The Perfect Nanny by D.L. Fisher
Release: March 19, 2025
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Joffe Books
Source: Amazon
Find it at: Amazon , GoodReads
We hired her to keep our daughter safe.
My husband didn’t understand why I wanted to return to work, especially while our daughter is still so young. She’s only four weeks old. But I’m at risk of losing my job if I don’t.
Bree Miller is the perfect answer — she’s young, bright and adores Delilah.
We go for a walk in Central Park on Bree’s first day. I’m taking a call when I hear a loud, high-pitched shriek. My heart races in my chest as I turn the corner.
A man dressed head-to-toe in black has his fingers wrapped around the handle of Delilah’s stroller.
Bree is fighting him off. As I approach, he flees. Bree is left with a dark bruise on her face and her eye is swollen shut. They tried to kidnap my daughter.
Then, threatening photos arrive on my doorstep.
Someone is after me and my family. And I can’t help but wonder if the real danger is outside. Or if I’ve invited her into my home.
About the Author:
D. L. Fisher is an Amazon top 60 bestselling author of domestic thrillers, including My Missing Boy, The Perfect Nanny, and The Stepson. Originally from New York, she currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, five kids, and her adorably naughty beagle. When she’s not writing, you can usually find her at travel baseball and softball games or in a variety of yoga poses. For information on upcoming releases, follow D. L. Fisher on Instagram @dlfisherthrillers.
The Perfect Nanny Review:
The Perfect Nanny by D.L. Fisher is a twisty psychological thriller that keeps you guessing right until the end. The story centers on Lucinda, a protagonist whose perspective keeps readers on edge, as you’re never quite sure if what’s happening around her is real or a product of her state of mind. That sense of uncertainty made the book genuinely gripping at times.
I also enjoyed the tangled drama between Chad, Lucinda, Andrew, and Marly. The relationships are messy in the best way. Bree, the nanny, also adds a layer of tension and unease; from the start, there’s this underlying feeling that something just isn’t right with her. Moreover, the flashback scenes featuring a child enduring a terrible upbringing under Judy’s care were also haunting and gave the story a darker emotional depth.
There are some standout moments as well, like the attack scenes and the moment when Lucinda walks into Andrew’s studio, for example, really caught me off guard. And just when I thought I had everything figured out, the ending threw in a twist I genuinely didn’t see coming.
That said, some aspects didn’t fully land for me. Once I finished the book, certain character behaviors felt a bit implausible in hindsight given what we eventually learn. The pacing was also uneven as it took a while to get going, and then everything wrapped up almost too quickly in the final chapters, with major revelations squeezed into a short span.
Still, The Perfect Nanny was a fun, fast read with enough twists, suspense, and psychological tension to keep me turning the pages. It’s one of those thrillers that makes you question everyone’s motives, and that’s exactly what I enjoy in this genre.
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