My Daughter’s Keeper
You’d know if something was wrong… wouldn’t you? But danger doesn’t always wear a mask – it can hide in plain sight.
After a difficult break-up, my six-year-old Daisy is finally settling into life in two homes. She’s spending more time with her dad, his wealthy and glamorous partner Kirsty, and her new stepsisters, Amelia and Freya. She seems happier. More relaxed. Like she’s finally found her place.
It should be everything I ever wanted for her. So why does it feel like I’m losing her?
Then Daisy confesses something that stops me cold. Something I can’t ignore. That Amelia isn’t kind. Behind closed doors, she’s cruel. Violent even.
Everyone says it’s just normal sibling tension. A bit of jealousy. But the more I try to dismiss it, the harder it becomes to shake the feeling that something is deeply, dangerously wrong.
What would you do if your child told you they were being hurt by someone you trusted? Would you risk everything to protect them – even if no one believes you?
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My Daughter’s Keeper is less about shocking twists and more about the quiet, unsettling tension of everyday life. At its heart, it’s a story about motherhood, blended families, and the messy reality of human struggles.
What struck me most was the focus on relationships. The main character found unexpected friendships where she least expected them — while at the same time facing suspicion, doubt, and even fear in places she thought were unlikely to bring danger. That duality made the story feel grounded and deeply human.
Every character was real and flawed. Their mistakes were sometimes ugly, but also vulnerable and honest. I loved that the author didn’t shy away from depicting raw emotions and complicated family dynamics. The struggles felt true-to-life, and that honesty kept me invested.
The pacing was steady and deliberate. It wasn’t a fast, twist-filled thriller, but it never felt dull. Each chapter carried its own weight, making it a subtle suspense that draws you in without rushing.
What I loved most was the way the book gave a voice to broken families, financial hardship, and personal struggles. It wasn’t just about danger lurking behind closed doors — it was also about the resilience it takes to show up for those you love, even when everything feels stacked against you.
If anything, I might have wished for just a touch more suspicion or tension to make it a true page-turner. But honestly, that’s not a criticism — the slower, thoughtful approach was part of what made it so compelling.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this virtual book tour, Rachel’s Random Resources
Sheila Norton lives in Chelmsford, Essex and part-time in Torquay, Devon. She is the author of over 20 novels, covering several different sub-genres of contemporary fiction, including family dramas for Boldwood Books. In 2022 she was the winner of the Romantic Novelists Association’s Christmas/Winter book award with her novel Winter at Cliff’s End Cottage.
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