A twisty domestic thriller that sees a young pregnant woman surviving a car crash that kills her wealthy boyfriend and has her getting caught up in a baby swapping scheme. This one kind of went all over the place for me. I thought it was going in one direction and things turned out quite differently. If you like underdog stories and books about rich people behaving badly plus horrific motherhood experiences, this might be for you. I liked the Australian setting and the accent of the narrator. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

Rose Carlyle’s “No One Will Know” is a masterclass in suspense, weaving a tale of deception, greed, and the dark underbelly of wealth. Set against the lush, isolated backdrop of a remote island, this novel plunges readers into a world where secrets are currency and trust is a luxury few can afford.

The story centers around a desperate young woman who becomes entangled with a manipulative, wealthy couple. The island setting amplifies the sense of isolation and danger, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that keeps readers on edge. Carlyle expertly paces the narrative, revealing twists and turns that challenge the characters’ morality and survival instincts.

The protagonist’s journey is harrowing yet compelling. Her vulnerability and determination make her a relatable and sympathetic figure. The wealthy couple, with their polished exteriors and sinister motives, provide a stark contrast, embodying the novel’s themes of greed and betrayal. Carlyle’s character development is nuanced, ensuring that even secondary characters leave a lasting impression.

Carlyle’s writing is seductive and propulsive, drawing readers into a web of lies and half-truths. Themes of power, manipulation, and the consequences of unchecked ambition are explored with a deft hand. The novel’s suspenseful tone is maintained throughout, with each chapter ending on a note that compels the reader to continue.

“No One Will Know” is a gripping thriller that will appeal to fans of psychological suspense and intricate plotlines. Carlyle’s ability to create a tense, immersive environment and populate it with complex, flawed characters makes this novel a standout!

It’s a story that lingers, leaving readers to ponder the true cost of secrets and the lengths people will go to protect them.

Great mystery read! This book has so many twists & turns that keep the reader guessing. Everytime you think you have figured it out the mystery keeps unraveling. I read it in a few days, it was hard to put down. I was very invested in the story & wanted to know how it would end! Loved that the ending was just want you want-the kids were safe & the criminals were mostly held accountable.

Glad to find another clean book to recommend to my teenage daughter. I will definitely check out the authors other books.

I had a hard time with this one because I felt like the main character. Eve was so gullible. Why did she make any of these choices? It made the plot feel sort out of cheap just to get to a plot twist. I like mysteries of more real people in them and not this strange mysterious rich people private island nonsense—- they didn’t seem like the author had met people before

This book did not go as I thought it was going to go. Was a good mystery/thriller book. I like the few chapters from the past, it let us know Julia in a more personal manner. Glad it ends in a happy ever after.

I went into this book not knowing the synopsis. What I originally thought was going to be a book about a young woman having to raise a baby on her own turned into a soap opera plot line with so many twists and turns that kept me guessing about what the ultimate end game was the entire time.

Eve Sylvester has just returned to Australia from time abroad. She has sailed back to Australia across the Pacific Ocean with Xander, who she has fallen in love with. They plan on revealing their relationship to his family when tragedy strikes and Xander is killed in a car accident. Xander's family casts out Eve, especially when they find out she's pregnant, thinking she is trying to get money from them. Eve, all alone, encounters a woman who offers her a job with the mysterious Hygate couple. The catch is she would have to fly to a small island and live as a nanny for their child. When she gets there, the craziness begins.

The Hygates are not who they seem. There is no baby and the Hygates want to adopt Eve's baby and raise it as their own, with Eve as the nanny so she can stay involved in the child's life. However, over the course of the book things keep turning out to be stranger than anticipated.

This book was highly entertaining, although being in Eve's mind could sometimes be annoying. Anyone else want to shake her or scream at her at certain points? I know the book wouldn't have happened otherwise but I really wanted Eve to wake up and realize this was a bad idea before getting to the island. I figured out the plan to take Eve's baby and use it as the baby to hand over in the human trafficking scheme. But what I was not expecting was the reveal in the epilogue. That actually took my breath away.

