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Someone Else’s Baby: A gripping psychological thriller with a heart stopping ending
A gripping psychological thriller with a heart stopping ending 💥 Readers of K.L. Slater, J D Kirk and Freida McFadden will not want to put this down... She gave away her children. Now she wants them back.
Charlotte Morgan knows how it feels to desperately want a baby. As a child, seeing her mum devastated by losing her longed-for babies, Charlotte wished another woman could give her mother what she so craved.
Now Charlotte's a mum herself, and knowing how much love her daughter, Alice, brings into her life, she vows to help others achieve their dreams of becoming a parent.
When she meets Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website, it seems that she's found the perfect couple. In their late forties, they have wealth and a enviable life, but there's just one thing a child of their own.
When Charlotte falls pregnant with twins, the couple are overjoyed. And while Charlotte's heart breaks as she hands them over, her reward is knowing how much happiness the two tiny babies are going to bring into their life.
But are Malcolm and Brenda all they seem? As secrets become unravelled, Charlotte is forced to face that she has handed her babies over to virtual strangers. And when Malcolm and Brenda disappear without a trace, Charlotte is plunged into a frantic search for the babies she carried - before it's too late...
Praise for Ruby
‘Secrets, lies and betrayal, this book has the lot! It kept me up way later than I intended racing through to the end and what an ending it was!’ Rona Halsall
'immensely readable and hugely entertaining - so compelling that I read it in a matter of hours' Fiona Mitchell
'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin
'A page-turning thriller with a shocking and original conclusion. Mesmerising.' Catherine Cooper
'A great take on the missing child narrative and a total page turner - I simply HAD to know what had happened.' S E Lynes
'A twisty page-turner of a novel that kept me guessing until the very end!' Mandy Byatt
'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter
'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins
'A talent to watch' Sam Blake
'...any parents' worst nightmare, a twisty domestic thriller with an ending that will take your breath away' S. A. Harris
‘A fantastic, fast-paced novel with at its heart the strained relationship between a loving mother and her wayward teenage son. Unpredictable and unputdownable.’ Diane Jeffrey
Charlotte Morgan knows how it feels to desperately want a baby. As a child, seeing her mum devastated by losing her longed-for babies, Charlotte wished another woman could give her mother what she so craved.
Now Charlotte's a mum herself, and knowing how much love her daughter, Alice, brings into her life, she vows to help others achieve their dreams of becoming a parent.
When she meets Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website, it seems that she's found the perfect couple. In their late forties, they have wealth and a enviable life, but there's just one thing a child of their own.
When Charlotte falls pregnant with twins, the couple are overjoyed. And while Charlotte's heart breaks as she hands them over, her reward is knowing how much happiness the two tiny babies are going to bring into their life.
But are Malcolm and Brenda all they seem? As secrets become unravelled, Charlotte is forced to face that she has handed her babies over to virtual strangers. And when Malcolm and Brenda disappear without a trace, Charlotte is plunged into a frantic search for the babies she carried - before it's too late...
Praise for Ruby
‘Secrets, lies and betrayal, this book has the lot! It kept me up way later than I intended racing through to the end and what an ending it was!’ Rona Halsall
'immensely readable and hugely entertaining - so compelling that I read it in a matter of hours' Fiona Mitchell
'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin
'A page-turning thriller with a shocking and original conclusion. Mesmerising.' Catherine Cooper
'A great take on the missing child narrative and a total page turner - I simply HAD to know what had happened.' S E Lynes
'A twisty page-turner of a novel that kept me guessing until the very end!' Mandy Byatt
'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter
'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins
'A talent to watch' Sam Blake
'...any parents' worst nightmare, a twisty domestic thriller with an ending that will take your breath away' S. A. Harris
‘A fantastic, fast-paced novel with at its heart the strained relationship between a loving mother and her wayward teenage son. Unpredictable and unputdownable.’ Diane Jeffrey
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First published July 25, 2019
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Ruby Speechley
21 books154 followersRuby Speechley is a psychological thriller writer. Her debut novel, Someone Else’s Baby, was published by Hera Books on 25 July 2019.
You can contact her on Twitter: @rubyspeechley, Facebook: ‘Ruby Speechley Author’ or via her website: rubyspeechley.com
You can contact her on Twitter: @rubyspeechley, Facebook: ‘Ruby Speechley Author’ or via her website: rubyspeechley.com
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August 5, 2019
4☆ A Gripping, Poignant, Unique Thriller
SOMEONE ELSE'S BABY is a Poignant, Gripping, Thought Provoking, Unique Thriller.
When Charlotte decides to become a surrogate, she believes she's found the perfect couple in Malcolm and Brenda.
So when things start moving ahead and Charlotte falls pregnant with Twins, she is over the moon for the couple.
But things start to take a sinister and dark turn when Malcolm and Brenda disappear without a trace, taking the Twin Babies and Charlotte's final payment.
Charlotte is beside herself and fears for the children's safety. So its a race agsinst time to find the twins before it's too late.
SOMEONE ELSE'S BABY is a Compelling and Enthralling, At times Emotional,Thought Provoking Thriller.
It deals with surrogacy, the dangers, Motherhood, pregnancy, grief, miscarriages and Relationships.
The Characters are complex, relatable and very well written.
There are some sensitive subjects such as surrogacy and loss but it's clear to see the Author has put alot of research and sensitivity to still make an impact.
The plot is pacy, gripping, twisty, suspenseful, with a twist of mystery and plenty of thriller that made for a compulsive read that will get under your skin and certainly leave you questioning things!
Overall a fantastic debut novel I highly recommend reading.
I'm looking forward to discovering more from Ruby Speechley!
Thank you to Sarah at Book On The Bright Side and Hera Publishers for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2019/0...
SOMEONE ELSE'S BABY is a Poignant, Gripping, Thought Provoking, Unique Thriller.
When Charlotte decides to become a surrogate, she believes she's found the perfect couple in Malcolm and Brenda.
So when things start moving ahead and Charlotte falls pregnant with Twins, she is over the moon for the couple.
But things start to take a sinister and dark turn when Malcolm and Brenda disappear without a trace, taking the Twin Babies and Charlotte's final payment.
Charlotte is beside herself and fears for the children's safety. So its a race agsinst time to find the twins before it's too late.
SOMEONE ELSE'S BABY is a Compelling and Enthralling, At times Emotional,Thought Provoking Thriller.
It deals with surrogacy, the dangers, Motherhood, pregnancy, grief, miscarriages and Relationships.
The Characters are complex, relatable and very well written.
