Melissa keeps watch over a house where she is convinced that a baby is being neglected. The house is that of her son and his wife.
Melissa lived in a home where her father brutally abused her mother before his death.
She decides to take the baby and care for him herself, and is on the run.

Wow. I Love J A Baker's books! This one is no exception. This is told from the POV of Nancy, Melissa's mother, in the past, and the POV of Melissa in the present.
Nancy's story gave me the chills, the description of how she stayed with a man who was respected in the community, but behind closed doors beat her black and blue.
Those who know what it is like, treading softly and being afraid of saying the wrong thing will be haunted by Nancy's words.
Melissa was very affected by her father's deeds and his death, and, while I cannot condone what she did, I can understand it.

I don't want to spoil the book for readers, but definitely, this will pull at your heartstrings.

I have to recommend, and give 5/5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this book.

I will admit I was slightly incredulous that this started out with someone kidnapping a random child. However I stuck with the book and I'm so glad I did. This a complex tale of mental health, abuse and suffering. It's extremely well written, as are all Baker's novels. At times it's a tough read too. An excellent novel that I really enjoyed.

It’s almost a running theme that I will say I think this new book is the best by this author….but again it is true

A harrowing tale indeed and am mentioning that spousal physical and psychological abuse and the effects of this are prominent in the book

Melissa is a complex character who has had more than an unenviable life and we meet her as she kidnaps a child,it is a eyebrow raising start and sets the tone for the rest of the book as we alternate between the 1970’s and present and read the disgusting time she had with Roger,her husband,outwardly affable and kind,a GP no less but behind closed doors he was evil…..there is no excuse for what Melissa has done but as a reader I did empathise and understand her thought processes

As the story progresses more drama happens to Melissa and the child she taken and things seem untenable….and I will stop there…….

Very emotive,I could feel Melissa’s anguish and pain and insecurity and wanted to help her,yep the author did a great job of realism and edginess and combined with a really good story made this a classically great thriller

Lots of suspense and interest as the chapters go back and forth from Nancy's life before and Melissa life in the present.
Melissa kidnaps her grandson Gabriel as she feels he is being neglected. On the run she has trouble after trouble along with a sick baby.. she is very worried for the baby but knows she can't show up at the hospital with him. Things come to a head when a man on the run shows up at the remote cabin she's staying at and threatens her.
Lots of interesting suspense and a good ending

JA Baker is a favorite author of mine. I really enjoyed this newest read, Hush Little Baby. This was a fun thriller that kept me turning pages well into the night.

When she hears the baby crying, she knows she has to do something to keep it safe. To protect it from its terrible parents! Good book! This book had e usual, it had suspense, intrigue, mystery, kidnapping, and a few crazy twists and turns! The story was interesting, This author books I definitely enjoyed reading but they are more cozy thrillers?? They are thrilling but light, not gritty I guess that’s the best way to describe it?! Still worth reading! But not as gritty as most thrillers! Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood books for sharing this book with me!

I really tried to get into this book but unfortunately it was a struggle. The writing was fine but the story was just a little too much for me. I felt like I could predict what would happen throughout it. I enjoy books that have twists and turns but these felt predictable and some parts just unrealistic. I do appreciate the opportunity to read this book early and wish I could give a better review.