Jessica's Promise

Book excerpt: 'You wouldn't trust a stranger with your wallet. Or your house keys. So why your little girl, the most precious thing you have?' Teresa's heart stops when she enters her daughter's bedroom to find that her sweet, trusting little girl is gone. Teresa can't bear to think who would snatch a terrified three-year-old from her mother in the middle of the night, but all the signs point to someone close to home. Hasn't Jessica's stepfather been acting a little oddly? Or is it, as Teresa is beginning to fear, something to do with Angie, her daughter's babysitter who lives next door...? Gentle, retired Angie - she must be lonely, with only her memories to keep her company in that big, old house. And she's always had a special connection with Jessica... was trusting Angie with her precious daughter the biggest mistake of Teresa's life? What do we really know about those who watch our children? Jessica's Promise is a compelling domestic drama for fans of Jodi Picoult, Lisa Wingate and Kerry Fisher. Readers absolutely love Jill Childs... 'Wow! A big huge emotional and overwhelming WOW!... A heart-breaking and thought-provoking tale of a mother's overwhelming and all-encompassing love for her daughter. I honestly thought I knew where this story was going but a couple of twists had me fooled and then there's a huge, clever reveal that absolutely floored me. It's a rare and beautiful thing to be moved to tears by a story that also makes you reflect long after the book is finished... Loved it.' 5 stars, Off on a Tangent 'Oh. My. Gosh. Just trying to catch my breath... started reading this late yesterday and actually cancelled plans this morning to finish it. Excellent!' Goodreads reviewer 'I was completely hooked... This book was utterly impossible to put down! Wow! I read it from cover to cover in one sitting... truly an intense psychological thriller... from the very start to the shocking conclusion!' 5 stars, Goodreads reviewer