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The Au Pair: a gripping psychological thriller Kindle Edition

by Jane Renshaw (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,309 ratings
The Davidsons seem like a normal family. But they do have one little secret…

American student Alice Snyder was excited to be spending the summer in Scotland, working as an au pair for the Davidson family at their remote lodge. But one month after she arrived, Alice disappeared without trace.

Now the new au pair, Melanie, has arrived - and soon notices that the Davidsons are a bit odd. There’s the strange comings and goings at night, the creepy paying guests, and sinister uncle Gray who makes her flesh crawl.

And then there’s the worrying scratch marks on the floor of the au pair’s bedroom. Did Alice try to barricade herself in? What could she have been so afraid of? Are the Davidsons somehow linked to her disappearance? And is Melanie herself now in danger?

As she desperately tries to find out what happened to Alice, Melanie begins to understand that this old house harbours a truly horrifying secret. Alice was its last victim, but she might be its next…

The Au Pair – the chilling psychological thriller from the best-selling author of The Stepson and The Child Who Never Was.


What readers are saying about The Au Pair:

“…gripped me immediately. Atmospheric and foreboding… intriguing, addictive thriller.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“…very hard to put down. I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“This is, and I'm not exaggerating, my FAVORITE thriller I've read so far. I've always felt that thrillers can sometimes be ruined by being too predictable, but I didn't feel that way about this one.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Wow! My heart is still pounding! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one…would recommend reading this book…” -Netgalley Reviewer

“…a gripping and suspenseful read… thrilling but also thought-provoking… a perfect blend of atmosphere, character development, and masterful storytelling that makes for a truly unforgettable reading experience.” -Netgalley Reviewer
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Synopsis They expected a relaxing holiday. They got a trip to hell. Flora always dreamed of the day she’d become a mother. But some dreams turn into nightmares. Her child has been taken. But no-one believes her. They dreamed of a peaceful life in the country. Now they’re fighting to survive. He lost one family. Now he’s ready for another.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CST2N5KV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inkubator Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1837563234
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  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 1,309 ratings

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Customers praise the book's writing quality, with one noting it's tightly written. The ending receives positive feedback from multiple customers. They find the book engaging, with one customer describing it as a must-read.

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it is tightly written.

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"Although dragging at some points it is a good read. And though you will think you know what they were about it is even scarier...." Read more

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"...The action parts and twists are well done and the ending was amazing!! So I had to do 5 just for it being mostly an amazing read. Recommend to all" Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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    I hesitated over 4-5* for a bit because I'm very stingy when giving 5 but had to for this one. It's a bit slow at parts and I swear there's an oops on the dates towards the end but nothing major. The action parts and twists are well done and the ending was amazing!! So I had to do 5 just for it being mostly an amazing read. Recommend to all
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  • Becky Rice
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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    I was able to read this book through kindle unlimited.
    I really enjoyed this book. I loved how everything tied together and the final surprise was wonderful.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Complex
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
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    Riveting story that was difficult to figure out. Hard to tell who was the bad guy - or guys. Loved the ending.
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  • Jennifer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great premise but lacked follow through
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    While the plot is interesting and indicative of a great thriller, the execution is lacking for my taste. I wish the beginning of the book had as much momentum as the last third.

    The premise of the book, The Au Pair, is great. A freshly hired Au Pair for the Davidson’s, Alice Snyder, travels from America to Scotland and goes missing after 1 month on the job. A second Au Pair, Donna McKenzie aka Melanie Macfarlane, is quickly hired to fill the vacancy. But Donna is hiding something. As she starts to look into Alice’s disappearance, secrets unfold surrounding Donna, Alice and the family they are working for.

    I was not at all invested in the characters. I did not feel a connection until nearly the end of the book and it was a weak one. The Davidson family was odd. I wanted to find out what they were all about, but at the same time their stories were disjointed and not well developed. The end of the book seemed to have all the information but felt like it was dumped on the reader. I would have preferred a more gradual unraveling to keep me more interested and engaged.

    Overall, I would describe this book as fizzling in and out. There were definitely some “ah ha” moments but I was not engaged as much as I like to be when reading a gripping thriller. I would have liked to have felt more of a connection to the characters and their fates. The ending was a cliff hanger which I am still deciding whether I liked that aspect or not. I would have liked a bit more clarity in the end. I don’t want to give anything away here but I have lingering questions.
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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    The villains were beyond horrible, it was if sometimes you couldn't breath at the horror. Thank goodness it ended well but, you were hooked by the journey.
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  • Diana
    4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect ending!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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    Wasn't sure where they were going with this in the beginning but, it kept me going right to the perfect ending!
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  • Mary
    5.0 out of 5 stars More twists than a pretzel!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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    Although dragging at some points it is a good read. And though you will think you know what they were about it is even scarier. To repeat myself it is entertaining and you’ll
    Be glad you took the time to enjoy it
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
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    I love this author! She has a masterful ability to bring characters to life, and I'm not sure how she does it, but it's a great gift that she shares with us readers. And the suspense! Wow, so gripping, a must-read!
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  • Jessie Logan
    5.0 out of 5 stars The AU PAIR
    Reviewed in Australia on February 25, 2024
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    I loved this book and read it in two nights. Is quite the thriller and I would recommend it to anyone that likes reading thrillers.
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  • Stella
    5.0 out of 5 stars gripping! A real page turner!
    Reviewed in Germany on July 3, 2024
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    Whilst reading this book I had to put life on hold. I couldn’t believe the events that unfolded on every page!
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  • Susan Buchanan
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2024
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    One of the best books I’ve read for a while. Full of twists and surprises with a resolved ending. You weren’t left wondering what had happened etc.
    very well written and believable. Totally recommend giving this one a read.
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  • Maggs
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very excitoing
    Reviewed in Australia on February 21, 2024
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    A page turned Riner.
    Recommended!
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  • Kindle CustomerAmisha
    4.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing novel.
    Reviewed in India on February 24, 2024
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    It was a gripping and interesting novel. I would like to read others by this author. Recommended to those who like thrillers.
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