‘WOW! I absolutely loved this book and stayed up way too late to finish it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars\nYou trust her with your home, your husband, your baby… but she is about to destroy it all. 
Sophy Pemberton is struggling to cope with the pressures of becoming a new mother. Her nine-month-old son never settles in her arms and the unrelenting tiredness from late night feeds is all consuming. 
So, when Liv Granger from the mother and baby group offers her services as a nanny, Sophy is overcome with relief. Now she can finally get some sleep…She can stop failing at being a mother. 
But Liv has a secret. 
She didn’t become Sophy’s nanny by accident. 
And Sophy has no idea who she has let into her home. 
An utterly gripping and suspenseful novel that will have you turning the pages long into the night! Fans of The Mother-In-Law, Lies Lies Lies, and The Babysitter will love this heart-racing read.\nReaders LOVE The Perfect Nanny\n‘This book has more twists than a rollercoaster ride, so buckle up!’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
‘A truly sinister thriller… Expertly put together and extremely fast paced, it plays on our deepest fears.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
‘I devoured this book in one day! I loved the premise, complex characters and the surprise ending. I can’t wait to read more books by this fantastic pair of authors!’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
‘An absolute suspenseful and crazy read! Definitely going in my top reads category for this year.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
‘This is the best book I have read in years! It was full of twists and red herrings. I stayed hours past my bedtime to finish it!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
‘This was a very entertaining read, I settled down with a cuppa and could not put it down.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
‘A wickedly clever page-turner.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

The Perfect Nanny: An utterly gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist!

Literature & Fiction

CLARKE, KAREN

BRITTANY, AMANDA

Contemporary

HQ Digital

YOUR LIFE FOR MINE

“Wow wow wow… I would highly recommend this book to everyone.” – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars\nHow far would you go to keep your baby safe? 
Grace bundled her eight-week-old daughter into her carry cot, opened the door and ran. 
Her life in New York faded into the background – she needed to keep her baby safe. She needed to get as far away from Patrick as possible. 
Now, staying in a remote cottage in Wales, Grace is trying to start again. But she can’t shake the uneasy feeling that she’s been followed. 
And then she finds a note. Left on her bed. A tiny scrap of paper with scrawl in bright red pen. 
Keep her close. Anything could happen. 
She’s been found. Patrick wants his baby back. 
But Grace will do everything to stop him. 
An utterly gripping cat and mouse thriller that will keep you reading long into the night! Fans of Lisa Jewell, Adele Parks and Sally Hepworth will love And Then She Ran.\nReaders LOVE And Then She Ran\n“An addictive and chilling read with a very dramatic ending. It had everything I love in a thriller and more.” – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
“I adored this book. Best writing I’ve ever read.” – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
“The tension in this book builds beautifully, leaving you on the edge of your seat barely daring to breathe at times… So well written, a real page turner. Loved it.” – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
“Great characterisation, perfectly paced plot and twists at exactly the right time… Karen Clarke has written a bestseller with an added grenade at the end.” – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
“Couldn’t put this book down. It had me gripped from the start and did not let me go.” – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 
“This keeps you guessing all the way through.” – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

And Then She Ran

'Wow! This book cast suspicion on so many characters that I had no idea how it would turn out! The definition of the perfect suspense novel!' NetGalley Reviewer, I promised her I'd protect him... and I'll do anything to keep him safe.&nbsp; Five years ago, my sister Rachel left her baby boy on my doorstep. A little bundle wrapped in blankets. I loved him. I cared for him. I called him Noah and raised him as my own. Rachel was full of secrets, and the truth about Noah was one we shared. A secret just between sisters. Now, my sister is dead. The police say it was an accident... But I'm convinced that's a lie. I owe it to Rachel to uncover the truth... Even if I risk losing the family I've fought so hard for. Dark family secrets rise to the surface in this utterly gripping and emotional page-turner! My Sister's Child will keep you reading long into the night and is perfect for fans of Nicole Trope and Claire Amarti! Readers LOVE My Sister's Child! 'A brilliant psychological thriller... the twists that happen will leave you on the edge of your seat.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it... Gave me chills. Solid five.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Had me hooked right from the start... I honestly cannot recommend this book enough!' NetGalley Reviewer, 'An addictive and chilling read... great story, pace and development!' NetGalley Reviewer, 'I was completely enthralled and the ending wow a huge twist I did not see coming at all!' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Karen Clarke is an incredible writer... I had to keep reading as I needed to unravel the story further.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'A tense and emotional read, with well-drawn, menacing and intriguing, characters.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Loved it!' NetGalley Reviewer,

