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She Stole My Baby
A BRAND-NEW totally addictive psychological thriller with a shocking final twist.
I race to the nursery gates to pick up my baby daughter. I’m ten minutes late because I’ve been stuck at work.
The receptionist seems puzzled. “I think there’s been some confusion. Your daughter was picked up hours ago.”
‘By my childminder?’ I ask.
‘Uh . . . no, Ms Banks. By you.’
My whole world seems to collapse in an instant. They show me the CCTV. The woman collecting my daughter looks just
like me. Except she’s not.
My worst nightmare has just begun. Someone has stolen my baby.
AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP.
Perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Sue Watson, John Marrs, Jane E. James, Shalini Boland and Valerie Keogh.
I race to the nursery gates to pick up my baby daughter. I’m ten minutes late because I’ve been stuck at work.
The receptionist seems puzzled. “I think there’s been some confusion. Your daughter was picked up hours ago.”
‘By my childminder?’ I ask.
‘Uh . . . no, Ms Banks. By you.’
My whole world seems to collapse in an instant. They show me the CCTV. The woman collecting my daughter looks just
like me. Except she’s not.
My worst nightmare has just begun. Someone has stolen my baby.
AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP.
Perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Sue Watson, John Marrs, Jane E. James, Shalini Boland and Valerie Keogh.
- GenresPsychological Thriller
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2026
About the author
Jessica Huntley
26 books605 followersJessica Huntley is an award-winning and best-selling psychological thriller author. She's an ex-British soldier and Personal Trainer and has been writing almost non-stop for the past four years.
She is both self-published and traditionally published with Inkubator Books and Joffe Books.
She writes books for thriller readers who like their stories dark and twisty with complex, yet memorable characters, who often suffer from relatable mental health disorders.
When she isn't writing, Jessica is either keeping fit, walking her dog or looking after her young son.
Sign up to her email list to receive news about her upcoming book releases, get a first look at covers and some thriller recommendations. Visit her website where you'll also be able to download a short story called "You Die ... I Die".
She is both self-published and traditionally published with Inkubator Books and Joffe Books.
She writes books for thriller readers who like their stories dark and twisty with complex, yet memorable characters, who often suffer from relatable mental health disorders.
When she isn't writing, Jessica is either keeping fit, walking her dog or looking after her young son.
Sign up to her email list to receive news about her upcoming book releases, get a first look at covers and some thriller recommendations. Visit her website where you'll also be able to download a short story called "You Die ... I Die".
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4.5 stars!
Anything that Jessica writes is guaranteed to grab my attention! I've read all her books, but when it comes to series, I have to admit I struggle with commitment! Just imagine walking down the street, catching a glimpse of someone who looks exactly like you, all the while unaware that there could be two of you out there!
Poppy rushes to pick up her baby daughter from nursery, only to discover that her daughter was collected hours earlier—by a woman who resembles her. This shocking twist triggers a nightmare scenario for the mother, who realizes her baby has been abducted, setting off a thrilling and suspenseful journey...
The story unfolds from the dual perspectives of Poppy and Layla, who are completely unaware of each other until their lives begin to intersect. Poppy grows up in a loving, relatively stable environment, while Layla experiences the exact opposite. Poppy comes off as a bit snobbish and demanding, while Layla carries the weight of a more complicated upbringing. In many ways, they reflect their respective environments. As we delve deeper into each character, it’s easy to jump to conclusions about them, but remember that sometimes bad behavior is just a cry for help. While this may seem like the worst-case scenario, this story actually has more heart than you might expect from Jessica, and I’m here for it!
Jessica's writing always keeps me on the edge of my seat, packed with suspense and unexpected twists, though this particular story is a bit lighter than her usual fare. The ending was exactly what I was curious about after learning some key details. I found myself stopping the wild guessing because, at that point, I was already invested and eager to know how it all wrapped up. Deep down, I was holding out hope for a happy ending! Did I get my wish? You'll have to read it to find out!
This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, puzzle-filled read about a mother’s choices that ripple through her children's lives and even affect her grandchild. It tackles themes of generational trauma, revealing that nothing is as it first appears, and offers some unexpected turns that might just warm your heart. If you enjoy tropes like “touch my child and die” or encountering an identical stranger with a twist, this one’s for you! As I mentioned, it's a bit different from Jessica's previous work, but I loved it just as much! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to check my birth data to make sure there aren’t two of me roaming around! Ha!
Thank you, Booksprout, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Anything that Jessica writes is guaranteed to grab my attention! I've read all her books, but when it comes to series, I have to admit I struggle with commitment! Just imagine walking down the street, catching a glimpse of someone who looks exactly like you, all the while unaware that there could be two of you out there!
Poppy rushes to pick up her baby daughter from nursery, only to discover that her daughter was collected hours earlier—by a woman who resembles her. This shocking twist triggers a nightmare scenario for the mother, who realizes her baby has been abducted, setting off a thrilling and suspenseful journey...
The story unfolds from the dual perspectives of Poppy and Layla, who are completely unaware of each other until their lives begin to intersect. Poppy grows up in a loving, relatively stable environment, while Layla experiences the exact opposite. Poppy comes off as a bit snobbish and demanding, while Layla carries the weight of a more complicated upbringing. In many ways, they reflect their respective environments. As we delve deeper into each character, it’s easy to jump to conclusions about them, but remember that sometimes bad behavior is just a cry for help. While this may seem like the worst-case scenario, this story actually has more heart than you might expect from Jessica, and I’m here for it!
Jessica's writing always keeps me on the edge of my seat, packed with suspense and unexpected twists, though this particular story is a bit lighter than her usual fare. The ending was exactly what I was curious about after learning some key details. I found myself stopping the wild guessing because, at that point, I was already invested and eager to know how it all wrapped up. Deep down, I was holding out hope for a happy ending! Did I get my wish? You'll have to read it to find out!
This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, puzzle-filled read about a mother’s choices that ripple through her children's lives and even affect her grandchild. It tackles themes of generational trauma, revealing that nothing is as it first appears, and offers some unexpected turns that might just warm your heart. If you enjoy tropes like “touch my child and die” or encountering an identical stranger with a twist, this one’s for you! As I mentioned, it's a bit different from Jessica's previous work, but I loved it just as much! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to check my birth data to make sure there aren’t two of me roaming around! Ha!
Thank you, Booksprout, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 1, 2026
Oh Mama! She Stole My Baby is one of Jessica Huntley’s most twisted psychological thrillers yet. If you are new to her books, she is definitely an author to keep on your radar.
The story grabbed my attention immediately with an embarrassing workplace scenario. Poppy is a single parent struggling to balance a demanding career and a new baby. Her world is turned upside down when her nine-month-old disappears from daycare. Shockingly, security footage shows a doppelgänger picking up the child.
The plot spirals fast with deeply flawed, messy characters who consistently make frustrating choices and hide secrets. I couldn’t connect with any of them, but the fast-paced plot carried me through. Just when I thought things would play out one way, the book delivers twist after twist!
It’s a surreal, addictive, and fast-paced read. Note that the heavy plot centers on a missing child, so keep that theme in mind before diving in.
***I received an Advance Reader Copy. The opinions expressed are my own.***
The story grabbed my attention immediately with an embarrassing workplace scenario. Poppy is a single parent struggling to balance a demanding career and a new baby. Her world is turned upside down when her nine-month-old disappears from daycare. Shockingly, security footage shows a doppelgänger picking up the child.
The plot spirals fast with deeply flawed, messy characters who consistently make frustrating choices and hide secrets. I couldn’t connect with any of them, but the fast-paced plot carried me through. Just when I thought things would play out one way, the book delivers twist after twist!
It’s a surreal, addictive, and fast-paced read. Note that the heavy plot centers on a missing child, so keep that theme in mind before diving in.
***I received an Advance Reader Copy. The opinions expressed are my own.***
August 2, 2026
Grab a cuppa and get comfy, because I have another one for you from an author who has fast become one of my absolute favourites Jessica Huntley. I've had the pleasure of being part of a few of her book tours now, and every single time I come away thinking "how does she keep doing this to me?" She Stole My Baby is no exception, and honestly, it might just be one of her best yet.
If you've hung around this blog for any length of time, you'll know my weakness. Found family? Yes please. Identical twins? Sign me up. Mistaken identity that spirals into absolute chaos? I am there. This book ticks every single one of those boxes and then wraps them up in a thriller so tense I had to keep reminding myself to breathe.
We meet Poppy first, a woman who did the thing so many of us dream of doing and quietly worry we can't: she built a career and became a mum. A one night stand left her with her daughter Maddie, and against the odds, she made it work. A good job, a trusted nanny, a life that finally felt settled. You know, the kind of hard-won ordinary happiness that makes you want to reach into the pages and protect it for her.
Then there's Layla. My heart genuinely ached for her. She wanted nothing more than to be a mother, and after tragedy stripped that away from her, we watch her life come undone thread by thread. It's the kind of grief that curdles into something darker, and Jessica Huntley writes that unravelling so convincingly that you almost understand how Layla ends up where she does.
When Layla is mistaken for Poppy by a stranger, something shifts in her. She starts pulling at the threads of Poppy's life, and what she uncovers is the gut-punch of the story: the two of them could be identical twins. And once that thought takes root, it festers. Layla decides Poppy's life was meant to be hers all along and the first thing she reaches for is Maddie.