There are some sensitive subjects such as surrogacy and loss but it's clear to see the Author has put alot of research and sensitivity to still make an impact.
The plot is pacy, gripping, twisty, suspenseful, with a twist of mystery and plenty of thriller that made for a compulsive read that will get under your skin and certainly leave you questioning things!
Overall a fantastic debut novel I highly recommend reading.
I'm looking forward to discovering more from Ruby Speechley!
Thank you to Sarah at Book On The Bright Side and Hera Publishers for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2019/0...
July 22, 2019
I have read quite a few books of late that use the theme of surrogacy as the main aspect of the plot but none in the psychological thriller genre. In this compelling and thought-provoking debut, author Ms Speechley builds a story with a potent mix of mystery, emotion and food for thought, which makes it stand out in a crowded marketplace of identikit thrillers. It follows Charlotte who decides to selflessly become the surrogate to provide a child to a couple who have longed for a family for a long time. However, she fails to properly consider the possible complications and implications associated with such a situation. This begins a rollercoaster ride of emotion and I found myself living every second with Charlotte in particular. It's a painfully honest read and rare for that exact reason.
Speechley explores themes of motherhood, longing, love, loss and mental health in a respectful and compassionate way whilst also weaving it amongst other plot elements to create a well written, honest and affecting read. Her characters are complex, human and relatable and the story is both believable and heartbreaking. It's been a while since I encountered this level of raw emotion in a thriller and it makes for a fully rounded tale which will appeal to both women's fiction/chick-lit readers and those who primarily enjoy crime/mysteries and/or thrillers. This is a superb debut and what I liked the most was that it was a book with a lot of substance to it; this was certainly a welcome change to the usual throwaway stories which are a dime a dozen. Many thanks to Hera Books for an ARC.
Speechley explores themes of motherhood, longing, love, loss and mental health in a respectful and compassionate way whilst also weaving it amongst other plot elements to create a well written, honest and affecting read. Her characters are complex, human and relatable and the story is both believable and heartbreaking. It's been a while since I encountered this level of raw emotion in a thriller and it makes for a fully rounded tale which will appeal to both women's fiction/chick-lit readers and those who primarily enjoy crime/mysteries and/or thrillers. This is a superb debut and what I liked the most was that it was a book with a lot of substance to it; this was certainly a welcome change to the usual throwaway stories which are a dime a dozen. Many thanks to Hera Books for an ARC.
July 10, 2019
Surrogacy is something that has always fascinated me. Someone carrying a baby for nine months to hand it over to someone else. I enjoyed getting to know Charlotte and the reasons to why she wanted to help someone. I was a bit dubious about her husband though to start with as money seemed to be the major factor, which again I could understand the reasons why they needed it, but to start with he did come across as being more money orientated. As I got to know him better though, I could see how much they both loved each other and he has his wife’s and own daughter’s best interests to heart.
Malcolm and Brenda at first appearances seem to be a loving couple who are desperate for a baby of their own. No wonder Charlotte chose them to be the ones to help. The further into the story we get, as with Charlotte, I had certain niggles as to whether they really can be taken at face value.
The story line addresses the issues that can arise with surrogacy. Legally there isn’t much support for either side and people really are taking a leap of faith. I found it all really interesting as a lot of the laws I had no clue of myself and was interesting to see peoples opinions when it comes to this subject matter.
Someone Else’s Baby is a compulsive read that I couldn’t read quick enough. There was an urgency to know exactly why Malcolm and Brenda had disappeared and I felt at times in as much turmoil as Charlotte in wanting to know the truth and when it comes, well nothing prepared me for it. A tense and gripping read that I was unable to put down.
My thanks to NetGalley and Hera Books for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
Malcolm and Brenda at first appearances seem to be a loving couple who are desperate for a baby of their own. No wonder Charlotte chose them to be the ones to help. The further into the story we get, as with Charlotte, I had certain niggles as to whether they really can be taken at face value.
The story line addresses the issues that can arise with surrogacy. Legally there isn’t much support for either side and people really are taking a leap of faith. I found it all really interesting as a lot of the laws I had no clue of myself and was interesting to see peoples opinions when it comes to this subject matter.
Someone Else’s Baby is a compulsive read that I couldn’t read quick enough. There was an urgency to know exactly why Malcolm and Brenda had disappeared and I felt at times in as much turmoil as Charlotte in wanting to know the truth and when it comes, well nothing prepared me for it. A tense and gripping read that I was unable to put down.
My thanks to NetGalley and Hera Books for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
April 2, 2022
What could possibly go wrong in a surrogate agreement?
The answer to this question is EVERYTHING.
And that is most likely why surrogacy is a hot new theme in psychological thrillers.
Unfortunately, this book suffered from a predictable ending and lacked the "thrills" of similar books that I have listened to in the psychological thriller genre.
I was not quite sure what bothered me the most about this book.
Perhaps it was the ignorant and whiny protagonist who refrained from doing proper due diligence on the couple who would be parenting her twins.
Or maybe it was the fact that the book dragged and featured too much repetitive text.
I listened to the audiobook and this 8-hour audiobook could have easily been a 5-hour book.
And, finally, I was not a fan of the narrator. Was the narrator whining on purpose?
Whether or not the narrator's whining was intentional, the overall listening experience was not ideal.
As an aside, the author got the title wrong. The book was about "Someone Else's Babies" and not "Baby" since the surrogate mother was pregnant with twins.
(Message to the editor: Where were you?)
UGH!
2 stars rounded up.
The answer to this question is EVERYTHING.
And that is most likely why surrogacy is a hot new theme in psychological thrillers.
Unfortunately, this book suffered from a predictable ending and lacked the "thrills" of similar books that I have listened to in the psychological thriller genre.
I was not quite sure what bothered me the most about this book.
Perhaps it was the ignorant and whiny protagonist who refrained from doing proper due diligence on the couple who would be parenting her twins.
Or maybe it was the fact that the book dragged and featured too much repetitive text.
I listened to the audiobook and this 8-hour audiobook could have easily been a 5-hour book.
And, finally, I was not a fan of the narrator. Was the narrator whining on purpose?
Whether or not the narrator's whining was intentional, the overall listening experience was not ideal.
As an aside, the author got the title wrong. The book was about "Someone Else's Babies" and not "Baby" since the surrogate mother was pregnant with twins.
(Message to the editor: Where were you?)
UGH!
2 stars rounded up.
July 21, 2019
This book twisted my insides in the most delicious of ways. I was honestly blown away by the story arc and the style of writing. The author Ruby Speechley has chosen the most gray areas of medicine and law, blended them smoothly, added bucketful of suspense and trepidation to give me a story which hooked me from beginning to end. SURROGACY!!