*** SPOILER*** Julia was actually pregnant at the same time as Eve and they both had babies on the same night. But when it came time to hand over Eve's baby for the trafficker, Zelde mixed up whether Eve or Julia had the baby boy. So in the end, no one knows whether the boy or girl was actually Eve's child. It ultimately doesn't matter since she ends up with both children.

**Many thanks to Scene of the Crime and William Morrow for an ARC of this book provided via NetGalley!**

When you go to buy a used car, it can often feel like you are walking through a minefield.

Even if you find a reputable dealership and have heard good things about the personnel, there's ALWAYS the chance that your 'dream' car...you know the one you just CAN'T believe is such a good deal, with such great mileage, and a 'all of THIS is included!?' sort of warranty could turn out to be be a total and complete lemon the minute you pull in your driveway at home.

And while this 'deliciously twisty and suspenseful' novel promised all of those too good to be true sort of promises...the unhinged, implausible ridiculousness of this book had me scrambling to brush up on lemon laws...because even more precious than gold is the TIME I will never get back after going on this ridiculous journey with one of the most naive narrators I have EVER read...and honestly not caring at ALL whether she made it out unscathed!

Our story begins with said narrator, Eve Sylvester, and a quick glimpse into her great grand love affair with Xander (and get prepared to read that name...A LOT), which is cut short when he tragically passes away in a (completely unnecessary) car accident. Eve is heartbroken, and for some reason Xander's parents seem to blame her for the incident. With no other close relatives, family, or friends of her own (why, we aren't ever told) this down on her luck woman finds out even MORE shocking news: she is carrying Xander's baby. With the prospect of having to raise this child on her own, with very little money or support, she seems to have the proverbial storm cloud following her...until the PERFECT stranger JUST HAPPENS to sidle up to her with an offer she cannot refuse....go figure.

Turns out uber-wealthy couple Julia and Christopher Hygate are in need of a nanny for their child...and are willing to let Eve be a live-in nanny to said child on their gorgeous and secluded private island. (Yup, no red flags there!) Eve jumps at the prospect to give her life some meaning again and accepts. But when she arrives, she finds not one but TWO rooms (one set up for a baby boy and the other for a baby girl) and realizes that the baby she will be caring for will be her own...sort of. The Hygates need to convince the world that Eve's baby is truly theirs in order to inherit a great fortune...so Julia's going to wear a fake belly, abstain from alcohol, etc., and once the kiddo is born, Eve will slide into the role of 'nanny' that she was sold at the get-go. But the crew at the Hygate mansion seems a bit...off, and there are unexplained boats going in and out of the marina at all hours...and Eve begins to get suspicious. (FINALLY) Was this picture-perfect opportunity that fell into her lap for no particular reason ACTUALLY too good to be true after all?!

I tried very hard to keep sarcasm out of that quick recap...but with a plot this bonkers, I'm not sure that could have happened, honestly. From about 15% in, I knew this book was going to be completely off the rails and the eye rolls began...and they never truly let up. From a heavy emphasis on mourning Xander (which I guess was supposed to make us feel sorry for Eve but which I quickly found to be grating and repetitive) to the complete lack of common sense exhibited by Eve at pretty much all times, this is the narrator you're going to want to bop upside the head...over and over. Even in her blissful ignorance at the beginning (before she's involved in the Hygate's schemes) she asks some pretty straightforward questions and doesn't get a direct answer AT ALL:

"Can I ask how old your son or daughter is? Zelde said you've just got one child, but she didn't mention whether it's a boy or a girl."
"That's right, just the one," said Christopher, and then he put Zelde back on, and she booked me a flight for the next afternoon.

...Okay. So not only did Christopher not answer your question, but apparently Eve thought she should a) not protest this at all and b) get on a flight paid for by a cagey stranger.

Riiiiight.

This was my first clue that this book was going to descend into weirdness and stay there, and trust me...it does. No matter how uneasy Eve feels at any given time, she (in the next breath) thinks everything is fine and is willing to go along with every scheme. As an author, Carlyle makes this even more unclear, as conversations not only lack any sort of natural flow, but are at times laughably odd. I didn't have any sort of buy-in, and Eve was constantly TELLING us details rather than Carlyle showing us through her storytelling, which is a huge pet peeve of mine. There's also a plotline involving gecko and lizard smuggling that I guess maybe makes sense if you're from Australia, but to me was COMPLETELY out of left field.

