Another masterpiece in the Lottie Park series. I am always very excited when I see that Patricia Gibney has written another book and this one certainly did not disappoint.
The premise was so sad and will remain with me for a long time as I am sure it was based on a lot of research.
A thought provoking and well written book. It's 5 stars from me.

She heard the knock, dread settling on her shoulders. A glance at the clock told her it was touching midnight. She glanced out of the window into the inky darkness and saw something that made her blood freeze solid with fear. Her time had come. She deserved to be punished! Great book and series! This book had chilling suspense, mystery, gruesome murders, action, intriguing, and some shocking twists! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book and series! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I can’t believe we’re on book 15 in this series and as always this release doesn’t disappoint.

This instalment sees Lottie and Boyd going on holiday for a family wedding leaving Kirby to run the department in her absence. You start the book thinking it would be centred around Kirby’s murder investigation until a murder happens where Lottie is staying. To Boyd’s disapproval Lottie just can’t help herself and inserts herself into the investigation. Will both murders be solved, are they individual murders, are they linked?, what is the secret being kept? Will they find out the truth? Has Lottie damaged her relationship?

Another proper page turner with twists and turns all the way.

Although this is book 15 in the series it can be read as a stand-alone, but I guarantee you’ll be reading the previous 14 books after!

Thank you to Patricia Gibney and NetGalley for the advanced release of the book and can’t wait for book 16!!!

In my opinion, there are two categories of working people. On the one hand, there's the group that works very hard, but can also thoroughly enjoy a well-deserved vacation. On the other hand, there are some who work very hard but cannot let go of their job and see time off almost as a waste.

I think it’s not hard to guess which of these groups Lottie Parker belongs to. Her partner Mark clearly holds a different opinion and believes—rightly so—that other things should sometimes take priority. Let’s hope this ends well...

The murderer is truly a ruthless person. The way the victims are killed is downright gruesome.

What I also really appreciated in this story is the original method the author chose as the killer’s modus operandi. I thought this was a brilliant move and deserves full praise.

Furthermore, there is no doubt about the quality of the story. It’s another one that’s absolutely finger-licking good, and the emotional intensity is sky-high.

Thrillers aren’t just about horrors; there’s also room for some sweet and loving moments.

If it wasn’t already clear that I thoroughly enjoyed this, thought along with it, and had to swallow a lump in my throat a few times, then let me say it now. I thought this was a fantastic book. 5 stars.

Thank you.

Detective Lottie Parker is not on duty but that doesn't mean she won't get involved.
Another great book in the series.
Horror and action packed as always.
The ending left me open mouthed, there must be another in the series?
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

Hidden Daughters is Book 15 in the fantastic Lottie Parker Series and it is the best one to date. (until book 16 comes along).

Lottie and Boyd are on vacation in order to attend his sister's wedding. She has left Kirby in charge of his first solo case who is determined not to call Lottie and do it his way.

Meanwhile near Grace's a body is discovered brutally and sadistically murdered and Lottie being Lottie she offers to help the local detective.

That does not go down well with Boyd or the detective.

Both cases seem to be connected to the Sisters of Forgiveness Convent where child abuse and brutality was the order of the day.

Bodies pile up , the murders are inhumane and no one is safe.

I paced, I held my breath and I worried what would happen to Lottie.

Patricia Gibney has ramped up the tension and the pace and you wont be able to put Hidden Daughters down.

Cant wait for the next book in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the privilege of reading and reviewing Hidden Daughters.

Lottie and Boyd have taken a break to attend Grace's wedding. Boyd is quite happy to switch off and leave work where it belongs, but Lottie is a born detective and snoop.
A body is found in a remote cottage, burned by boiling water, and Lottie offers to assist, even though she does not work in the county. Her help is refused, but the detective in charge keeps asking her advice.
Could this be connected to the nearby Sisters of Forgiveness Convent?
Meanwhile, at home, an eerily similar murder has taken place, and Kirby is missing Lottie's leadership and detective skills.

This is a completely compelling page-turner. I love Lottie, she juggles all the aspects of her life, job, mother, children, home and boyfriend.
I have followed Lottie's story from the beginning and a new book is like meeting up with an old friend. One who will never change, no matter what.
Sadly, Boyd doesn't like Lottie's passion for her work. Her inability to switch off and have a break, her snooping nature.
Loved this book, as I have loved all of those I have previously read, and the next in the series cannot come soon enough for me.
There are parts of this book that are hard to read. Cruelty to children, gory murders, and it is very sad as well. Tragic past events that have affected so many.

I highly recommend, and this book more than deserves the 5/5 stars.

I really enjoyed the latest Lottie Parker book. Her and Boyd are on a week’s break for his sister’s wedding. Of course, while she’s there a murder takes place that she can’t help but to insert herself into. Poor Kirby is in charge while the boss is away, and is overwhelmed with his own murder investigation. I loved that there was a new detective, Mooney, that was in charge. He brought something new to the story instead of all the usual cast of characters. Boyd was in this, but had a very minor role. I’m glad that he’s finally seeing the truth about Lottie, he deserves better. The storyline was heartbreaking. This moved fast and kept interesting throughout.

A chilling, edge-of-your-seat read that will knock the life right out of youN Another brilliant book from this author it kept me entertained from the very first page!

The author takes us on a journey, packed with twists there were so many twists just when I thought I knew how it was going to end boom another twist… Fantastic! I just couldn’t put it down and one I will be thinking about for a very long time.

It’s definitely a must read and I’d highly recommend this book when it comes out in June another brilliant book in the Detective Lottie Parker series!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars!