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The Perfect Nurse #2
The Nurse's Lie
Nurse. Mother. Wife. Killer…?
Only a few months ago, my life was simple. I spent most of my time caring for patients in brightly lit hospital wards. Then I’d pick up my son from kindergarten before cooking a meal for my husband. I’d drink in every precious moment with them. Now everything has changed…
I don’t recognise the woman I’ve become. I’m a liar. Nurses are supposed to save lives. Instead, I helped to take one.
I did it to protect my family. No one can find out what I’ve done because I’d lose everything: my marriage, my gorgeous baby boy – even my life.
Then one day I step through the front door to find a woman with long, blonde hair and perfect white teeth in my family home. My heart pounds in my chest. We used to work at the same hospital. She’s the only one who knows my biggest secret and my darkest lie.
It’s clear she’s back for revenge. But she’s underestimated me. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep my loved ones safe.
It’s time to finish what I started.
It’s my life or hers…
From the number one bestselling author of The Doctor’s Wife, this intense, nail-biting psychological thriller will have you gasping in shock! Perfect for fans of T.M. Logan, Freida McFadden and John Marrs.
Only a few months ago, my life was simple. I spent most of my time caring for patients in brightly lit hospital wards. Then I’d pick up my son from kindergarten before cooking a meal for my husband. I’d drink in every precious moment with them. Now everything has changed…
I don’t recognise the woman I’ve become. I’m a liar. Nurses are supposed to save lives. Instead, I helped to take one.
I did it to protect my family. No one can find out what I’ve done because I’d lose everything: my marriage, my gorgeous baby boy – even my life.
Then one day I step through the front door to find a woman with long, blonde hair and perfect white teeth in my family home. My heart pounds in my chest. We used to work at the same hospital. She’s the only one who knows my biggest secret and my darkest lie.
It’s clear she’s back for revenge. But she’s underestimated me. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep my loved ones safe.
It’s time to finish what I started.
It’s my life or hers…
From the number one bestselling author of The Doctor’s Wife, this intense, nail-biting psychological thriller will have you gasping in shock! Perfect for fans of T.M. Logan, Freida McFadden and John Marrs.
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Published August 1, 2024
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About the author
Daniel Hurst
89 books3,979 followersDaniel Hurst is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of fast paced psychological thrillers. His most popular titles include Til Death Do Us Part, The Passenger and The Doctor's Wife, the latter title reaching #1 on the Amazon UK Kindle store in February 2023. A regular KDP Select All Star since he became a full-time author in 2021, Daniel prides himself on writing fast, releasing stories often and engaging with his readers.
You can visit him at www.danielhurstbooks.com, where you can also download a copy of his FREE thriller 'Just One Second.'
You can visit him at www.danielhurstbooks.com, where you can also download a copy of his FREE thriller 'Just One Second.'
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July 13, 2024
Pippa’s life used to be simple. By day, she was a dedicated nurse, caring for patients. By evening, she was a loving mom, picking up her son from kindergarten and cooking for her husband. Every moment with her family was precious. But everything changed when she crossed a line—nurses are supposed to save lives, but she helped take one to protect her family.
Twist:
Now, she’s living a lie, fearing the day someone uncovers her secret. Enter a woman from her past, a former colleague who knows everything. She’s back, and it’s clear she wants revenge. Pippa’s heart races, but she won’t go down without a fight. She’ll do whatever it takes to keep her family safe, even if it means finishing what she started.
Thoughts:
Not quite the suspense ride I expected. The story of Pippa trying to dodge consequences while digging herself deeper into trouble felt a bit mild and trimmed. Despite that, I really enjoy this series. It’s authentic and has a solid plot line. The ending felt abrupt, but hopefully, that means more installments are coming soon!
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!
Twist:
Now, she’s living a lie, fearing the day someone uncovers her secret. Enter a woman from her past, a former colleague who knows everything. She’s back, and it’s clear she wants revenge. Pippa’s heart races, but she won’t go down without a fight. She’ll do whatever it takes to keep her family safe, even if it means finishing what she started.
