So what happened to Nealy and Emma? Where they taken? Nobody seems to know what happened to the girls, not their parents and certainly not their nanny. But everyone’s a suspect and they all have their secrets.
If you’re looking for a book with more twists than a pretzel then this is it. The Nanny Share delivers that and more. I really enjoyed this book, it keeps you captivated from one chapter to the next. This is my first Emily Shiner book and it’s safe to say it won’t be the last. If you’re not already reading this book then what are you waiting for? Go out and buy it!

One fine morning, two couples who live in posh houses on a posh street find their daughters gone. Apart from living in the same neighborhood, the couple also share the same nanny. As the police get on with their investigation, they unravel hidden connections and dirty secrets of the characters involved.

The story is presented through different narratives throughout the book. We see it from the perspective of the mothers of the missing girls and the nanny herself and it adds mysterious layers to the plot. I can’t say I cared much for any of the characters, except for my heartache for the missing girls, but the author hardly develops the characters of the girls. I am conflicted about this – I would have better connected with the book if the girls’ characters were more developed, but I also respect the author for being sensitive and not using little girls to earn sympathy from the readers.

The plot moves quickly which intensifies with every new secret and twist. The story and the twists keep you hooked. Writing is smooth and easy flowing. The final reveal of the culprit was a letdown – the way it was revealed and the motive left me unconvinced.

This was my first Emily Shiner book. I have seen good reviews of her first book, which I am definitely going to read.

This was a really fun and twisty one. I loved how it was written from the different perspectives. Honestly, figuring out who was to blame and who could be trusted was HARD!! I felt like I was part of the team trying to piece together what happened to these two little girls.

There are definitely a lot of layers and lies to sift through. Can you solve the mystery? I certainly struggled with it!

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Four year olds, Emma and Nealie, live on the same block in the exclusive, gated Blackwood neighborhood. Their mothers used to be best friends, but something happened to ruin their friendship. When the two girls both go missing the same night, the police are called. The one things that ties them together is the nanny. She does a nanny share between the two families, so she is immediately suspected. Where are Emma and Nealie? Will they be returned safely?

The Nanny Share is an interesting mystery/thriller. It is told from several POVs, so you need to listen carefully. Each of the characters gave bits and pieces of the story, and it was like a puzzle putting together all the facts to find out what was going on with these two couples. I found none of the characters very likable, nor reliable. There were a lot of secrets and an undercurrent of something threatening. Every time I learned something new about a character, I was sure they had something to do with the girls' disappearance. I wasn't even sure about the detective investigating the case. I had no idea who the culprit was until it was revealed in the story. So many twists, that I was surprised at the ending. Overall this was a well written story, with lots of twists to keep this reader guessing. I will tell you that the girls are safe, but you will have to read this one to find out who had them and why. I did a read/listen and enjoyed both formats. The narration by Ashley Rose Kaplan was well done and added to my enjoyment of the story. With the various POVs, she did a good job with the various voices.

This book had me hooked from the beginning. Some books take awhile to get into, but this one made me want to keep reading from the start. While I didn't think the nanny would hurt the girls. there was still a question in my mind since she was not completely ethical with scamming all of these families. I also liked learning about the different mothers and how they were not completely innocent/kind as well. I enjoyed the flawed characters, the suspense, and it was a fun book to read. Thank you for the arc!

This book came into my hands by a “random” ARC I requested. Not an author I had heard of before but the blurb seemed interesting.

The Nanny Share gives me thrilling Hulu series vibes, there were so many moving parts that all came together in the end. The beginning was a little hard to follow with everyone’s secrets, and multiple POVs but it worked itself out in the end. I would definitely consider more books by this author.

Thrilling and engaging four star read!

Two small girls are found missing on the same morning, two houses down from one another; both have the same nanny.
For Officer Kate this means it must be an inside job considering the neighborhood is gated and contains wealthy residents.
Julie is the nanny of the two little girls and she lives with her boyfriend Theo. The two never stay in one place too long since they target wealthy families, earn their trust, then blackmail them.

When Ryan and Alice find their daughter Neali missing, Ryan doesn’t want to contact the police despite the fact Neali’s bedroom window was opened and the screen popped out.

Daniel and Carrie are Emma’s parents. They’ve known one another since high school; so have Alice and Daniel.
Up until a few months ago, Alice and Carrie were best friends. What caused lines to be draw between the two family’s? Despite their previous tight bond, just how well did they really know one another?

When the police are finally notified it becomes apparent the families, nanny, and the police officer are all connected.
Each have secrets and reasons not to reveal the truth.

Will someone eventually crack as more and more time passes with the little girls missing? What will be the cost of the truth?

Thank you NetGalley, Emily Shiner, and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this in exchange for a candid review. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received an ARC for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Nanny Share by Emily Shiner is a domestic thriller about 2 families with a multitude of secrets between them.

The Brown and Everett families live in a ritzy neighborhood and were the best of friends until a mistake was made that made them enemies overnight because the wrong person was made to take the fall. Due to the setting of the story, the plot didn't really seem to go anywhere until about chapter 55 it seemed. Once it got to that point, the story started to pick up and things started to fall into place. I understand that a good thriller has several twists and turns, but some of them seemed a little far-fetched. Despite that, it was a good read and it had quite a surprising ending that I didn't see coming by a long shot.

