The Nanny's Secret

by Monica McLean

The Nanny's Secret by Monica McLean released on Dec 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373271980
• ISBN13: 9780373271986
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Silhouette Books
• Length: 251 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book - Her best to date!

Like other reviewers, I have enjoyed Ms. McLean's previous books but found "The Nanny's Secret" to be her best written and most entertaining work so far. The story concerns a young woman who wanders onto a ranch after having an auto accident. She has no memory of who she is or why she's there except that she must find "the baby."Brooks Hart and his two brothers (Mitch and Dean) own and manage the ranch in question, and have recently taken in their nephew Timmy who is the four-month old son of their recently deceased brother, Luke. When Brooks arrives home one afternoon, he finds a young woman asleep on the sofa and assumes that she is the newly hired nanny, Amelia Rigsby. The woman has no memory of who she is and assumes that because of her strong feelings that she is there to find "the baby," she must be the new nanny, Amelia. So, the story proceeds with "Amelia" settling in as the nanny, taking wonderful care of Timmy, and falling in love with Brooks. The outcome of the story including solving the mystery of "Amelia" is written in a touchingly beautiful and seamless fashion.I found this book at a tag sale and am so glad that I picked it up. From the exceptional writing in the very first few pages, I knew that it would be a terrific book - and it is!!! The characters are interesting, endearing and clearly drawn. I particularly like the fact that the pace of the writing is steady with no unnecessary repetition of the plot (which I find annoying and usually skip over). For an entertaining, heartwarming read, I recommend this book very highly!

Wonderful!

I've enjoyed Ms. McLean's books in the past, but this was the best one yet. I felt all the emotions that the characters were feeling throughout the entire book. I hated that the book had to end so soon. I can hardly wait for her next book to come out!

Fantastic!

Amelia Rigsby has suffered a terrible accident. One she can't even remember! She awakes to find herself in the ranch home of Brooks Hart, a huge bump on her head and absolute no memory of who she is or how she got there. Amelia stays on at the Hart ranch taking the position of nanny to Brook's baby nephew all the while awaiting for the return of her memory. Little things freak her out, sending her into shuddering pieces. Something has happened to her in the past, something horrible, only she can't remember what it was. Brooks Hart has his own troubled past in a family of abuse and abandonment. He's sworn to live his life without the companionship of a woman, sure that it will prevent him from making the same horrible mistakes as his father. But this woman, Amelia Rigsby, has touched his soul in places no woman has ever reached. Fantastically written, Monica McLean has created a gripping story of abuse, amnesia and love. The characters are real, believable and take hold of your heart from the very first page. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll laugh so hard you cry. Definitely recommended!

Terrific use of amnesiac plot -- Very highly recommended

After two weeks of sympathizers parading through Brooks Hart's Triple H Ranch in Wister, Wyoming, the sympathy has begun to feel like salt rubbed in an old wound. His elder brother had absented himself from the family for eighteen years, suddenly appearing on the doorstep with an eight-month-old baby named Timmy and ill tales regarding his ex-wife, nicknamed the Blond Widow. It seems that his prodigal brother had become a lawman in Vegas where he met a gorgeous cocktail waitress, but their tragic marriage only resulted in one bright spot-a beautiful baby that was subsequently abandoned by his mother. Two weeks ago his brother committed suicide, leaving his son with his brothers on the Triple H Ranch.When Brooks arrives home to an open door, he finds a woman sleeping in his great room. Assuming she's the promised nanny the Hart brothers have been waiting for, Brooks calls her Amelia Rigsby. Amelia's obviously been in accident and received a blow to the head. She has a huge bump on her forehead and seems to be suffering from amnesia. She also has an instant affinity for Timmy, and her help is welcome since he's turned their lives upside down in only four short weeks. Soon Brooks finds Amelia turns his life upside down as well with her gentle understanding, resilience in coping with amnesia, and fierce determination to help around the ranch.Author Monica McLean pens a wonderful romance with THE NANNY'S SECRET. Unlike many romances that use amnesia as an excuse for needy dependence, THE NANNY'S SECRET uses amnesia as an impetus for self-exploration and healing. Brooks is an interesting character with his determination to repeat his father's mistakes, and his gentle handling of the heroine during the concluding chapters is remarkable. Where many authors would have resorted to recriminations and doubts when Amelia's identity is revealed, McLean again transforms the situation into an opportunity for healing and growth. A remarkable tale beautifully told, THE NANNY'S SECRET comes very highly recommended.