Thoughts:
Not quite the suspense ride I expected. The story of Pippa trying to dodge consequences while digging herself deeper into trouble felt a bit mild and trimmed. Despite that, I really enjoy this series. It’s authentic and has a solid plot line. The ending felt abrupt, but hopefully, that means more installments are coming soon!
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!
July 17, 2024
2nd instalment of the Nurse series by Daniel Hurst and unfortunately was not as good as the 1st one The prefect nurse.
This one follows Darcy again the main character from the 1st book bit it's also a dual POV with Pippa who was a secondary character in the 1st book taking dual main character status in this one. It 100% continues on from the 1st book so if you haven’t read it please do so before picking this one up otherwise you will be completely lost.
I won't post the plot otherwise it's a complete spoiler alert for anyone who is thinking of starting the series.
I don't know why but I found this sequel lacking in comparison to The perfect Nurse, which was fast paced, intriguing with a good solid mystery and plot twists, this one was not any of those. I found it much slower paced and the mystery element in Darcy's POV was nowhere close to as intriguing in comparison. Pippa mainly has to deal with the fallout of the 1st book and I just found it extremely unrealistic in execution or believability of the characters. I got the impression a 15yr old wrote the sequel, it just seemed childish in depth. A lot of stuff isn't explained at all and the ending is very much rushed and left in a cliffhanger. Will there be a 3rd instalment? There could very well be, let's just hope it's better written than this book and more in keeping with the 1st book which I really enjoyed.
This is now my 4th book by this author and I've found 2 of them really enjoyable and 2 of them adequate. Will continue to read on as they are quick popcorn thrillers.
Thanks to Bookouture who provided be with a copy for review through NetGalley.
This one follows Darcy again the main character from the 1st book bit it's also a dual POV with Pippa who was a secondary character in the 1st book taking dual main character status in this one. It 100% continues on from the 1st book so if you haven’t read it please do so before picking this one up otherwise you will be completely lost.
I won't post the plot otherwise it's a complete spoiler alert for anyone who is thinking of starting the series.
I don't know why but I found this sequel lacking in comparison to The perfect Nurse, which was fast paced, intriguing with a good solid mystery and plot twists, this one was not any of those. I found it much slower paced and the mystery element in Darcy's POV was nowhere close to as intriguing in comparison. Pippa mainly has to deal with the fallout of the 1st book and I just found it extremely unrealistic in execution or believability of the characters. I got the impression a 15yr old wrote the sequel, it just seemed childish in depth. A lot of stuff isn't explained at all and the ending is very much rushed and left in a cliffhanger. Will there be a 3rd instalment? There could very well be, let's just hope it's better written than this book and more in keeping with the 1st book which I really enjoyed.
This is now my 4th book by this author and I've found 2 of them really enjoyable and 2 of them adequate. Will continue to read on as they are quick popcorn thrillers.
Thanks to Bookouture who provided be with a copy for review through NetGalley.
September 28, 2024
Not much I can say without giving spoilers away. It felt like a rehash of the first book, just with different characters added in, and no real depth to it. We didn’t get much character development either. The main characters kept making stupid and serious mistakes that could have been avoided, but it is what it is. Honestly, yes, it was fast-paced as usual, but the only things I liked were seeing Pippa's POV and what she gets up to, and I also really liked Joe! I did like it a bit more than the first book, but not by much. I’ll continue to book three to see how it plays out when it releases, but let’s hope it stops after that.
⛥☽please do not milk it to death.☾⛥
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⛥☽please do not milk it to death.☾⛥
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 19, 2024
In this, the second of The Perfect Nurse series, Darcy, having killed someone and still dealing with amnesia, relocates to Florida where an attractive man hires her to look after his father who is in the beginning stages of dementia. The father warns her about the son. Are the warnings real or a figment of his condition and is Darcy in danger? Meanwhile, sister Pippa, having helped Darcy dispose of the body, is becoming further and further estranged from her husband and family because they know she is hiding something. When someone from Darcy’s past surfaces, the family’s involvement deepens.
OK. I admit it. I am addicted. I could not pass up this second in the series by Hurst just as I couldn’t pass up all the books in The Doctor’s Wife series. I call them popcorn thrillers and I couldn’t resist…I just had to find out what happens next for Darcy and Pippa.
