No one is good enough for her son…

As a single mother, Annie has an especially close relationship with her son, Ben. They have always been together. Just the two of them. So, when Ben brings home his mysterious beautiful new wife, Daisy, immediately Annie doesn’t trust her. Who is this woman who has taken her son away from her? And what is she hiding?

She’ll protect him with her life…

When Ben disappears, suddenly Annie and Daisy are all the other one has. Alone in Annie’s big, remote house, just the two of them, the tension is rising. And like any protective mother, Annie will stop at nothing to expose her new daughter in law, and the secrets she is hiding…

A gripping, psychological page-turner, perfect for fans of Sally Hepworth's The Mother In Law, Lisa Jewell and K.L. Slater.

Praise for Nina Manning

'Addictive... and beautifully written...I loved it.' Number One Bestselling author Valerie Keogh

'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan

'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan

'An addictive and compelling summer read. Manning keeps you hooked throughout and guessing until the end. The perfect book to take on holiday.' Natasha Boydell

'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane Jeffrey

'Totally addictive. I couldn't put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan

'A claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't let go.' Naomi Joy

‘Clever, emotionally draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!’ D E White