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Baby Gone
She was told she would never be a mother. Now she finally has a baby.
When she was sixteen, doctors told Lucy she would never carry a child. Now, as an adult she focused on her career as a successful barrister and her relationship with her doting husband.
April has always known she was meant to be a mother. When she falls pregnant, it feels like fate correcting every hardship she has endured.
When tragedy strikes in the maternity ward and only one healthy baby leaves the hospital, grief fractures into something darker. When one woman loses everything, the other gains the miracle she has spent her life chasing.
Soon, April and Lucy finally come face to face, and the lines begins to blur. Because motherhood is so much more than biology.
And one of these women will stop at nothing to claim what she believes is hers . . .
This domestic psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Ashley Audrain, and Paula Hawkins and will leaving you guessing, right until the very end.
When she was sixteen, doctors told Lucy she would never carry a child. Now, as an adult she focused on her career as a successful barrister and her relationship with her doting husband.
April has always known she was meant to be a mother. When she falls pregnant, it feels like fate correcting every hardship she has endured.
When tragedy strikes in the maternity ward and only one healthy baby leaves the hospital, grief fractures into something darker. When one woman loses everything, the other gains the miracle she has spent her life chasing.
Soon, April and Lucy finally come face to face, and the lines begins to blur. Because motherhood is so much more than biology.
And one of these women will stop at nothing to claim what she believes is hers . . .
This domestic psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Ashley Audrain, and Paula Hawkins and will leaving you guessing, right until the very end.
293 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 4, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
⚠️ Trigger warnings: infertility, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, mental illness, kidnapping. This was a very emotional read for me—and one I had to take in pieces. As someone who has experienced a traumatic birth, the first half of this book hit hard. It felt incredibly real, raw, and at times almost too well written. There were multiple moments where I had to step away and regroup because it was just that intense.
The story follows two women, Lucy and April, whose lives collide in the most heartbreaking way after a tragedy in the maternity ward. One loses everything, while the other gains the one thing she’s always wanted. From there, the story explores grief, obsession, and the blurred lines of motherhood in a way that’s both emotional and unsettling.
The pacing worked well for me overall:
The beginning was heavy and emotional
The middle had me holding my breath, literally saying “nooooo don’t do it”
And the ending was what I expected, but in a way that still felt satisfying
That said, I did have a couple of issues.
I really wish the chapters had been labeled with POVs. At times, I wasn’t entirely sure if I was in April or Lucy’s perspective, which pulled me out of the story a bit.
The bigger issue for me, though, was the timeline. The two storylines feel like they’re happening simultaneously, but based on what’s actually unfolding, that doesn’t quite add up. It felt like there should have been a much larger gap in time, and that inconsistency made things a little confusing.
Even with those issues, I still found myself really invested in the story and the emotional journey.
The story follows two women, Lucy and April, whose lives collide in the most heartbreaking way after a tragedy in the maternity ward. One loses everything, while the other gains the one thing she’s always wanted. From there, the story explores grief, obsession, and the blurred lines of motherhood in a way that’s both emotional and unsettling.
The pacing worked well for me overall:
The beginning was heavy and emotional
The middle had me holding my breath, literally saying “nooooo don’t do it”
And the ending was what I expected, but in a way that still felt satisfying
That said, I did have a couple of issues.
I really wish the chapters had been labeled with POVs. At times, I wasn’t entirely sure if I was in April or Lucy’s perspective, which pulled me out of the story a bit.
The bigger issue for me, though, was the timeline. The two storylines feel like they’re happening simultaneously, but based on what’s actually unfolding, that doesn’t quite add up. It felt like there should have been a much larger gap in time, and that inconsistency made things a little confusing.
Even with those issues, I still found myself really invested in the story and the emotional journey.
May 10, 2026
Thank you to booksprout for a copy of this book. I enjoyed it but to me it seems like there was really no twist or gasping moments.
Review of advance copy
This was a very intense and emotional story. It’s traumatic and deep. This is not a light story to read. It’ll take your heart to places that are dark and painful. But it was captivating and so well written. The depth of this was amazing. It keeps you glued to your seat and the book. I was immediately pulled in by the plot. And kept reading. I didn’t want to stop. This story was tragic, so painful. What these two women went through…I have no words. But the suspense and the twists and turns were so well done. For as deep as this was, I truly enjoyed reading it. It was an amazing story.
May 19, 2026
Different
This novel is a meditative reflection of all sorts of relationships. It differs from the usual formula of the psychological drama genre. It was a bit slow for me with all the action taking place in about 70 percent of the narrative which I found a bit tiresome. However, some people might like this domestic focused book if they are seeking a diversion from the more typical escapist dramas.
This novel is a meditative reflection of all sorts of relationships. It differs from the usual formula of the psychological drama genre. It was a bit slow for me with all the action taking place in about 70 percent of the narrative which I found a bit tiresome. However, some people might like this domestic focused book if they are seeking a diversion from the more typical escapist dramas.
July 3, 2026
Absolutely loved it, every single page!
Lisa Dean describes every scene, thought and physical feeling with such detail that you feel you are that person. I loved how the story entertwined.
Well worth reading!
Lisa Dean describes every scene, thought and physical feeling with such detail that you feel you are that person. I loved how the story entertwined.
Well worth reading!
May 23, 2026
Boring! This book put me into a slump it’s also ridiculously predictable, I knew exactly what would happen in the first couple of chapters
May 25, 2026
Long winded
Alot of repetition, going over and over the same thing. The actual act was short lived and I didn't feel gripped to the story
Alot of repetition, going over and over the same thing. The actual act was short lived and I didn't feel gripped to the story
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