The Carer

I thought I’d found the perfect carer for Mum.I was wrong.It’s just been me and Mum for years. She’s only sixty-eight, I would’ve said she was thriving. But three years ago, my lively, funny and brilliantly clever mum was diagnosed with dementia.I’m a book editor. It sounds impressive, but I hate my boss. He’s a creep. I’m forever turning down his offer for an after-work drink.All my time is spent either working or caring for my mum. We do have a carer to help. But he hasn’t turned up for a couple of days now.A friend recommends the perfect replacement. Ruby. She’s sweet and utterly brilliant with my mum. An absolute lifesaver.But one day I come home to Mum acting strangely.Something is wrong. I push up her sleeve, and gasp. There are marks on her arm — dark and purple. ‘Who did this to you?’Mum says it’s nothing — a clumsy accident.But does she not remember . . . or is she too scared to tell me the truth?Have I let the wrong person into my home?A compelling and twisting psychological thriller perfect for readers of Valerie Keogh, Shalini Boland, Claire Douglas, Jane E. James and E.V. Seymour.Please note this book was previously published as Keep Me Close.PRAISE FOR JANE HOLLAND:????? ‘It's an easy 5 stars from me.’ Vicky35????? ‘Once you start, you won’t want to put it down.’ Martha????? ‘This stunningly addictive thriller deserves the 5 stars.’ Lyn????? ‘This book is full of twists and turns.’ Joanne M.????? ‘My husband asked me to keep the noise down because I was reading in the early hours.’ S.H.