And then there's the child in question, Alec and Carlyle's description of him, which may be one of the most unrealistic parts of the book. (And again, there are plenty to choose from!) Alec, a SIX year old, not only can drive a boat, but speaks in articulate, fluent sentences with adult-level vocabulary words in them too. I'm not sure how many children the author has spent time around lately, but Alec isn't even presented as some sort of prodigy...this is just 'normal'. We are supposed to feel all of this tortured unhappiness at the situation and the fact that Eve isn't allowed to just TELL Alec she is his mother, etc....but I kept questioning WHY she had put herself in this position in the first place, since she quite literally SIGNED UP FOR THIS...and even when more of an explanation as to what is going on is revealed, you aren't going to be more sympathetic to anyone.

All of this builds to what can only be described as the Far-Fetched Cherry on top of the Unbelievable Pie...and as someone who is not exactly a fan of a plot involving this particular set of crimes (and no, it's not just gecko smuggling although I'm not for THAT, either!) I wish I had known what this book was truly about going in so I could have skipped it entirely. There is an attempt at a 'gotcha' twist pretty far along in the book, but although it was confusing for about fourteen seconds, I didn't get fooled. And when the big main 'bad guy' is revealed, everything gets even MORE ridiculous. To cap it off, there is an incredibly unnecessary epilogue where we are supposed to believe something even MORE unrealistic than everything you've read thus far...and let's just say, Carlyle could have left well enough (or what was left of it) ALONE.

Remember that minefield I mentioned earlier? Although the minefield itself can be plenty dangerous when the bombs are a-ticking below, this book and an already-decimated stretch of land had one other thing in common:

...I couldn't even COUNT the number of holes.

2.5 stars

Very well written in terms of prose, and gets you interested right off the bat. Good book!

(I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. A quick, easy, but fun domestic suspense. My first by this author, but I will be reading more.

Ohhh wow I was so excited to see Rose Carlyle came out with a new one! I loved her previous book The Girl in the Mirror and this one was almost as amazing! I was hooked from the beginning. Love her books!

Eve Sylvester is a young woman whose boyfriend has just died in a tragic accident, has no family or money and she’s pregnant! She has to figure something out. The solution appears to be Chris and Julia Hygate who offer to adopt Eve’s baby but allow her to be the baby’s nanny.
What could go wrong?!

This book was enjoyable. For this book.. avoid reading the summary as I think when reading thrillers for a while, you can almost start predicting what’s coming as a twist, and I did feel that way with this book but I still looked forward to finding out if I was wrong or right. Definitely recommend this as a read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Williams Morrow Books and Rose Carlyle for an ARC of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the copy. No One Will Know is Rose Carlyle’s second novel and I highly recommend it. I think it would be best to go in blind as it is quite a ride. I don’t want to spoil the story too much, but the main character, Eve, is down on her luck and thinks she found the perfect solution. I didn’t want to stop reading. I was so invested in the story.

No One Will Know involves a woman in her early twenties who has no family and finds herself pregnant - right after her boyfriend dies in a tragic accident that Eve was lucky to escape. His family doesn't know about her, and she's not sure how she can manage to raise a baby on her own. Luckily, a woman appears at the graveyard offering her a nannying position for a prestigious and private couple in a remote area of Tasmania. Sounds too good to be true? For sure it is… My mind was working overtime trying to figure out the twist, and I was close but didn't quite get it. I enjoyed the plot, especially the ending, but it dragged a little in the middle 50% (or maybe I was just too tired from work to read more than a chapter before falling asleep!) - but the ending made it worth the read, regardless, so I recommend it!
I started reading No One Will Know on the train heading to Maine on Saturday, and I finished it on a flight this morning - my Kindle is very well traveled! This is a new-to-me author, and I'm definitely adding her previous release The Girl in the Mirror to my TBR. Thanks to William Morrow and NetGalley for early access in exchange for my honest opinions. I already chatted with a friend who had had similar predictions to the ones I had, so I wonder what others may think - my DMs are always open to chat books!

