Monday, February 27, 2023

Spotlight and Giveaway: The Mother Next Door

Leah Mercer just released her latest domestic suspense novel, The Mother Next Door, and we're excited to tell you about it. Melissa has it in her TBR and hopes to read it soon, as she loves Leah's books. Leah has TWO copies to share with some lucky readers!

I glance over at Lou’s house as I pull onto my drive, surprised that it is still in darkness. Lou and the kids should have been home from school long ago. I should be preparing a delicious meal for my children as they tell me about their day. But Lou’s car is nowhere to be seen…

The night is drawing in and Lou has still not returned. I try not to panic, but deep down I know something is wrong. Lou is the most dependable friend. Our children are at the same school. We always help each other out, and she cares for my two like only a mother can.

As a storm rages outside and local news reports tell everyone to stay indoors, a feeling of deep dread starts to swell. Then the call comes. The police have found Lou’s car, with my children’s schoolbags still inside along with Lou’s phone. But they are nowhere to be seen.

Clutching my husband’s hands, willing our children to be found safe and sound, I try to silence the voice inside my head. I’ve not been honest. I’m being punished for what happened all those years ago.

And then I get Lou’s message and I know that if I want to see my children again, I need to tell the truth to everyone I love.

What I don’t yet know is that Lou has been keeping her own dark secret. And once the storm passes, nothing will ever be the same again.

A gripping and addictive psychological suspense about dark obsession, intense motherly love and how far we will go to protect those we love the most. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Adele Parks and Sally Hepworth. (Synopsis courtesy of Amazon.)

Leah Mercer
 was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada. Her first ambition was to be a journalist, but after completing a master’s in journalism, she soon realized she preferred anything other than reporting the news. After trying her hand at public relations, teaching and recruitment in various countries around the world, she finally settled in London and returned to writing… fiction, this time. Her first two novels, Who We Were Before and The Man I Thought You Were, were shortlisted at the UK’s Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards. Leah loves books, running, and visiting historic houses with her husband and their son.

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23 comments:

Marta Suárez Mazaira said...

I am with some of them because I live in a block of flats

Padmini Rao said...

I visit them often

Burma Turner said...

I was very close with my next door neighbor before I moved.I don't really know anyone here.

Rita Wray said...

I know them well.

traveler said...

We aren't close with any neighbors but say hello if we encounter them walking.

Lisa D said...

I have the best neighbors! We share the food that we grow on our land and look after each others' children and pets.

Jess R said...

Love all my neighbors! They are weird as all get out..but sweet!

Mary Patricia Bird said...

Not really. I used to be closer to them when our children were little, but not so much now.

Mary C said...

I rarely see my neighbors as our schedules are different.

Marissa Parker said...

I love our neighbours. They keep watch on unknown activities and are always there if we need them b

rubynreba said...

We rarely see our neighbors but wave at them if we see them outside.

diannekc said...

My neighbors are my Chicago family.

Annmarie Weeks said...

In previous homes, I have been friendly with our next-door neighbors...some closer than others. But our next door neighbors here at our current home don't live here all year long. We've only met them once or twice.

Emily Catan said...

Since we moved to this senior community 3 years ago, I have been sandwiched between two neighbors. One neighbor is a happy go lucky guy whom we have known each other better each day passes. He would ask us to babysit his cat while he's out of town and vice versa. The other neighbor is a friendly quiet lady whom we will nod and say hello to each other.

Anita Yancey said...

I am not close with my next door neighbors, I hardly ever see them.

Julie C said...

I get on with all my neighbours but especially on the one side.

Cherisse said...

I have wonderful neighbors on the cul de sac!

bn100 said...

yes

Linda Kish said...

We are friendly but not really close.

pippirose said...

Not close, but neighourly. Working on friendship.

Xia Lee said...

Not close

Lelandlee said...

Not really

Tatum Rangel said...

I'm not close with my neighbors.