Charlotte wanted to do a good deed and help a couple have a child of their own by optioning to be a surrogate mother. She chose a couple in their 40s unable to have one after multiple miscarriages as the intended parents. She bonded with her twins in utero and didn't want to give them UP. Something kept twining in her as the days went by. After a lot of life threatening medical events, she did hand the children over to the couple, and THEY DISAPPEARED. Then began the most exciting of stories with some scary revelations.
Ruby Speechley in her debut has knocked this one out of the part. I couldn't remember ever being so excited by a book. Short, snappy chapters made the book read faster. The rising panic in each made my heart thud faster. I literally became one with the book, glued to my kindle. Nothing could break my bond with this book.
And the emotions... Oh the emotions... Each chapter showed me what Charlotte felt. She was such an easy character to love. No good deed goes unpunished, so it is said. And Charlotte experienced the full brunt of it. There were times I had to move away from the book, which in this case meant close my eyes, as I couldn't move away from the story. Why, what, how kept me in a constant spate of turmoil.
The delicious roiling in my innards and the painful thudding of my heart made this the most awesome of my reads. And kudos to the author for finding the most thrilling of subjects - SURROGACY
Charlotte wanted to do a good deed and help a couple have a child of their own by optioning to be a surrogate mother. She chose a couple in their 40s unable to have one after multiple miscarriages as the intended parents. She bonded with her twins in utero and didn't want to give them UP. Something kept twining in her as the days went by. After a lot of life threatening medical events, she did hand the children over to the couple, and THEY DISAPPEARED. Then began the most exciting of stories with some scary revelations.
Ruby Speechley in her debut has knocked this one out of the part. I couldn't remember ever being so excited by a book. Short, snappy chapters made the book read faster. The rising panic in each made my heart thud faster. I literally became one with the book, glued to my kindle. Nothing could break my bond with this book.
And the emotions... Oh the emotions... Each chapter showed me what Charlotte felt. She was such an easy character to love. No good deed goes unpunished, so it is said. And Charlotte experienced the full brunt of it. There were times I had to move away from the book, which in this case meant close my eyes, as I couldn't move away from the story. Why, what, how kept me in a constant spate of turmoil.
The delicious roiling in my innards and the painful thudding of my heart made this the most awesome of my reads. And kudos to the author for finding the most thrilling of subjects - SURROGACY
July 14, 2019
3.5 stars (rounded up) for this fast-paced and addictive debut novel!
Charlotte Morgan grew up in the shadow of her mother's repeated miscarriages, which eventually contributed to her parents' divorce. After the birth of her own baby, Alice, Charlotte decides to act as surrogate mother for a desperate couple. She posts on an unofficial surrogacy internet group, where she meets Brenda and Malcolm. She immediately hits it off with the latter. Charlotte's husband, Steve, is happy with her choice of intended parents, since Malcolm is willing to pay much more than the average amount for 'expenses'. The money will be a tremendous help: they live in a one-bedroom flat with Alice, and Steve has to buy out his business partner's share when the man is diagnosed with cancer.
Despite Charlotte's easy pregnancy with Alice, things do not go smoothly this time around. It takes three tries for her to conceive, only for the pregnancy to end in miscarriage. When she falls pregnant again, it is with twins. She feels unwell and bonds much more deeply with the babies - her (and Malcolm's) biological children - than she expected. Her mother strongly disapproves of the surrogacy: how can Charlotte give away 'her grandchildren'? Instead of bringing them closer, the surrogacy drives another wedge between them by bringing past trauma to the surface. To add insult to injury, Malcolm is acting weird. He has a temper and Charlotte wonders whether he might be abusing Brenda.
Despite these nagging doubts, Charlotte and Steve honours the agreement. They hand over the twins in exchange for the final cheque. Brenda promises to keep Charlotte involved in the twins' lives... but will she keep her word?
Of course not, otherwise there would be no story 😊. Charlotte has no legal ground to stand on, since 'contracts' between surrogate- and intended parents aren't worth the paper they're written on. Malcolm's cheque bounces and he and 'Brenda' disappear into thin air. Until Brenda turns up dead, that is. Who the hell did Charlotte give her babies to? Where are they? Will she ever find them again?
Somebody Else's Babies is a suspenseful tale which kept me reading until the not-so-early morning hours. Ms. Speechly's writing is skilled and her characters well-developed. The reader feels Charlotte's heartbreak when she surrenders her twins. Furthermore the book is an interesting exploration of the (substantial) flaws in British surrogacy laws.
I must admit, though, that I found Charlotte's naivety pretty unbelievable. What kind of mother would sign over her babies not only to complete strangers but to a man she suspects of spousal abuse? I know she is young and idealistic and strapped for cash, but honestly? Small inaccuracies also periodically broke the spell for me. To name one: directly after the birth Charlotte expresses breast milk with a pump so she can bottle-feed the twins. There is no way she'd have enough milk for this so early on, she would only be able to hand-express a few mililitres of colostrum to feed to the twins with a spoon or dropper (which would, of course, meet their nutritional needs perfectly). I all fairness, I am a lactation consultant, so mistakes like these will bother me more than most.
On the whole I enjoyed the book. I devoured it in a single sitting, after all. The topic is fascinating and I'll eagerly look out for the author's next book.
I received a complimentary copy through Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
Charlotte Morgan grew up in the shadow of her mother's repeated miscarriages, which eventually contributed to her parents' divorce. After the birth of her own baby, Alice, Charlotte decides to act as surrogate mother for a desperate couple. She posts on an unofficial surrogacy internet group, where she meets Brenda and Malcolm. She immediately hits it off with the latter. Charlotte's husband, Steve, is happy with her choice of intended parents, since Malcolm is willing to pay much more than the average amount for 'expenses'. The money will be a tremendous help: they live in a one-bedroom flat with Alice, and Steve has to buy out his business partner's share when the man is diagnosed with cancer.
Despite Charlotte's easy pregnancy with Alice, things do not go smoothly this time around. It takes three tries for her to conceive, only for the pregnancy to end in miscarriage. When she falls pregnant again, it is with twins. She feels unwell and bonds much more deeply with the babies - her (and Malcolm's) biological children - than she expected. Her mother strongly disapproves of the surrogacy: how can Charlotte give away 'her grandchildren'? Instead of bringing them closer, the surrogacy drives another wedge between them by bringing past trauma to the surface. To add insult to injury, Malcolm is acting weird. He has a temper and Charlotte wonders whether he might be abusing Brenda.
