Fantastic read, Natalie Ward is fast becoming one of my favorite heroines! Real edge of your seat story, that you will not want to put down until you have finished it!

Looking back to my review from Wyer’s first DI Natalie Ward novel, I have come to like Natalie a lot more. In this second novel she has handled herself in more of a professional way and more motherly than she did in the first novel and I was really loving that. She had more time spent with her kids (even though it’s not enough time being a cop) and more time for her husband.

This novel was written so well. When I look at how suspects come across in a book, I feel like those characters are a huge part of the story. I love when I get thrown for a loop and second guess myself when I choose a suspect of my own. In this novel that happened. Every suspect DI Ward interview came up with a solid alibi. BUT one of them committed these murders. I ended up figuring out the right suspect but it wasn’t until a chapter or two before she released that information.

Once again, Wyer’s novel is a very fast paced read that I did not want to end. It’s a good thing I just requested book three (The Dare) on NetGalley so Megan and I can start reading when we are approved! The ending was shocking for Natalie’s home life but it wasn’t something I didn’t expect to happen. I’m just hoping that she will be able to work through it for her children and the sake of her sanity.

Probably a 3.5./5.
I enjoyed the police procedure aspect of this book - and I really enjoyed the plot. It just went on too long, with some parts feeling like they had just been added for word count! Then the ending seemed mega rushed!
I love Natalie and her team and can’t wait for the next story, because even with the negatives it was still a great read!

I've enjoyed reading this second instalment of the Natalie Ward series
It was an exciting ride through this case and I'd completely backed the wrong suspect as to who I thought was the serial killer and would never have guessed the outcome, though it did feel as if it took time for the team to reach its correct path and then rushed to the conclusion faster than I'd have normally expected from this author.
There were interesting developments in the characters background stories too and it will be great to see the outcomes to these storylines in book three

From my blog: Always With a Book:

This is the second book in Carol Wyer's Detective Natalie Ward series, and it was just as good as the first book in this series...just as addicting and thrilling! I was a huge fan of Carol Wyer's DI Robyn Carter series and while I was bummed to see that series come to an end, I can absolutely say I am now a huge fan of this new series, especially since it has another strong female lead!

I totally love Detective Natalie Ward. I love that not only is she a dynamic, fully developed character, but she is a flawed character. She is strong and tough, yet she has her issues and that is what makes her a good, intriguing main character. I not only want her to solve the cases that she is presented with, but I want to delve deep into her background, and find out what drives her. She's got family issues, mainly there are issues going on with her husband, and as that ending shows us...I think this is going to be a driving force in this series...which makes me quite happy! I also love that there is something - I'm not quite sure exactly what - but something going on with her and Mike and that is another avenue I can't wait to see develop more.

This case really kept me guessing and totally absorbed in the book. I was frantically flipping the pages to see what would happen next. And those chapters between the killer and their therapist were downright chilling. But darn-it if I couldn't figure out the killer's identity during these sessions...I kept guessing, but my guesses got me no where!

This is turning out to be another crackerjack of a series and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book. If you like addicting, page-turning thrillers, you need to give this series a try!

Omg I loved how twisted and messed up this story was! And the characters were good, the pacing of the story was stable and I was hooked! Definitely going to check all of her other works too!!

Detailed review coming soon!

I really enjoyed this book. It was brilliantly written with a great cast of characters and intriguing plot that kept me turning the pages. Perfect read to escape from day to day life. A great read.

DI Natalie Ward is kickass awesome! I loved getting to know her more in this second book of the series.
Absolutely as well written, gripping, and heart pounding as The Birthday. I was addicted.
I felt we got to see more of DI Wards personal life/struggles as well as those of her team.
I’m not usually into series but I will be first in line for Book three!

Thank you to #Netgalley, Carol Wyer, and Bookouture for my the free ARC in exchange for my honest review. Ten stars! 🌟

A gripping read for the 2nd book revolving around Detective Natalie Ward, her struggle to maintain a family life with two teenagers, a work at home Husband and a killer targeting young mothers... a husband discovers his wife's horridly beaten body in their bedroom whilst their young son screams in the next room for his mothers arms.... a friend discovers the body of a young mum horribly stabbed to death and her toddler sobbing inconsolably...…………. The race is on to find the link between these young mothers before the killer strikes again


Highly recommended

This is the second book in the series by Carol Wyer featuring DI Natalie Ward.

