Jill Childs

'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

My dearest daughter, I will never forget the day I nearly lost you. The day you learned the secrets that would tear our lives apart... Time stops for Jen when her beloved daughter, Gracie, is involved in a terrible car crash. Pronounced dead at the scene, it's a miracle when paramedics manage to then resuscitate the little girl. The relief Jen feels at Gracie's recovery is matched only by her fury at the driver of the car - her ex-husband's new girlfriend Ella. Jen has never trusted Ella, and now her worst fears have been confirmed. But then Gracie begins to tell strange stories about what she heard in the car that day, and what she saw in those moments near death. It's clear that there's something shocking hidden in Ella's past... but exposing it could tear all their lives apart. An emotional page-turner that will take your breath away. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Lisa Wingate and Kerry Fisher. What readers are saying about Gracie's Secret... '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 I simply didn't see coming and it 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 'Gracie's Secret is a definite page-turner of a read. It's very much about a mother's love and how far as a mother you would go for your child... Packed full of suspense... a gripping and emotive read.' Goodreads reviewer 'A heartfelt book that takes a strong look at a mother's love for her child.' 5 stars, Marlene Pero 'Such a twisted story, but I loved it ... I am definitely purchasing so I can read it again later ' 5 stars, Rebecca Owens