The New Mother A completely gripping psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist

Who would you trust with your precious family? Wanted: full-time, live-in help for expectant mother. Must be organised, friendly and willing to do anything. Rachel is determined to be the perfect mother. She has a birth plan, with a playlist and a bag ready by the door. She’s chosen a lovely light cream paint for the nursery, and in wide-eyed, innocent Abbie she’s found the perfect person to help her with her baby. After all, every mother needs a bit of help, don’t they? But Rachel needs a little more than most. She still makes sure her bedroom door is locked before she goes to sleep. She still checks the cameras that are dotted throughout the house. Rachel trusts Abbie. Even if Abbie’s smiles don’t always reach her eyes, and the stories she tells about her past don’t always add up, it doesn’t matter. Because Rachel knows better than to trust herself… From the bestselling author of Her Husband’s Lover, this is a truly gripping story about how far people will go to find a family. Filled with tension and twists to keep you glued to every page, it is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Shari LaPena and The Girl on the Train. Readers are loving The New Mother: ‘Excellent read!… Nerve-wracking twist after twist… Kept me on the edge of my seat, all the way to the ending. Highly recommend this!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow this book was great!… A freaking page-turner from start to finish… Amazing… Will have you flipping the pages fast!… Outstanding novel!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grabs the reader’s attention and doesn't let go. Even when not reading the book, you are thinking about it and what will happen! Recommended for anyone who loves a thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A totally gripping read that I read in practically one sitting. I loved it and cannot stop thinking about it.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Shocking twists throughout… Kept me telling myself “just one more chapter” until I hit the point of no return and finished the book in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… I could not put this down… So addictive… Such a rushhhhh... Oh, so gooood.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A roller-coaster ride… I was reading at breakneck speed as the suspense was unbearable… Gripping… The action-packed climax was nerve-wracking.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grips like a vice from the very first page. Julia Crouch is one of the best thriller writers in the business, and The New Mother is her best book yet.’ Erin Kelly, Sunday Times bestselling author of He Said, She Said ‘If you like a book with plenty of twists and turns this is the one for you! Fantastic read!… Grips you from the start and keeps you hanging on till the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The sense of menace is overwhelming as the truth emerges, detail by horrifying detail. So gripping that I barely breathed until I’d finished it.’ Jane Casey, bestselling author of The Killing Kind ‘I was completely gripped and then came the big shock which I could never have anticipated… Nothing is what it seems… Left me reading into the night.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