Natalie had taken some time off work when a murder gets reported. A young mother of a six month old is discovered murdered. Natalie and her team have their task cut out. Soon they realise that they are being played by a serial killer. All they need to do is find the connection.

A fast paced book with well rounded characters, be it the police officers who are juggling complicated personal lives or the victims or suspects who all have a credible back story.

A book I would thoroughly recommend for those who like this genre. And certainly looking forward to the next in the series.

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the review copy of this book.

Thankyou to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author, Carol Wyer, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Last Lullaby in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.
What an engrossing storyline. I thought this book was well written and it kept me hooked from start to finish. I can't wait for more from this author.
Well worth a read.

This is the second book in a new series by the author and, although it can be read as a stand-alone, the series should be read in order in my opinion.

Natalie finds herself caught up in a case which keeps the reader guessing throughout.

I didn’t think this series could get better, but it has. I look forward to seeing what the author brings us next.

Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for providing a copy.

Well written psychological thriller and characters that keep your attention. I have not read the first one but find I need to. Keeps your attention . I would read this author more.

I really enjoyed this book. Great page turner which kept me guessing until the very end. Atmospheric and tense in places.

Really enjoyed this twisty tale. Great characters and palpable tension kept me reading.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

Rating 4.5 Stars!!

Back in September of last year, I read this seriously awesome book, The Birthday by Carol Wyer.  I later learned that it was book 1 in the Detective Natalie Ward series.  After I finished The Birthday, I knew I was hooked on anything by author, Carol Wyer.  When I saw her latest book, Last Lullaby, available for review on NetGalley through my book blogging association with them, I jumped at the chance.  I knew there was no way I was going to miss book 2 in the series -- I was gratefully was approved!

In case you are reading this, Ms. Wyer -- you totally had me on this one, darn you! I really thought it was someone else.  I'm usually pretty good at this too, so great job!! I started Last Lullaby Sunday afternoon and despite the fact that I worked all day Monday, I finished that evening. There was no way I could put it down! It was just that good.

In this story, Detective Natalie Ward is called in to investigate the horrific murder of a young mom, Charlotte Brannon, who was beaten to death with her baby asleep in the next room.  Heading up the list of suspects is Charlotte's husband, who is a seemingly reformed ex-con.  There are also the two youths that were seen fleeing from the house at the time of the murder.  As the story moves forward, readers learn that Charlotte is also not all who she seems and that she has a secret of her own from her wild youth. 

The tension builds as Natalie and her team climb over the many roadblocks along the way. The author provides a very well written and believable story along the way.  A young woman and her child are kidnapped, putting the pressure on Natalie and her team to get the case solved quickly before they find another body to deal with. 

Okay, Ms. Wyer, again if you're reading this -- I'm already looking forward to your next book in this series!! Please don't make me wait too long....... 

I was provided with a complimentary electronic advanced reader copy of this book from Bookouture through NetGalley in exchange for my post.  I was not required to post a positive review, but have chosen to do so because it was such a great story!

a very good murder psychological thriller!

I liked the plot as well as the development of the story and the twists!

I can say that this book is very easy to read and i really liked the characters!

5* from me!! :)

Charlotte Brannon has been murdered in her bedroom - her six month old son was unharmed in his nursery next door. The prime suspect is her husband Adam - he’s not b ring entirely frank with the police about his movements that evening. DI Natalie Ward and her team struggle to find another suspect and then another murder occurs. Absolutely fantastic read - had me gripped from the beginning. This is the second in the Natalie Ward series by Carol Wyer and I do hope there’ll be more.

Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and Carol Wyer for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

After reading and loving The Birthday I couldn't wait to read this, I read Last Lullaby in less than a day. Carol Wyer has such a great way of writing that drew me in and I love how the book flowed.
Natalie and Lucy are by far my favourite characters, they are both determined to find the culprit and get frustrated when they have no leads. They are being lied to and misled by numerous people throughout and for different reasons. They have to work out the truth before someone else is hurt.
Last Lullaby is the second part of the series but can be read as a standalone, although I would read The Birthday as well because I really enjoyed that one. I look forward to reading more of Carol Wyers work.

Love this author! This is the second book I have read and it was even better than the first which is a major achievement. Can't wait for the next one!!!