Her One Mistake

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 2,088 ratings

Price: 13.9

Last update: 05-24-2024


About this item

What should have been a fun-filled, carefree day takes a tragic turn for the worse for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this suspenseful, compulsively listenable, and darkly twisted psychological thriller.

It all started at the school fair....

Charlotte was supposed to be looking after the children, and she swears she was. She only took her eyes off of them for one second. But when her three kids are all safe and sound at the school fair, and Alice, her best friend Harriet’s daughter, is nowhere to be found, Charlotte panics. Frantically searching everywhere, Charlotte knows she must find the courage to tell Harriet that her beloved only child is missing. And admit that she has only herself to blame.

Harriet, devastated by this unthinkable, unbearable loss, can no longer bring herself to speak to Charlotte again, much less trust her. Now more isolated than ever and struggling to keep her marriage afloat, Harriet believes nothing and no one. But as the police bear down on both women trying to piece together the puzzle of what happened to this little girl, dark secrets begin to surface - and Harriet discovers that confiding in Charlotte again may be the only thing that will reunite her with her daughter....

This breathless and fast-paced debut - perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and The Couple Next Door - takes you on a chilling journey that will keep you guessing until the very last page.


Top reviews from the United States

Brooke C
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2022
I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down because I was constantly wondering what would happen next. Definitely recommend!
chrissy
4.0 out of 5 stars twist
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
It was good with an unexpected twist ending. Well written, I would read this author again.
Only one part was confusing when they struggled on the beach I didn't understand everyone's physical locations and the surroundings lacked description so I struggled to picture the scenes. Over all though, decent read
Laurel-Rain Snow
5.0 out of 5 stars SECRETS, LIES, & DRAMA
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2019
Charlotte was supposed to be looking after the children, and she swears she was. She only took her eyes off of them for one second. But when her three kids are all safe and sound at the school fair, and Alice, her best friend Harriet’s daughter, is nowhere to be found, Charlotte panics. Frantically searching everywhere, Charlotte knows she must find the courage to tell Harriet that her beloved only child is missing. And admit that she has only herself to blame.

Harriet, devastated by this unthinkable, unbearable loss, can no longer bring herself to speak to Charlotte again, much less trust her. Now more isolated than ever and struggling to keep her marriage afloat, Harriet believes nothing and no one. But as the police bear down on both women trying to piece together the puzzle of what happened to this little girl, dark secrets begin to surface—and Harriet discovers that confiding in Charlotte again may be the only thing that will reunite her with her daughter….

My Thoughts: What a whirlwind ride! Her One Mistake begins as a lost child scenario, but as alternating narrators reveal more of the story, we see that the players in this layered and deceptive drama are not who they seem to be.

Harriet and Brian caught my interest early on, as there was something very odd about their dynamic. While townsfolk, along with the media, point a finger at Charlotte, they should be paying attention to the two of them.

As the story unfolds, I must stop the revelations, to avoid spoilers. Suffice it to say you will hang on tight throughout this breathless ride…and you will not be disappointed. 5 stars.
Debbie Romero
3.0 out of 5 stars It was ok!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
Would I recommend this book? No.
It did have that "sitting at the edge of your seat" suspense. It felt like the ending was missing something.
NON
4.0 out of 5 stars thought provoking….
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021
The characters are believable. The story, from a mother’s standpoint, believable. Emotional and mental abuse is often times worse than physical. You may ask why Harriet did not seek some type of professional help, but then again when one gets beat down daily by the time she realized she was being manipulated there was no where to go. Desperate times call for desperate measures. The only negative is the story was dragged out at the end. The points were made, the decisions made. There was no need to continue to beat a dead horse.
Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Love!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023
Absolutely love this book! The plot twists were phenomenal and kept me guessing!
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020
Really enjoyed this book. The emotional abuse was on point. Couldn't put the book down. Definitely would recommend it. I have two kids so my time is precious when it comes to which books I read. And this was well worth my time. ????
Susan
4.0 out of 5 stars I Enjoyed . . .
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2022
A quick and easy read. I know that what Harriet did was really bad, but Charlotte was an unlikable character. She really thought that all those school moms where her true friends. Really? School moms can be like teenager mean girls. Plus, she was not really watching Alice. If you are responsible for someone's child, you better make sure you really have eyes on them at all times. Charlotte needed to be right behind them, not on a bench sitting on her ass. She needed therapy way before Alice went missing. I would of liked a little bit more background on Brian. What made him such a nut job? I would read another book by this author.

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