Synopsis: Frankie is pregnant with her second child and is struggling with hyperemesis. It is taking a toll on her health and her ability to parent toddler Olivia, aged three. Her slick and controlling physician husband and his toxic, overbearing mother Petunia decide that what Frankie needs is a nanny. They bring Jasmine into the home - beautiful, intelligent and capable - to look after Olivia and help Frankie. Jasmine takes over perfectly, winning Olivia's affections, charming Petunia and batting her eyelashes at Frankie's husband. Then Frankie keeps having accidents. Is Jasmine trying to get rid of Frankie and steal her family?

Thoughts: This is a fast-paced and suspenseful thriller with short and snappy chapters and plenty of unlikeable characters. There is a dual POV - told from both Frankie and Jasmine's perspective - along with a great deal of infuriating behaviour, with all parties showing the negative side of their characters at various points. Without giving anything away, the plot takes quite a dark turn, which was somewhat unexpected. Readers looking for the right popcorn thriller to take on vacation and read poolside should enjoy this. Many thanks to Bookouture for my copy.

I’m Here to Help is a chilling psychological thriller that kept me hooked from the start. The dark themes surrounding trust, manipulation, and fear really hit home as I followed Frankie’s descent into paranoia. The tension between her and the nanny, Jasmine, is palpable, and I found myself constantly questioning what was real and who could be trusted. The atmosphere was unsettling, and the slow reveal of secrets kept me turning the pages.

Frankie’s emotional turmoil was well-written, especially her struggle with her mental state while dealing with the pregnancy and her family dynamics. The twists were intense, but the dark undertones of control and obsession really stood out. I docked a star because some of the character motivations felt a bit too extreme at times, but overall, this is a gripping read for anyone who enjoys a psychological thriller with plenty of suspense and dark twists.

I was really in the mood for a good thriller, and this book did not disappoint. This book immediately had me hooked and just when I thought I had something figured out, I was wrong. This was exactly what I was looking for and I was very pleased.

This book is very similar to another I read recently. It is quite dark at times and really felt for Frankie. It is an OK thriller. Thank you to Netgalley and Bookoutre for ARC.

A dark and twisty read that I couldn't put down. It was full of tension and suspense and atmosphere and had me on the edge of my seat for most of the book

Definitely an intriguing and addictive psychological thriller. It kept me hooked and engaged. It also left me with a mixed bag of emotions. The ending was satisfying but I had some issued throughout which is why I couldn't fully enjoy this one.

This was a struggle to read, mostly because of the themes in the book. It was dark, it was twisty and I had to put it down a few times to clear my head after reading certain sections; however, it was still gripping and the plot was really good.

A superbly crafted tense filled plot with gaslighting and a pregnant mother who just wants to be validated. It had me engaged and on the edge of my seat. The ending blew me away as I didn't see it coming but I loved it! I particularly enjoyed how the author wrote in the vocabulary of a three year old for Olivia and I couldn't help but smile and talk the same way. The plot was intense.

This book kept me engaged and was a fun, thrilling read. I felt for Frankie and wasn’t sure she’d end up on top, but it was a good ending. I’d love to read more by the author

Great suspense full book full of drama and suspense would read other book from this author enjoyed this book very much

As a mother who just finished the pregnancy from a horror novel, similarly to Frankie, I couldn't wait to feel validated. And then I read the horrors and gaslighting from Jasmine, the nanny caring for Frankie and I was absolutely shocked. Every single thing that happened was a terrifying read, and left me scared for a character in a novel! The writing was superb, and left me absolutely enthralled. Page by page I was begging for answers that I couldn't figure out on my own. Suggestion? Don't read as a pregnant mama or a new mama. But absolutely do read it eventually, you won't regret it!

Frankie is pregnant, and though this is her second time carrying a child (and the first was a dream) this one is causing her a lot of difficulty. She is wary about inviting a stranger into her house, but her husband Russ insists, so Jasmine is hired to be her live-in nanny.

Things seem to be going fine at first, Jasmine gets along with her toddler well, but Frankie is worried that her nanny is trying to replace her. When she is hospitalized for falling down the stairs, part of Frankie believes it was Jasmine that pushed her. But no one believes her increasing suspicions about her new many. Is Jasmine secretly trying to kill her to take Frankie’s family as her own?

