Every new mother has had the experience of an elderly lady eager to help and giving advice, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and doubting yourself. This book focuses on new motherhood, self-doubt, and new friendships. But what if there is more to the advice, what if the person oversteps? Where do you draw the line?

How much do our childhoods affect the people we are drawn to later in life? Do the way we are treated as children dictate our adult needs and desires?

Lizzie’s mother was a dominant woman who ruled the household> She disliked her shy, average daughter, until a teacher discovered Lizzie’s talent for music. This discovery awoke a new drive in her mother. Suddenly she was constantly pushing her to practise playing the piano and driving her to excel. Suddenly Lizzie had all her mother’s attention – until she didn’t win every recital she entered, when Lizzie reached her peak, her mother lost interest.

When Markus, a confident, successful, good looking man pushes his way into Lizzie’s life she is quickly swept off her feet by his attention. He sees her, spoils her and takes care of her and all too quickly they are married. When Lizzie falls pregnant, it doesn’t suit Markus, he is not ready to be a father. His only interest is pursuing his career and enjoying life. This leaves the drifting apart and Lizzie finds herself all alone with a new baby. Doubting herself and with no one to lean on.

The Morag, the perfect mother and friend, next-door neighbour steps in. Lizzie feels blessed to have her around, she is sweet, caring and helpful. She knows what Lizzie needs to hear.

As you read this book you start to notice that something is wrong. Morag is just too much, but at the same time, some of Lizzie’s actions leave you wondering. Soon you are unsure of which character to trust, but as you keep reading your original suspicions are proven correct and you feel rewarded for rooting for the right character.

This is a moving story that keeps you wondering and leaves you shocked at the end. The author manages to keep you guessing. When you reach the end of the book you are reminded of the importance of trusting your instincts about people. When something does not feel right, chances are pretty good that they aren’t. No matter how much you enjoy the attention, do not give someone else too much power over your life. Remain in control, even when you are doubting yourself.

The author created a seriously damaged group of people. The only character that managed to remain innocent throughout the story was baby Jamie. Everyone else leaves you wondering. You are never sure who the bad guy is…. Not until the very end. Chapter after chapter your opinion sways. The author did a great job of keeping the reader wondering where the story was going to go.

I loved it. This is a quick, gripping read that leaves you unable to put the book down.

Fans of psychological fiction will find this book extremely enjoyable.