I don't think I've held my breath quite like I did during the daycare scene. Poppy arriving to collect her daughter, only to be told Maddie was signed out hours ago by "her" that moment where the ground just falls away. And then the horror of not being believed, of standing face to identical face with the police thinking you're the confused one. It's such a clever, cruel use of the mistaken identity trope, because it doesn't just fool the characters around Poppy, for a moment, it makes you question the ground under your own feet too.
To save Maddie, Poppy has to go somewhere she never wanted to go again: back into her own past, including a visit to her mother in prison. This is where the found family thread really got me discovering the sister she never knew she had, a twin her mother gave away, reframes everything Poppy thought she understood about her family. It's messy and painful and so, so human.
Jessica Huntley has such a gift for making you love and fear for two women at once, even when one of them is doing something unforgivable. This isn't a book with a cardboard villain, Layla's descent feels tragic as much as it feels terrifying, and that's a hard balance to strike. Meanwhile Poppy's fight to get her daughter back, racing against time while nobody quite believes her, kept my heart in my throat right up to the end.
If you love thrillers with real emotional weight behind the twists, the kind where the danger comes wrapped in family, in identity, in the question of who we might have been this one is an absolute must-read. Cosy up somewhere you won't be interrupted, because once Maddie goes missing, you will not want to put this down.
Another triumph from Jessica Huntley. I can't wait to see what she does next.
If you've hung around this blog for any length of time, you'll know my weakness. Found family? Yes please. Identical twins? Sign me up. Mistaken identity that spirals into absolute chaos? I am there. This book ticks every single one of those boxes and then wraps them up in a thriller so tense I had to keep reminding myself to breathe.
We meet Poppy first, a woman who did the thing so many of us dream of doing and quietly worry we can't: she built a career and became a mum. A one night stand left her with her daughter Maddie, and against the odds, she made it work. A good job, a trusted nanny, a life that finally felt settled. You know, the kind of hard-won ordinary happiness that makes you want to reach into the pages and protect it for her.
Then there's Layla. My heart genuinely ached for her. She wanted nothing more than to be a mother, and after tragedy stripped that away from her, we watch her life come undone thread by thread. It's the kind of grief that curdles into something darker, and Jessica Huntley writes that unravelling so convincingly that you almost understand how Layla ends up where she does.
When Layla is mistaken for Poppy by a stranger, something shifts in her. She starts pulling at the threads of Poppy's life, and what she uncovers is the gut-punch of the story: the two of them could be identical twins. And once that thought takes root, it festers. Layla decides Poppy's life was meant to be hers all along and the first thing she reaches for is Maddie.
I don't think I've held my breath quite like I did during the daycare scene. Poppy arriving to collect her daughter, only to be told Maddie was signed out hours ago by "her" that moment where the ground just falls away. And then the horror of not being believed, of standing face to identical face with the police thinking you're the confused one. It's such a clever, cruel use of the mistaken identity trope, because it doesn't just fool the characters around Poppy, for a moment, it makes you question the ground under your own feet too.
To save Maddie, Poppy has to go somewhere she never wanted to go again: back into her own past, including a visit to her mother in prison. This is where the found family thread really got me discovering the sister she never knew she had, a twin her mother gave away, reframes everything Poppy thought she understood about her family. It's messy and painful and so, so human.
Jessica Huntley has such a gift for making you love and fear for two women at once, even when one of them is doing something unforgivable. This isn't a book with a cardboard villain, Layla's descent feels tragic as much as it feels terrifying, and that's a hard balance to strike. Meanwhile Poppy's fight to get her daughter back, racing against time while nobody quite believes her, kept my heart in my throat right up to the end.
If you love thrillers with real emotional weight behind the twists, the kind where the danger comes wrapped in family, in identity, in the question of who we might have been this one is an absolute must-read. Cosy up somewhere you won't be interrupted, because once Maddie goes missing, you will not want to put this down.
Another triumph from Jessica Huntley. I can't wait to see what she does next.
August 1, 2026
It's clear Jessica Huntley writes from a position of first hand knowledge when, breasts leaking from just having given birth and no allowances made by her mainly male and condescending colleagues, main character Poppy is preparing for the biggest meeting of her career in her plans to become the company's youngest corporate lawyer.
The intrigue comes thick and fast: where's the file for the meeting gone? Had she sent it the night before, as she believes, or has baby fog got the better of her, who's the father of her baby etc. And that's just the first two pages!
Character and settings details are deftly woven through the narrative and for anyone who's been in a situation of wanting something just beyond their reach when it feels as if time, circumstances and people are conspiring against you - I think that's all of us, clever. eh - then there's that immediate sense of empathy.
This first chapter felt a little slow because of repetition about Poppy's situation but Huntley's just laying the groundwork for her clever and emotionally charged story which had me grabbing this book whenever I had a spare moment. It's an emotional rollercoaster from the end of chapter one and Jessica justifies each of her dual characters behaviours perfectly, which kept me reading long past bedtime.
Jessica's second main character, Layla, is a complete contrast to Poppy, practically destitute and begging on the street corner in a break from work and to carry her through the next few days. She's lost her baby which her body and mind haven't come to terms with and which has resulted in a powerful alcohol addiction alongside the emotonal give away of leaking breasts. Again there's lots of intrigue but hers surrounds why her baby's not there. The ache of her loss is well conveyed.
Both characters are spiky, expecting and predicting a world that's conspiring against them, so neither receives much sympathy or has found many friends along the way.
In an alleyway close to home, Leyla necks half a bottle of vodka stolen from the local shop and makes a chance acquaintance with the father of Poppy's baby. He mistakes her for Poppy and, with the promise of a free dinner, Layla takes the first steps towards her and Poppy's paths crossing.
Jessica Huntley's She Stole My Baby is an explosive, twisty psychological story that messes with her characters heads and will mess with reader's hearts.
Thank you to Zooloos Book Tours and Joffe Books for an ARC copy of She Stole My Baby in exchange for my voluntary and honest review.
The intrigue comes thick and fast: where's the file for the meeting gone? Had she sent it the night before, as she believes, or has baby fog got the better of her, who's the father of her baby etc. And that's just the first two pages!
Character and settings details are deftly woven through the narrative and for anyone who's been in a situation of wanting something just beyond their reach when it feels as if time, circumstances and people are conspiring against you - I think that's all of us, clever. eh - then there's that immediate sense of empathy.
This first chapter felt a little slow because of repetition about Poppy's situation but Huntley's just laying the groundwork for her clever and emotionally charged story which had me grabbing this book whenever I had a spare moment. It's an emotional rollercoaster from the end of chapter one and Jessica justifies each of her dual characters behaviours perfectly, which kept me reading long past bedtime.
Jessica's second main character, Layla, is a complete contrast to Poppy, practically destitute and begging on the street corner in a break from work and to carry her through the next few days. She's lost her baby which her body and mind haven't come to terms with and which has resulted in a powerful alcohol addiction alongside the emotonal give away of leaking breasts. Again there's lots of intrigue but hers surrounds why her baby's not there. The ache of her loss is well conveyed.
Both characters are spiky, expecting and predicting a world that's conspiring against them, so neither receives much sympathy or has found many friends along the way.
In an alleyway close to home, Leyla necks half a bottle of vodka stolen from the local shop and makes a chance acquaintance with the father of Poppy's baby. He mistakes her for Poppy and, with the promise of a free dinner, Layla takes the first steps towards her and Poppy's paths crossing.
Jessica Huntley's She Stole My Baby is an explosive, twisty psychological story that messes with her characters heads and will mess with reader's hearts.
Thank you to Zooloos Book Tours and Joffe Books for an ARC copy of She Stole My Baby in exchange for my voluntary and honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Jessica Huntley, NetGalley, and Joffe Books for a copy of She Stole My Baby in exchange for an honest review.
I'm just going to say it...
I thought I knew exactly what I was getting into.
Another baby kidnapping thriller. I've read enough of them lately that I figured I had this one all mapped out before I even pressed play.
Jessica Huntley looked me dead in the eye, grabbed me by the hair, and basically said, "Oh, you think you've got this figured out? That's adorable."
And she was right.
This wasn't just another missing baby story. It was layered, emotional, shocking, and so much smarter than I expected. Every time I thought I knew where the story was headed, Jessica Huntley casually changed the road signs and sent me in the opposite direction.
Poppy and Layla completely stole this book for me. They felt so real that my emotions couldn't decide whose side I was on. One chapter I wanted to shake them. The next I wanted to wrap them both in a blanket, hand them a cup of tea, and tell them everything was going to be okay.
That's the sign of well-written characters—they make you love them, frustrate you, and break your heart all in the same book.
I also loved how the story wove together the women's past with the present. Every revelation added another layer until the mystery became something far bigger than I ever expected. Even when the future looked incredibly bleak, I couldn't stop turning the pages because I had to know how all of these lives were going to collide.
And then...
That ending.
Jessica Huntley didn't just throw in a twist. She wound up like she was pitching the World Series and fired a ninety-mile-an-hour curveball directly at my face. I never saw it coming, and I absolutely loved every second of it.