This one raises the question, how far would you go to save your sibling, your child, your self….not necessarily their life, but their risk of being locked away in a penitentiary for life.
Written in the same style as the first one, this story was really over the top and presents a dilemma for me. Can I cure my addiction or do I have to read the next one to find out what happens after this cliffhanger ending?
Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the DRC.
OK. I admit it. I am addicted. I could not pass up this second in the series by Hurst just as I couldn’t pass up all the books in The Doctor’s Wife series. I call them popcorn thrillers and I couldn’t resist…I just had to find out what happens next for Darcy and Pippa.
This one raises the question, how far would you go to save your sibling, your child, your self….not necessarily their life, but their risk of being locked away in a penitentiary for life.
Written in the same style as the first one, this story was really over the top and presents a dilemma for me. Can I cure my addiction or do I have to read the next one to find out what happens after this cliffhanger ending?
Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the DRC.
July 11, 2024
In what seems a matter of days since Book 1 Daniel Hurst is back with Book 2 and it follows immediately on from where we left Darcy and Pippa and with dual POV narrative we find out exactly what they have been doing…..
Of course both are in chaos with things spiralling and things only get worse as the story unfolds….with a particularly chilling basement side story
Some nasty characters although as with all of the authors books there is a dilemma for the reader as to wether we approve or disapprove of the main characters actions,often these actions are a do now, worry later scenario and are acted upon in quick changing circumstances, always with a price to pay, for someone
It’s a fast read and as with all his books it is brilliantly written and every chapter ends with a cliffhanger
Bring on the next book ( probably in a fortnight 🤣🤣 )
Of course both are in chaos with things spiralling and things only get worse as the story unfolds….with a particularly chilling basement side story
Some nasty characters although as with all of the authors books there is a dilemma for the reader as to wether we approve or disapprove of the main characters actions,often these actions are a do now, worry later scenario and are acted upon in quick changing circumstances, always with a price to pay, for someone
It’s a fast read and as with all his books it is brilliantly written and every chapter ends with a cliffhanger
Bring on the next book ( probably in a fortnight 🤣🤣 )
October 6, 2024
This second installment of The Perfect Nurse series is intense and unpredictable. It started a little slow, but the action quickly picked up as the tension increased. I enjoyed how the story was told by the sisters and how they were motivated by familial ties. The ending was nail-biting and left me looking forward to book 3 of this suspenseful, entertaining series. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy.
August 2, 2024
I can always rely on Daniel Hurst to provide me with a good, strong read that will keep me gripped, and this is not different.
I really enjoy medical thrillers and this has been a strong series from Hurst. I've loved his Doctor's Wife series and whilst that series is still my favourite, this is a great read that is a strong follow up to the original novel.
I really enjoy medical thrillers and this has been a strong series from Hurst. I've loved his Doctor's Wife series and whilst that series is still my favourite, this is a great read that is a strong follow up to the original novel.
June 23, 2024
I have read a lot of books by Daniel Hurst and The Nurse's Lie which is the follow up to The Perfect Nurse is a great continuation to what seems will be a series.
Many twists, turns and a story full of lies and secrets from the first page all the way through to the last page. I can't wait for the 3rd book as this is a definite recommend
Many twists, turns and a story full of lies and secrets from the first page all the way through to the last page. I can't wait for the 3rd book as this is a definite recommend
July 5, 2024
This is the sequel to the Perfect Nurse by Daniel Hurst. This book is filled full of suspense and twists and turns at every corner.
I’m very grateful to Daniel Hurst, Bookoture, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC of The Nurse’s Lie before it comes out august 1st, 2024
I’m very grateful to Daniel Hurst, Bookoture, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC of The Nurse’s Lie before it comes out august 1st, 2024
July 13, 2024
Thank you Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Perfect Nurse, Darcy Miller is back!
With thrills and chills, twists and turns.
The continuing adventures of Darcy and the chaos she attracts on her missions.
Darcy is still trying to overcome the obstacles in her life.
Fleeing at the end of the first book, she has settled into a new job while her sister and parents deal with the drama that was going on in all their lives.
But nothing is ever smooth sailing when it comes to Darcy.
There’s more secrets, more dramatics, more tension and more devious baggage.
