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Ninnananna perfetta
Autrice del bestseller L’ospite perfetta
L’hai lasciata entrare e questo è stato il tuo errore
Due una dice la verità, l’altra mente. In gioco c’è la vita di una bambina.
Da quando è nata mia figlia Isa, ho vissuto dei momenti di difficoltà. Non ricordo nulla e ho la mente annebbiata. Quindi, non appena mio marito Ned mi ha suggerito di assumere una tata, ho colto al volo l’occasione. Quando entra in casa le sorrido, sollevata che sia finalmente arrivata. Poi noto i suoi il colore dell’ametista. Un ricordo mi attraversa, ma prima che riesca a comprenderlo è già scomparso... Vedo Ned che le parla all’orecchio mentre lei gli tocca il braccio. Un brivido mi percorre la schiena e cerco di scrollarmelo di dosso, certa che la mia mente mi stia giocando brutti scherzi. So che ho disperatamente bisogno dell’aiuto di questa donna. Tutto cambia il giorno in cui trovo la mia bambina rivolta a faccia in giù che fa fatica a respirare. Urlo mentre la abbraccio forte e lei piange, sotto shock. Per un attimo sono inondata dal Isa sta bene. L’attimo dopo, però, mi Ned è dietro di me... Lo guardo nei suoi profondi occhi castani e me ne rendo conto pensa che sia stata io. Devo capire cosa sta succedendo per proteggere la mia bambina. È tutto solo nella mia testa o qualcuno sta cercando di distruggermi?
«Per favore, non preoccuparti, Ava. Tua figlia è al sicuro con me. Mi prenderò cura di lei come se fosse mia...»
Nelle Lamarr
Vive a Los Angeles con il marito e le figlie gemelle, circondata da numerosi animali domestici. Quando non scrive, puoi trovarla a leggere avvincenti thriller dei suoi autori preferiti con una tazza di caffè o un bicchiere di vino. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato L'ospite perfetta e Ninnananna perfetta.
L’hai lasciata entrare e questo è stato il tuo errore
Due una dice la verità, l’altra mente. In gioco c’è la vita di una bambina.
Da quando è nata mia figlia Isa, ho vissuto dei momenti di difficoltà. Non ricordo nulla e ho la mente annebbiata. Quindi, non appena mio marito Ned mi ha suggerito di assumere una tata, ho colto al volo l’occasione. Quando entra in casa le sorrido, sollevata che sia finalmente arrivata. Poi noto i suoi il colore dell’ametista. Un ricordo mi attraversa, ma prima che riesca a comprenderlo è già scomparso... Vedo Ned che le parla all’orecchio mentre lei gli tocca il braccio. Un brivido mi percorre la schiena e cerco di scrollarmelo di dosso, certa che la mia mente mi stia giocando brutti scherzi. So che ho disperatamente bisogno dell’aiuto di questa donna. Tutto cambia il giorno in cui trovo la mia bambina rivolta a faccia in giù che fa fatica a respirare. Urlo mentre la abbraccio forte e lei piange, sotto shock. Per un attimo sono inondata dal Isa sta bene. L’attimo dopo, però, mi Ned è dietro di me... Lo guardo nei suoi profondi occhi castani e me ne rendo conto pensa che sia stata io. Devo capire cosa sta succedendo per proteggere la mia bambina. È tutto solo nella mia testa o qualcuno sta cercando di distruggermi?
«Per favore, non preoccuparti, Ava. Tua figlia è al sicuro con me. Mi prenderò cura di lei come se fosse mia...»
Nelle Lamarr
Vive a Los Angeles con il marito e le figlie gemelle, circondata da numerosi animali domestici. Quando non scrive, puoi trovarla a leggere avvincenti thriller dei suoi autori preferiti con una tazza di caffè o un bicchiere di vino. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato L'ospite perfetta e Ninnananna perfetta.
329 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2025
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Nelle Lamarr
9 books450 followersNelle Lamarr is the psychological suspense pen name for contemporary romance author Nelle L'Amour. Be it a thriller or romance, I love to write jaw-dropping , character-driven stories that will have you turning the pages and will stay in your heart forever. I live in Los Angeles with my Prince Charming-ish husband, twin daughters, and a bevy of royal pain-in-the-butt pets.
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September 20, 2024
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book but absolutely hated the ending 😂
May 6, 2024
The Night Nanny is Nelle Lamarr’s latest thriller and wow does it pack a punch!! Like her last book, The Family Guest, I could not put this book down. I saw a few things “coming” but then some things that I did not see coming and my jaw was hanging wide open!! Holy cow! This was fantastic! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. If you want action packed from the very first page, this is the book for you! Due to be published May 13, 2024.
