The Last Nanny by Rosemary Willhide – Book Review

Synopsis:

When a young woman lands a live-in nanny job for a wealthy family in a peaceful coastal town, it seems like a dream come true. But something feels off from the start. The kids act strange. The neighbors whisper. And the last nanny? As the tension builds and secrets unravel, she realizes she’s in way deeper than she thought. Not everyone in this house is telling the truth, and someone will do anything to keep the past buried.

My Thoughts:

Okay, this one kept me glued to my Kindle. You ever read a thriller and think you’ve got it figured out, only for the author to pull the rug out from under you? That was me… multiple times. The Last Nanny had more twists than a theme park ride, and every single one of them hit hard.

The pacing? Fast. Like, blink-and-you-miss-it fast. I flew through the pages because I had to know what was going on. The writing style felt sharp and effortless. It pulled me right into this coastal mansion full of secrets, and I couldn’t get out (not that I wanted to).

There were just enough suspicious characters to keep me guessing, but not so many that it got confusing. I kept changing my mind about who to trust. I loved that this book never slowed down. The tension just kept building with every chapter.

Bottom line? It’s a nonstop, edge-of-your-seat read. If you’re into psychological thrillers that make you feel like you’re piecing together a real-life mystery, this one’s a must.

The Vibes It Brings:

🔍 Suspicious characters and sketchy secrets
🧸 “GET OUT” energy
🏡 Coastal small-town setting with eerie undertones
🚪 Creepy old house with locked doors and whispered lies
❓ So many twists you’ll stop trying to guess
📖 One-sit read vibes—you won’t want to put it down

Final Thoughts:

If you’re in the mood for a thriller that keeps you spinning until the last page, The Last Nanny delivers. The writing is clean, the pacing is relentless, and the mystery is layered in the best way. I had no clue who the villain was, and I love that. Five stars from me without hesitation.

This one would be perfect for fans of fast-paced psychological thrillers with missing-person mysteries and a dose of domestic suspense. Add it to your TBR—you’ll thank me later. Thanks to Rosemary Willhide for the prerelease copy of The Last Nanny. The opinions stated here are my own.

The Last Nanny releases on July 11, 2025. Preorder it now!

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