With the addition of new characters, the deception, sinister and dark all make an appearance.
To get the best from your reading experience, I suggest you read the first book first as you will most likely be slightly confused.
Over the top (in a fabulous way) psychological thrillers are what this popular author is good at, so get to be entertained and delight in the process.
Well Daniel, I’m ready for the next book in the series!
The Perfect Nurse, Darcy Miller is back!
With thrills and chills, twists and turns.
The continuing adventures of Darcy and the chaos she attracts on her missions.
Darcy is still trying to overcome the obstacles in her life.
Fleeing at the end of the first book, she has settled into a new job while her sister and parents deal with the drama that was going on in all their lives.
But nothing is ever smooth sailing when it comes to Darcy.
There’s more secrets, more dramatics, more tension and more devious baggage.
With the addition of new characters, the deception, sinister and dark all make an appearance.
To get the best from your reading experience, I suggest you read the first book first as you will most likely be slightly confused.
Over the top (in a fabulous way) psychological thrillers are what this popular author is good at, so get to be entertained and delight in the process.
Well Daniel, I’m ready for the next book in the series!
June 15, 2024
It was a happy dance day today once again, because the next book on my to read list was one by this author.
The author always delivers and I already knew, in advance, it would be a finger licking story.
In the previous book the reader is being introduced to Darcy and her family and we learn quite a bit about them. By the end, the 'storm' that raged through the bookit dies down and everybody sighs with relief. In this one though, it returns full force.
Desperate times call for desperate measures and the stress levels skyrocket. How are they going to dodge this bullet?
The author had me racing through the pages, because the story would not let me go before I reached the final word. Great read. 5 stars
Thank you
The author always delivers and I already knew, in advance, it would be a finger licking story.
In the previous book the reader is being introduced to Darcy and her family and we learn quite a bit about them. By the end, the 'storm' that raged through the bookit dies down and everybody sighs with relief. In this one though, it returns full force.
Desperate times call for desperate measures and the stress levels skyrocket. How are they going to dodge this bullet?
The author had me racing through the pages, because the story would not let me go before I reached the final word. Great read. 5 stars
Thank you
August 4, 2024
The Nurse's Lie is book 2 in The Perfect Nurse series by Daniel Hurst. You can read this as a standalone, but it's more enjoyable if you've read book 1. Pippa is left in Chicago with her husband and son as well as her parents, while she sent Darcy to Florida to get lost. She was worried her sister, Darcy, would be arrested for murder. It was self defense, but Darcy has a traumatic brain injury and her memory is impacted. She has no long term memories and loses her current memories in a couple of weeks. Pippa's parents are very upset with her as they don't understand why she helped Darcy to leave. Pippa can't tell them the truth or can she? Not even Pippa's husband knows what went down.
What if you sent your sister to Florida to protect her and she finds more trouble there? Pippa made Darcy a notebook with pictures of her parents and her so that she would remember them. She also wrote a page of instructions that Darcy is to read every day when she wakes up. There are 2 rules, never watch the news and never come home. Can Darcy follow those rules, will she? When Pippa and her family are threatened by someone from the past, how will they deal with it? Will they be safe? Will Darcy be found? When a body is found in the lake, will the police catch on to what really happened? Will Pippa and Darcy's family be safe?
This book is incredible at building the suspense more and more. You reach a point where nothing else matters but finishing this book! I love The Perfect Nurse series and look forward to the 3rd book in the series. Hurry up and write it, Daniel Hurst because I can't wait long with that cliffhanger! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of The Nurse's Lie in exchange for a fair review. I rate The Nurse's Lie 4 stars with a high recommendation. If you love a thriller, this is the book for you! The Nurse's Lie is available now and should not be missed! #TheNursesLie
What if you sent your sister to Florida to protect her and she finds more trouble there? Pippa made Darcy a notebook with pictures of her parents and her so that she would remember them. She also wrote a page of instructions that Darcy is to read every day when she wakes up. There are 2 rules, never watch the news and never come home. Can Darcy follow those rules, will she? When Pippa and her family are threatened by someone from the past, how will they deal with it? Will they be safe? Will Darcy be found? When a body is found in the lake, will the police catch on to what really happened? Will Pippa and Darcy's family be safe?
