This book was a quick read domestic drama. The storyline keeps the readers attention. In addition, there were a few twists and turns towards the end of the book which added to the books enjoyment. This is a book which I would recommend to those who enjoy a domestic drama.

Tasha thought everything was fine with her and Craig until he comes home and announced he is leaving her and has fallen in love with his new boss Amelia. Amelia is recently widowed losing her husband to a tragic accidental death.
She has 2 children Amelia and Freya.
Freya loves having Daisy around and hates when she has to leave her and go back to her mom’s house.
Daisy loves going to Freya’s house and swimming and playing with her and then they get a new puppy but Daisy keeps having these little accidents and all hands point to Amelia. Tasha keeps telling Kristy something keeps happening and she blames Amelia for the little accidents and actually send her to live with her friend who they say she is very kind and considerate living in their house.
Tasha finds some very disturbing evidence that she takes to Kristy who says Amelia has to be sent away.
Amelia finds Tasha and tells her the truth about the whole situation and the rest becomes very clear.
Thank you for the ARC of this book

This one just wasn’t for me. Financial stress is a huge theme in this book and I don’t enjoy reading about money issues. I found all the adults pretty awful & there wasn’t anyone I connected with. That said, the writing itself was solid, so this star rating is a “Me” issue.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the gifted copy.

A complex family story with well described characters. Twists that I wasnt expecting but what a brilliant story it turned out to be . Five stars from me
Thanks to Netgalley for the oppoRtunity to read this ARC

On the day after her Fortieth birthday party, Tasha's partner of many years, Craig announces he is leaving her for his wealthy boss, a very glamourous slightly older woman. Tasha is totally blind sided and the split means that their home has to be sold and whilst Tasha and their daughter, 6 year old Daisy, move to a cheaper area and into a tired, run down, small ex council home, Craig moves into "Whitegate House" complete with a large heated indoor swimming pool. Kirsty, the woman Craig has left Tasha for has two daughters, the surly unhappy 12 year old, Amelia and a younger daughter, Freya who is a year older than Daisy who attend a private school, whilst Daisy has to move from the primary school she was happy in to a new one. Tasha also has to move from part time to full time work as a hairdresser and needs to rely on Kirsty and Craig for school pick ups and after school childcare if she has to make ends meet.

This book started really well, I read avidly about how Tasha and Kirsty and their children would navigate the new reality. However, I felt the narrative became a bit bogged down as ever new elements were added into the mix and Tasha's days and musings became quite repetetive. There were interesting elements such as how Daisy manifested her distress at the situation and her treatment and whether Kirsty was all she seemed and if Amelia was really a "bad kid." However, some really "what are the chances!!" coincedences were introduced that beggared belief and the final denoument was frankly, totally unbelievable. There was a lot to like about the story but I felt it needed to be edited and refined and needed to decide if it was a thriller or a frank exploration of the challenges of single parenthood.

Many thanks to netgalley, the author and Boldwood books for approving my request to read this book.

I enjoyed this book which sees Tasha and her young daughter Daisy begin to navigate life together after Tasha's husband Craig leaves her for his wealthy boss. Daisy has to split her time between her mum and dad whilst also getting used to a new school as well as having to share her dad with his new partner and her children.

This book is emotionally charged with a hint of mystery. I'd recommend for fans of Jodi Picoult and JoJo Moyes.

This is a relatively new author to be that I have only recently discovered. This was a slow burning family/domestic psychological thriller which at times was also very emotional and heartbreaking to read and I was invested from the very first page as I wanted to see what happened and for the truth to be discovered. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

Daisy who is six is finally getting a life in two homes
She’s getting some time with her father and his wealthy Kirsty
She is more relaxed and seem to be happier
But Kirsty has got two daughters called Amelia and Freya
But Amelia is not so good
What can she do
I had an ARC

When Craig unexpectedly leaves Tasha for what one would say to be an upgrade due to her money and leadership role, one has to find sympathy that Tasha needs to strike out on her own and deal solely as she struggles with money and Daisy's perpetual shyness that renders her mute. However, Tasha often denies her circumstances as to why she has little to no money due to her gambling addiction and why Daisy refused to speak with anyone at school claiming that they all hated her. That is why she felt such relief that Kristy and Craig welcomed Daisy into their home and she made friends with Freya immediately. She was the little girl that Tasha knew she could be with her incessant chatter and happiness. As a result, Tasha grew close to Kristy and believed her when she said that Amelia was capable of physical and emotional abuse and at some point in time, she would be sent away. She just couldn't overcome the sudden death of her father. The ending is absolutely shocking starting with the diary on "Amelia's" laptop and Kristy's confession. It was she who behind a facade of perfection, was capable of actions of pure malicious intent .

