The Mother’s Secret

A new thrilling and unputdownable suspense novel for 2025!

Don't miss the next thrilling read from Karen Clarke, author of My Best Friend's Secret!

Don't miss the next thrilling read from Karen Clarke, author of My Best Friend's Secret!

Fans of Claire Amarti and Nicole Trope will love Karen Clarke!

Kate and her husband are expecting their first child. Even though it was a surprise, Kate is thrilled and so is her mother, Helen. Kate just needs Helen’s anxieties to ease and for Dan to be on board.

Dan is struggling – he loves Kate, but he is not ready to be a father. With relations between them feeling hostile, the attractive lead singer in Dan’s band offers him a tantalizing escape.

Two weeks before the due date, Kate heads off for an overnight stay at a guesthouse she is designing. When suddenly neither Helen nor Dan can reach her, Helen discloses a dark secret from their past. One that leaves them wondering, has something terrible happened to Kate and the baby?

Praise for Karen Clarke:

‘I couldn’t put this book down… I never knew what to expect when I turned the page.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A suspenseful drama that I couldn't put down. It had me hooked with its many twists and turns.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Kept me reading long after I should have turned out the light.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So gripping, a must read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