This book is incredible at building the suspense more and more. You reach a point where nothing else matters but finishing this book! I love The Perfect Nurse series and look forward to the 3rd book in the series. Hurry up and write it, Daniel Hurst because I can't wait long with that cliffhanger! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of The Nurse's Lie in exchange for a fair review. I rate The Nurse's Lie 4 stars with a high recommendation. If you love a thriller, this is the book for you! The Nurse's Lie is available now and should not be missed! #TheNursesLie
March 21, 2025
It took me 2.5 months to read this book… wow. The writing was super juvenile, the plot was unrealistic and so repetitive, and all of the characters were flat… 😭
I remember thinking the first book in this series was decent, but I don’t know what happened with this one! Super disappointed and don’t think I will be continuing with the rest of the series 😪
I remember thinking the first book in this series was decent, but I don’t know what happened with this one! Super disappointed and don’t think I will be continuing with the rest of the series 😪
August 12, 2024
I finished book 1 of this series about 2 months ago, and I was utterly shocked when I found out book 2 was going to be released on Aug 1st. Book 2 left me jaw dropped! If this pattern of release dates is any indication of possibly book 3 being released on Sep 1st, I am HERE for it! I figured it was going to be a series but did not anticipate it being released so close together, and I love it!
Book 2 follows the same 4 main characters in a twist of lies and family drama with a big touch of family support along the way.
Book 2 follows the same 4 main characters in a twist of lies and family drama with a big touch of family support along the way.
August 1, 2024
“The Nurse’s Lie” by Daniel Hurst is a surprising 4-star read! This is the second installment in the Perfect Nurse series, and I enjoyed this book a lot more than the first. The story continues with Darcy and Pippa after the harrowing events that happened at the end of the first book. Even with Darcy and Pippa separated from each other, they can’t seem to keep from landing right in the middle of trouble.
The chapters mostly alternate between the perspectives of Darcy and Pippa, treating both as main characters. Some of the issues I had with the first book were less apparent in this one. You can tell the author is from the UK based on his vocabulary, but the events don’t feel like they are taking place outside of the US, so kudos to Daniel for making that work. The book is filled with twists and lies. Do some characters set aside their morals and ethics for their family, even when great atrocities have occurred? Yes, they sure do. Would most people do that? Probably not, but it does make for a good story.
Thanks to Bookouture, Daniel Hurst, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.
The chapters mostly alternate between the perspectives of Darcy and Pippa, treating both as main characters. Some of the issues I had with the first book were less apparent in this one. You can tell the author is from the UK based on his vocabulary, but the events don’t feel like they are taking place outside of the US, so kudos to Daniel for making that work. The book is filled with twists and lies. Do some characters set aside their morals and ethics for their family, even when great atrocities have occurred? Yes, they sure do. Would most people do that? Probably not, but it does make for a good story.
Thanks to Bookouture, Daniel Hurst, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.
July 3, 2024
Quick review: didn’t think book 2 could get better than book 1 but I was wrong!
This thriller book was very good and attention grabbing. I didn’t want to put the book down from the beginning to the end.
I wasn’t happy with the end but I guess that just means it has to be another book to the series coming soon. Well at least I hope so.
Definitely enjoyed this book! Thank you NetGallery for this advance copy. It was worth it!
This thriller book was very good and attention grabbing. I didn’t want to put the book down from the beginning to the end.
I wasn’t happy with the end but I guess that just means it has to be another book to the series coming soon. Well at least I hope so.
Definitely enjoyed this book! Thank you NetGallery for this advance copy. It was worth it!
July 10, 2024
This 2nd book of a series picks up right where The Perfect Nurse left off. Where is Darcy now? How is she coping after being forced to flee from the only home she's ever known? Surely she's safe now?. . . right?
I enjoyed the drama - family disputes, murder, fleeing, secrets. So many secrets! It was very fast-paced from the beginning.
The ending left me with numerous questions that I can only hope will be answered with a 3rd book to come.
Thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Daniel Hurst for this ARC and the chance to give my honest feedback.
I enjoyed the drama - family disputes, murder, fleeing, secrets. So many secrets! It was very fast-paced from the beginning.
