Books with author Macmillan

“The Nanny kept me in white-knuckled suspense until the very last page. Gilly Macmillan’s breakout thriller is a dark and twisted version of Downton Abbey gone very, very wrong.” — Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling authorThe New York Times bestselling author of What She Knew conjures a dark and unpredictable tale of family secrets that explores the lengths people will go to hurt one another.When her beloved nanny, Hannah, left without a trace in the summer of 1988, seven-year-old Jocelyn Holt was devastated. Haunted by the loss, Jo grew up bitter and distant, and eventually left her parents and Lake Hall, their faded aristocratic home, behind.Thirty years later, Jo returns to the house and is forced to confront her troubled relationship with her mother. But when human remains are accidentally uncovered in a lake on the estate, Jo begins to question everything she thought she knew.Then an unexpected visitor knocks on the door and Jo’s world is destroyed again. Desperate to piece together the gaping holes in her memory, Jo must uncover who her nanny really was, why she left, and if she can trust her own mother…In this compulsively readable tale of secrets, lies, and deception, Gilly Macmillan explores the darkest impulses and desires of the human heart. Diabolically clever, The Nanny reminds us that sometimes the truth hurts so much you’d rather hear the lie.

I didn’t know she’d change everything . . .Needing to fill a gap in my schedule, I walk into the campus coffee shop and come face to face with the girl of my dreams.Smart, witty, and passionate. She doesn't flinch when she finds out about my pop star past, instead saying I need more musical education.She becomes my muse, my inspiration, and my cowriter. Polishing my songs and making them shine.And when a video of me playing one of my new songs goes viral, my life explodes in a second chance at the dream I thought was over six years ago.But if I take this opportunity, will our relationship survive?You’ll love this sweet and sexy story that’s part rockstar romance, part coming of age story, because who hasn’t fantasized about meeting their first celebrity crush and falling in love?Start this epic series now!

“Dark, twisty and full of characters you’ll love to hate, The Nanny is the perfect read for a chilly winter’s night.” — Ruth Ware, New York Times Bestselling Author “The Nanny kept me in white-knuckled suspense until the very last page. Gilly Macmillan’s breakout thriller is a dark and twisted version of Downton Abbey gone very, very wrong.” — Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling authorThe New York Times bestselling author of What She Knew conjures a dark and unpredictable tale of family secrets that explores the lengths people will go to hurt one another.When her beloved nanny, Hannah, left without a trace in the summer of 1988, seven-year-old Jocelyn Holt was devastated. Haunted by the loss, Jo grew up bitter and distant, and eventually left her parents and Lake Hall, their faded aristocratic home, behind.Thirty years later, Jo returns to the house and is forced to confront her troubled relationship with her mother. But when human remains are accidentally uncovered in a lake on the estate, Jo begins to question everything she thought she knew. Then an unexpected visitor knocks on the door and Jo’s world is destroyed again. Desperate to piece together the gaping holes in her memory, Jo must uncover who her nanny really was, why she left, and if she can trust her own mother… In this compulsively readable tale of secrets, lies, and deception, Gilly Macmillan explores the darkest impulses and desires of the human heart. Diabolically clever, The Nanny reminds us that sometimes the truth hurts so much you’d rather hear the lie.

Everybody knows that when kids play and have fun, they learn quickly and effectively! That’s the whole idea behind this innovative and proven method of teaching reading, developed by teacher, research scientist, and author Dr. Bonnie J. Macmillan.Reading is THE most important skill your child will ever learn. Reading doesn't just prepare children for school—it prepares them for life! Researchers have found that early reading skills affect not just later reading ability—but also a child’s IQ and future academic and career success.Get your child off to a great start!Take an active role in your child's education and make the most of his or her potential. With this easy-to-follow guide, you can teach your child to read using 20-minute game-playing sessions that help kids learn quickly. Watch your child’s excitement at being able to read simple words in just one week!This cutting-edge program was designed using the latest brain and reading research to ensure your child learns how to read in the most effective and fun way. In fact, six years after being taught this way, children are able to read, on average, at a level three and half years above their age.Structured, easy, friendly: The perfect learning tool for kids and teaching tool for parentsCreated for children ages three to eight, this step-by-step program includes seven chapters—with a seven-day plan for what games to play each day—and simple, step-by-step instructions that make it easy for parents to use. Expertly sequenced learning ensures that children cannot fail and consistently experience the thrill of success.This unique book for learning reading can be easily adapted to a child’s age and the parent’s schedule. The full code-oriented, brain-based program can be completed in as little as seven weeks, leading to dramatic gains in phoneme skills, word reading, spelling, and reading comprehension!You and your child spend time together having FUN!Not only can you teach your child to read brilliantly in just a few hours, but you will both have a lot of fun! Learning takes place via amusing games and short, giggle-provoking texts—flooding the child’s brain with positive endorphins and creating the optimal conditions for maximum learning. Even parents will forget they are actually engaged in a reading lesson. And as you play with your child, the magic begins!With this book, you get the best science-based early-reading instruction available—and the fastest, most enjoyable way for kids to learn to read! You can secure the brightest, most successful future for your child, as you embark on a fun and entertaining journey to learning.

CAN YOU TRUST HER WITH YOUR CHILD?'With its buried secrets, shifting allegiances, and creeping sense of dread, The Nanny pulses with tension until its shocking conclusion. I absolutely loved it!' SHARI LAPENA___________________Seven-year-old Jocelyn loves her nanny more than her own mother.When her nanny disappears one night, Jo never gets over the loss.How could she vanish without saying goodbye?Thirty years on, Jo is forced to return to her family home and confront her troubled relationship with her mother. When human remains are discovered in the grounds of the house, Jo begins to question everything.Then an unexpected visitor knocks at the door and Jo’s world is destroyed again as, one by one, she discovers her childhood memories aren’t what they seemed.What secrets was her nanny hiding – and what was she running away from? And can Jo trust what her mother tells her?Sometimes the truth hurts so much you’d rather hear the lie.___________________Just like Jocelyn, readers love THE NANNY:"a gripping read with an original premise... I very much enjoyed all the characters""meaty and twisty ... armchair detectives will have a lot of fun with this""a compelling read ... I read it with a sense of fear and dread""Dare you get engrossed in this book? ... this is a book that should do really well""A spellbinding read""A lot of twists and turns ... it definitely grabbed my attention from the outset"

Summertime … and the living is easy.Unless you’re dating the next big pop star,and your meddling parents are holding you hostage a thousand miles away.After spending nine months with Jonathan, being apart is harder than I expected.When I finally get to California for a two week visit—with my older sister in tow as a chaperone—my welcome from his mom and manager is colder than I expected.They think I’m a distraction.And their thinly veiled barbs make the city of angelsfeel more like the city of vipers.Despite interference and roadblocks, the summer is full of new opportunitiesand our time together is everything I want it to be.But when the summer ends, I’m headed back to collegewhile Jonathan starts his North American tour.I knew dating a popstar wasn’t going to be easy,but how am I going to handle spending even more time apart?