Nicki's book blog: My Word Against His

Tuesday 30 May 2023

My Word Against His

My Word Against His By Lauren North- psychological thriller

Celia is in her car after receiving a call from someone she hasn't heard from in several years- someone who needs help. As she sits at some traffic lights she is car jacked and held at knifepoint. The man Sam, makes her drive to Leeds which is several hours away. Once there, the car crashes and Celia is injured. When the police arrive they find more than a man on the run. Years before hand Celia was working at a school and befriended one of the pupils Lucie, whom she felt needed some care and guidance. Lucie came to Celia’s house for dinner occasionally and babysat her son Henry. Celia always ushered her out of the house before her husband came home and there were clues in the house as to something not being quite right. The “ my word against his” is Sam’s version of events versus Celia’s. Who is telling the truth or can the liar get away with it?

OMG! This is one heck of a read. A slightly dark, sinister one at times where the reader is left to make their own judgement on things- such as the things in Celia’s house- a cleverly written ploy to add twists, skilfully done. I alternated from liking Celia and her looking after Lucie to feeling I had been deceived as to her real personality- or had I ? Again masterfully written. It's a read I wanted to race through, I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. A magnificent read that kept me hooked and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

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My Word Against His: A totally unputdownable psychological thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists

My future hangs in the balance. They’re questioning both of us and every word I say matters. I need to be careful – it’s my word against his, and I can’t afford to lose…Thirteen years ago. Teenager Lucie babysits our little son Henry. She’s like the daughter I never had. And she believes we’re the perfect family – just me, my husband and Henry.But Lucie doesn’t really know what’s happening behind closed doors. Until one night, she sees something so awful she leaves. And my family is never the same again…

Now, Lucie has reached out, desperate for my help. It’s been thirteen years of silence, but I would recognise her voice anywhere. She’s back: and so are the secrets she took with her.

What did she see that night? And does she know my side of the story, or only his?

I hope she knows what she’s doing. Because there is no line I won’t cross to protect the ones I love – or the secrets I’ve worked so hard to hide…

An absolutely gripping psychological thriller where no one is who they seem, that will make your heart pound and your jaw drop! Perfect for fans of addictive page-turners like The Housemaid, The Family Across the Street and The Family Upstairs.

Buy link: https://geni.us/B0BWYVQYY8social

About the author:

Lauren writes psychological suspense novels that delve into the darker side of relationships and families. She has a lifelong passion for writing, reading, and all things books. Lauren’s love of psychological suspense has grown since childhood and her dark imagination of always wondering what’s the worst thing that could happen in every situation.

Lauren studied psychology before moving to London where she lived and worked for many years. She now lives with her family in the Suffolk countryside. Readers can follow Lauren on Twitter @Lauren_C_North, Instagram @Lauren_C_North and Facebook @LaurenNorthAuthor