This is one of those rare thrillers that delivers on the suspense and the emotion. It kept my heart racing while making me genuinely care about the people caught in the middle of it all.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 Stars)
Final Verdict
Jessica Huntley has officially earned my trust—and my sleep deprivation. She Stole My Baby is twisty, emotional, and impossible to predict. If you think you've already read every version of the "stolen baby" trope, think again. This one flips the script, lands every emotional punch, and delivers a finale that will leave your jaw somewhere on the floor.
Do yourself a favor and grab this one when it releases on July 30th. You can thank me later.
I'm just going to say it...
I thought I knew exactly what I was getting into.
Another baby kidnapping thriller. I've read enough of them lately that I figured I had this one all mapped out before I even pressed play.
Jessica Huntley looked me dead in the eye, grabbed me by the hair, and basically said, "Oh, you think you've got this figured out? That's adorable."
And she was right.
This wasn't just another missing baby story. It was layered, emotional, shocking, and so much smarter than I expected. Every time I thought I knew where the story was headed, Jessica Huntley casually changed the road signs and sent me in the opposite direction.
Poppy and Layla completely stole this book for me. They felt so real that my emotions couldn't decide whose side I was on. One chapter I wanted to shake them. The next I wanted to wrap them both in a blanket, hand them a cup of tea, and tell them everything was going to be okay.
That's the sign of well-written characters—they make you love them, frustrate you, and break your heart all in the same book.
I also loved how the story wove together the women's past with the present. Every revelation added another layer until the mystery became something far bigger than I ever expected. Even when the future looked incredibly bleak, I couldn't stop turning the pages because I had to know how all of these lives were going to collide.
And then...
That ending.
Jessica Huntley didn't just throw in a twist. She wound up like she was pitching the World Series and fired a ninety-mile-an-hour curveball directly at my face. I never saw it coming, and I absolutely loved every second of it.
This is one of those rare thrillers that delivers on the suspense and the emotion. It kept my heart racing while making me genuinely care about the people caught in the middle of it all.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 Stars)
Final Verdict
Jessica Huntley has officially earned my trust—and my sleep deprivation. She Stole My Baby is twisty, emotional, and impossible to predict. If you think you've already read every version of the "stolen baby" trope, think again. This one flips the script, lands every emotional punch, and delivers a finale that will leave your jaw somewhere on the floor.
Do yourself a favor and grab this one when it releases on July 30th. You can thank me later.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
A Mother’s Double
Poppy arrives at nursery to collect her daughter, only to discover someone already picked her up hours ago.
The CCTV footage shows a woman who looks exactly like her.
But it wasn’t her.
As panic sets in and secrets begin to surface, Poppy realises this nightmare is far more personal than she ever imagined.
Jessica did it again!! This was a fast-paced, unputdownable psychological thriller. It’s such an easy read, with short chapters that constantly keep you engaged and wanting “just one more chapter.”
The story is told through multiple POVs, Poppy and Layla, which worked really well for this type of story.
Poppy has quite a difficult personality—one many readers will probably find unlikeable. I personally think she’s often misunderstood, and she most definitely has trust issues. Despite that, I connected with her and was fully invested in finding out how everything was going to unfold.
Layla was also a fascinating character. I felt for her, even during the moments where she seemed completely unhinged. Both women had strong character development, and the supporting cast added even more tension and layers to the story.
Jessica’s writing is once again effortless, uncomplicated, and such a joy to read. Her books are incredibly bingeable.
I also really enjoy the kidnapped-child trope, so this plot immediately intrigued me. And I love stories involving twins. If you’ve read a few Jessica Huntley books before, you’ll know she likes incorporating twins into her stories—which makes sense, considering she’s a twin herself.
Now, Joffe Books… let’s talk about the title. When it was first announced, I honestly didn’t love it. It has grown on me since, but I still feel a little more creativity wouldn’t have hurt. The title needs to pull readers in because more people really need to discover Jessica’s books.
That said, at this point you could literally publish “Untitled by Jessica Huntley” and I’d still read it.
Thank you to Booksprout, Joffe Books, and Jessica Huntley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
She Stole My Baby releases July 30, 2026.
And lastly—today is Jessica’s birthday. Happy Birthday!! 🥳
A Mother’s Double
Poppy arrives at nursery to collect her daughter, only to discover someone already picked her up hours ago.
The CCTV footage shows a woman who looks exactly like her.
But it wasn’t her.
As panic sets in and secrets begin to surface, Poppy realises this nightmare is far more personal than she ever imagined.
Jessica did it again!! This was a fast-paced, unputdownable psychological thriller. It’s such an easy read, with short chapters that constantly keep you engaged and wanting “just one more chapter.”
The story is told through multiple POVs, Poppy and Layla, which worked really well for this type of story.
Poppy has quite a difficult personality—one many readers will probably find unlikeable. I personally think she’s often misunderstood, and she most definitely has trust issues. Despite that, I connected with her and was fully invested in finding out how everything was going to unfold.
Layla was also a fascinating character. I felt for her, even during the moments where she seemed completely unhinged. Both women had strong character development, and the supporting cast added even more tension and layers to the story.
Jessica’s writing is once again effortless, uncomplicated, and such a joy to read. Her books are incredibly bingeable.
I also really enjoy the kidnapped-child trope, so this plot immediately intrigued me. And I love stories involving twins. If you’ve read a few Jessica Huntley books before, you’ll know she likes incorporating twins into her stories—which makes sense, considering she’s a twin herself.
Now, Joffe Books… let’s talk about the title. When it was first announced, I honestly didn’t love it. It has grown on me since, but I still feel a little more creativity wouldn’t have hurt. The title needs to pull readers in because more people really need to discover Jessica’s books.
That said, at this point you could literally publish “Untitled by Jessica Huntley” and I’d still read it.
Thank you to Booksprout, Joffe Books, and Jessica Huntley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
She Stole My Baby releases July 30, 2026.
And lastly—today is Jessica’s birthday. Happy Birthday!! 🥳
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
She Stole My Baby by Jessica Huntley
Release date: July 30, 2026
Thank you, Jessica and InsideStory, for trusting me with this ARC and for giving me another excuse to completely ignore the real world for a few hours.
I’m just going to rip the bandage off. The only reason this didn’t get a full five stars is because that first chapter almost lost me. Not because it was bad, but because I couldn’t see where it was going, and it felt a little too slow for the mood I was in.
Thankfully, I was wrong.
And yes… I owe that first chapter an apology.
This story slowly crawled under my skin until I realized I couldn’t stop turning the pages. It felt surreal, but at the same time painfully real. As a mother, parts of this hit differently. And having experienced the unimaginable loss of a child myself, there were moments that genuinely hurt to read. Not because they were overdone, but because they felt honest.
One of my favorite things? I spent most of the book wondering if I was rooting for completely the wrong person… and by the end I wasn’t even sure that I was.
I’m not a spoiler goblin, so don’t worry.
What I will say is this: this story is about motherhood in all its messy, complicated, terrifying forms. It asks how far a mother would go to protect her child. It reminds you that guilt has a nasty habit of refusing to stay buried, no matter how deep you shove it. Secrets don’t simply disappear because you pretend they never happened, and sometimes people make terrible decisions while believing they’re doing the right thing.
I also loved that beneath all the lies, fear, manipulation, blackmail, and enough bad decisions to keep every therapist employed for life, there’s still hope. Watching people who believed they were completely alone finally find connection and peace genuinely warmed my cold little thriller-loving heart.
Who knew?
By the end I was emotionally exhausted, questioning everyone’s motives, and once again reminded why psychological thrillers are my favorite way to willingly destroy my own peace.
Do yourself a favor and move this one up your TBR. Get comfortable, cancel your plans, and prepare to become the world’s nosiest CCTV camera because once you’re watching these lives unravel… looking away simply isn’t an option.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
She Stole My Baby by Jessica Huntley
Release date: July 30, 2026
Thank you, Jessica and InsideStory, for trusting me with this ARC and for giving me another excuse to completely ignore the real world for a few hours.
I’m just going to rip the bandage off. The only reason this didn’t get a full five stars is because that first chapter almost lost me. Not because it was bad, but because I couldn’t see where it was going, and it felt a little too slow for the mood I was in.
Thankfully, I was wrong.
And yes… I owe that first chapter an apology.
This story slowly crawled under my skin until I realized I couldn’t stop turning the pages. It felt surreal, but at the same time painfully real. As a mother, parts of this hit differently. And having experienced the unimaginable loss of a child myself, there were moments that genuinely hurt to read. Not because they were overdone, but because they felt honest.
One of my favorite things? I spent most of the book wondering if I was rooting for completely the wrong person… and by the end I wasn’t even sure that I was.
I’m not a spoiler goblin, so don’t worry.
What I will say is this: this story is about motherhood in all its messy, complicated, terrifying forms. It asks how far a mother would go to protect her child. It reminds you that guilt has a nasty habit of refusing to stay buried, no matter how deep you shove it. Secrets don’t simply disappear because you pretend they never happened, and sometimes people make terrible decisions while believing they’re doing the right thing.
I also loved that beneath all the lies, fear, manipulation, blackmail, and enough bad decisions to keep every therapist employed for life, there’s still hope. Watching people who believed they were completely alone finally find connection and peace genuinely warmed my cold little thriller-loving heart.
Who knew?
By the end I was emotionally exhausted, questioning everyone’s motives, and once again reminded why psychological thrillers are my favorite way to willingly destroy my own peace.