The ending left me with numerous questions that I can only hope will be answered with a 3rd book to come.
Thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Daniel Hurst for this ARC and the chance to give my honest feedback.
July 13, 2024
I also devour Hurst’s books and what a wild ride this one is! I was surprised about the cliffhanger, but hopefully he won’t leave us hanging for too long! I read this book quickly as I do with all of his books. I just love his writing style, and he just keeps getting better and better! Darcy, Pippa and parents have a huge mess to tackle! Their antics kept getting worse! But, it was delicious fun! Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
August 15, 2024
Mr Hurst You've done it again
This is book 2 in a series. The story continues with most of the same characters. He does introduce a few new people. The plot is very detailed. This has become what I am finding with Mr Hurst has become a favorite for me. I was on the edge of my seat throughout this read.
This is book 2 in a series. The story continues with most of the same characters. He does introduce a few new people. The plot is very detailed. This has become what I am finding with Mr Hurst has become a favorite for me. I was on the edge of my seat throughout this read.
September 18, 2024
So good!!! Can’t wait to read the next in this series.
June 26, 2024
Darcy has found a new job as a nurse, caring for Joe, Parker's aging father. Joe sometimes has memory loss, just like Darcy, and he sometimes say very concerning things about his son. Is he correct or is it the confusion speaking? Meanwhile, Pippa, Darcy's sister, is struggling to keep her sister's secret from their family and her husband. But the truth always finds a way to seep out...
This psychological thriller is book 2 in the Perfect Nurse trilogy, and you have to read book 1 before this one, otherwise 1-you might have a hard time following and 2-things will be spoiled. You have to be willing to suspend disbelief on this one, it is a bit over the top, but it was faster paced than book 1 and presented way less foreshadowing, both of which I appreciated. It was nice to already have book 2 on hand after book one, which is pretty unresolved, and I wish I already had book 3 so I couls just keep on going, because things are still left hanging a bit.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This psychological thriller is book 2 in the Perfect Nurse trilogy, and you have to read book 1 before this one, otherwise 1-you might have a hard time following and 2-things will be spoiled. You have to be willing to suspend disbelief on this one, it is a bit over the top, but it was faster paced than book 1 and presented way less foreshadowing, both of which I appreciated. It was nice to already have book 2 on hand after book one, which is pretty unresolved, and I wish I already had book 3 so I couls just keep on going, because things are still left hanging a bit.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 19, 2024
I loved this book as much as I loved the first one! And there will definitely be another. This one kept me gripped from start to finish and ended on somewhat of a cliffhanger! Thank for Daniel hurst writes fast because I can’t wait for the next one!
August 13, 2024
This book was written for second grade reading level. It is an insult to adult intelligence. The author repeats the same idea 2 or 3 times in a row. I scanned pages and still understood the idea. I regret wasting my time and a point on it. Don’t bother with this uninteresting, book with no depth. It is an exercise in observing people with poor or no problem solving skills. Big disappointment.
September 24, 2024
Not worth reading
The plot is completely implausible. I kept reading, hoping there would be some amazing twist, but there wasn't. If I could rate it zero stars I would.
The plot is completely implausible. I kept reading, hoping there would be some amazing twist, but there wasn't. If I could rate it zero stars I would.
July 17, 2024
Woah! This series is really hotting up!! Another book that ends on a. cliff hanger leaving the reader desperate to get their hands on the next instalment! While this is the second book in the series, I'm sure new readers would absolutely enjoy this without having read the previous title, given the skilful writing that fills us in on the backstory in a seamless and engaging manner.
This novel sees Darcy, a woman with amnesia, starting a new job as a private nurse, she only has knowledge of her former life due to having in her possession a journal that has photos of her sister and parents alongside the request to never watch the news and (for her own safety) never to return home. Darcy is savvy enough to realise that there may have been some wrongdoing on her part, though thanks to her amnesia, the specifics evade her! Meanwhile her family, back home, find that the only way to keep Darcy's secrets is to keep the body count rising!! Yikes!!
Another deliciously dark read from Daniel Hurst that has us on tenterhooks in anticipation of the book 3...
My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.
