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.

I enjoy reading books that toy with readers’ minds.
Frankie is grappling with a lot: a new pregnancy, sour mother-in-law, distant husband, and the new young nanny.
Everything is turned upside down…. The suspicious ones are actually helpful, and the vouched ones are actually sinister.
With help like what Frankie gets from both sides, it makes for an enthralling read.

Firstly I would like to thank Bookouture at NetGalley and author Claire Lunn for providing me with a copy of “I’m Here To Help” in return for my honest opinion.

Now my review, this psychological thriller follows Frankie mother to 3-year-old Olivia and pregnant again, she finds herself to be struggling to keep up with daily tasks and the household upkeeps. To help take the stresses off Frankie the family hires a live in nanny called Jasmine to help them with Olivia and household chores. But Frankie hasn’t felt any less stressed since Jasmine has been staying there, infact Frankie has been rather poorly since jasmine arrived. The doctors have diagnosed her with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) but frankie feels it’s something else. Is Jasmine really here to help or is she trying to replace Frankie?
It is well written and gripping. Slow-paced but it adds to the dark and twisty emotions of the storyline. Good mix of characters by loving some and completely hating others. Suspenseful and captivating this book will have you hooked. I would recommend this book but if you are a bit more sensitive to the things you read this wouldn’t be for you as it contains sexual and emotional abuse.
4.5 stars fantastic read

Wowsers, what a story!!! Why haven’t I come across Claire Lunn before?! This was so hard to put down and now I have another favourite author to put on my favourite authors list!

Frankie has found herself unexpectedly pregnant with her second child with her husband Russ. However, this pregnancy is taking a toll on her with Hyperemesis and her GP has strongly advised rest which is difficult for Frankie to do whilst looking after their 3 year old little girl, Olivia, who like most toddlers, is constantly on the go. Russ’s wealthy family have never warmed to Frankie and so they have a very strained relationship. Frankie’s mother-in-law Petunia offers a solution to help Frankie get some rest, a live in nanny called Jasmine. Jasmine is the daughter of a close family friend and the perfect candidate. Initially Frankie hates the idea of having a stranger in her home but soon realises that she really does need some help and so agrees to a week trial. Jasmine seems a nice enough and capable nanny, who Olivia instantly adores and so, initially, the agreement of a nanny works well for the family and the week trial turns into a permanent position, albeit with Russ making the decision without talking to Frankie about it. Soon after this though strange accidents start to happen to Frankie and then she begins to feel pushed out of her own family. To begin with Jasmine takes Olivia on little outings but soon is joined by Petunia and then later on by Russ and Frankie starts to feel less and less like Russ’s wife and Olivia’s mother and more like a lodger in her own life especially as she also seems to be just getting sicker and sicker. Frankie also notices looks of unsaid words between Jasmine and Russ and starts to worry that Russ may be cheating on her again, as he did once before they were married. She forgave him, and he promised it would never happen again, but she is still on high alert about it happening again. Frankie begins to wonder whether Jasmine has ulterior motives for getting close to the family and if so with the strange accidents happening are Frankie, Olivia and her unborn child in danger?!

Well, this book drew me straight in, as soon as I read the prologue I was hooked. I absolutely hated Russ from the very start, and I always say that it is great writing from an author when they make me feel such strong emotions over a fictional character. I actually didn’t think I could despise him more, but the Biggles story just had me raging (sorry a little cryptic but I don’t want to spoil anything 😉). I also really didn’t like Russ’s mother, Petunia, and thought she fit the stereo typical nasty mother-in-law perfectly. I rooted for Frankie throughout the whole book, and, at times, I did admit I was screaming at her in my head because there were so many red flags, but I understood why she took as much as she did. I really really felt for her and at times just wanted to give her a hug (again what great writing!). I did not see the twist coming which was brilliant and to be honest even though I have read a lot of psychological thrillers I have never read one with such a diabolical villain, awful and terrible in their evilness!

Ultimately what a great read this was. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys this genre, you won’t be disappointed. I really hope Claire Lunn writes more psychological thrillers as this one was brilliant!

And just a little added comment saying I had never heard of the word “sunpuddles” before, but it is certainly in my vocab now. A very much deserved 5 stars from me!

Thank you to NetGalley, Claire Lunn and Bookouture for my advanced reading copy. Out now.

As someone who lives for psychological thrillers that go beyond surface-level twists and really dive into the messiness of the human mind, I’m Here to Help by Claire Lunn completely delivered. This one got me. From the first chapter, there was this uneasy tension creeping in—subtle but constant, like the quiet hum of anxiety that never quite lets up.

The story follows a woman named Sarah who begins seeing a new therapist, and—without spoilers—let’s just say this therapist is the kind of “helper” that makes your skin crawl. It’s all about manipulation, blurred lines, and gaslighting, which hit me on a deep level, especially as someone who’s walked through trauma, CPTSD, and the ongoing journey of healing.

Claire Lunn does an amazing job weaving in themes of trust, vulnerability, and how easy it can be for people in positions of power to exploit pain under the guise of “helping.” That dynamic felt chillingly real, and it brought up a lot of emotions for me—especially thinking about how many of us have been desperate for someone to just listen and instead got someone who made it worse.

The pacing is solid—slow burn at first, but it builds into this tense, claustrophobic atmosphere where you’re not sure who to trust (just how I like it). I also appreciated how it wasn’t just about the twist, but about the aftermath—how we carry our wounds, how we protect ourselves, and how we try to move forward when the people who were supposed to help have harmed us instead.

As a sober woman who has worked hard to reclaim her voice and identity, this book felt like both a warning and a mirror. It reminded me why boundaries matter and how powerful it is to learn to trust your own gut again.

Highly recommend for fans of psychological thrillers with a raw emotional core and a fierce undercurrent of truth.

I’m Here to Help by Claire Lunn.
I did like the cover and blurb of this book. I got into this book straight away. I liked the writing style and the story. I liked Frankie. I didn't like Jasmine at all. I wasn't sure how I felt about Russ. I didn't trust her. Oh my. That completely blew me away. Twisty and gripping and shocking. I certainly didn't see that coming. I'm looking forward to seeing what this author comes up with next. Definitely recommend.

I'm Here to Help by Claire Lunn is a tension filled psychological thriller debut packed with suspense.

Frankie is happily married to Russ, has an adorable 2-year-old daughter Olivia and a baby on the way. When she develops an extreme case of morning sickness, Frankie finds it impossible to take care of Olivia along with doing the daily chores around the house. Russ and his mother suggest hiring someone to help out around the house and with Olivia so Frankie agrees and then they hire Jasmine. At first Jasmine is an absolute gem. She is so helpful with taking care of Olivia and Frankie is extremely grateful. But soon things start to feel strange between Frankie and Jasmine. When Frankie has an accidental fall down the stairs, she is almost positive that right before she fell she saw Jasmine smile at her. Was Jasmine trying to harm her and her baby? Is Frankie just being paranoid or is Jasmine trying to take over Frankie's family?

This book grabbed me right away and did not let go until that last twist! I'm Here to Help does deal with some triggering subjects such as gaslighting, manipulation, infidelity and sexual assault / rape so beware and protect your mental health. I did feel like the beginning was a bit slower than I expected but it does quickly ramp up into the tension filled and suspenseful thriller that I love! Definitely give this one a shot if you like reading twisty stories with unexpected endings!

Thank you to NetGalley, Claire Lunn, and Bookouture for this ARC! Publication date is April 11th 2025.