Do yourself a favor and move this one up your TBR. Get comfortable, cancel your plans, and prepare to become the world’s nosiest CCTV camera because once you’re watching these lives unravel… looking away simply isn’t an option.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4 stars
Hahahaha. Jessica Huntley is putting out some WILD books, and I can't seem to devour them fast enough. Though I'm relatively new to this author, I've already found myself immediately requesting Huntley's works without knowing a thing about them (aside from authorship). Like others I've read, this moves fast, requires a total suspension of disbelief, and is A LOT of fun.
Poppy has recently had a baby, and from the first pages, it's obvious she hasn't quite figured out how to balance her new life with her demanding job as an attorney. It's also not super clear that she wants to in ways readers might guess. She is struggling, and even her appointed child minder can't solve all of her problems. While Poppy thinks her issues are real from the moment readers meet her, they get way more serious when her baby goes missing. The strangest part? Everyone at the day care is convinced that POPPY is the one who picked her up!!! Even CCTV is on board!
Layla, on the other hand, is grieving the loss of her child. A caring neighbor, reluctant. her (to say the least) participation in a bereaved parents support group, and her general state make it clear that she's not managing well. Know what else makes that clear? Her kidnapping of Poppy's baby.
There were so SO many times when I wondered how a particular coincidence was possible, WHY someone would ever do what literally every character in this book does, or how this was all going to get resolved, and I was exclusively entertained by all of it. I had a very fun time reading about these out there characters and just assumed that in their strange little world, all of these things make more sense than in mine. As noted, suspend disbelief and enjoy the ride.
I will absolutely keep jumping at the chance to read Huntley's work and look forward to all the fun I know I'll have in the process! Buckle up!
*Special thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for this arc, which I received in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Hahahaha. Jessica Huntley is putting out some WILD books, and I can't seem to devour them fast enough. Though I'm relatively new to this author, I've already found myself immediately requesting Huntley's works without knowing a thing about them (aside from authorship). Like others I've read, this moves fast, requires a total suspension of disbelief, and is A LOT of fun.
Poppy has recently had a baby, and from the first pages, it's obvious she hasn't quite figured out how to balance her new life with her demanding job as an attorney. It's also not super clear that she wants to in ways readers might guess. She is struggling, and even her appointed child minder can't solve all of her problems. While Poppy thinks her issues are real from the moment readers meet her, they get way more serious when her baby goes missing. The strangest part? Everyone at the day care is convinced that POPPY is the one who picked her up!!! Even CCTV is on board!
Layla, on the other hand, is grieving the loss of her child. A caring neighbor, reluctant. her (to say the least) participation in a bereaved parents support group, and her general state make it clear that she's not managing well. Know what else makes that clear? Her kidnapping of Poppy's baby.
There were so SO many times when I wondered how a particular coincidence was possible, WHY someone would ever do what literally every character in this book does, or how this was all going to get resolved, and I was exclusively entertained by all of it. I had a very fun time reading about these out there characters and just assumed that in their strange little world, all of these things make more sense than in mine. As noted, suspend disbelief and enjoy the ride.
I will absolutely keep jumping at the chance to read Huntley's work and look forward to all the fun I know I'll have in the process! Buckle up!
*Special thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for this arc, which I received in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I've said it before and I'll say it again... Jessica Huntley is officially one of those authors I'll always read, no questions asked!! Her soon to be released, She Stole My Baby, completely lived up to my expectations and had me glued to the pages from start to finish.
The premise is every parent's worst nightmare, and Huntley wastes no time throwing you into the panic. From the moment Poppy arrives at her daughter's nursery to discover her daughter has already been picked up by someone who looks exactly like her, I was completely invested. The tension never lets up, and those short, fast paced chapters made it impossible to stop reading.
The story is told through alternating POVs, Poppy and Layla, and I loved how each perspective slowly peeled back another layer of the mystery. Neither Poppy nor Layla is a perfect character, but that's exactly what made them feel real. They're flawed, emotional, and driven by grief, fear, and desperation. Even when I questioned their choices, I understood why they made them.
The themes of motherhood, identity, grief, and family secrets add real emotional weight beneath all the twists and suspense. The twin storyline was especially intriguing and gave the mystery an extra layer that kept me guessing. This keeps you guessing think you figured it out, but the final reveals still manage to catch you off guard.
Yes, there are a couple of moments that require suspending disbelief, but honestly I didnt care. This is exactly the kind of psychological thriller I love tense, addictive, emotionally charged, and packed with twists that keep you intrigued and second guessing everything.
If you're a fan of fast paced psychological thrillers with unreliable characters, family drama, and shocking reveals, this one is an easy recommendation. This release July 30, 2026
Thank you to Jessica Huntley, Joffe Books and BookSprout for an ARC of this book.
The premise is every parent's worst nightmare, and Huntley wastes no time throwing you into the panic. From the moment Poppy arrives at her daughter's nursery to discover her daughter has already been picked up by someone who looks exactly like her, I was completely invested. The tension never lets up, and those short, fast paced chapters made it impossible to stop reading.
The story is told through alternating POVs, Poppy and Layla, and I loved how each perspective slowly peeled back another layer of the mystery. Neither Poppy nor Layla is a perfect character, but that's exactly what made them feel real. They're flawed, emotional, and driven by grief, fear, and desperation. Even when I questioned their choices, I understood why they made them.
The themes of motherhood, identity, grief, and family secrets add real emotional weight beneath all the twists and suspense. The twin storyline was especially intriguing and gave the mystery an extra layer that kept me guessing. This keeps you guessing think you figured it out, but the final reveals still manage to catch you off guard.
Yes, there are a couple of moments that require suspending disbelief, but honestly I didnt care. This is exactly the kind of psychological thriller I love tense, addictive, emotionally charged, and packed with twists that keep you intrigued and second guessing everything.
If you're a fan of fast paced psychological thrillers with unreliable characters, family drama, and shocking reveals, this one is an easy recommendation. This release July 30, 2026
Thank you to Jessica Huntley, Joffe Books and BookSprout for an ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I know I brag about Jessica Huntley every time I review one of her books, but what can I say? She’s an auto-buy author for me. The second I see one of her ARCs pop up, I’m basically standing there with my hand raised, begging for a copy. No shame.
Do be sure to check the TRIGGER WARNINGS.
Huge thanks to Jessica Huntley and Joffe Books for letting me read this one early. All opinions are my own and left voluntarily.
“She Stole My Baby” starts with the raw, messy, overwhelming side of new motherhood. Poppy is a single mom, a lawyer, and completely exhausted. She’s juggling her return to work in an office packed with older men who seem to have skipped every lesson in simple respect. Throw in the struggle of breastfeeding, zero family support, a nanny she can hardly afford, and a baby she never planned for, and Poppy is barely hanging on.
Then she goes to pick up her daughter from daycare.
And they tell her the baby has already been picked up.
By Poppy.
There’s even camera footage.
Excuse me? No way. I think I would have absolutely lost it.
From that moment, the tension grabs you and refuses to let go. This is the kind of thriller that keeps you teetering on the edge, second-guessing every clue, and frantically turning pages to unravel the mystery.
If you love psychological thrillers with unraveling protagonists, icy atmospheres, and plots that keep your heart spinning, you’ll never guess all of these twists. This is your next read.
I caught myself feeling anxious for no reason at all! And if Jessica Huntley isn’t already on your radar, now’s the perfect time to fix that.
I know I brag about Jessica Huntley every time I review one of her books, but what can I say? She’s an auto-buy author for me. The second I see one of her ARCs pop up, I’m basically standing there with my hand raised, begging for a copy. No shame.
Do be sure to check the TRIGGER WARNINGS.
Huge thanks to Jessica Huntley and Joffe Books for letting me read this one early. All opinions are my own and left voluntarily.
“She Stole My Baby” starts with the raw, messy, overwhelming side of new motherhood. Poppy is a single mom, a lawyer, and completely exhausted. She’s juggling her return to work in an office packed with older men who seem to have skipped every lesson in simple respect. Throw in the struggle of breastfeeding, zero family support, a nanny she can hardly afford, and a baby she never planned for, and Poppy is barely hanging on.
Then she goes to pick up her daughter from daycare.
And they tell her the baby has already been picked up.
By Poppy.
There’s even camera footage.
Excuse me? No way. I think I would have absolutely lost it.
From that moment, the tension grabs you and refuses to let go. This is the kind of thriller that keeps you teetering on the edge, second-guessing every clue, and frantically turning pages to unravel the mystery.
If you love psychological thrillers with unraveling protagonists, icy atmospheres, and plots that keep your heart spinning, you’ll never guess all of these twists. This is your next read.
I caught myself feeling anxious for no reason at all! And if Jessica Huntley isn’t already on your radar, now’s the perfect time to fix that.
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August 2, 2026
I had previously read a series by this author and absolutely loved it, so when I came across this book, I didn't hesitate to pick it up. I already had high expectations, and I was eager to see what the author had in store this time.
This is a gripping psychological thriller told through the dual perspectives of Poppy and Layla, a narrative style that adds depth to the story and kept me invested in both characters. Seeing the events unfold through their eyes made the emotional impact even stronger.
The author did a wonderful job of portraying Poppy's unease at work, her growing emotional turmoil, and the overwhelming panic she experiences when her child goes missing. Layla's struggles and emotions are equally compelling, making it impossible not to empathise with her. The fear, desperation, and heartbreak that both characters experience are written with remarkable realism, capturing the raw emotions that come with losing a child.
