexpected turns. When her husband Jake hires Ellie as a nanny without first consulting her his wife Megan is a bit annoyed but decides to her a chance. She is a bit young and is obviously smitten with her husband.
Ellie soon begins to wish she hadn't taken the job, she has no idea of how to look after kids then there was all the arguing between her employers. She soon starts to get blamed for things by Megan and tries to make her look bad as a nanny.
This is a great story with a few surprises along the way. I am hoping there is going to be another instalment as it finished that way,

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This was another fantastic title by Sheryl Browne.
5 Stars, fully recommended to friends and family!

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This was quite the wild ride and one that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The relationships between Jake and Megan and Ellie and the back and forth POV between them all really set the stage for a suspenseful game of "who can we trust?" I still wasn't sure until the very end who was telling the truth and it made for an exciting read. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Whilst this was well written and an easy read, I had issues with some of the characters and plot line! The wardrobe secret was predictable, Megan was annoying but Little Ollie was adorable however!

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What a ride - it kept me reading well beyond bedtime!
Having a nanny always means your relationship comes under scrutiny, and someone else learns your secrets.

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What a crazy ride! I loved this book!

Megan and Jake hire a Ellie, a young employee of Jake's, to nanny their two young children. Ellie is impressed by their beautiful glass house, but quickly learns Megan and Jake are not a perfect couple. Megan is extremely hostile toward her husband, which also quickly translates to Ellie. Ellie is put off by Megan, and this only worsens as time goes on. Jake is incredibly nice, charming, and good looking. Ellie does not understand why Jake would stay with Megan, who bullies him daily.

By the time it is too late, Ellie realizes that she has made a mistake staying on as Megan and Jake's nanny. And once she is blamed for a crime she did not commit, there is no escaping.

Secrets and twists galore! The story starts from Ellie's POV, before switching to Megan and Jake's POVs. When you see pivotal scenes played out from different perspectives, it really feeds into the unreliable narrator trope, forcing the reader to question every POV. This really helps to keep the novel super suspenseful and the reader guessing until the end.

Domestic thrillers involving nannies are a well used plot line in this genre. However, Browne does an excellent job at avoiding reinventing the wheel and offering a fresh take. The packed twists and turns make this a super exciting read! I finished this book in one day, as I could not put it down. I was invested in the characters and the story and could not wait to see where the author was taking us.

This was my first Sheryl Browne novel. I really enjoyed her writing style and ability to draw the reader in. Definitely will be reading more from her!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Sheryl Browne continues to impress me with her novels. We all keep secrets is a psychological thriller that was captivating and impossible to put down. It was interesting to read because of the different points of view, which assisted with character development and reader knowledge of each character. Ellie, a young girl in her early twenties becomes the nanny for Jake and Megan after their previous nanny has suddenly disappeared. Ellie has no idea what she has walked into. While she enjoys caring for the children, she experiences difficulty with Megan. Jake is overly kind and helpful to Ellie, but this is the total opposite of Megan. From the beginning, Megan is unkind to Ellie and blames her for mishaps that she had no involvement in. This story line was interesting and starts off with mystery as something obviously occurred with the previous nanny that had ghosted the family. I really found myself disliking Megan, until events were told from her point of view. The alternating points of view really made the story come alive for me. I was drawn into the characters and their personalities. I found myself liking some, such as Ellie, and really disliking others, Megan. This book embodies many of the characteristics of a good psychological thriller such as: plenty of action, plot twists, and a surprise ending. This book did not disappoint. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

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We All Keep Secrets by Sheryl Browne was an addictive read, at least for me, from the very start with twists I kinda enjoyed.

We get to follow 3 pov: the nanny and the kids parents. The first half of the book is focus on the nanny and then the second half is split between the dad and mother.

I enjoyed the story and I felt for the kids but the other characters I couldn't fall for but that didn't matter thanks to good writing and as I mention a good story.

If you are a fan of domestic thrillers then this might be a book for you. Now I am looking forward to read something else by this author.

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This book started off with promise if not with predictability - young woman with secrets gets seduced by older man who has 'problems' with his wife. There were some questionable things that happened e.g. deciding to wash your hair on your first time of babysitting someone! Some repetitiveness which did detract from the enjoyablness of the book.

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