June 4, 2024
This book was so predictable and far fetched. There were just way too many coincidences. It kept my attention but towards the end I was just rolling my eyes.
August 21, 2024
“The night nanny” follows Ava, a new mother who is having difficulty caring for baby Isa after a problematic pregnancy and delivery in which she needs to recover from.
As fate would have it she meets a highly experienced night nurse over coffee and after a push from her not so helpful husband she decides to hire her as a night nanny.
I immediately got strange vibes from the night nanny, she seemed to know too much information about the family and during her first night of work she seemed to be controlling with baby Isa.
This is a psychological thriller so we watch Ava doubt her own mind and capabilities as she attempts to heal, her husband is an absolute waste of space who is incapable of showing any compassion towards his wife and is more focussed on checking out the nanny. The nanny herself is definitely harbouring a lot of secrets and has her own agenda going on. On top of that Ava’s sketchy alcoholic mother shows up and does nothing to help except for making judgey comments and observations.
The only likeable characters are Ava herself who is in my opinion way too generous and forgiving, and Isas god father Gabe who is the only person who seems to see Ava and Isas worth.
There are lots of twists and scenes that will make you want to throw your book at the wall out of frustration 🤣. This book is definitely WILD in terms of characters and drama, I will say I was very satisfied with the ending, I enjoyed the last show down which was themed within atmospheric tornado weather. I also enjoyed the epilogue and couldn’t help but chuckle at the police report.
I first came onto Nelle Lamarrs books after Freida McFadden personally recommended “the family guest” which I thoroughly enjoyed, so I was very excited to see this new release and snatch it up ahead of publication!
An easy to read, fast paced plot that will leave you in suspense!
Thank you to the author, Bookouture and Netgalley for the EARC!
As fate would have it she meets a highly experienced night nurse over coffee and after a push from her not so helpful husband she decides to hire her as a night nanny.
I immediately got strange vibes from the night nanny, she seemed to know too much information about the family and during her first night of work she seemed to be controlling with baby Isa.
This is a psychological thriller so we watch Ava doubt her own mind and capabilities as she attempts to heal, her husband is an absolute waste of space who is incapable of showing any compassion towards his wife and is more focussed on checking out the nanny. The nanny herself is definitely harbouring a lot of secrets and has her own agenda going on. On top of that Ava’s sketchy alcoholic mother shows up and does nothing to help except for making judgey comments and observations.
The only likeable characters are Ava herself who is in my opinion way too generous and forgiving, and Isas god father Gabe who is the only person who seems to see Ava and Isas worth.
There are lots of twists and scenes that will make you want to throw your book at the wall out of frustration 🤣. This book is definitely WILD in terms of characters and drama, I will say I was very satisfied with the ending, I enjoyed the last show down which was themed within atmospheric tornado weather. I also enjoyed the epilogue and couldn’t help but chuckle at the police report.
I first came onto Nelle Lamarrs books after Freida McFadden personally recommended “the family guest” which I thoroughly enjoyed, so I was very excited to see this new release and snatch it up ahead of publication!
An easy to read, fast paced plot that will leave you in suspense!
Thank you to the author, Bookouture and Netgalley for the EARC!
October 8, 2025
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December 6, 2024
This book was definitely not for me.
As a trigger warning for the book it contains graphic descriptions of dead newborns. I would never have read this if I’d known it was in there.
As a trigger warning for the book it contains graphic descriptions of dead newborns. I would never have read this if I’d known it was in there.
May 26, 2024
I just love Nelle, she truly grips me!!! <3
May 27, 2025
Que surpresa agradável.
Leu-se super bem e a história foi muito interessante. Deu-me vibes de A Criada, mas ao mesmo tempo não tem muito a ver, o que é ótimo!
Leu-se super bem e a história foi muito interessante. Deu-me vibes de A Criada, mas ao mesmo tempo não tem muito a ver, o que é ótimo!
April 4, 2024
I really wanted to like this book, but I really didn’t. It was advertised as a good pick for Freida McFadden lovers. It was my first read by this author. Writing seemed more like young adult. I didn’t care for the plot & felt the ending was disjointed and unraveled too quickly. It may seem like a minor detail, but I was really irritated by how the characters called their young live in nanny “Nurse Marley.” Seemingly minor detail but made the writing seem immature and unrealistic to me.
January 21, 2025
Sinds de geboorte van haar dochter Isa is Ava doodmoe en kan ze zich moeilijk focussen. Haar man Ned huurt een nanny in zodat zij beter kunnen slapen.