For most of the book, I found myself rooting for both women, trying to piece together the truth alongside them. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, the author threw in a completely unexpected twist that caught me off guard. The ending was emotional, satisfying, and felt like the perfect conclusion to this powerful and thought-provoking story.
If you enjoy psychological thrillers filled with emotional depth, unexpected twists, and well-developed characters, this is definitely one to add to your reading list.
I’m delighted to be among the first readers reviewing this book on its publication day. It’s always a privilege to share my thoughts on a new release as it begins its journey to readers everywhere.
This is a gripping psychological thriller told through the dual perspectives of Poppy and Layla, a narrative style that adds depth to the story and kept me invested in both characters. Seeing the events unfold through their eyes made the emotional impact even stronger.
The author did a wonderful job of portraying Poppy's unease at work, her growing emotional turmoil, and the overwhelming panic she experiences when her child goes missing. Layla's struggles and emotions are equally compelling, making it impossible not to empathise with her. The fear, desperation, and heartbreak that both characters experience are written with remarkable realism, capturing the raw emotions that come with losing a child.
For most of the book, I found myself rooting for both women, trying to piece together the truth alongside them. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, the author threw in a completely unexpected twist that caught me off guard. The ending was emotional, satisfying, and felt like the perfect conclusion to this powerful and thought-provoking story.
If you enjoy psychological thrillers filled with emotional depth, unexpected twists, and well-developed characters, this is definitely one to add to your reading list.
I’m delighted to be among the first readers reviewing this book on its publication day. It’s always a privilege to share my thoughts on a new release as it begins its journey to readers everywhere.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
She looked in the mirror and saw the woman who stole her daughter.
Jessica Huntley is an auto-read author for me, and She Stole My Baby completely lived up to expectations!
The story kicks off with every parent's worst nightmare: Poppy arrives at nursery only to find her daughter was picked up by a woman who looks just like her.
Told through alternating POVs between Poppy and Layla, the short, fast-paced chapters kept me reading into the wee small hours. Both women are deeply flawed, unhinged in places, and driven by grief, fear, and desperation, and yet I found myself rooting for them anyway.
Their questionable choices only made me love them more. There were moments I had to suspend disbelief and just let the story carry me, and honestly, that's part of the fun.
What hit hardest, though, was how much this book made me feel. Underneath the twists is a real gut-punch of a question: what do we sacrifice, and what are we willing to risk, when we're trying to be good mothers and still hold onto ourselves?
The push and pull between wanting a career, an identity, a life outside motherhood, and the guilt and fear that comes with leaving your child in someone else's hands, is woven into every page. It's messy and painful in the way real motherhood is messy and painful, and that's what gave this story its emotional weight for me.
The final reveals completely caught me off guard! Another brilliant, emotional rollercoaster from an author who never misses.
My thanks to Joffe Books for the ARC. This is my own opinion.
Jessica Huntley is an auto-read author for me, and She Stole My Baby completely lived up to expectations!
The story kicks off with every parent's worst nightmare: Poppy arrives at nursery only to find her daughter was picked up by a woman who looks just like her.
Told through alternating POVs between Poppy and Layla, the short, fast-paced chapters kept me reading into the wee small hours. Both women are deeply flawed, unhinged in places, and driven by grief, fear, and desperation, and yet I found myself rooting for them anyway.
Their questionable choices only made me love them more. There were moments I had to suspend disbelief and just let the story carry me, and honestly, that's part of the fun.
What hit hardest, though, was how much this book made me feel. Underneath the twists is a real gut-punch of a question: what do we sacrifice, and what are we willing to risk, when we're trying to be good mothers and still hold onto ourselves?
The push and pull between wanting a career, an identity, a life outside motherhood, and the guilt and fear that comes with leaving your child in someone else's hands, is woven into every page. It's messy and painful in the way real motherhood is messy and painful, and that's what gave this story its emotional weight for me.
The final reveals completely caught me off guard! Another brilliant, emotional rollercoaster from an author who never misses.
My thanks to Joffe Books for the ARC. This is my own opinion.
August 4, 2026
She Stole My Baby is an addictive and fast paced wild ride of a thriller. Right from the start, there's just so much going on that the book is just a breeze to get through. Jessica always manages to hook me with her plots and storylines, this one was no different. I am a sucker for twin thrillers and this one was well done. I loved how the story was told in dual POV and how once they collided everything just unraveled. The book is a wild ride, insane, everyone is a trainwreck, honestly I was here for it and loved every second.
The characters are truly all unlikable and I think that was the point. You can't root for any of them, they all manipulate, lie, gaslight, do shady things, but I just couldn't look away and it made the book even more exciting. The author is always able to steer me in multiple directions and then slap me in the face with an unexpected twist. Just when I thought I had it figured out, she hit me with another twist. This was an absolute blast to read!
Overall, if you're a fan of fast, twisty, insane psychological thrillers, grab this one you won't be able to put it down. It is so entertaining and will have your mind spinning.
🎧 The narration by Charlotte Worthing was really good. I never struggled with her accent, she truly immersed me in the story, she played the characters to perfection and gave them distinct personalities. The emotions were also spot on!
✨ Thank you to @booksprout & @jessicahuntley for my gifted copy & audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.
The characters are truly all unlikable and I think that was the point. You can't root for any of them, they all manipulate, lie, gaslight, do shady things, but I just couldn't look away and it made the book even more exciting. The author is always able to steer me in multiple directions and then slap me in the face with an unexpected twist. Just when I thought I had it figured out, she hit me with another twist. This was an absolute blast to read!
Overall, if you're a fan of fast, twisty, insane psychological thrillers, grab this one you won't be able to put it down. It is so entertaining and will have your mind spinning.
🎧 The narration by Charlotte Worthing was really good. I never struggled with her accent, she truly immersed me in the story, she played the characters to perfection and gave them distinct personalities. The emotions were also spot on!
✨ Thank you to @booksprout & @jessicahuntley for my gifted copy & audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Jessica Huntley has become one of those authors I can count on for an entertaining psychological thriller, and She Stole My Baby was no exception.
The premise hooked me immediately. A missing child is already every parent’s worst nightmare, but adding the uncertainty of who can actually be trusted made it even more compelling. I really enjoyed following both Poppy and Layla’s perspectives. Neither felt entirely reliable at first, which kept me questioning everyone’s motives and changing my mind more than once.
The pacing was one of the book’s strongest points. The chapters were short, the story moved quickly, and there was always another secret waiting to be uncovered. While I guessed a couple of the bigger reveals before they happened, that didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment because I still wanted to see how everything connected.
My only reason for stopping at four stars is that I would have liked a little more depth in a few areas. Some of the emotional moments and character relationships felt like they could have been explored further, and a few plot points wrapped up a bit more conveniently than I expected. Still, none of that stopped me from being invested in the story.
Overall, this was another fast, twisty thriller from Jessica Huntley that kept me entertained from beginning to end. If you enjoy domestic thrillers filled with family secrets, shifting suspicions, and plenty of tension, this one is definitely worth picking up.
The premise hooked me immediately. A missing child is already every parent’s worst nightmare, but adding the uncertainty of who can actually be trusted made it even more compelling. I really enjoyed following both Poppy and Layla’s perspectives. Neither felt entirely reliable at first, which kept me questioning everyone’s motives and changing my mind more than once.
The pacing was one of the book’s strongest points. The chapters were short, the story moved quickly, and there was always another secret waiting to be uncovered. While I guessed a couple of the bigger reveals before they happened, that didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment because I still wanted to see how everything connected.
My only reason for stopping at four stars is that I would have liked a little more depth in a few areas. Some of the emotional moments and character relationships felt like they could have been explored further, and a few plot points wrapped up a bit more conveniently than I expected. Still, none of that stopped me from being invested in the story.
Overall, this was another fast, twisty thriller from Jessica Huntley that kept me entertained from beginning to end. If you enjoy domestic thrillers filled with family secrets, shifting suspicions, and plenty of tension, this one is definitely worth picking up.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Everyone in this book is a trainwreck and all the wrecks keep having non-stop collisions. When you think a wrecked trainwreck cannot be wrecked anymore, more collisions come and then all the train graveyard is set on fire. Btw, there are no actual trains in the book.
The book is wild. It’s insane. So. Much. Happens. There. And not a single person is ok there. Not. At. All. Everyone has some secret agenda, some secret vendetta, some secret sick plans, and - omg, that poor baby. The baby is like fire - Prometheus took it from Zeus. Maui took it from the fire Goddess. The baby is like Golden Apples: Norse and Greek gods lose these magic fruit items to giants or tricksters often, again and again, the baby is like those golden apples, traveling from one thief to the next. Or, an even better comparison would be the ring from The Lord of the Rings, the stolen baby saga is equally complicated and has equally crazy number of thieves. How many times can one baby be stolen in a single book? It feels like the number is infinite. Ok, I’m exaggerating, of course. It’s not THAT many times. But enough times to make your head spin. And it makes your head spin in a weirdly pleasant way. There are no nice characters. There are no nice people in the book. There is no one to like. No one to root for. But fear not! Hating everyone is even better than liking them.
Can’t wait for the next book by Jessica!
BTW, the book’s pub date is tomorrow, just sayin’!
