Synopsis – The Perfect Mother
All I wanted was to help women become mothers. When I met Alice Monroe, we instantly connected. She was as passionate about motherhood as I was, and I couldn’t wait to support her through this life-changing experience.
But the day that should have been Alice’s happiest, turned into a nightmare. And after Alice’s dreams were shattered, she blamed me. Even though there was nothing I could have done, she wanted to ruin me. I lost my business, my reputation. My world fell apart.
Then, I discovered I was pregnant. That’s why we moved hundreds of miles away to the remote Derry countryside. Now, with this beautiful baby, we can have a fresh start.
But then Alice sends me a message. She knows where we are. And I realise, it doesn’t matter how far we’ve moved, I am not safe from her. My baby is not safe.
She would have been the perfect mother. But if she can’t have her happy family, she’s not going to let me have mine.
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Author Bio
Claire Allan is the internationally bestselling author of several psychological thrillers, including Her Name Was Rose. Previously published by Avon, she lives in Derry, Northern Ireland. Boldwood also publishes her women’s fiction under the name Freya Kennedy.
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My Review
The Perfect Mother by Claire Allan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3.5 stars
The Perfect Mother follws Mel as she is nearing the end of her second pregnancy. She is a doula who had a birth go horribly wrong and is dealing with the angry mother who has been smearing her online.
The premise is interesting and engaging. The plot moves along somewhat slowly with a large part of what is happening taking place in Mel’s head.
None of the characters were particularly likeable. Though I understood what Mel was grappling with I still found she made questionable decisions and choices. Her husband seemed manipulative rather than the loving husband he was portrayed to be.
There is no true mystery involved because I do think you can figure out quickly who is involved but it is interesting watching how it will unfold.
Overall, if you enjoy thrillers and women’s fiction then you will likely enjoy this story.
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