Despite these nagging doubts, Charlotte and Steve honours the agreement. They hand over the twins in exchange for the final cheque. Brenda promises to keep Charlotte involved in the twins' lives... but will she keep her word?
Of course not, otherwise there would be no story 😊. Charlotte has no legal ground to stand on, since 'contracts' between surrogate- and intended parents aren't worth the paper they're written on. Malcolm's cheque bounces and he and 'Brenda' disappear into thin air. Until Brenda turns up dead, that is. Who the hell did Charlotte give her babies to? Where are they? Will she ever find them again?
Somebody Else's Babies is a suspenseful tale which kept me reading until the not-so-early morning hours. Ms. Speechly's writing is skilled and her characters well-developed. The reader feels Charlotte's heartbreak when she surrenders her twins. Furthermore the book is an interesting exploration of the (substantial) flaws in British surrogacy laws.
I must admit, though, that I found Charlotte's naivety pretty unbelievable. What kind of mother would sign over her babies not only to complete strangers but to a man she suspects of spousal abuse? I know she is young and idealistic and strapped for cash, but honestly? Small inaccuracies also periodically broke the spell for me. To name one: directly after the birth Charlotte expresses breast milk with a pump so she can bottle-feed the twins. There is no way she'd have enough milk for this so early on, she would only be able to hand-express a few mililitres of colostrum to feed to the twins with a spoon or dropper (which would, of course, meet their nutritional needs perfectly). I all fairness, I am a lactation consultant, so mistakes like these will bother me more than most.
On the whole I enjoyed the book. I devoured it in a single sitting, after all. The topic is fascinating and I'll eagerly look out for the author's next book.
I received a complimentary copy through Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
August 7, 2019
This is a brilliantly written debut novel. When I read the blurb I couldn’t wait to read it. I wasn’t disappointed. Once I started reading it I honestly couldn’t put it down.
Charlotte wants to help others feel the joy of being parents like she has herself. When she meets Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website she agrees to help them. Handing over their twins is hard but Charlotte believes she is doing the right thing. That is until secrets are revealed and Charlotte wonders did she really know anything about the couple.
When the couple disappears she needs to find her babies.
A great read from start to finish. I’m so looking forward to reading more from this author.
Charlotte wants to help others feel the joy of being parents like she has herself. When she meets Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website she agrees to help them. Handing over their twins is hard but Charlotte believes she is doing the right thing. That is until secrets are revealed and Charlotte wonders did she really know anything about the couple.
When the couple disappears she needs to find her babies.
A great read from start to finish. I’m so looking forward to reading more from this author.
September 16, 2021
Very boring storyline pregnancy and a surrogate mother
June 27, 2019
This thoughtful debut about surrogacy gripped me and pulled me through its pages at breakneck speed. It poses an impossible question - could you give up your own biological baby and give him or her to someone who couldn’t have a child of their own? Motivated by heartbreak in her past, Charlotte decides to give an infertile couple the ultimate gift - a child of their own. She meets Brenda and the V-neck-jumper-wearing Malcolm online and several times in person, but how can Charlotte tell if they really are all that they seem? Speechley builds Brenda and Malcolm brilliantly as their facade starts to ebb away. And as Charlotte’s bump burgeons, it becomes impossible for the young woman not to bond with the baby* she will soon have to give away. There is much fodder here for book group discussion - is Charlotte hopelessly naive? Is Charlotte's husband Steve to blame for what befalls them? Is the law on surrogacy comprehensivee enough to ensure safety and fairness for all involved? A fast-paced read, this is no ordinary thriller. Hugely enjoyable, and I am excited to see what Speechley has in store for us with her second book. (*No spoilers here!)
July 25, 2019
Charlotte grew up feeling unwanted and unloved,her youth blighted by her mother's repeated miscarriages. Her one wish had been that another woman would give her mother the baby that she craved.
Charlotte is now married to Steve and they have a young daughter Alice who brings so much love into their lives that Charlotte decides to help others achieve their dreams of becoming parents.
When she finds Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website,it seems that she has found the perfect couple and they are all overjoyed when Charlotte falls pregnant with twins. Although it breaks Charlotte's heart when she hands over the twins,her reward is knowing how much happiness the two babies are going to bring into the couple's lives.
But when their last payment cheque bounces and Malcolm and Brenda vanish,without a trace,Charlotte and Steve and plunged into a living nightmare and a frantic search to find Charlotte's missing babies - before it's too late.
Someone Else's Babies is a heart string pulling,thought-provoking warning of the dangers of trusting people at face value. Of what happens when you don't do the proper background checks and how easy it is for unscrupulous people to take advantage of vulnerable people and the loop holes in the UK surrogacy laws. As the story unfolds,Charlotte goes through a myriad of realistic emotions as she struggles to cope with her constantly conflicting thoughts and feelings. I thought that Charlotte was a very frustrating character at times and that it was rather ironic that because of her obsession with the twins,she was treating Alice in the exact same way that Charlotte 's own mother treated her when she was younger. To begin with,I wasn't sure about Steve,despite his reasons being honourable,all he seemed interested in was the money and he dismissed Charlotte's concerns that she was being followed by a mysterious woman.
You could say that this is a story with two parts,the first half covers Charlotte's struggles to conceive and her health issues whilst she was carrying the twins. There was hints and small clues that things were not as they appeared to be but it wasn't until after the twins were born and handed over to Malcolm and Brenda that the story really went into thriller mode. Then there is the mysterious disappearance of Malcolm and Brenda,a death,the uncovering of the truth and the frantic search for the babies. This is a extremely well written,debut thriller that holds the reader attention throughout and had me frantically turning the pages. The information on surrogacy was in-depth and fascinating and the story had a intense conclusion. I really enjoyed this enthralling story and look forward to reading more books written by this author in the future.
Many thanks to Sarah Hardy of Books on the Bright Side and Hera books for a arc of this book in exchange for a honest review and for the opportunity to take part in the Blog tour
Charlotte is now married to Steve and they have a young daughter Alice who brings so much love into their lives that Charlotte decides to help others achieve their dreams of becoming parents.
When she finds Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website,it seems that she has found the perfect couple and they are all overjoyed when Charlotte falls pregnant with twins. Although it breaks Charlotte's heart when she hands over the twins,her reward is knowing how much happiness the two babies are going to bring into the couple's lives.
But when their last payment cheque bounces and Malcolm and Brenda vanish,without a trace,Charlotte and Steve and plunged into a living nightmare and a frantic search to find Charlotte's missing babies - before it's too late.
