Flora always dreamed of the day she’d become a mother. But some dreams turn into nightmares.
Flora and Neil are happily married, but they can’t have children so decide to adopt. And when Flora meets little Beckie it’s love at first sight. Deep in her heart, she knows they’re meant for each other, destined to be mother and daughter.
It was as if love for your child was a terrible physical force that swept through you and left you weak, frozen on the edge of a terror you couldn’t name.
When Flora officially becomes Beckie’s mum, it’s like a part of her that’s always been missing is finally in place. She is complete, every day filled with purpose and joy.
There’s only one problem. Beckie was taken from her birth family, the Johnsons, because they have a history of violence and criminal behaviour and so are judged to be unfit to care for a child.
But the Johnsons don’t agree. As far as they’re concerned, Flora has stolen their little girl and they are determined to get her back. They’re very smart, utterly ruthless – and they have a plan. One that will turn Flora’s life into a living hell and push her to the very edge of insanity.
This stunning psychological thriller is perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, Mark Edwards, and Teresa Driscoll.
Suspenseful, edgy, thrilling and a little creepy in places this book kept me on my toes!
The story follows Beckie (or Bekki depending on who is telling the story), a young child, who has been taken from her birth family who have a history of criminal and violent behaviour and who is adopted by Flora and Neil who appear to be the perfect parents. Her birth family, particularly her grandmother, are desperate to get her back and goes to some amazing lengths to get what she wants.
The story is told from both sides, from Bekki’s Grandmother, Lorraine who plots to get her back through to Flora, Beckie’s adoptive mother and her panic and need to protect Becki. Both fiercely love this little girl.
There are plenty of twists and turns and, in some ways, you want to hate Lorraine and her family, but their commitment is admirable, and you can’t help but feel for them as well. There is a lot of Scottish slang which was initially difficult to read but became natural very quickly (there is also a glossary at the back if you need it but I didn’t find that I did!)
A great ending!
Thank you to Net Galley, the Publisher and the Author for a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
| Title | Watch Over Me |
| Author | Jane Renshaw |
| Series | N/A |
| Format | Kindle |
| Page Count | 428 Pages |
| Genre | Mysteries & Thrillers |
| Publisher | Inkubator Books |
| Release Date | 26th January 2020 |
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