My Sister’s Child

Genre Fiction

The Mother’s Secret

This accessible book demystifies the links between theory and practice for those studying in the field of early childhood. The book encourages those new to research to develop their investigations as straightforward narrative accounts of the phenomenon that they are investigating. Throughout the book the authors demonstrate the influence of theoretical perspectives on their own practice and research. They articulate how this adds depth to their studies by linking into wider and more enduring themes. The book is divided into two parts; part one looks at 'Community, interaction and identity' and addresses several different aspects of social constructivist theory. Each author explores, less familiar, but increasingly influential ideas emanating from Vygotskian theory. Part two explores 'Structure, power and knowledge' which includes a wider range of theoretical perspectives, that tell a more 'critical' story about how the way society is structured, influences power, institutions and individuals. These theories help the authors to describe how working practices serve some groups and disadvantage others. Each chapter includes:  Theoretical concepts, which are related to practice and/or research  Case studies  Examples from research practice enabling readers to explore the practical application of the 'big ideas'  Further reading appropriate to the theoretical construct This book is essential reading for undergraduate students and trainee teachers.Contributors: Tony Bertram, Angeliki Bitou, Liz Brooker, Sue Fawson, Rohan Jowallah, Maggie Leese, Martin Needham, Jane O’Connor, Chris Pascal, Lynn Richards, Faye Stanley, Jo Winwood, Gill Woods, Jenny Worsley - all at University of Wolverhampton except Liz Brooker, who is at the Institute of Education in London.

Making Sense of Theory & Practice in Early Childhood

Politics & Social Sciences

Waller, Tim

Whitmarsh, Judy

Social Sciences

Open University Press

When Marnie Appleton inherited a sweet shop from her grandfather she was determined to do his legacy proud. The shop has been a much-loved feature of the little seaside town of Shipley for years, but now Marnie needs to bring it up to date, and she's recruited gorgeous new assistant Josh to help. Marnie gets busy redecorating the shop and choosing delicious new sweets to stock, but things are never that simple: new neighbour Isobel, a fame-hungry blogger, is on a crusade against sugar, and she'll go to any lengths to secure bad publicity for Marnie's shop. Marnie fights back with homemade sugar-free treats, but with her best friend Beth heavily pregnant, her grandmother Celia recovering from an operation, and her very recently ex-boyfriend Alex returning to Shipley with a new love, Marnie has a lot on her plate. Product Information: ISBN: 9780349132570 Author: Karen Clarke Publisher: Bookouture Format: Paperback Pages: 310 Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2cm

The Beachside Sweet Shop

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Bookouture

Social Policy for Social Work: Placing Social Work in its Wider Context

Contemporary social work cannot be understood without an appreciation of the broader context of social policy in which it takes place. Such an understanding is increasingly important as social workers are expected to work across institutional, professional and even national boundaries in new ways profoundly affected by the changing global context. This insightful book examines how shifts in the dominant political ideology have affected the nature of welfare provision, the kinds of social problems addressed by policy, and the balance of responsibilities for well-being between individuals, the family, voluntary organizations, the market and the state. It explains the impact of these developments on the organization of social work and on relationships between social workers and service users. The book discusses contested concepts central to social work – such as justice, liberty, equality, difference, need and risk – and illustrates these through a range of examples. The critical analysis provided in this book offers students of social work a crucial foundation for negotiating difficult and sensitive practice situations and defending their profession, providing them with the tools and knowledge to uphold key professional values.

Green, Lorraine

Polity

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the café at Seashell Cove, where there's hot chocolate to keep you warm - and the man of your dreams could be waiting....&nbsp; Interior designer Tilly Campbell loves being carefree and single. But her latest job is redecorating the cosy local café for a Christmas party, and when her friends confess their plans for the big night - including a proposal, a declaration of love and a pregnancy announcement - Tilly starts to wonder if she might be missing out....&nbsp; Transforming the café into a winter wonderland is more of a challenge than she thought, so when she bumps into gorgeous newcomer Seth, Tilly welcomes the distraction. Seth is a single father struggling to settle his son, Jack, into their new cottage, and Tilly is determined to help them make their house into a home in time for Christmas. But with the café still in chaos just days before the party it looks like it's going to be a Christmas to remember for all the wrong reasons.... With friends old and new relying on her, can Tilly save the Christmas party? And could she finally find love waiting for her under the mistletoe? A heart-warming, hilarious listen about friendship, family and the meaning of Christmas. Perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Holly Martin and Debbie Johnson!

The Christmas Café at Seashell Cove

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