A suspense thriller in the school of Gone Girl and its ilk. Page turner with an interesting setup and twists that surprised me, but not very well written - the chapters with the police seemed like the author didn’t understand procedures. The detective’s broken relationship with another officer didn’t add anything. Still, a fun vacation read that kept me guessing. ( )

Mummy’s Little Secret by M.A. Hunter

Two women
Two little girls
Two husbands
One murder

Secrets, lies, and
Four little words…

“She’s Not My Mum”

This book flips between past and present looking at the lives of two women who meet one day in a park while little girls are playing. The four little words Daisy utters set in motion a series of events that leave all involved changed forever.

Intrigued by the idea of what I would do if a child came up to me and told me that the woman she was with was NOT her mother, I looked forward to reading the story. But, as I began to read and realized that it was not linearly told, then could not relate to the women or the situation, I found myself skimming to get the gist of it and some of the specifics. In the end I understood why the story was told as it was but never fully invested in the reading, story or outcome.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars ( )

Title: Mummy's Little Secret
Author: M.A. Hunter
Publisher: Harper/Collins UK, One More Chapter
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Mummy's Little Secret" by M.A. Hunter

My Opinion:

'Mummy's Little Secret' was some gripping psychological thriller that will keep one turning the pages to see what was coming next. What will happen when Jess [who was wheelchair bound] meets Daisy, and she whispers, 'She's not my Mum?' Jess had taken her daughter, Grace, to the part, and they had met Daisy. With all that Jess has gone through, will she get anyone to believe what this child has told her? Her husband Charlie... well, I will leave that to you to read how that went. What will happen when Jess tries to find out more about Morag, Dasiy's mom? Why does Jess become obsessed with all of this?

Interestingly, both of these ladies had issues with secrets, sympathies, and complexes that they both had, making this story even more intriguing to find out what was going on in the world. The reader will see that both Jess and Marag had problems, and as the story continues, there will be twists and turns all over the place, more like a rollercoaster ride. The characters were well-developed and defined. Some were even more interesting such as...Gwen, Sharon, Tommy, and Charlie, to name a few.

'Mummy's Little Secret' is an excellent read where family secrets drive the story, and who was this person stalking the Morag's family? To find out all the answers to these questions, pick up 'Mummy's Little Secret' and see how well this author brings it all out to the reader, and in the end, definitely pleased at the way the story turned out.

Thank you, Netgalley and Harper Collins UK, for giving me the chance to share my unbiased opinion. ( )