The book is wild. It’s insane. So. Much. Happens. There. And not a single person is ok there. Not. At. All. Everyone has some secret agenda, some secret vendetta, some secret sick plans, and - omg, that poor baby. The baby is like fire - Prometheus took it from Zeus. Maui took it from the fire Goddess. The baby is like Golden Apples: Norse and Greek gods lose these magic fruit items to giants or tricksters often, again and again, the baby is like those golden apples, traveling from one thief to the next. Or, an even better comparison would be the ring from The Lord of the Rings, the stolen baby saga is equally complicated and has equally crazy number of thieves. How many times can one baby be stolen in a single book? It feels like the number is infinite. Ok, I’m exaggerating, of course. It’s not THAT many times. But enough times to make your head spin. And it makes your head spin in a weirdly pleasant way. There are no nice characters. There are no nice people in the book. There is no one to like. No one to root for. But fear not! Hating everyone is even better than liking them.
Can’t wait for the next book by Jessica!
BTW, the book’s pub date is tomorrow, just sayin’!
July 30, 2026
This is my first Jessica Huntley read and if they are all of this standard it will definitely not be my last!
This was such a twisty and rather wild ride. There was just so much going on within the plot that the story just seemed to fly!
Told via dual pov, we meet Poppy, a successful lawyer who is career driven and has has just returned after a very short maternity leave. She is struggling with juggling both areas of her life and facing the expectations placed on working women in regards to children.
Then we meet Layla, a woman who has recently lost her own child. She is deep in the throes of grief and has turned to drink to numb the pain. Jessica does a great job of portraying both of these struggles in a way that is relatable and real. When the two timelines collide it's with a bang and the action ramps right up.
My perceptions changed while reading and my allegiences flip flopped as the story progressed.
There were several twists I didn't see coming that just kept me hooked and desperate to find out how it would all come together.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend. This book is for you if you love a twisty, fast-paced, action-filled read, and layered characters dealing with themes of mental health, generational trauma and the expectations on women.
Thank you to Jessica Huntley and Joffe Books for this advanced complimentary copy via Netgalley. This review is being left voluntarily and all opinions expressed are my own
This was such a twisty and rather wild ride. There was just so much going on within the plot that the story just seemed to fly!
Told via dual pov, we meet Poppy, a successful lawyer who is career driven and has has just returned after a very short maternity leave. She is struggling with juggling both areas of her life and facing the expectations placed on working women in regards to children.
Then we meet Layla, a woman who has recently lost her own child. She is deep in the throes of grief and has turned to drink to numb the pain. Jessica does a great job of portraying both of these struggles in a way that is relatable and real. When the two timelines collide it's with a bang and the action ramps right up.
My perceptions changed while reading and my allegiences flip flopped as the story progressed.
There were several twists I didn't see coming that just kept me hooked and desperate to find out how it would all come together.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend. This book is for you if you love a twisty, fast-paced, action-filled read, and layered characters dealing with themes of mental health, generational trauma and the expectations on women.
Thank you to Jessica Huntley and Joffe Books for this advanced complimentary copy via Netgalley. This review is being left voluntarily and all opinions expressed are my own
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
To say I devoured this would be an understatement. I'll admit - the stolen child trope is absolutely not for me. Makes me super anxious. However, this one is by Jessica Huntley so I was after it the second it was available.
Poppy is a busy woman. Single mum and work obsessed lawyer. Life is busy, but she's doing it. When she goes to pick up her daughter from nursery one day, she's in for a shock. Apparently, she has already been collected. When they watch CCTV back, they find the person who collected the child looks identical to Poppy. What?! How?! Bite your nails!
I COULDN'T BREATHE! Lord, the panic. The stress. The police being highly suspicious and so patronising. The changes of POV and the spirals. The tragic back stories and the plot twist that I once again didn't see coming!
Absolutely brilliant. Fast paced and pure tension and terror. This year I've read Pretty Little Lies and Our Dream Home by Jessica and both had me gripped, but She Stole My Baby had me chaotic.
Also... Don't mess with a mum! Female rage! Motherly rage! Mother lion protecting her cub! Jessica nailed this.
I'm still biting my nails. It's too hot in England to be freaking out this much over a book. Thriller fans - you'll love this! True definition of a page turner!
Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
To say I devoured this would be an understatement. I'll admit - the stolen child trope is absolutely not for me. Makes me super anxious. However, this one is by Jessica Huntley so I was after it the second it was available.
Poppy is a busy woman. Single mum and work obsessed lawyer. Life is busy, but she's doing it. When she goes to pick up her daughter from nursery one day, she's in for a shock. Apparently, she has already been collected. When they watch CCTV back, they find the person who collected the child looks identical to Poppy. What?! How?! Bite your nails!
I COULDN'T BREATHE! Lord, the panic. The stress. The police being highly suspicious and so patronising. The changes of POV and the spirals. The tragic back stories and the plot twist that I once again didn't see coming!
Absolutely brilliant. Fast paced and pure tension and terror. This year I've read Pretty Little Lies and Our Dream Home by Jessica and both had me gripped, but She Stole My Baby had me chaotic.
Also... Don't mess with a mum! Female rage! Motherly rage! Mother lion protecting her cub! Jessica nailed this.
I'm still biting my nails. It's too hot in England to be freaking out this much over a book. Thriller fans - you'll love this! True definition of a page turner!
Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 30, 2026
She Stole My Baby by Jessica Huntley.
I race to the nursery gates to pick up my baby daughter. I’m ten minutes late because I’ve been stuck at work.
The receptionist seems puzzled. ‘I think there’s been some confusion. Your daughter was picked up hours ago.’
By my childminder?’ I ask.
‘Uh . . . no, Ms Banks. By you.’
My whole world seems to collapse in an instant.
They show me the CCTV. The woman collecting my daughter looks just like me.
Except she’s not.
My worst nightmare has just begun. Someone stole my baby.
Jessica Huntley, the author of I Will Find You, Don't Tell Soul, and Horrible Husbands, to name a few of her best-selling books, again produces a tense, compelling psychological thriller full of wonderful, complex characters and red herrings that will throw you in all sorts of directions.
She Stole My Baby I found to be a deep, thought-provoking, emotional read; it touches on dysfunctional family love, child loss and guilt, all of which are expertly covered by the skilful writing of this author. The storyline has you engaged from the very first page to the fabulous finale.
I recommend this read, and if you are new to Jessica's books, take a look at the back catalogue; you won't be disappointed.
I want to thank publishers Joffe Books, author Jessica Huntley, and Zooloos Book Tours for providing a copy to read and review.
I race to the nursery gates to pick up my baby daughter. I’m ten minutes late because I’ve been stuck at work.
The receptionist seems puzzled. ‘I think there’s been some confusion. Your daughter was picked up hours ago.’
By my childminder?’ I ask.
‘Uh . . . no, Ms Banks. By you.’
My whole world seems to collapse in an instant.
They show me the CCTV. The woman collecting my daughter looks just like me.
Except she’s not.
My worst nightmare has just begun. Someone stole my baby.
Jessica Huntley, the author of I Will Find You, Don't Tell Soul, and Horrible Husbands, to name a few of her best-selling books, again produces a tense, compelling psychological thriller full of wonderful, complex characters and red herrings that will throw you in all sorts of directions.
She Stole My Baby I found to be a deep, thought-provoking, emotional read; it touches on dysfunctional family love, child loss and guilt, all of which are expertly covered by the skilful writing of this author. The storyline has you engaged from the very first page to the fabulous finale.
I recommend this read, and if you are new to Jessica's books, take a look at the back catalogue; you won't be disappointed.
I want to thank publishers Joffe Books, author Jessica Huntley, and Zooloos Book Tours for providing a copy to read and review.
August 3, 2026
• 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 4✨
• 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
- psychological thriller
- baby kidnapping
- family secrets
- long-lost twins
- multiple POVs
- domestic suspense
- shocking twists
- emotional drama
• 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Poppy is a hardworking single mom whose world falls apart when she arrives at daycare to pick up her daughter, only to be told that someone who looked exactly like her has already taken the baby. As she searches for answers, buried family secrets begin to surface, leading to a truth she never could have imagined.
The mystery around the missing baby kept me turning the pages, and I loved how every chapter added another layer to the story. The dual POV made it easy to understand both sides without giving away too much.
The family secrets were definitely the strongest part of the book. I enjoyed watching everything slowly come together, and some of the twists genuinely surprised me. The emotional moments added depth, especially once the truth about the sisters was revealed.
The ending was satisfying and wrapped up the story well, although I guessed one small twist before it happened. A few parts in the middle felt slightly slower than the rest, which is why this is a solid four-star read for me.
Overall, this was an addictive psychological thriller with plenty of suspense, emotional moments, and twists that kept me invested until the final pages.
Thank you zooloabooktour for the ARC!
• 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
- psychological thriller
- baby kidnapping
- family secrets
- long-lost twins
- multiple POVs
- domestic suspense
- shocking twists
- emotional drama
• 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Poppy is a hardworking single mom whose world falls apart when she arrives at daycare to pick up her daughter, only to be told that someone who looked exactly like her has already taken the baby. As she searches for answers, buried family secrets begin to surface, leading to a truth she never could have imagined.
The mystery around the missing baby kept me turning the pages, and I loved how every chapter added another layer to the story. The dual POV made it easy to understand both sides without giving away too much.