Ava heeft echter al snel het gevoel dat er iets niet klopt. Ned gedraagt zich vreemd en elke keer als ze hem vraagt waarom, zegt hij dat ze paranoïde is. Maar het gefluister van haar man tegen de nanny maakt haar achterdochtig.
Meer en meer voelt Ava zich een buitenstaander in haar eigen huis. Wordt ze langzaam gek, of probeert iemand haar te laten denken dat dat zo is…?
In dit verhaal maak je kennis met Ava en Ned. Ze hebben recent een baby gekregen en Ava ondervindt nogal wat lichamelijke problemen. Hierdoor huren ze een nanny in, maar of dit nou zo verstandig is?
Je leest vanuit verschillende perspectieven, waaronder die van Ava en Ned, maar ook lees je vanuit de nanny. Hierdoor worden bepaalde gedachten en gevoelens steeds duidelijker.
Al vanaf het begin voel je dat er bepaalde dingen niet kloppen, dus voor mij was het verhaal niet heel erg verrassend. Ik vond het zelfs een aantal keren ook overdreven en niet bepaald realistisch.
De schrijfstijl is wel fijn en de afwisseling in de personages is ook prettig, maar het verhaal zelf was niet heel erg bijzonder (vond ik persoonlijk dan).
Maar luister vooral niet al te serieus naar mijn mening, want heel veel zijn wel erg enthousiast over dit verhaal. Waarschijnlijk ben ik gewoon weer te kritisch. ;-)
Beoordeling: 3,0 ⭐️
Ava heeft echter al snel het gevoel dat er iets niet klopt. Ned gedraagt zich vreemd en elke keer als ze hem vraagt waarom, zegt hij dat ze paranoïde is. Maar het gefluister van haar man tegen de nanny maakt haar achterdochtig.
Meer en meer voelt Ava zich een buitenstaander in haar eigen huis. Wordt ze langzaam gek, of probeert iemand haar te laten denken dat dat zo is…?
In dit verhaal maak je kennis met Ava en Ned. Ze hebben recent een baby gekregen en Ava ondervindt nogal wat lichamelijke problemen. Hierdoor huren ze een nanny in, maar of dit nou zo verstandig is?
Je leest vanuit verschillende perspectieven, waaronder die van Ava en Ned, maar ook lees je vanuit de nanny. Hierdoor worden bepaalde gedachten en gevoelens steeds duidelijker.
Al vanaf het begin voel je dat er bepaalde dingen niet kloppen, dus voor mij was het verhaal niet heel erg verrassend. Ik vond het zelfs een aantal keren ook overdreven en niet bepaald realistisch.
De schrijfstijl is wel fijn en de afwisseling in de personages is ook prettig, maar het verhaal zelf was niet heel erg bijzonder (vond ik persoonlijk dan).
Maar luister vooral niet al te serieus naar mijn mening, want heel veel zijn wel erg enthousiast over dit verhaal. Waarschijnlijk ben ik gewoon weer te kritisch. ;-)
Beoordeling: 3,0 ⭐️
April 15, 2024
2nd psychological thriller from this author and as always after an excellent first book you aporoach with excitement but almost wariness when ‘tis the 2nd
But I had no need to worry, another stomper of a book that has created a hard to forget main character ( Nurse Marley ) who is intent on major disruption in the lives of those she is pretending to help and nurture, she is a Nurse you don’t want to meet and definitely you dont want her to have you on her radar….
Loved the setting of LA and Beverley Hills….. the after problems of birth are something I know nothing of but the descriptions of Ava’s mental and physical well being were clearly indicating the struggles she was facing and were described brilliantly….and then along comes her saviour….except she’s the devil
Great story and narrative and loved the authors letter at the end where she explains the 2 part ending and how she struggled with it and without giving anything away I agreed 100% with it
Reader friendly writing and a force to be reckoned with in the thriller genre, roll on Book 3
But I had no need to worry, another stomper of a book that has created a hard to forget main character ( Nurse Marley ) who is intent on major disruption in the lives of those she is pretending to help and nurture, she is a Nurse you don’t want to meet and definitely you dont want her to have you on her radar….
Loved the setting of LA and Beverley Hills….. the after problems of birth are something I know nothing of but the descriptions of Ava’s mental and physical well being were clearly indicating the struggles she was facing and were described brilliantly….and then along comes her saviour….except she’s the devil
Great story and narrative and loved the authors letter at the end where she explains the 2 part ending and how she struggled with it and without giving anything away I agreed 100% with it
Reader friendly writing and a force to be reckoned with in the thriller genre, roll on Book 3
May 15, 2024
This book was even better than I expected, and I had very high expectations when I first heard about it.
