Don't Let Her Stay by Nicola Sanders Summary
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In "Don't Let Her Stay," Nicola Sanders' psychological thriller masterpiece, nothing is as it seems. With 244,000+ Goodreads ratings and dual award nominations in 2023, this BookTok sensation asks: what happens when the perfect houseguest becomes your worst nightmare?
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When Trust Becomes Your Greatest Vulnerability
Imagine waking up one day to find a stranger in your home-someone who smiles sweetly at your husband but watches you with cold, calculating eyes when no one else is looking. This nightmare becomes Joanne's reality in "Don't Let Her Stay." Her seemingly perfect life-a beautiful country estate, handsome investment banker husband Richard, and adorable four-month-old daughter Evie-shatters when Richard's estranged daughter Chloe unexpectedly arrives. What begins as an awkward family reunion spirals into psychological warfare as Chloe manipulates her way into their lives, showing one face to Richard and another, far more sinister one to Joanne. Behind Joanne's picture-perfect life lurks profound isolation. While Richard works long hours in the city, she remains stranded in their rural estate with only their elderly Labrador for company. The grand house that once represented her dreams now feels like a beautiful prison. When Richard announces that his estranged daughter Chloe wants to visit, Joanne hopes this might complete their family circle. From the moment of her arrival, however, Chloe's behavior sets off alarm bells. She calls Joanne by the wrong name, speaks sweetly to Richard but coldly to Joanne, and makes disturbing comments about Joanne's age and parenting choices. Most alarmingly, she mishandles baby Evie despite Joanne's protests, then manipulates the situation to make Richard think Joanne is being hostile. "Children are so perceptive, aren't they?" Chloe remarks with a smirk when Evie cries in her arms. "They can tell when someone doesn't like them."
The Invisible War and Psychological Manipulation
Unearthing Deadly Family Secrets
When Every Path Leads to Danger
The House of Lies Goes Up in Flames
The Truth Is Never What It Seems
When Home Becomes a Battlefield
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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