I’m Here to Help is has an interesting plot and I enjoyed the constantly shifting “he/she did it” vibe. While I felt that parts of it were a little contrived, overall it was an enjoyable story. 3.75 stars.

I received this advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and feedback.

I'm Here to Help by Claire Lunn is a chilling psychological thriller that will keep readers on edge from start to finish. The story follows a pregnant woman, Frankie, who feels increasingly uneasy around her seemingly perfect nanny, Jasmine. What starts as a simple feeling of unease escalates into a terrifying realization that Jasmine may not be as helpful as she seems. As Frankie’s suspicions grow, she becomes convinced that Jasmine is trying to take over her life—and possibly even harm her.

Lunn masterfully builds tension, using Frankie's shifting perspective to create a sense of paranoia and dread. The author’s skillful portrayal of a vulnerable woman dealing with the pressures of pregnancy and motherhood adds emotional depth to the suspense. Readers will be hooked as they try to untangle the web of deception, gaslighting, and mystery surrounding Jasmine’s true intentions.

With a final twist that will leave readers breathless, I'm Here to Help is a gripping read for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic suspense. Claire Lunn has crafted a thrilling, unpredictable story that will make you question who you can trust—and just how far someone will go to get what they want.

Wow, what a read!! This author sure knows how to write a psychological thriller with suspenseful twists through out. Great character building. Loved everything about this book and can not rate it high enough. Can't wait to read more form this author.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for an early copy of I’m Here to Help. WHERE HAS CLAIRE LUNN BEEN HIDING???? What a Fantastic book!!!! Gaslighting to the max! What a twist, such a GREAT read!!! Russ is the most despicable character ever. LOVED, LOVED LOVED!!! Thank you again and please keep writing Claire.

I liked the writing and how the story didn’t stale at all, just kept pushing through and intrigued me with the diverse cast of characters their interactions.
Four stars

I enjoy this a gripping thriller i couldn’t put down.
Love how easy it followed was a good read
The characters were interesting and some I really didn’t like the twist I did not see coming
Fast paced intense story

Name :- I'm Here To Help
Author:- Claire Lunn
Plot:- Claire Lunn delivers a chilling domestic thriller with I'm Here to Help, a novel that will make you question who you can truly trust in your own home. With an unreliable narrator, a seemingly perfect nanny, and a web of psychological manipulation, this book keeps readers on edge from start to finish. When an overwhelmed mother hires a new nanny, Jasmine, she feels an eerie sense of familiarity. But she brushes it off—after all, she needs help. At first, Jasmine seems like the perfect addition to their home, caring for little Olivia and winning over her husband, Russ. But soon, paranoia sets in. Is Jasmine just a helpful nanny, or does she have a hidden agenda? After a terrifying fall down the stairs, the protagonist wakes up in the hospital, certain that Jasmine pushed her. But no one believes her—not even her husband. As she fights to uncover the truth, she realizes she may have been wrong all along. And if she doesn’t escape soon, she and her children might not survive.
Likes and Dislikes:-
Likes:-
1 Psychological Suspense – The slow unraveling of paranoia and doubt keeps the tension high.
2 Unpredictable Twists – Just when you think you have the story figured out, Lunn delivers a shocking turn.
3 Unreliable Narrator – The protagonist’s emotional instability makes you question whether she’s imagining things or if Jasmine is truly dangerous.
Overall:- I'm Here to Help is a tense, gripping thriller that keeps you second-guessing until the final pages. With its mix of paranoia, family drama, and unexpected revelations,
My Rating :- 5/5

The storyline and caracters was very good. It was missing a little something but overall the thriller was amazing.

This was a great read of a thriller that kept me guessing to the very end of the book. This is a sad story about a poor woman who is suffering badly during her second pregnancy with very little support from her husband and her in laws. Everyone seems to believe she should be able to get on with things as she’s only pregnant but she is so ill she can barely get out of bed. As the family decide a nanny is the answer they install a young family friend in without her say so and she is railroaded into it but now it seems like she is trying to take her life and family away from her and is she in danger from this woman. The problem is she’s too ill to fight back and a fall down the stairs convinces her something else is going on!