This novel sees Darcy, a woman with amnesia, starting a new job as a private nurse, she only has knowledge of her former life due to having in her possession a journal that has photos of her sister and parents alongside the request to never watch the news and (for her own safety) never to return home. Darcy is savvy enough to realise that there may have been some wrongdoing on her part, though thanks to her amnesia, the specifics evade her! Meanwhile her family, back home, find that the only way to keep Darcy's secrets is to keep the body count rising!! Yikes!!
Another deliciously dark read from Daniel Hurst that has us on tenterhooks in anticipation of the book 3...
My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.
July 29, 2024
4.5 rounded to 5
I've concluded that this series is somewhat different from Daniel's regular writing. I enjoyed both books. Darcy and Pippa are a great sister duo, and their personal struggles sometimes drive them to make harsh decisions. The story is told from both Darcy's and Pippa's POV which was a nice surprise to delve into Pippa's personal life a little more than what we were offered in book one. Unlike book one, the pace of book two is a bit slower and quite repetitive at times. I felt it needed to 'get to the point already' a few times while flipping the pages. The ending had me and if I were to guess, Daniel has a third book in mind - we're not quite done with Darcy's adventures!
I've gone through many of Daniel Hurst's books on audio and loved them all! He is great at spinning twisty and fast-paced stories, but 'one of these things is not like the others' and this series was a touch disappointing. I did however enjoy the deep dive into Darcy's and Pippa's thoughts and feel like I just know them now on a more personal level.
Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for the advanced copy for an honest review.
I've concluded that this series is somewhat different from Daniel's regular writing. I enjoyed both books. Darcy and Pippa are a great sister duo, and their personal struggles sometimes drive them to make harsh decisions. The story is told from both Darcy's and Pippa's POV which was a nice surprise to delve into Pippa's personal life a little more than what we were offered in book one. Unlike book one, the pace of book two is a bit slower and quite repetitive at times. I felt it needed to 'get to the point already' a few times while flipping the pages. The ending had me and if I were to guess, Daniel has a third book in mind - we're not quite done with Darcy's adventures!
I've gone through many of Daniel Hurst's books on audio and loved them all! He is great at spinning twisty and fast-paced stories, but 'one of these things is not like the others' and this series was a touch disappointing. I did however enjoy the deep dive into Darcy's and Pippa's thoughts and feel like I just know them now on a more personal level.
Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for the advanced copy for an honest review.
June 19, 2024
The Nurse’s Lie
By: Daniel Hurst
Publisher: Bookouture
Pub Date: August 1, 2024
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This is the next in the series. I really enjoyed the first one The Perfect nurse.
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Darcy is caring for an older man named Joe. She was hired by his son. Joe has been telling Darcy things are not quite right with his son.
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Pippa, Darcy’s sister knows where she is because she helped her flee after a suspicious death. Darcy now how some amnesia and it’s critical for Darcy to stay far away to keep their family in tacked.
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Everyone has a secret and how far are they willing to go to protect that secrets. Hurst does twists well and I look forward to the possibility of more in this series.
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It can be read as a stand-alone.
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Thank you Bookouture for this free eARC.
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August 2, 2024
3.5 stars. Daniel Hurst writes easy to read, entertaining psychological thrillers. It definitely helps to have read The Perfect Nurse before reading this one so you can get the full story of what is going on with both Darcy and Pippa. Although distance now separates the 2 of them, they still remain in contact and things don't quite go as planned. These ladies just can't catch a break... everything seems to catch up with them. This one had some good twists, even though they were a bit far-fetched. You need to read it for entertainment knowing that the author really takes some liberties with things that happen.
*Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book to read and review*
*Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book to read and review*
September 25, 2024
The skill of Daniel hurst means it might be book 2 but you can read this without knowing the first. Told from the pov of the sisters Daecy and pippa. This is dull of drama and twists and turns. This for me was more about Pippa and it got me more invested in her . As always it ended too quickly and I'm hoping I don't have to wait roo long for another instatelment. The characters are so well written it's a real page turner. Need to view it as a slightly different story to the first to fully appreciate this bring more depth to the original story and sets up one hell of a finanle.
Thank you netgallery and publisher and author for thus highly recommended 5 star read.
Thank you netgallery and publisher and author for thus highly recommended 5 star read.
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