My daughters keeper is an absolute belter from Sheila Norton. I was hooked from the start. Its very well written and has an ending that I wasn't expecting, that said I do feel the last few chapters were a bit rushed!

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the Advanced Reader Copy of My Daughter's Keeper.
While this book started out a little slow, it picked up about halfway through. I liked the story, although none of the characters were particularly likable to me.

This is a deeply emotional family drama. It's a poignant exploration of motherhood and the lengths a parent will go to protect their child, even when facing disbelief and difficult choices within a blended family. A good story, total rating 3.5 stars

When a couple, Tasha and Craig, break up — and it’s done in an especially crude way by the partner who is leaving — it’s only natural that the other partner feels the hurt even more intensely. It can break a person, and coping with it isn’t always easy. But what makes it all even sadder is when a child is involved — in this case, Daisy, a six-year-old daughter.

It’s never easy to no longer see one of your parents every day, but for such a young child, it must feel like the world has stopped turning.

Fortunately, a solution is found that supposedly works best for everyone — but is that really the case…?

My heart broke immediately for Daisy. She was the most innocent party in the entire story and also the one who took the hardest blows. On the other hand, I have to admire her for the way she handles certain things.

As for the parents who take center stage in this book, I found them to be incredibly selfish — with just one exception. But even he does things I find completely unacceptable. Their behavior would be entirely inappropriate in real life, but in a book, these characters are perfect for creating a compelling story.

It’s shocking to see how far some people are willing to go, who they’re willing to use to get what they want — and they show no shame about it either.

This is a story that held my attention 100% from start to finish. Even though I had some ideas about how things would unfold, that didn’t bother me in the slightest. I found it exceptionally well written, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was my first time reading something by this author, and I regret not having done so sooner. I can assure you that’s going to change, because she’s gained a new fan. 5 stars.

Thank you

A family drama and a physcological thriller at it's finest. How detailed, emotive and surprising this novel is, is a testament to the talented Sheila Norton. I was shocked by the twist and I still am trying to get my head around how someone could be so callous. I felt addicted to this story from the start to the end and I feel like I want to read it again because it is so good. The characters are likeable especially the children who are the innocents in the adults drama. The plot is unique and special because while it is fiction it could also sadly be true of someone's home life.

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Six year old Daisy is finally getting used to her parents splitting up and having to live in two different homes. Her dad's new girlfriend has 2 daughters of her own and eventually Freya and Daisy become quite close. The same can not be said for Amelia and she does everything she can to make Daisy's life miserable. Her mom does not discipline her and just says Amelia is being difficult. As the story goes on, Daisy is more nervous about being around Amelia and ends up in the hospital with a broken arm. Did Ameilia really push her down the stairs? Once the twist is revealed, we see a whole new side of Amelia....was a good read....Enjoy!!!!

Excellent, really enjoyed it. There definitely seemed to be something off about the new woman her partner left her for and the twist is really good !!

I have read a few books from this author and always enjoyed them, this was no exception I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The storyline was great, also the characters were well described but I didn't like them all. I was involved straight away and found it a brilliant read from the beginning until the end.

What can I say about the ending, not what I was expecting but I felt everything was brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for this great ARC which I have no hesitation in recommending.

A fantastic read. Whan Tasha's partner Craig announces that he is leaving her the day after her 40th birthday life becomes really difficult for her and their six year old daughter Daisy especially when she has to start relying on him and his new glamorous rich girlfriend Kirsty for child care.Daisy loves staying with them and gets on great with Kirsty's younger daughter but little accidents keep happening whenever the older one Amelia is around can Tasha ignore what's happening or is there something more serious going on and with her also having her own problems things are starting to have an impact on her. An emotional story about motherhood and the struggles faced trying to protect the ones you love the most and it's beautifully written with plenty of drama that will make it hard to put this book down

Another heartfelt psychological thriller by Sheila Norton. This is my 2nd book by this author and although a little slow at times, it picked up about midway through and there were a few twists at the end. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Tasha's boyfriend and father of her daughter Craig told her a day after her birthday that he was leaving her for his boss Kirsty. Kirsty seems to have it all, but something seems off. Especially after Daisy, Tasha's daughter tells her that Kirsty's daughter Amelia was awful to her and tried to cause her harm. Tasha is in serious debt because of a gambling addiction but hasn't told anyone. She allows Kirsty to look after Daisy every day after school to save money. When things come to a head, you see that the shiny star isn't always what you think. I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley, and this is my honest review.