I devoured the story in one sitting as I just couldn't put it down.
I was kept on the edge of my seat right from the start and didn't let up right up to the end.
I really enjoy discovering new authors and am looking forward to more of this authors work.
I devoured the story in one sitting as I just couldn't put it down.
I was kept on the edge of my seat right from the start and didn't let up right up to the end.
I really enjoy discovering new authors and am looking forward to more of this authors work.
May 4, 2024
Wow! What a rollercoaster ride!! The Night Nanny is definitely an unputdownable suspense thriller with so many shocking twists! I felt for Ava throughout the entire read. Poor woman is so clueless and oblivious to even the most obvious things. And Marley was certainly the nut job! The author did a phenomenal job keeping me on the edge of my seat until the very end! Each twist topped the last, which made this book hard to put down. 5 stars!!
Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture, and Nelle Lamarr for this suspenseful read!
Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture, and Nelle Lamarr for this suspenseful read!
April 19, 2025
Hoewel het boek zeer verslavend was, vond ik de tweede helft over de top en plotwending op plotwending.
Love de referentie naar Margot Robbie en Barbie 😊
Love de referentie naar Margot Robbie en Barbie 😊
August 5, 2025
Fez me lembrar o Convidada perfeita no tema de alguém vir viver para a casa da família dos personagens principais. Depois disso, foi reviravoltas atrás de reviravoltas.
Nao o consegui pousar, tive de ler tudo seguido!!!
Nao o consegui pousar, tive de ler tudo seguido!!!
May 14, 2024
I absolutely loved this book! Talk about a page turner. I loved how it all fit together. Right when you think you know what’s going on, more pieces to the puzzle pop up and leave you shocked. There was a brief time where I truly disliked Ava and felt she was a weak and ridiculous character but it very quickly becomes clear to not underestimate her. I really liked how the characters are so well formed and you can feel their emotions and understand their reasonings for their actions. This all around was an amazing book. Thank you to NetGalley for my copy!
October 3, 2025
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March 25, 2024
This book follows Ava, a new mother to Isa, that due to some complications, decides to hire a night nanny. It will definitely make you think about who you allow around your children!
Unfortunately, I did not relate to this writing style. The dialogue between characters was not for me. I also did not think it was twisty or shocking. It was very predictable and kind of hokey. It was a quick read though.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Unfortunately, I did not relate to this writing style. The dialogue between characters was not for me. I also did not think it was twisty or shocking. It was very predictable and kind of hokey. It was a quick read though.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
May 13, 2024
WOW WOW WOW!!! This book gripped me from the very first sentence. There were so many twists and turns I think I need to see a doctor to check on my whiplash!
If you’re looking for a book that will keep you guessing right until the end and leave you with a mind blowing twist, then this is the book for you. I was so engrossed I read it in less than 24 hours. I cannot wait to check out other books by this author!
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book!
If you’re looking for a book that will keep you guessing right until the end and leave you with a mind blowing twist, then this is the book for you. I was so engrossed I read it in less than 24 hours. I cannot wait to check out other books by this author!
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book!
September 20, 2025
Ava acabou de ser mãe de Isa.
Com um pós parto complicado, e sem o apoio do marido que tem uma empresa para gerir, resolvem contratar a enfermeira Marley para ajudar com o bebé.
O que seria apenas um apoio noturno, para que os pais pudessem descansar, passa a um trabalho interno.
Depois de já ter lido bastantes livros cujo início é semelhante a este, julguei que já saberia como se ia desenrolar tudo. No entanto, a história dá uma reviravolta inesperada e a partir daí, o leitor é surpreendido constantemente.
Como a história é contada através de várias personagens, torna-se mais dinâmica e entusiasmante.
Foi impossível largar esta história e fiquei bastante agradada com o final que a autora escolheu. Gostei que tudo fosse bem explicado!
Com um pós parto complicado, e sem o apoio do marido que tem uma empresa para gerir, resolvem contratar a enfermeira Marley para ajudar com o bebé.
O que seria apenas um apoio noturno, para que os pais pudessem descansar, passa a um trabalho interno.
Depois de já ter lido bastantes livros cujo início é semelhante a este, julguei que já saberia como se ia desenrolar tudo. No entanto, a história dá uma reviravolta inesperada e a partir daí, o leitor é surpreendido constantemente.
Como a história é contada através de várias personagens, torna-se mais dinâmica e entusiasmante.