Someone Else's Babies is a heart string pulling,thought-provoking warning of the dangers of trusting people at face value. Of what happens when you don't do the proper background checks and how easy it is for unscrupulous people to take advantage of vulnerable people and the loop holes in the UK surrogacy laws. As the story unfolds,Charlotte goes through a myriad of realistic emotions as she struggles to cope with her constantly conflicting thoughts and feelings. I thought that Charlotte was a very frustrating character at times and that it was rather ironic that because of her obsession with the twins,she was treating Alice in the exact same way that Charlotte 's own mother treated her when she was younger. To begin with,I wasn't sure about Steve,despite his reasons being honourable,all he seemed interested in was the money and he dismissed Charlotte's concerns that she was being followed by a mysterious woman.
You could say that this is a story with two parts,the first half covers Charlotte's struggles to conceive and her health issues whilst she was carrying the twins. There was hints and small clues that things were not as they appeared to be but it wasn't until after the twins were born and handed over to Malcolm and Brenda that the story really went into thriller mode. Then there is the mysterious disappearance of Malcolm and Brenda,a death,the uncovering of the truth and the frantic search for the babies. This is a extremely well written,debut thriller that holds the reader attention throughout and had me frantically turning the pages. The information on surrogacy was in-depth and fascinating and the story had a intense conclusion. I really enjoyed this enthralling story and look forward to reading more books written by this author in the future.
Many thanks to Sarah Hardy of Books on the Bright Side and Hera books for a arc of this book in exchange for a honest review and for the opportunity to take part in the Blog tour
June 28, 2019
This is a superb debut psychological thriller by Ruby Speechly. I was gripped from start to finish. The characters were well rounded, the chapters short and snappy. The words just flowed from the pages and I loved it from start to finish. I can’t wait to read more from this great author.
April 24, 2023
If I wanted to read about how motherhood was a blessing for 300 pages straight I would have joined a mum Facebook group. "Psychological thriller" - where?!
January 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Charlotte Morgan is desperate to help a lovely couple have a baby and decides to be their surrogate. However, she begins to have doubts part of the way through the process. All is not what it seems… and with conflict with her own mother about what she’s doing, Charlotte’s life becomes very complex.
This was a great read. I do feel that I wasn’t hooked until a third of the way through though. I’m disappointed we didn’t learn more about the big twist as I feel that was super interesting. It didn’t really feel like a thriller to me as such. It was emotional and hugely interesting and I’d definitely read more from this author, but it’s not on the same level as some of the other thrillers I’ve read.
Charlotte Morgan is desperate to help a lovely couple have a baby and decides to be their surrogate. However, she begins to have doubts part of the way through the process. All is not what it seems… and with conflict with her own mother about what she’s doing, Charlotte’s life becomes very complex.
This was a great read. I do feel that I wasn’t hooked until a third of the way through though. I’m disappointed we didn’t learn more about the big twist as I feel that was super interesting. It didn’t really feel like a thriller to me as such. It was emotional and hugely interesting and I’d definitely read more from this author, but it’s not on the same level as some of the other thrillers I’ve read.
May 19, 2020
I enjoyed this book and read it in two days. Congratulations to the debut author. But a few things stopped it from being a best-seller in my opinion.
1. There were a few typo’s – always annoying.
2. The development of Steve’s character wasn’t convincing. He was more interested in the money and was disassociated from Charlotte’s twins. Then he becomes involved and calls them ‘our babies’ without much explanation for his change of mind.
3. I got heartily sick of hearing about the animosity and lack of understanding between Charlotte and her mother. It must have been mentioned two zillion times.
4. I was waiting for a twist at the end but it never came. Perhaps Sarah and Paul in Sheffield could have been implicated. They seemed too good to be true and could they have fostered 100 children? Really?
5. The ending was too trite and too perfect. (a) Warning spoiler: The babies turning out to be Steve’s. (b) Moving in with her mother – what did Steve think about that? (c) Getting a bigger council house – yeah, how long does that take? (d) Tom (too old to adopt) and Mary can now adopt a baby from China. (e) Charlotte and her mother finally get it all together!
1. There were a few typo’s – always annoying.
2. The development of Steve’s character wasn’t convincing. He was more interested in the money and was disassociated from Charlotte’s twins. Then he becomes involved and calls them ‘our babies’ without much explanation for his change of mind.
3. I got heartily sick of hearing about the animosity and lack of understanding between Charlotte and her mother. It must have been mentioned two zillion times.
4. I was waiting for a twist at the end but it never came. Perhaps Sarah and Paul in Sheffield could have been implicated. They seemed too good to be true and could they have fostered 100 children? Really?
5. The ending was too trite and too perfect. (a) Warning spoiler: The babies turning out to be Steve’s. (b) Moving in with her mother – what did Steve think about that? (c) Getting a bigger council house – yeah, how long does that take? (d) Tom (too old to adopt) and Mary can now adopt a baby from China. (e) Charlotte and her mother finally get it all together!
September 4, 2020
This book was intriguing right from the start! I don't really like reading stories of children going missing etc but this one sounded so different, so mysterious!
I actually felt a lot of sympathy for Charlotte and Steve, though at first Steve annoyed me with the whole only thinking about the money. I really felt worry for Brenda too, as the story went on it was made clear things weren't right, how she had bruises and flinched when Malcolm was near her, how Malcolm didn't like photos of them being took. How Malcolm would even lose his temper at the thought of pictures being took of him and Brenda.
I think this book will make a lot of people really think, as surrogacy does happen and there are times where people struggle when giving up the babies they carried.
It's just such an interesting book that had a real feel about it, so realistic in it's own way. It really shows how you never know how people really are either, especially people online who can have their own agenda.
I actually felt a lot of sympathy for Charlotte and Steve, though at first Steve annoyed me with the whole only thinking about the money. I really felt worry for Brenda too, as the story went on it was made clear things weren't right, how she had bruises and flinched when Malcolm was near her, how Malcolm didn't like photos of them being took. How Malcolm would even lose his temper at the thought of pictures being took of him and Brenda.
I think this book will make a lot of people really think, as surrogacy does happen and there are times where people struggle when giving up the babies they carried.
It's just such an interesting book that had a real feel about it, so realistic in it's own way. It really shows how you never know how people really are either, especially people online who can have their own agenda.
July 30, 2019
The main subject of this book is surrogacy, an area most people know happens but probably don’t realise how unregulated it is.
Charlotte, having grown up in a home full of sadness, watching her mothers despair after multiple miscarriages and stillbirths decides she wants to help an older couple have a baby.
