My name is Linda. Most of my friends, not that I have many left, call me Lindy. I work as a housekeeper in a local hotel. I had the world at my feet once. Not any more.

The first time I saw Mia was in the car park. She came over to help when my shopping bag split. There’s something about her delicate femininity that mesmerises me.

Ever since then, I’ve been kind of obsessed. Mia is stunning, with beautiful ash-blonde hair. I’ve had mine cut in the same style.

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She has two beautiful children, the same age as mine. A gorgeous home on an exclusive estate. And a husband who’s the old-fashioned kind who picks her up after a night out. Mine wouldn’t even pick me up if I fell over in the street.

But then I get a call. Mia’s voice on the phone is breathy, edgy. She’s whispering, like she doesn’t want anyone to hear. ‘Lindy, I need your help. Listen to me, please.’

I’ll help her. But only if she helps me . . .

My Review

I started this in the morning and by the end of the day I had finished it. I took it with me everywhere so I could keep reading.

The book is written from the point of view of both women – Lindy and Mia. Mia’s life is perfect. She has a handsome husband called Ricky who works in TV. She’s beautiful and has two grown up daughters. Lindy lives in her shadow, obsessively stalking her and craving her life. At least that’s how it seems.

Then one day, it all changes. I felt quite sorry for Lindy because we know there has been a terrible tragedy in her life, we just don’t know what it is yet. But it’s Mia I was rooting for. Her popular, charismatic husband is turning into a monster. And all because he wants her inheritance – the inheritance that was left by her grandmother for their two grown up daughters. But Mia has a secret, which she will do anything to keep hidden.

Now, if I was Mia, I would have come clean straight away. I did not understand why she wouldn’t reveal the truth about her past, however terrible and traumatic it would be for others.

There were times when the plot was somewhat far-fetched, but if ‘you can suspend disbelief’, you will enjoy the story as much as I did. It was so entertaining, I really couldn’t put it down.

Many thanks to @ZooloosBT  for inviting me to be part of this blog tour.

About the Author

Sadie Ryan is the author of three books. Guilty came out in April 2021, a psychological thriller. The Housekeeper is her latest novel. She loves animals and lives in leafy Cheshire in the North West of England with her daughter and rescue dog. When not writing she spends her time reading, gardening, walking her dog or watching old black and white movies. When asked where she gets her ideas from, she says, ‘From observation, inspiration and lots of wicked thoughts.’

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