Bøker av Jill Childs

There isn't a day I don't think of you, my poor lost girl. I remember the sweet, milky smell of your skin, the shape of your lips. You were perfect, lying there in my arms, as tiny as a bird and just as weightless. Oh, my love, come back to me. Find me... before it's too late. When three-year-old Sara disappeared from their lives, it tore the Turner family apart. Years later, they are still startling at every knock, convinced it's Sara at the door. But the only trace of the cherished little girl is a fading photo in the hall, a single white knitted baby shoe tucked behind the frame. Then, one day, as they pick at sandwiches in a crowded local café, a beautiful girl approaches, claiming to be Sara. With her wide green eyes and soft, straight hair, could she really be their long-lost girl? But where has she been all this time, and what happened to stop her from coming home? Soon, Sara is turning up for Sunday lunch, and then moving her things into the little bedroom upstairs. But as Sara makes herself at home, not everyone is happy that she's back in their lives once more. Long-held secrets are threatening to surface, and someone in this tight-knit family doesn't want them to be told... A gripping and emotional read about three generations of family secrets. Fans of Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer and Kerry Fisher won't be able to put this book down. What readers are saying about Jill Childs: 'Left me speechless, with tears in my eyes, and at times heartbroken. Don't hesitate, just read this. Immediately.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'My first book by Jill Childs and she's thoroughly managed to leave me teary eyed with the wonderful tale that encompasses a mother's love... Heartbreaking and beautiful!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely brilliant emotional roller-coaster of a novel, beautifully written with sensitivity and compassion... so touching I was close to tears and I didn't want it to end... such a delightful and heartwarming novel, it will stay in my thoughts for a long time.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

';Wow! There is no other word for this book. It is emotional and thrilling and just plain amazing.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 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 father 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 Jessica's Promise';Absolutely brilliant, brilliant and brilliant, didn't think Jill could ';do it again' after reading Gracie's Secret but how wrong could I be? Loved everything about this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow! There is no other word for this book. It is emotional and thrilling and just plain amazing! I cannot wait to read more of the writer's books in the future!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';RivetingEmotional! This was a brilliant fast-paced domestic drama!... A compelling story full of all the twists and turns.' Audio Killed the Bookmark ';Fast paced and wonderfully told story about mother-love, secrecy, trust and family. The characters are so true to life I was very surprised by the shock revelation of what had really happened to Jessica.' Goodreads reviewer ';WoW this book was just beautifully written throughout and had you gripped from the first few pages. I just loved this book and the last few chapters will keep on your toes.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Absolutely brilliant! A poignant, touching and thrilling take from an amazing writer. Tense and pacy, and yet written with heart. A truly stunning tale.' Renita D'Silva ';The characters are flawed but show great emotion The author has tremendous insight into the mind of a young child If you like domestic thrillers, emotion-packed drama, and a gripping storyline, this book is definitely for you.' Waggy Tales Dog Blog, 5 stars ';A brilliant thriller all the way through, I really enjoyed it

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 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 ';Brilliant, thrilling and fiendishly addictive. The author masterfully takes us on a journey, packed with twists. A book I cannot put down and one I will be thinking about for a very long time.' 5 stars, Renita D'Silva ';A wonderful and different story that made me smile and cry. Well done to the author for keeping me hooked right from the beginning.' Donna Lawrence ';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, Gracie's Secret is a gripping and emotive read.' Goodreads reviewer ';Gracie's Secret is a heartfelt book that takes a strong look at a mother's love for her child.' 5 stars, Goodreads reviewer ';Such a twisted story, but I loved it!..