Thank you to Net Galley and the author for this ARC.

This book was wild from start to finish. The plot twist at the end absolutely blew my mind! Overall, a well-written and fast-paced book. I felt like the characters were written well and realistically. I was on the edge of my seat for the entire book and I'm looking forward to reading more from Emily Shiner after finishing this one.

I enjoyed this! It had me intrigued about how it would end. The twists were unexpected which I enjoyed. I would recommend this! Special Thank You to Emily Shiner, Bookouture and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

No spoilers. I used to be a Nanny so the title and the cover got me interested, it was my first time reading a book by Emily Shiner, It was gripping, suspenseful, and an easy read, I loved the characters and the story line, I thought I figured it out but then more twists and turns unfold, Thank you NetGalley for the Arc, I definitely recommend The Nanny Share! I am going to read meet the parents next!!!

So many lies. So many secrets! At points I struggled to keep up with what was going on because there were SO many characters to keep track of- it also didn't help that none of the characters were very likable but I think that was the point. Overall it was a fast read that wasn't predictable. The twists and revelations kept coming right up till the surprising ending.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookoture for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Wow! This was fast paced, action-packed, and kept me guessing. It was a great way to finish February!

Julie is a nanny for two neighbor girls in a gated community. The opening sequence lets the reader know that both of these girls have been abducted. This is my first from this author, and I love how immediately, she makes us believe that EVERYONE is a suspect!

The story weaves back and forth from husband and wife of both families, the nanny and the cop running the investigation. Each back and forth gives the reader a tiny sliver of back story and suspicion. Although I for sure figured out one slimy person that would make it in the end, I did not figure out the mastermind behind the kidnapping - so that was great!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the chance to read and review this Feb 2025 release!
I will definitely be looking up the backlist from this author now.

Thrilling. Tense. Superbly plotted and very fast paced. Loved this amazing book. So brilliantly written.

Holy smokes!! This book was fast paced, full of action, and packed so many twists! What a convoluted web of drama, lies and deceit.

Blackwood is an upscale, gated community. Julie is the nanny for two two different families whose little girls both go missing, Is Julie guilty? Who took these two best friends? The police are called in to search for the missing girls, and boy do things pick up from there. The plot develops from multiple POVs and timelines, which helps pull all of the pieces together. All of the characters have secrets, and as the investigation proceeds, we learn that everyone has secrets. This upscale neighborhood has all the domestic drama! My mouth dropped multiple times while listening to this book. The author did a great job building suspense, and the ending gave me whiplash in the best way possible with all of the reveals. I really enjoyed the flashbacks to the past that gave the characters depth. I loved the detective, Kate's, character. Shiner writes short chapters that make you want to continue reading. This has to be one of my favorite books by this author. I highly recommend this fast-paced, action packed popcorn thriller!

Ashley Rose Kaplan did a great job narrating and helped bring this story to life.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Another great book by Emily shiner
I loved this the story the twists and turns.
The ending wow I didn’t see that one coming

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture, and Emily Shiner for the copy of The Nanny Share.

I haven’t read anything by Emily before and this was definitely a wild ride! I really enjoyed this one and couldn’t wait to find out where this journey would take me!

This was phenomenal I was genuinely confused throughout the entire book. It kept me guessing who was being honest and I loved it.

The Blurb :
Sweet little Emma and Nealie, both just four years old, live on the same block in the exclusive, gated Blackwood neighborhood—miles from my cramped studio apartment. I go between each family’s home to care for the girls. And I know all their secrets…
Their mothers were best friends until three months ago, when everything fell apart. There’s a door that’s always locked at Nealie’s house. And Emma’s house is filled with whispered arguments. I’m sure her father is having an affair.
But I tried to overlook the slow splintering of these marriages: because I Ioved the girls. Braiding their hair and then walking them to kindergarten was my favorite part of the day. But now they’re gone. Snatched from their beds.
In Blackwood, little girls don’t just vanish. The police will suspect the nanny, the person who loved them, the person with a key to both houses. I’ll swear that I’m being framed. And I will do anything to stop them finding out who I really am, or why I was so desperate to work here.
Because these families are about to pay for their secrets. But who is really in danger?

My Thoughts :
Although psychological thrillers are not my first Genres, I do on occasion indulge and I am glad I did.
We meet Julie, she is the nanny of 4 year old girls Nealie and Emma, both from different familes who live in a posh gated area in LA.
The girls parents Alison and Carrie used to be best friends until recently.
When the girls suddenly go missing one night the finger is pointed at Julie, its always the nanny isnt it?! Or is it!.
There were plenty of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat in this fast paced story. Many secrets are revealed and some that should of been kept hidden, the bouncing around really makes us question everyone and who it was that took them.
Emily Shiner can grip the reader into her world with the multiple POV’s and different angles.
This is a story that you will not want to put down.
Looking forward to more in the future from Emily Shiner.

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My head is still spinning! I used to babysit so I was immediately drawn to “The Nanny Share” by Emily Shriner. Thankfully none of my children ever went missing!
Julie babysits for Emma and Nealie and their moms are best friends- until they’re not. The babysitter always knows what is going on and Julie has her suspicions about both families. Now both girls are missing and no one is talking. I flipped through the story because I couldn’t wait to see how it was all wrapped up.
If you liked “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden, then you will love this book. Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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