The family secrets were definitely the strongest part of the book. I enjoyed watching everything slowly come together, and some of the twists genuinely surprised me. The emotional moments added depth, especially once the truth about the sisters was revealed.
The ending was satisfying and wrapped up the story well, although I guessed one small twist before it happened. A few parts in the middle felt slightly slower than the rest, which is why this is a solid four-star read for me.
Overall, this was an addictive psychological thriller with plenty of suspense, emotional moments, and twists that kept me invested until the final pages.
Thank you zooloabooktour for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
She Stole My Baby by Jessica Huntley is a fast-paced, unputdownable, and gripping psychological thriller that masterfully explores the heavy themes of motherhood, grief, family secrets, and the unique bond between twins.
Told through the alternating perspectives of Poppy and Layla, the narrative thrives on short, punchy chapters and a series of mad, unpredictable twists. Centring on Poppy—a sleep-deprived single mother buckling under the weight of long work hours- the story introduces Layla, a complex protagonist whose erratic, delusional, and selfish actions challenge the reader's sympathy. However, as the family drama unravels, the sheer suspense makes these deeply flawed, unhinged characters oddly compelling.
Drawing effectively on the author's personal background as a twin, the book presents a well-described, easy-to-follow cast of characters despite the intricate web of secrets connecting them. While a few plot points stretch the bounds of realism, the intense emotional themes, relentless suspense, and addictive pacing make this an exceptionally enjoyable ride. For fans of Huntley's signature style, this chaotic and dark domestic thriller easily earns 5 mad stars.
She Stole My Baby by Jessica Huntley is a fast-paced, unputdownable, and gripping psychological thriller that masterfully explores the heavy themes of motherhood, grief, family secrets, and the unique bond between twins.
Told through the alternating perspectives of Poppy and Layla, the narrative thrives on short, punchy chapters and a series of mad, unpredictable twists. Centring on Poppy—a sleep-deprived single mother buckling under the weight of long work hours- the story introduces Layla, a complex protagonist whose erratic, delusional, and selfish actions challenge the reader's sympathy. However, as the family drama unravels, the sheer suspense makes these deeply flawed, unhinged characters oddly compelling.
Drawing effectively on the author's personal background as a twin, the book presents a well-described, easy-to-follow cast of characters despite the intricate web of secrets connecting them. While a few plot points stretch the bounds of realism, the intense emotional themes, relentless suspense, and addictive pacing make this an exceptionally enjoyable ride. For fans of Huntley's signature style, this chaotic and dark domestic thriller easily earns 5 mad stars.
Review of advance copy
Unputdownable.
I started this in the late afternoon and was still reading at midnight.
It is gripping, and twisty.
I didn't like the characters - not at all - apart from their love for the child, they were cold and unfeeling.
Jessica Huntley doesn't disappoint with this book, I have enjoyed most of those that I have read.
However, I would like someone to enlighten me. Poppy is in the supermarket having a Bimble around.
I can't find this in any dictionary.............
I have a good vocabulary, and understand British terms, but honestly have never heard this word.
The writing flows, and it is a quick read - mainly because it is gripping.
What stood out for me, was the fact that our whole lives are online, and we are easy to track down. Poppy was easily found.
What was unbelievable was how many people just 'bumped' into Layla or Poppy, and mistook them for each other. And that happened in two cities. But, yes, it is a novel, and while it didn't detract from the story, it was still unbelievable.
I do recommend this book, it is a riveting read, and I award it 4/5 stars.
I started this in the late afternoon and was still reading at midnight.
It is gripping, and twisty.
I didn't like the characters - not at all - apart from their love for the child, they were cold and unfeeling.
Jessica Huntley doesn't disappoint with this book, I have enjoyed most of those that I have read.
However, I would like someone to enlighten me. Poppy is in the supermarket having a Bimble around.
I can't find this in any dictionary.............
I have a good vocabulary, and understand British terms, but honestly have never heard this word.
The writing flows, and it is a quick read - mainly because it is gripping.
What stood out for me, was the fact that our whole lives are online, and we are easy to track down. Poppy was easily found.
What was unbelievable was how many people just 'bumped' into Layla or Poppy, and mistook them for each other. And that happened in two cities. But, yes, it is a novel, and while it didn't detract from the story, it was still unbelievable.
I do recommend this book, it is a riveting read, and I award it 4/5 stars.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Release date 30th July
She Stole My Baby
by Jessica Huntley
Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jessica has once again come up with an incredibly addictive and shocking psychological thriller.
This is a must-read and enthralling fast-paced suspense that had me completely hooked. It had many twists that kept me guessing, but the last twist is something else.
Poppy is struggling with juggling between her 9 months old daughter, Maddie, and her successful career.
One day, she turns up at the nursery to pick up Maddie, to be told she has already been picked up.
By who?
Asks Poppy!
By you,
four hours ago.
replies the receptionist!
CCTV shows someone completely identical to Poppy collecting her baby and has become the main suspect in kidnapping her own baby, which she denies.
Now she has a fight to prove her innocence and find the culprit, and get Maddie safely back in her arms.
I was fully engrossed in this thriller, and I did want to put this book down. The characters are incredible and as intense as the story.
A definite must-read psych thriller that shocks and puts you on edge, a gripper that's fast-paced and sets the heart racing.
Release date 30th July
She Stole My Baby
by Jessica Huntley
Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jessica has once again come up with an incredibly addictive and shocking psychological thriller.
This is a must-read and enthralling fast-paced suspense that had me completely hooked. It had many twists that kept me guessing, but the last twist is something else.
Poppy is struggling with juggling between her 9 months old daughter, Maddie, and her successful career.
One day, she turns up at the nursery to pick up Maddie, to be told she has already been picked up.
By who?
Asks Poppy!
By you,
four hours ago.
replies the receptionist!
CCTV shows someone completely identical to Poppy collecting her baby and has become the main suspect in kidnapping her own baby, which she denies.
Now she has a fight to prove her innocence and find the culprit, and get Maddie safely back in her arms.
I was fully engrossed in this thriller, and I did want to put this book down. The characters are incredible and as intense as the story.
A definite must-read psych thriller that shocks and puts you on edge, a gripper that's fast-paced and sets the heart racing.
Review of advance copy
ARC Copy Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
She Stole My Baby
Author Jessica Huntley
Publication Date July 30, 2026
First, thank you to Jessica Huntley and Inside Story for sharing this book with me early.
Oh my! That was me throughout this entire book. I was on the edge of my seat from the very beginning, and the tension never let up. Every chapter had me frantically turning the pages, desperate to find out what was going to happen next.
Imagine arriving at nursery to collect your daughter, only to be told she's already been picked up... by you. The CCTV shows a woman who looks exactly like you, but it isn't. From that chilling moment, the story takes off at full speed.
Jessica Huntley knows exactly how to build suspense. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another twist sent me in a completely different direction. The sense of fear, panic, and desperation was so well written that I could feel every bit of it alongside the characters.
If you love psychological thrillers packed with tension, shocking twists, and plenty of gasp-out-loud moments, this is one you won't want to miss.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
She Stole My Baby
Author Jessica Huntley
Publication Date July 30, 2026
First, thank you to Jessica Huntley and Inside Story for sharing this book with me early.
Oh my! That was me throughout this entire book. I was on the edge of my seat from the very beginning, and the tension never let up. Every chapter had me frantically turning the pages, desperate to find out what was going to happen next.
Imagine arriving at nursery to collect your daughter, only to be told she's already been picked up... by you. The CCTV shows a woman who looks exactly like you, but it isn't. From that chilling moment, the story takes off at full speed.
Jessica Huntley knows exactly how to build suspense. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another twist sent me in a completely different direction. The sense of fear, panic, and desperation was so well written that I could feel every bit of it alongside the characters.
If you love psychological thrillers packed with tension, shocking twists, and plenty of gasp-out-loud moments, this is one you won't want to miss.
Review of advance copy
Y’all, She Stole My Baby had my anxiety climbing faster than a toddler making a break for the candy aisle. One ordinary pickup turns into every parent’s worst nightmare when Lauren arrives at daycare to discover someone who looks exactly like her has already taken her daughter—and from that moment, the story grips your throat and refuses to let go.
Jessica Huntley knows exactly how to weaponize every parent’s deepest fear. Lauren is a fiercely determined heroine you can’t help but root for, and watching her desperately chase the truth while questioning everything around her had my heart pounding. The twists hit like trapdoors opening beneath your feet, and the tension never lets up for a second.
Huntley’s writing is razor-sharp, fast-paced, and packed with just enough emotional depth to make every shocking reveal land even harder. If you love psychological thrillers that leave you suspicious of everyone, chewing your nails, and muttering, “Just one more chapter…” at 2 a.m., this one deserves a spot at the very top of your TBR.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Jessica Huntley knows exactly how to weaponize every parent’s deepest fear. Lauren is a fiercely determined heroine you can’t help but root for, and watching her desperately chase the truth while questioning everything around her had my heart pounding. The twists hit like trapdoors opening beneath your feet, and the tension never lets up for a second.
Huntley’s writing is razor-sharp, fast-paced, and packed with just enough emotional depth to make every shocking reveal land even harder. If you love psychological thrillers that leave you suspicious of everyone, chewing your nails, and muttering, “Just one more chapter…” at 2 a.m., this one deserves a spot at the very top of your TBR.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 30, 2026
A fast paced psychological thriller with a surprise twist. Jessica Huntley at her best.