Enter Brenda and Malcolm who seem too good to be true. HELLO ALARM BELLS!!! You know the saying “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions ” well this sums this book up perfectly.
Charlotte and her husband are in financial trouble, add this to her fraught relationship with her mother and it leads to rash decisions.
Once the twins are handed over, made more difficult because Charlotte is the biological mother, the cheque bounces and the couple go missing. Here the story really intensifies as you become involved in the hunt.
This is a fast juicy thriller with great characterisation (creepy Malcolm, naive Charlotte and downtrodden Brenda) and would make a great book club read as there are so many thought provoking issues. All in all this is a very accomplished debut.
Charlotte, having grown up in a home full of sadness, watching her mothers despair after multiple miscarriages and stillbirths decides she wants to help an older couple have a baby.
Enter Brenda and Malcolm who seem too good to be true. HELLO ALARM BELLS!!! You know the saying “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions ” well this sums this book up perfectly.
Charlotte and her husband are in financial trouble, add this to her fraught relationship with her mother and it leads to rash decisions.
Once the twins are handed over, made more difficult because Charlotte is the biological mother, the cheque bounces and the couple go missing. Here the story really intensifies as you become involved in the hunt.
This is a fast juicy thriller with great characterisation (creepy Malcolm, naive Charlotte and downtrodden Brenda) and would make a great book club read as there are so many thought provoking issues. All in all this is a very accomplished debut.
October 13, 2020
What a brilliant read
October 17, 2019
An amazing book with a twist that had me hooked.
July 5, 2019
Great domestic thriller.
Charlotte has always wanted to be a mother. She experienced what it was like to lose a child when her mother had a number of miscarriages when Charlotte was growing up. After Charlotte and her husband Steven have their first child they agree to Charlie becoming a surrogate for a childless couple.
The couple the choose, Brenda and Malcolm, seem perfect and are willing to pay a bit more in expenses than ‘the norm’. Will all go well on the road to the delivery of the twins Charlotte is carrying for the couple? Will Charlotte be able to hand the twins over? Will Brenda and Malcom be good enough parents for Charlotte’s precious babies?
Recommend this great read.
Thanks to NetGalley for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Charlotte has always wanted to be a mother. She experienced what it was like to lose a child when her mother had a number of miscarriages when Charlotte was growing up. After Charlotte and her husband Steven have their first child they agree to Charlie becoming a surrogate for a childless couple.
The couple the choose, Brenda and Malcolm, seem perfect and are willing to pay a bit more in expenses than ‘the norm’. Will all go well on the road to the delivery of the twins Charlotte is carrying for the couple? Will Charlotte be able to hand the twins over? Will Brenda and Malcom be good enough parents for Charlotte’s precious babies?
Recommend this great read.
Thanks to NetGalley for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 3, 2019
I loved this enthralling psychological thriller by Ruby Speechley. An unputdownable story about Charlotte, a mother who acts as a surrogate for a couple desperate to have their own baby. But when Charlotte discovers she is having twins she becomes suspicious of the couple, especially when their cheques for expenses bounce. After handing the babies over, Charlotte has second thoughts.
This is an unusual take on surrogacy and the risks women take by having children for other people. Besides the obvious health issues at stake as well as emotional ones, how well do you know the people you are handing the baby over to?
A great debut read and I look forward to reading more from this author. Many thanks to NetGalley and Hera Books for the opportunity to read and review Someone Else's Baby.
This is an unusual take on surrogacy and the risks women take by having children for other people. Besides the obvious health issues at stake as well as emotional ones, how well do you know the people you are handing the baby over to?
A great debut read and I look forward to reading more from this author. Many thanks to NetGalley and Hera Books for the opportunity to read and review Someone Else's Baby.
December 18, 2020
The subject of surrogacy is an emotional one & this excellent debut novel certainly gave me pause for thought, raising all sorts of questions that I wouldn’t have considered previously.
Charlotte’s decision to be a surrogate for a forty-something comes from having grown up with a mother who suffered miscarriages & still births. Charlotte’s only desire is to be able to provide a childless couple with a baby so they don’t go through the feelings of loss or grief that beset her mother. A laudable decision but one with potential pitfalls that Charlotte seems unable to…or not wanting to…consider. From a surrogacy website, Charlotte finds the perfect couple: Malcolm & Brenda are wealthy & in a loving stable relationship. Meetings are arranged, agreements signed & all that left is for Charlotte to get pregnant. When Charlotte finally becomes pregnant it’s with twins & handing them over is heart-breaking for her but she feels safe in the knowledge that the couple have been agreeable to regular future contact with the twins. It’s a shock to the young mother therefore to find the couple vanishing without a trace….along with the babies. Desperately trying to track Malcom & Brenda down, things come to light which would indicate Charlotte had been lied to & fearing for the safety of her children takes matters into her own hands.
Now there’s so, so much I want to say about this book & many points that I’d like to discuss but it’s so hard to do that without spoiling it for future readers, so I won't go into the finer details & will aim to keep the review spoiler free.
For such a tricky subject it’s very readable. The writing is straightforward & uncomplicated yet manages to really convey the emotions of a particular situation.
While the story is told from Charlotte’s point of view, the effect the surrogacy has on other family members comes over well. Whether you agree with surrogacy or not it’s impossible not to feel empathy for Charlotte. However her desire to give a barren couple a child is not purely altruistic, she has an almost desperate need to assuage the misplaced guilt she feels over her mother’s miscarriages. Ironically, her decision to become a surrogate causes a rift in her relationship with her mother who sees Charlotte as selling her grandchild to the highest bidder - or as it turns out in this case, grandchildren. Now what does happen in the case of multiple births? What if the new parents only want one child?…but I’m digressing…though it does make you think about what a potential minefield Charlotte was passing through.
It seemed strange that one of Charlotte’s main issues with her mother was that she felt, due to miscarriages, that her mother "wasn’t there" for her when she was young. Yet Charlotte’s own behaviour seemed to be mirroring that – little Alice was forever being palmed off on someone else! Still to my mind this gave her character more credibility.
It’s not giving the game away to say that Malcom & Brenda aren’t quite what they purport to be – after all you know from the cover blurb that they’re going to do a runner! The sense of unease about the couple builds beautifully, a questionable remark here, an odd glance there but nothing that you could be definite about which adds beautifully to the tension racking up. Just what were they up to? By the time it came for Charlotte to hand over the twins I’d lost track of how many times I’d shook my head or gasped at her naivete towards the couple. Initially I wasn’t convinced at the way Charlotte was prepared to dash up & down the country in search of her babies but what mother wouldn’t do all she could? And all the time Steve was at her side – can’t imagine all partners being so supportive!
