VBT# Not Her Daughter - Robin Mahle

VBT# Not Her Daughter - Book #2 - Robin Mahle - November 2025

You know that feeling when you finish a book and immediately need to know what happens next? That's exactly where Robin Mahle left us dangling at the end of He's Lying About Everything. Well, grab your cuppa and settle in, because this sequel doesn't disappoint.

Poor Evelyn. As if discovering your husband's affair wasn't enough trauma for one lifetime, she's now raising his love child alongside her own son Ben. When we catch up with her, she's done what any sensible woman would do—packed up the lot and started fresh somewhere new. But Ben's not making it easy, constantly reminding everyone that Nicky isn't really his sister. Kids, eh? They've got a special talent for making difficult situations even harder.

Just when things seem to be looking up—new job at a cosy law firm, a lovely new man in her life, and what appears to be the perfect nanny—Mahle pulls the rug out from under us. Because of course she does. This is a psychological thriller, not a Hallmark movie.

The twist? That wonderful nanny and Evelyn's new lover are working together, and they've got plans that don't include Evelyn keeping her children. The day Evelyn comes home to an empty house is absolutely chilling. But here's where it gets properly complicated: while Ben is legally hers, Nicky's situation is murkier than a Wellington winter's day. The kidnappers claim Nicky was stolen from them by the mistress in the first place. Talk about a moral dilemma.

Robin Mahle's brilliance lies in how she tangles this web. Evelyn can't simply ring the police—the legal grey area around Nicky would only make things worse. Instead, she's forced into a desperate game where the rules keep changing and the truth seems increasingly elusive. Who's lying? Who's telling the truth? And most importantly, how can she possibly get both children back safely?

This sequel builds beautifully on the first book's foundation, ratcheting up the tension while exploring what it truly means to be a mother. It's not just about biology or legality—it's about love, sacrifice, and the lengths we'll go to protect our children, regardless of how they came into our lives.

Robin Mahle has crafted another page-turner that'll have you reading well past bedtime, constantly questioning everyone's motives. Perfect for fans of domestic suspense who appreciate their thrillers with genuine emotional depth. Just don't expect to get much sleep once you start.

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