Poppy is a young mother with an unplanned child. She is struggling to maintain her high powered job and raise her child Maddie. She has a fantastic childminder who is very flexible and allows Poppy to take liberties and arrive home from work late and take Maddie to doctors and to day nursery. Poppy researched her lifesaving childminder, Gabbie, on Facebook and found her ratings and feedback to be top rate, no need for references, what
can go wrong?!
Poppy has a disastrous day at work and wrecks a presentation to an important client. Her day gets worse when she arrives at the day nursery to pick up Maddie and us told that she picked up maddie herself four hours ago! The nursery CCTV clearly shows Maddie with Poppy leaving the nursery. Maddie is missing and the police are sure that Poppy has done
something to her own child.Poppy knows that the security footage is not her, does she have a twin........
Her Family has a dark past and Poppy needs to rake over the coals to discover the truth.
This is a fast moving thriller with a very clever theme. Jessica Huntley at her best
Poppy is a young mother with an unplanned child. She is struggling to maintain her high powered job and raise her child Maddie. She has a fantastic childminder who is very flexible and allows Poppy to take liberties and arrive home from work late and take Maddie to doctors and to day nursery. Poppy researched her lifesaving childminder, Gabbie, on Facebook and found her ratings and feedback to be top rate, no need for references, what
can go wrong?!
Poppy has a disastrous day at work and wrecks a presentation to an important client. Her day gets worse when she arrives at the day nursery to pick up Maddie and us told that she picked up maddie herself four hours ago! The nursery CCTV clearly shows Maddie with Poppy leaving the nursery. Maddie is missing and the police are sure that Poppy has done
something to her own child.Poppy knows that the security footage is not her, does she have a twin........
Her Family has a dark past and Poppy needs to rake over the coals to discover the truth.
This is a fast moving thriller with a very clever theme. Jessica Huntley at her best
July 31, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I thoroughly enjoyed this psychological thriller and was completely hooked from the very first chapter. Every time I thought I’d worked out where the story was heading, another twist came along and proved me wrong. It kept me guessing right until the end.
The pacing was excellent throughout, with short, gripping chapters that made it incredibly difficult to put down. I found myself constantly saying, “just one more chapter,” because I needed to know what was going to happen next.
The characters were well developed, and I liked how nothing was quite as it first seemed. The shifting perspectives and secrets slowly unravelled, building the suspense perfectly without ever feeling confusing.
Jessica Huntley does a fantastic job of creating tension and keeping the reader questioning everyone’s motives. The final twists were satisfying and tied everything together brilliantly.
If you enjoy fast-paced psychological thrillers packed with secrets, lies and unexpected twists, I’d definitely recommend this one. It kept me entertained from beginning to end, and I’ll certainly be reading more from this author.
I thoroughly enjoyed this psychological thriller and was completely hooked from the very first chapter. Every time I thought I’d worked out where the story was heading, another twist came along and proved me wrong. It kept me guessing right until the end.
The pacing was excellent throughout, with short, gripping chapters that made it incredibly difficult to put down. I found myself constantly saying, “just one more chapter,” because I needed to know what was going to happen next.
The characters were well developed, and I liked how nothing was quite as it first seemed. The shifting perspectives and secrets slowly unravelled, building the suspense perfectly without ever feeling confusing.
Jessica Huntley does a fantastic job of creating tension and keeping the reader questioning everyone’s motives. The final twists were satisfying and tied everything together brilliantly.
If you enjoy fast-paced psychological thrillers packed with secrets, lies and unexpected twists, I’d definitely recommend this one. It kept me entertained from beginning to end, and I’ll certainly be reading more from this author.
August 1, 2026
Wow! If you've read any of Jessica's books then you know you're in for a ride when picking up her stories. This one hits hard and I was struggling with Poppy from the very beginning - driven, a new and tired single mum and a hard personality to get on with. She's stubborn and career minded and seems to hate being a mum. It takes someone abducting her baby for her to take stock and realise that Maddie is her world.
What follows is a complete rollercoaster ride with a family surprise, a family lie and an ultimate deception tying up the end; allowing for Poppy to reach some kind of resolution.
The book isn't huge but it's fast-paced and switching between character points of views has us on tenterhooks waiting to see who's going to be left standing. And then....it switches up and you get the twists. Jessica's books are consistent in the way they have you guessing; which is one of the reasons I keep coming back to her books. The characters often seem a little quirky or have you on the fence as they're not clear-cut and you can sometimes see why the 'bad' guy is behaving the way they are.
What follows is a complete rollercoaster ride with a family surprise, a family lie and an ultimate deception tying up the end; allowing for Poppy to reach some kind of resolution.
The book isn't huge but it's fast-paced and switching between character points of views has us on tenterhooks waiting to see who's going to be left standing. And then....it switches up and you get the twists. Jessica's books are consistent in the way they have you guessing; which is one of the reasons I keep coming back to her books. The characters often seem a little quirky or have you on the fence as they're not clear-cut and you can sometimes see why the 'bad' guy is behaving the way they are.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I rush to the nursery gate to pick up my baby daughter. I'm ten minutes late because I've been stuck at work. The receptionist seemed puzzled. "I think there's been some confusion. Your daughter was picked up hours ago." "By my childminder?" I ask. "Uh.... no, Mrs Banks. By you." My whole world seems to collapse in an instant. They show me the CCTV. The woman collecting my daughter looks just like me. Except she's not. My worst nightmare has just begun. Someone has stolen my baby.
When Poppy rushes to get her baby daughter from the nursery, not only is she ten minutes late, but someone has already picked her daughter up, by a woman who resembles Poppy.
The story had a dual timeline and it's told from multiple points of view. I didn't like Poppy, she comes across as difficult and a bit snobbish. Layla had a complicated upbringing. This story had me quickly turning the pages.
Published 30th July 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #JoffeBooks and the author #JessicaHuntley for my ARC of #SheStoleMyBaby in exchange for an honest review.
When Poppy rushes to get her baby daughter from the nursery, not only is she ten minutes late, but someone has already picked her daughter up, by a woman who resembles Poppy.
The story had a dual timeline and it's told from multiple points of view. I didn't like Poppy, she comes across as difficult and a bit snobbish. Layla had a complicated upbringing. This story had me quickly turning the pages.
Published 30th July 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #JoffeBooks and the author #JessicaHuntley for my ARC of #SheStoleMyBaby in exchange for an honest review.
July 31, 2026
I'm reviewing this as part of a tour with Zooloo's Book Tours.
At the start of the book, we meet two women, Poppy and Layla. Poppy is a single mum struggling to juggle motherhood with her career. I wanted to say to her, “don't worry, you got this”. It was Layla who struck me as the more intriguing of the two, as she seemed like a darker and more complex character.
I tried to imagine how it might feel to be in a situation like Poppy's, and I couldn't even fathom it, which was what made this such a nail-biter.
I've read a lot of books by this author, I've never found one that I haven't enjoyed. Jessica always delivers and keeps me guessing until the last page. After a few chapters, I knew I wouldn't be able to put this down until I'd finished.
This is a gripping thriller that will have you wondering what the characters are going to do next; you might not be able to turn the pages fast enough.
Thank you to Zooloo's Book Tours, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.
At the start of the book, we meet two women, Poppy and Layla. Poppy is a single mum struggling to juggle motherhood with her career. I wanted to say to her, “don't worry, you got this”. It was Layla who struck me as the more intriguing of the two, as she seemed like a darker and more complex character.
I tried to imagine how it might feel to be in a situation like Poppy's, and I couldn't even fathom it, which was what made this such a nail-biter.
I've read a lot of books by this author, I've never found one that I haven't enjoyed. Jessica always delivers and keeps me guessing until the last page. After a few chapters, I knew I wouldn't be able to put this down until I'd finished.
This is a gripping thriller that will have you wondering what the characters are going to do next; you might not be able to turn the pages fast enough.
Thank you to Zooloo's Book Tours, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advance review copy.
“She stole my baby” is a suspense novel that follows career-driven Poppy Banks on a search for her missing baby. The person who stole her looks exactly like her – cue wild ride.
Both of the main characters are very unlikeable and I found myself not rooting for either of them, but as the book progressed I had more empathy for them. It is a fast paced story and I found myself staying up a bit later at night to read what happens – always an indication that it’s a good book!
As a mother myself, stories like this do grab my attention, because it is a worst case scenario situation but this book definitely delivers some proper twists and turns. It is not what you’d expect just looking at the cover.
The twists were not very shocking but quite plausible and I did enjoy them.
It is an easy lazy Sunday read.
“She stole my baby” is a suspense novel that follows career-driven Poppy Banks on a search for her missing baby. The person who stole her looks exactly like her – cue wild ride.
Both of the main characters are very unlikeable and I found myself not rooting for either of them, but as the book progressed I had more empathy for them. It is a fast paced story and I found myself staying up a bit later at night to read what happens – always an indication that it’s a good book!
As a mother myself, stories like this do grab my attention, because it is a worst case scenario situation but this book definitely delivers some proper twists and turns. It is not what you’d expect just looking at the cover.
The twists were not very shocking but quite plausible and I did enjoy them.
It is an easy lazy Sunday read.
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