A child is missing. But I stole her first…
I sit little Mila down at my kitchen table with a glass of milk and a plate of cookies. She smiles shyly at me and I reach out to ruffle her hair.
Leaving her alone for a moment, I dash upstairs, closing my eyes as I take a deep breath. What have I done?
Mila isn’t my child. I should never have taken her home. But what choice did I have?
Painting a smile on my face, I head back down to the kitchen.
But when I reach the table, my blood turns to ice. The back door is open, and Mila is gone.
I need to find her. I need help. But who’s going to believe anything I say when I’m the one who took her first…?
A seriously twisty, addictive psychological thriller that will keep you awake flipping pages all night long. Perfect for anyone who devoured The Housemaid, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train.
What readers are saying about I Took Her First:
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‘Wow – what a ride!… I couldn’t put it down… Reading it in just a couple of sittings, staying up way too late… Packed with twists and turns… Left me absolutely stunned… One of the most addictive thrillers I’ve read this year… Don’t start it unless you’re ready to binge-read, because once you dive in, you won’t be able to stop.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘I devoured this… Gripped from the start… On the edge of my seat, head in my hands… My jaw was on the floor… Definitely a top recommendation… Amazing!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Samantha Hayes grew up in a creative family where her love of writing began as a child. Samantha has written over twenty thrillers, including the bestselling titles Date Night and Until You’re Mine . The Independent called her writing ‘fantastically written and very tense’ while Good Housekeeping said ‘her believable psychological thrillers are completely gripping.’ Samantha’s books are published in multiple languages and in her free time, Sam loves painting watercolours, going to the gym and swimming. She has three grown-up children and lives in Warwickshire.
