From the get go it sucks you in and it's fast paced throughout.
This books keeps you turning the pages.
I thought I knew where the story was going but then it pulled the rug out from under my feet.
I'm not sure of this is the authors debut novel but think it could be but what a hell of a first book.
Really looking forward to seeing what else Claire lunn does next

I’m Here to Help is a gripping domestic thriller that keeps you questioning every motive and memory. Claire Lunn masterfully builds tension as a vulnerable mother, overwhelmed by pregnancy and doubt, begins to suspect her seemingly perfect nanny has a sinister agenda. With unreliable narration, sharp twists, and a chilling sense of paranoia, this novel explores motherhood, trust, and the terrifying blur between help and harm. A compelling page-turner that will leave readers second-guessing everyone.

Claire Lunn delivers a gripping debut in I'm Here to Help, where tension simmers from the very first page. I found myself fully invested in Frankie; her voice, her fears, and her protectiveness made her such a strong lead. She’s one of those main characters you root for straight away, and that emotional connection really powered the story.

The ambiguity around Jasmine was handled brilliantly. I was never quite sure what to make of her, which added so much to the growing unease. The dual POV shift later in the book did feel slightly jarring at first, especially since we spent so long in just one perspective, but it ultimately worked and helped bring the story home.

This is one of those domestic thrillers that’s incredibly fun and easy to read, even if some of the twists require a fair bit of disbelief suspension. Realism definitely takes a back seat but I didn’t mind. It kept me guessing, gave me chills, and I flew through it. That feeling of claustrophobic tension builds really well, and while I didn’t find any individual scene particularly standout, the book as a whole had a strong sense of atmosphere.

Some of the character motivations were a bit much, and fans of The Other Woman by Sandie Jones might find a familiar type of chaos here. If people like that exist in real life, I feel for anyone who’s crossed their path.

I read the ebook and would like to thank Bookouture, NetGalley and Claire Lunn for the ARC. The themes of trust, manipulation, and control are all there and really well explored. I’d definitely recommend this to psychological thriller fans, just go in ready to suspend reality and embrace the creeping tension.

WHOA! What a wild ride! The beginning pulls you right in and keeps you invested in the story until the very last word.

Frankie and her husband Russ are expecting their second child while raising their 3 year old daughter. Russ is a successful doctor and has a thriving career while Frankie is struggling to adjust to motherhood. Russ and his overbearing mother decide to hire a nanny, Jasmine, to help Frankie. Weird things start happening and Frankie begins to this Jasmine wants to take her family from her. Is that the case or is something more sinister going on?

It's unbelievable that this is the author's debut! The story was so fast paced that it was hard to pause the audiobook. I was unsure who to believe as I raced through this well thought out thriller. The plot develops quickly and in a manner that keeps you engrossed in what is going on. Every time I thought I knew what was coming next, I was wrong. I was rooting for Frankie the whole way through, and I loved how determined of a main character she was. I loved everything about this book! I'm so excited to read more by this author in the future.

Elizabeth Bower nailed the narration. She brought the story to life, and made it even more enjoyable for me.

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

I'm Here to Help was a great read. I found it to be a bit of a slow burn to begin with but all the time the tension and suspense was building up to all the twists and turns that I did not see coming. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

Wow this story was such a great ride!!! It pulled me in from the very first page, I couldn't put it down & read it in one sitting!!!

I'm Here to Help is a dark domestic thriller. Frankie is pregnant with her second child; however, this pregnancy proves much more challenging than her first. Her husband lovingly suggests that they get a live-in nanny for help. When Frankie meets Jasmine, she wonders if this really will be the answer to all her problems. As time passes, Frankie realizes that instead of being a solution, Jasmine may actually be a new problem. Jasmine is young and beautiful and actively taking Frankie's place in her family. Jasmine is taking care of Olivia, going on dates with Frankie's mother-in-law, and cozying up to Russ. Just as things reach a tipping point, Frankie begins receiving anonymous messages indicating that she's in critical danger. What exactly is happening within her home!?

Unfortunately, I'm Here to Help was not a book for me. While the book is fast paced with nice, short chapters, I found it quite predictable. I didn't really like any of the characters and found Frankie to be especially annoying. The overall story is very similar to other psychological thrillers, and, therefore, I didn't find any of the twists/reveals surprising.

Big thanks to Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I’m Here To Help is a tension filled, fast paced and fun psychological thriller with elements of domestic suburban drama.
Frankie and Russ lead busy lives.
With careers, managing their three year old daughter Olivia, an interfering mother in law and Frankie is heavily pregnant.
Then Russ presents the family with Jasmine, a very pretty nanny.
Frankie wonders why she didn’t get a say in the hiring and when Jasmine connects with her daughter, it becomes apparent that something is not quite right.
Strange happenings occur and when Frankie starts to investigate, nothing adds up and then the most shocking matter materialises.
Nothing will ever by the same again…..
I did work this one out, for me it was totally obvious.
But I did enjoy finding out the why.
Overall I did appreciate my time with this book.