Now those that have read some of my other reviews will know I’m wont to moan about a book’s ending (especially those that wrap up in a twee "happy ever after" way!) but this conclusion was just right….plus it answered something I’d picked up on quite early on ;o)
All-in-all, an impressive debut & a highly addictive read, one that I found myself reading into the wee hours. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.
Charlotte’s decision to be a surrogate for a forty-something comes from having grown up with a mother who suffered miscarriages & still births. Charlotte’s only desire is to be able to provide a childless couple with a baby so they don’t go through the feelings of loss or grief that beset her mother. A laudable decision but one with potential pitfalls that Charlotte seems unable to…or not wanting to…consider. From a surrogacy website, Charlotte finds the perfect couple: Malcolm & Brenda are wealthy & in a loving stable relationship. Meetings are arranged, agreements signed & all that left is for Charlotte to get pregnant. When Charlotte finally becomes pregnant it’s with twins & handing them over is heart-breaking for her but she feels safe in the knowledge that the couple have been agreeable to regular future contact with the twins. It’s a shock to the young mother therefore to find the couple vanishing without a trace….along with the babies. Desperately trying to track Malcom & Brenda down, things come to light which would indicate Charlotte had been lied to & fearing for the safety of her children takes matters into her own hands.
Now there’s so, so much I want to say about this book & many points that I’d like to discuss but it’s so hard to do that without spoiling it for future readers, so I won't go into the finer details & will aim to keep the review spoiler free.
For such a tricky subject it’s very readable. The writing is straightforward & uncomplicated yet manages to really convey the emotions of a particular situation.
While the story is told from Charlotte’s point of view, the effect the surrogacy has on other family members comes over well. Whether you agree with surrogacy or not it’s impossible not to feel empathy for Charlotte. However her desire to give a barren couple a child is not purely altruistic, she has an almost desperate need to assuage the misplaced guilt she feels over her mother’s miscarriages. Ironically, her decision to become a surrogate causes a rift in her relationship with her mother who sees Charlotte as selling her grandchild to the highest bidder - or as it turns out in this case, grandchildren. Now what does happen in the case of multiple births? What if the new parents only want one child?…but I’m digressing…though it does make you think about what a potential minefield Charlotte was passing through.
It seemed strange that one of Charlotte’s main issues with her mother was that she felt, due to miscarriages, that her mother "wasn’t there" for her when she was young. Yet Charlotte’s own behaviour seemed to be mirroring that – little Alice was forever being palmed off on someone else! Still to my mind this gave her character more credibility.
It’s not giving the game away to say that Malcom & Brenda aren’t quite what they purport to be – after all you know from the cover blurb that they’re going to do a runner! The sense of unease about the couple builds beautifully, a questionable remark here, an odd glance there but nothing that you could be definite about which adds beautifully to the tension racking up. Just what were they up to? By the time it came for Charlotte to hand over the twins I’d lost track of how many times I’d shook my head or gasped at her naivete towards the couple. Initially I wasn’t convinced at the way Charlotte was prepared to dash up & down the country in search of her babies but what mother wouldn’t do all she could? And all the time Steve was at her side – can’t imagine all partners being so supportive!
Now those that have read some of my other reviews will know I’m wont to moan about a book’s ending (especially those that wrap up in a twee "happy ever after" way!) but this conclusion was just right….plus it answered something I’d picked up on quite early on ;o)
All-in-all, an impressive debut & a highly addictive read, one that I found myself reading into the wee hours. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.
July 4, 2019
I loved this book! Was totally absorbed by it - not just the heart-in-my-mouth plot twists that kept me turning the pages, but also the characters, the sub-plots, the beautifully developed relationships between mother and daughter, husband and wife. I love to learn about new worlds, new situations, places I've never been to - this author took me into one family's experience of surrogacy and I came out the other side with so much more awareness and empathy and understanding. Read it!
April 26, 2020
Okay, so first off, I'm going to post a trigger warning. This book focuses a lot on baby loss; miscarriages, still births, infertility and surrogacy. As someone who has had to deal with the loss of babies, some of this was a little upsetting.
However... I loved this book. I loved the synopsis, I loved how twisty it got and I loved how much it had me guessing til the end. I did correctly guess one of the little twists but everything else had my mind racing.
I believe this is the authors debut and I highly recommend it. I can't wait to read more.
However... I loved this book. I loved the synopsis, I loved how twisty it got and I loved how much it had me guessing til the end. I did correctly guess one of the little twists but everything else had my mind racing.
I believe this is the authors debut and I highly recommend it. I can't wait to read more.
August 22, 2025
Very unbelievable story about a stupid woman who sold her baby and didn't check out who to!
March 17, 2024
Storyline/plot had such promise but it was poorly written, inauthentic dialogue with too many factual inaccuracies for me to ever enjoy this book.
September 14, 2019
Someone Else's Baby
Ruby Speechley
psychological thriller
305 pages
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Charlotte Morgan knows how it feels to desperately want a baby. As a child, seeing her mum devastated by losing her longed-for babies, Charlotte wished another woman could give her mother what she so craved.Now Charlotte’s a mum herself, and knowing how much love her daughter, Alice, brings into her life, she vows to help others achieve their dreams of becoming a parent.
When she meets Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website, it seems she's found the perfect couple. In their late forties, they have wealth and an enviable life, but there’s one thing missing – a child of their own.
When Charlotte falls pregnant with twins, the pair are overjoyed. And while Charlotte’s heart breaks as she hands them over, her reward is knowing how much happiness the two tiny babies are going to bring into their life.But are Malcolm and Brenda all they seem? As secrets become unravelled, Charlotte is forced to face that she has given her children to virtual strangers. And when Malcolm and Brenda disappear without a trace, Charlotte is plunged into a frantic search for the babies she carried – before it’s too late…
📕📗📘⭐My Review⭐📕📗📘
After being in a reading slump for several months I finally found a book I could dig into. And I must say Wow what a debut! It is very well written and each character is really well developed. I felt like I was right there with them during every part of the story. It was so good i didn't want it to end. Someone Else's Baby is a gripping psychological thriller that had me glued to the pages. I absolutely love love loved it !!!!! This is one book you will not want to miss. The first part of the book is interesting but flows slow. Then we get into a little boreing section before the book REALLY picks up. Once the action picks up ,it takes you on one heck of a roller coaster of a ride. I thoroughly enjoyed this different twist the author spun with this story. The "She gave her away her children. Now she wants them back" makes you think it's going have a lifetime movie feel to it , but it Don't. It had a twist on it which i did not see coming. I loved the writing style of this author and the pace in which she wrote the book. This is a very unique story that touches on miscarriages, Surrogacy, infertility, grief, postpartum depression, Preeclampsia, family , and so much more. I am impatiently looking forward to reading many more of Ruby Speechley's books ! I hope she turns this into a series so we can read some of the other characters stories. Would love to hear Brenda's story as well as many more of the characters. Thank you Ruby for giving us such a wonderful 5 ⭐ emotional story !