A desperate young woman, Eve, is hired by a wealthy couple, the Hygates, to be their son's nanny. They seem perfect, but as Eve uncovers mysterious secrets and questionable motives, she realizes she may be in too deep to escape. Set on a secluded island, "No One Will Know" is a suspenseful tale of greed, lies, and fatal mistakes.

This story was quite clever. The main character displayed a hint of naivety despite being in a dire situation. It was surprising that she still chose to go along with the strangers and their offer.

What I found most unexpected was the reveal that required meticulous planning. The twist was truly shocking and required a huge commitment from the characters involved.

The author did a fantastic job describing the environment, making it feel inviting and immersive. The way the past intertwined with the future was a nice touch.

It's evident that the author conducted thorough research and incorporated thought-provoking themes into the book, which I truly appreciate. While the ending was satisfactory, I was hoping for a stronger conclusion, although a happy ending is always welcome.

If you enjoy suspenseful reads that keep you guessing until the very end, this book is perfect for you. You won't be able to predict the twist in this one!

Thank you, William Morrow for digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

No One Will Know is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the depths of human depravity. The novel follows a group of friends who embark on a seemingly harmless weekend getaway, only to find themselves trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse with a mysterious killer.

Carlyle's writing is both atmospheric and suspenseful, drawing readers into a world of paranoia and fear. The characters are complex and well-developed, making it easy to empathize with their struggles and fears. As the plot twists and turns, the tension builds to a fever pitch, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

While the subject matter may be disturbing, Carlyle handles it with sensitivity and restraint. No One Will Know is a thought-provoking and unforgettable read that will leave a lasting impression.

Thank you so much to the publisher for my ARC!

No one will tell was a wild ride. I was mad, frustrated and excited with the main character Eve. Eve becomes pregnant and is not sure what she will do or how to provide for her bun in the oven. She meets the rich and beautiful couple Julia and Chris Hygate who need a nanny for their infant son. Eve takes the job to nanny as she still is trying to figure out how to provide a good life to her unborn baby. She moves to their island home to start her nanny job and she quickly learns that things are not what they seem with the Hygates.

Eve frustrated me with her naivete and wanting to see the best in the Hygayes. I was like girl, if you don't pull your head out of the dang sand! It took a minute but Eve slowly takes off the rose colored glasses and starts to put all the odd behaviors/occurances together.

This book was really good. I enjoyed the overall growth of Eve's character. The ending really made me happy as well. 4.5 stars for sure!

The summary of this really intrigued me. I love psychological thrillers and this did not disappoint! I wanted to scream at Eve - when things seem too good to be true - they are! RUN! But of course, she's a character on paper and desperate enough to ignore the red flags. She finds herself in a new world where things are happening that beg further explanation, but it won't be the explanation she wants to hear.

This book should be made into a movie.

A new thriller author for me and this one did not disappoint. Definitely kept me captivated and I could not put it down. The tension and intrigue in this one was done well. Plenty of action. I definitely recommend this one for all the thriller lovers out there. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Eve Sylvester has no family, no job, and has just lost the love of her life when she finds out that she is pregnant. With few options, when she's approached to nanny for a wealthy couple on a remote island, she agrees to take the job, even if the terms are less than ideal. Initially, Chris and Julia Hygate appear to be the perfect couple, but things are not as they seem and as Eve becomes less content with the arrangement she agreed to, secrets start to emerge, and Eve realizes she needs to get away from the Hygates.

This book kept me guessing until the end. Rose Carlyle did a great job creating a dark and foreboding atmosphere with this book. I found myself constantly wanting to keep reading to see what would happen next. While the foreshadowing was there, I did not guess the twists as they came – and the twists were good! I liked how Carlyle wrapped up the storyline at the end and thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so wild from start to finish! After experiencing such a huge tragedy Eve has nowhere to go. Then suddenly she's offered a very high paying job. It seems too good to be true and her future employers seem a little odd. After they explained the situation to Eve I still had a weird feeling about them and like there is so much more that they are hiding. All the weird little details about the location of their home and the way things are run in the house is all a little off. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time waiting to see what would happen next. Such a thrilling book with lots of twists and turns. Definitely recommend that people check this book out!!