I'm Here to Help by Claire Lunn and Narrated by Elizabeth Bower was a gripping is a fast pace unputdownable psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that will have thinking you have worked it all out and then Bang! Then I was back to rethinking it all over again! Superb!!! and very cleverly plotted! I loved it.

The narrator Elizabeth Bower was excellent,

I highly recommend this audiobook, I was very lucky to have the chance to listen to the audiobook and read the book as well, which was great!

Thank you to NetGalley and to Bookouture audio and Bookouture for the ARC.

This is one of those books that once you get into it, you just cannot put it down. A great twist that i did not see coming. Really well paced book.

What a fab story for a debut novel. I was drawn in right from the start and was waiting for the twist which I didnt see coming. Cant recommend this book highly enough and I look forward to more writing from this author.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in return for an honest review

4.5 stars ⭐

I'm Here to Help is a fast-paced domestic thriller with dark and ominous tones. This debut novel is tense and mysterious until almost the very last minute when all is revealed. I was hooked and wanted to get to the end as quickly as possible to find out exactly what was happening.

As a reader you are thrown into the story and many questions are formed: who is the new nanny really and what are her intentions? Is the nanny really just here to help or is there something more sinister at play? Is it possible that Frankie is just imagining things?

I enjoyed reading this book and got through it quite quickly. I only got the twist half right so I was still surprised by how it ended.

Thanks to @netgalley and @bookouture for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. I look forward to reading more Claire Lunn in the future!

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I felt like this storyline was done before but maybe it's just because I read so many thrillers. I did enjoy this book. I felt like the beginning was a little hard to get into but I ended up enjoying it and I did like the few twists also.

This plot had my on the edge of my seat. Lots of twists, the book was well paced. I'll be reading more of her books if they are like this one.

Frankie is pregnant with her second child. The morning sickness has been constant this time round. Her lively daughter Olivia is full of energy and Frankie is finding it increasingly difficult to look after her while feeling so unwell and exhausted. Along comes Jasmine to help out and take care of Olivia. But Frankie knows something is off...

This was a nicely paced psychological thriller with lots of red flags! The tension ramps up nicely and you are left wondering if Frankie is right or is Jasmin just eager to please? The character of Frankie is well developed and I like that we get to see her spiral out of control. It feels claustrophobic as they are all in the same house. I like Olivia's character as well, she was so cute! I don't want to give too much away about the story as it is best gone into blind.

I thought the author did a good job of creating the dynamics between characters and making the reader second guess what is going on. The portrayal of pregnancy and sickness worked well too. The characters felt real and well rounded.

It was well written. The story has a big twist which played out well and it all came together in a satisfying conclusion.

Huge thanks to the author, Netgalley and Bookouture for providing a copy of the book to review.

I'm here to help by Claire Lunn is a gripping Psychological thriller!

The story is centered around Frankie and her husband Russ, who have a toddler named Olivia and Frankie pregnant with the second. Exhausted she hired a nanny, but when she meets Jasmine and shakes her hand she can't shake the feeling that she has met her before.

Weird accidents begin occurring and Frankie can't help but think that Jasmine is behind them. Such as Frankie waking up in the hospital after falling down the stairs. Is it pregnancy hormones and lack of sleep or is something more sinister going on?

Thank you Claire for partnering with NetGalley. I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

I'm Here to Help by Claire Lunn is a gripping and suspenseful novel.
I’m a big fan of Lunn’s work and this was another wonderful read.
The compelling narrative and well-drawn characters had me up so late.
The way she creates her characters is seriously the best. They are intriguing and entertaining.
Claire Lunn's ability to build and maintain suspense makes this novel a captivating read for fans of psychological thrillers.

I'm Here to Help by Claire Lunn

This was my first book by Claire Lunn and I was very excited to discover Claire and put her into the list of my favourite authors.

I'm Here to Help was a fast-paced, twisty and page-turner thriller which had got me from the beginning. It kept me guessing to the end and I was still shocked by the twisted ending. A big surprise. The prologue worked very well and I was hooked right after. The characters had a well-balanced in the story, some were lovely and some you really disliked. Throughout the whole thriller, you did not know who to trust.

This suspenseful thriller worked very well and I recommended this thriller to everyone!

Many thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for my copy.

Pub date: Apr 11, 2025

To say I was hooked on this book as soon as I’d finished the prologue is no lie . I just knew this was going to be one of those can’t put down reads . I was captivated by this story until the very last sentence . Claire Lunn isn’t an author I’m familiar with but I now have her on my list of favourite authors. This is a fast paced psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns that had my heart racing at times. Of course I was positive I had everything worked out in my head as to what was going on and then to discover I was completely off track. I found myself not knowing who to trust as I progressed through the book. To wrap up this was a fabulous read and well deserving of 5 ⭐️

Wow I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down!
Gripped me the whole way through. Definitely 5* from me
The twists at the end I wasn’t expecting at all, definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves a book that grips you from the beginning and enjoys good twists.