Foi impossível largar esta história e fiquei bastante agradada com o final que a autora escolheu. Gostei que tudo fosse bem explicado!
August 10, 2025
“A ama perfeita” de Nelle Lamarr é um thriller psicológico.
Imagina que és jovem e casada com um famoso e muito rico produtor de cinema...
A tua gravidez foi muito complicada e com o parto vieram mais complicações...
A tua governanta foi-se embora e ficaste sozinha com uma bebé que chora o tempo todo...
Ninguém te ajuda e já não sabes o que fazer...
Até que aparece ela... a ama perfeita! Dormes a noite toda, consegues descansar, mas ... o teu instinto maternal está a dizer-te algo... o que será?
PONTOS FORTES:
- escrita simples
- leitura viciante
- suspense crescente
- enredo interessante
- reviravoltas
- personagens com segredos
- mortes
PONTOS FRACOS:
- nada a registar
Gostei muito desta leitura, li muito rapidamente. A escrita simples e cativante, prende-nos desde o início. Existe uma atmosfera creepy, que nos indica que qualquer coisa está para acontecer. Gosto disso. Gostei do final, da última reviravolta.
June 4, 2025
Het boek begint goed. Je wordt meteen het verhaal ingezogen. Ook is het boeiend geschreven, waardoor je wil blijven lezen. Lang blijft ook onbekend wat Marley beweegt om nanny te worden bij Ned en Ava. Daardoor word je nieuwsgierigheid gewekt. Het einde vind ik ietwat ongeloofwaardig, toch vind ik dat het plot wel goed in elkaar steekt. Over het algemeen heb ik genoten van dit boek. Alleen op het laatst heb ik het even weggelegd, omdat het verhaal mij wat ging tegenstaan. Uiteindelijk was het echt einde wel bevredigend.
May 13, 2024
Oof, this was such a great book. From the very first page, I knew I was going to love this one. I flew through it in a matter of hours and just couldn't get enough. And I have instantly added this authors other book to my tbr. I can not recommend this one enough.
August 12, 2025
wow!! definitely wasn't expecting the twists!
a quite nice thriller if you want something fast and easy to follow.
a quite nice thriller if you want something fast and easy to follow.
May 13, 2024
This was a fast paced thriller about a night nanny caring for the newborn of a rich couple. Early on, I thought I knew what was going to happen, but TWO twists came out of nowhere that shocked me! I highly recommend this book!
May 15, 2024
Title: The Night Nanny
Author: Nelle Lamarr
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Media: ebook
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Favorite quote: N/A
Sum of this book in 5 words or less: Rollarcoaster of emotions and events.
KU: Yes
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Themes: nanny, infidelity, lies, murder, family, infant death, death
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Thoughts:
Short summary - Ava and Ned are new parents that hire a night nanny. The night nanny comes in and starts accusing Ava of certain things that she did not do - like leaving the baby on her stomach to sleep.
I was expecting a few cut and dry book about a nanny who does some bad things - like murder the wife, murder the husband, kidnap the baby, etc. Those types of things - the ones we all know they’re going to be like. While some things do happen, nurse Marley definitely takes it a step further in this book.
This book was not what I was expecting in the best way possible. Read this if you’re wanting to read a different kind of psychological thriller than the typical ones.
Author: Nelle Lamarr
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Media: ebook
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Favorite quote: N/A
Sum of this book in 5 words or less: Rollarcoaster of emotions and events.
KU: Yes
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Themes: nanny, infidelity, lies, murder, family, infant death, death
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Thoughts:
Short summary - Ava and Ned are new parents that hire a night nanny. The night nanny comes in and starts accusing Ava of certain things that she did not do - like leaving the baby on her stomach to sleep.
I was expecting a few cut and dry book about a nanny who does some bad things - like murder the wife, murder the husband, kidnap the baby, etc. Those types of things - the ones we all know they’re going to be like. While some things do happen, nurse Marley definitely takes it a step further in this book.
This book was not what I was expecting in the best way possible. Read this if you’re wanting to read a different kind of psychological thriller than the typical ones.
June 12, 2024
Good but I felt like there were some holes/ things that I had questions about in the end. Maybe 3.5?
August 1, 2024
I devoured this book!!! Someone else I know said it was predictable but I did not think it was predictable at all and the twist had my jaw on the floor!!!
July 25, 2024
Ooooh slayyy the twist was twisty and I liked the whole part with Ava and Ned though Ned was a questionable name and Manners lady was a GASLIGHTER dang anyways if Freida gave it 5 stars I do too
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February 4, 2025
… the lightning? really? I’ve never written a book, but the ending was lazily written imo 🫣
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