Review: The New Nanny by L.G. Davis

The New Nanny is an exciting, fast-paced novel filled with unexpected twists. It is an excellent thriller, and I couldn't predict how it would end.

Christa is a live-in nanny who conceals her secrets, unaware that the family harbors their own. Overall, the captivating characters keep me engaged as I eagerly await what will happen next.

In conclusion, I thoroughly enjoyed The New Nanny.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for providing a complimentary advanced copy for my honest review!

*The New Nanny* by L.G. Davis is one of those psychological thrillers that grabs you from the very first page and doesn't let go. It’s a deliciously twisty, edge-of-your-seat kind of story that kept me hooked from start to finish.

The plot centres around the mysterious and intriguing character of the narrator, who has forged her way into a new job as the nanny for the Mayers’ young son, Wyatt. What seems like an opportunity to escape a troubled past quickly turns dark as she begins to uncover the secrets surrounding the family. The way she becomes entwined in the life of Wyatt—who, unbeknownst to the Mayers, is her son—adds a chilling element to the story.

The atmosphere in *The New Nanny* is intense and almost claustrophobic. Set in a remote mountain village, the luxurious but eerily isolated home of the Mayers adds an unsettling layer to the narrative. Wyatt is a deeply troubled child, and as the narrator spends more time with him, she starts to uncover the mystery behind his reclusive life and the tragic fate of his previous nanny. Each new discovery raises the stakes, and the tension between the characters becomes palpable. The slow reveal of secrets is both thrilling and nerve-wracking, making it impossible to put the book down.

Davis’s writing is sharp, and the pacing is perfectly executed. There’s a subtle balance between psychological tension and emotional depth, and the twists in the story feel earned rather than forced. The character of the narrator is complex and layered, and her desperation and determination to be with Wyatt make her an incredibly sympathetic yet morally ambiguous figure.

The ending absolutely floored me, as the final twists were masterfully done and left me reeling. It’s a rare book that has you racing to the finish, heart pounding, but *The New Nanny* definitely achieved that for me. This is one of those books that sticks with you long after you've finished it, and I found myself thinking about it for days.

If you're a fan of psychological thrillers with complex characters, dark secrets, and plenty of jaw-dropping twists, this is an absolute must-read. It’s a brilliant start to *The Lies We Tell* series, and I can't wait to see where L.G. Davis takes this story next. A five-star read for me—utterly gripping and impossible to put down.

I really enjoyed this book and read it over two days on holiday. I liked the style of writing and found the book easy to read and follow. The new nanny Christa seems perfect but she is there for other motives other than just being a nanny to Wyatt and it all comes to light as the book progresses. A very enjoyable, entertaining read with lots of twists and turns. Can’t wait to read the next in the series!
Many thanks to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

A great read, gripping and full of tension with some really good twists. If this is the beginning of a series, I'm excited to read more!

The New Nanny grabbed me from the very beginning and didn’t let go until the end.
What started off as the main character “the new nanny” trying to get her child back in the most unethical way of forging documents to be his nanny turned into a dark and twisty ride.

As I read this book, I ended up having empathy for most of the characters for one reason or another.
The reveals that happened left me shocked, all of them! It was full of twists and turns.
If you want a book that will make you want to read it in one session you need to read this!

I enjoyed this one a lot and was so excited that there was going to be a second part to it. It was a very entertaining suspenseful book series that I enjoyed a lot. I would give it five out of five stars. I would highly recommend.

A really sinister thriller, it gets under your skin and left me thinking about it for days after! I wish I’d read it sooner!!

Christy is the new nanny. She travels from America to a village in Austria and she moves into a fabulous house where Robin and Paul live with their teenage son Wyatt. He was adopted and Robin is struggling to cope after having a miscarriage. We soon realise as Christy starts bonding with Wyatt that she has tracked him down as she believes that he is her long lost son who was taken away from her at birth. But all is not what it seems in the family as she becomes suspicious when told that Wyatt is not allowed to go into the village and it appears that he has no friends. When Christy is treated with hostility when shopping in the village she discovers that their last nanny, Eva, had disappeared seven years previously and that rumour has it that Robin and Paul had murdered her. Everyone is keeping secrets and Christy begins to fear for her life. This was a totally absorbing book, full of suspense with so many twists and turns. An edge of the seat read. I look forward to the next book.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity o read and review this book,

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
This one is sure you creep
You out and make you more aware if you have young children.
Great domestic thriller that I couldn’t put down.

A scary premise for people with young children. Christa takes a job as a nanny to a wealthy family with a young child called Wyatt, but who is the suspicious one; Christa or the family? A page turner which keeps you guessing as to the motive of each of the characters! Will keep you gripped and wanted to know more!

This is an OK book.

Woth a coffee in hand and a light music to drown our the noise, this is a cozy thriller. Wouldn't say that this deserves a 5 star-rating but it definitely got me out of my reading slump.

Absolutely jaw dropping twists galore and OMG the suspense was killing me. I had definitely not expected it to turn out like that but it was totally breathtaking!

I liked this book, I just didn't love it. I thought there was a lot of promise to the story, but it felt slow and drawn out in parts that took me out of it. There is a sequel that I am planning to read.

At first, I thought this was going to be a slow read for me, but once it got going, the twists and turns did not stop right to the very last page. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book. I don't typically read a book anymore, I usually listen, so it took me an unusually long time to finish. However, L. G. Davis, this is my first of your books, but it won't be my last.

This story about a woman named Christa, who had to give up her baby and never stops looking for him. She takes a job as a nanny/housekeeper for a well-known wealthy family, She realizes quickly the family is not normal and she seeks comfort in a man in the village who connects with her and together their story has more unexpected turns and twists. But the ending! Wow - nice job. I enjoyed it very much.

The New Nanny is a twisted take on the nanny domestic thriller genre because The New Nanny is Wyatt’s birth mom. The nanny has secrets and so does everyone else in the house! I can not wait for the sequel!

I really wanted to like this book. The blurb sounded great but it gave away a bit too much. It was very slow to get into and I just couldn't warm to any of the characters. I felt like I was waiting for something to happen the whole way through

This one took a bit to get into but once I was it sped along. Very enjoyable read. I didn't figure out the ending which is a -lie for me. I will be reading the next in the series.

The book lacked compelling characters and the plot felt disjointed, making it a struggle to stay engaged. The writing style failed to captivate, leaving the overall reading experience unsatisfying. And I did not know it was a series when I started it, which is my fault. However, I will not be continuing with the series

This book was such a pleasant suprise. I loved it. I cant wait to read number 2 in the series. It was fast paced, unpredictable, just what I like in a book.