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The creepiest debut thriller you will listen to this year!

One little girl.
Mirabelle’s mother loves her. She’s her ‘little doll’. Mother dresses her, paints her face, and plaits her hair. But as Mirabelle grows, the dresses no longer fit quite as well, the face paint no longer looks quite so pretty. And Mother isn’t happy.

Two little girls.
On Mirabelle’s 13th birthday, Mother arrives home with a present – a new sister, 5-year-old Clarabelle, who Mother has rescued from the outside world.

But Mother only needs one.
As it dawns on Mirabelle that there is a new ‘little doll’ in her house, she also realizes that her life isn’t what she thought it was. And that dolls often end up on the scrap heap…

‘Horribly gripping with a heart pounding climax. It gave me shivers’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple

‘Utterly gripping and totally original…disturbing and claustrophobic and quite brilliant’ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days

‘A shattering and original psychological thriller that will leave you breathless…a stunning debut’ Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs Parrish

‘Deliciously creepy…unfolded with great pace in shocking ways ’ M. J. Ford, author of Hold My Hand

‘Incredibly fast-paced and creepy, I absolutely flew through Mother Loves MePhoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House

‘A claustrophobic and twisted tale! Packed with creepiness, tension and so many 'hold your breath' moments I was left gasping for air’ Sam Carrington, author of Saving Sophie

©2020 Abby Davies (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Critic reviews

"Deliciously creepy...unfolded with great pace in shocking ways." (M. J. Ford, author of Hold My Hand)

"Incredibly fast-paced and creepy, I absolutely flew through Mother Loves Me." (Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House)

"With echoes of Emma Donoghue's Room, this twisty, creepy thriller cries out to be read in one nail-biting session." (Carolyn Kirby, author of The Conviction of Cora Burns)

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I've listened to 2-3 audiobooks a week for 4 years, and I think this might be my favourite so far - or at least up in the top 3! The story is spellbinding, and the narration is perfect. I usually listen for a while with the sleep timer on as I drift off to sleep, and always have to rewind and find my place the next day. With this one, I was still awake and listening at 4am, desperate to find out what would happen next. The writing is the sort that sucks you right in and keeps you hooked, and the narrator honestly made me feel like I was watching a film - and a really frightening film, at that. I woke my partner up at one point because I jumped so violently! Brilliant listening experience, particularly after many months of not having written a review because the books have been unremarkable. Highly recommended!

Gripping, terrifying, and addictive

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story was intriguing and had lots if potential. too many loose ends at the end. and way too detailed. i dont need hear every thought.

Good but too drawn out

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I liked the premise of the book. The first third of the story was promising but unfortunately the rest was exasperating, too much blood,sick and ridiculous incredulous happenings. I was glad to reach the end.
However the narrator is amazing. Feel this book was aimed more at young adults.

strange

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such a good listen. was really willing the main character. she was lovely and her situation so very dire. the narration was excellent. I can't recommend this gripping novel highly enough. sooo worth the credit.

brilliant

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This is one of the best if not the best audiobooks I've listen too. brilliantly narrated, unique story what more can I say!

wow

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