Ruby Speechley
psychological thriller
305 pages
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Charlotte Morgan knows how it feels to desperately want a baby. As a child, seeing her mum devastated by losing her longed-for babies, Charlotte wished another woman could give her mother what she so craved.Now Charlotte’s a mum herself, and knowing how much love her daughter, Alice, brings into her life, she vows to help others achieve their dreams of becoming a parent.
When she meets Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website, it seems she's found the perfect couple. In their late forties, they have wealth and an enviable life, but there’s one thing missing – a child of their own.
When Charlotte falls pregnant with twins, the pair are overjoyed. And while Charlotte’s heart breaks as she hands them over, her reward is knowing how much happiness the two tiny babies are going to bring into their life.But are Malcolm and Brenda all they seem? As secrets become unravelled, Charlotte is forced to face that she has given her children to virtual strangers. And when Malcolm and Brenda disappear without a trace, Charlotte is plunged into a frantic search for the babies she carried – before it’s too late…
📕📗📘⭐My Review⭐📕📗📘
After being in a reading slump for several months I finally found a book I could dig into. And I must say Wow what a debut! It is very well written and each character is really well developed. I felt like I was right there with them during every part of the story. It was so good i didn't want it to end. Someone Else's Baby is a gripping psychological thriller that had me glued to the pages. I absolutely love love loved it !!!!! This is one book you will not want to miss. The first part of the book is interesting but flows slow. Then we get into a little boreing section before the book REALLY picks up. Once the action picks up ,it takes you on one heck of a roller coaster of a ride. I thoroughly enjoyed this different twist the author spun with this story. The "She gave her away her children. Now she wants them back" makes you think it's going have a lifetime movie feel to it , but it Don't. It had a twist on it which i did not see coming. I loved the writing style of this author and the pace in which she wrote the book. This is a very unique story that touches on miscarriages, Surrogacy, infertility, grief, postpartum depression, Preeclampsia, family , and so much more. I am impatiently looking forward to reading many more of Ruby Speechley's books ! I hope she turns this into a series so we can read some of the other characters stories. Would love to hear Brenda's story as well as many more of the characters. Thank you Ruby for giving us such a wonderful 5 ⭐ emotional story !
July 26, 2019
plot
Oh my, The plot knocked my socks clean off. I am astonished how incredibly unique, inventful, eye-opening this storyline was. While also being abhorrent and shocking.
The plot heavily focuses on the surrogate, highlighting surrogation laws. It is an inciteful and educational read about surrogacy and outdated laws.
But is a spine-chilling and impulsive psychological thriller.
Charlotte wants to become a surrogate after watching her mother having multiple stillbirths growing up, her way of trying to mend the past and give somebody their dream of being parents or parents.
characters
Charlotte is a wonderful, awe-inspiring character, she is super easy to connect to quickly. You have swept away and intrigued in everything she says, does. She’s eloquently exceptional well written.
Brenda and Malcolm as first seem such a brilliant choice to have a chance to be parents. They are in their 40s, married for 20 years and have had suffered 11 miscarriages. And for anybody, it would be hard to say NO to this seemingly perfect loving married couple who are desperate to have begun a family together.
But things are not always as black or white or seem.
The other characters are well-executed,
writing style,
Ruby manages to cause a raft of emotions in this book with her extraordinary writing style. It is an explosive fairground of emotions from mental health, loss, love whilst also inflicting to happy, sad, tear-jerking suspense and chilling feelings. It’s
pacing
Incredible pacing, and it makes you whiz through this book at lightning speed. Addicting and compulsive pace.
cover
It’s so pretty and I love blue hehe
Mini-Review
A spine-chilling and impulsive psychological thriller, with jaw-dropping revelations. An explosive fairground of emotions. Astonishing and incredibly unique, inventful, eye-opening this storyline. Incredible pacing, and it makes you whiz through this book at lightning speed
Oh my, The plot knocked my socks clean off. I am astonished how incredibly unique, inventful, eye-opening this storyline was. While also being abhorrent and shocking.
The plot heavily focuses on the surrogate, highlighting surrogation laws. It is an inciteful and educational read about surrogacy and outdated laws.
But is a spine-chilling and impulsive psychological thriller.
Charlotte wants to become a surrogate after watching her mother having multiple stillbirths growing up, her way of trying to mend the past and give somebody their dream of being parents or parents.
characters
Charlotte is a wonderful, awe-inspiring character, she is super easy to connect to quickly. You have swept away and intrigued in everything she says, does. She’s eloquently exceptional well written.
Brenda and Malcolm as first seem such a brilliant choice to have a chance to be parents. They are in their 40s, married for 20 years and have had suffered 11 miscarriages. And for anybody, it would be hard to say NO to this seemingly perfect loving married couple who are desperate to have begun a family together.
But things are not always as black or white or seem.
The other characters are well-executed,
writing style,
Ruby manages to cause a raft of emotions in this book with her extraordinary writing style. It is an explosive fairground of emotions from mental health, loss, love whilst also inflicting to happy, sad, tear-jerking suspense and chilling feelings. It’s
pacing
Incredible pacing, and it makes you whiz through this book at lightning speed. Addicting and compulsive pace.
cover
It’s so pretty and I love blue hehe
Mini-Review
A spine-chilling and impulsive psychological thriller, with jaw-dropping revelations. An explosive fairground of emotions. Astonishing and incredibly unique, inventful, eye-opening this storyline. Incredible pacing, and it makes you whiz through this book at lightning speed
July 17, 2019
Ruby Speechley's debut is a fast paced, roller coaster ride through surrogacy and all the right and wrong things about it. It does a good job of presenting the differing reasons and views of others who may choose to judge. The Prologue will grab you and the story intensifies as it goes on. Well done!
November 10, 2019
This is the best book i have read for a long time ! I literally had a job to put it down.
January 6, 2020
Brilliant book
Brilliant book - couldn't put it down. Just had to keep turning the pages -so addictive. Can't wait for the next one!
Brilliant book - couldn't put it down. Just had to keep turning the pages -so addictive. Can't wait for the next one!
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