Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes. Is it realistic? Nope.

Stolen Baby is a fast-paced thriller with an intriguing premise. L.G. Davis does a very good job to build up the story and gets readers to invest in the whirlwind journey of our main characters. However, this requires you a high level of suspension of belief. Don't think about what's realistic or not. Just accept the story at face value and you'll enjoy the ride. But if you start thinking too hard, it will all fall apart.

L.G. Davis, in my experience, never disappoints, and her latest offering, Stolen Baby, continues the trend.

Nora and her husband Tom have been struggling to have a baby. Nora is, in fact, still recovering from a miscarriage when a newborn girl in a basket appears at their door with only a note stating that her name is Daisy. Immediately taking the child in, Nora, Tom, and Nora's nineteen year old daughter are instantly smitten with the surprise addition. But as the days pass and the family becomes more and more attached to little Daisy, the mystery of the identity of her biological parents weighs heavily as new information comes to light.

This was a fast-paced read that had me floating several theories as I raced through the pages. Is it all a little bit far-fetched? Yes, but, as always, this author's engaging and compulsively readable style will have you devouring each and every word of it.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC.

Stolen Baby is an entertaining, edge-of-your-seat, & twisty psychological suspense novel. I was wrapped up in all the suspense, reading quickly to break down the layers. This is another fabulous read that L G Davis has crafted & not to be missed!

This book was full of twists and kept me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning. This story was honestly so wild! HAHA! It was entertaining and very thrilling. 4 stars!

What did I just read?! I’m still not sure. Did I enjoy it? Yes, very much. But was it realistic? Absolutely not.

This book throws one over-the-top event after another at you, which, to be fair, keeps things interesting. It starts a bit slow, but once it picks up, it’s hard to put down. The plot twists are solid, and the ending? Definitely not what I expected. (No spoilers, but it’s a wild ride.)

The writing is fast-paced and easy to get through, which makes it a fun read. However, the characters feel pretty flat overall, making it tough to connect with them. The exception is Isobel—she has the most depth, and the POV shift from Nora to Isobel halfway through really helps piece things together. That change was a nice touch.

That said, some plot points felt unresolved—like, what happened with Joe?! I kept waiting for answers that never came.

Would I recommend it? Eh, not sure. It’s entertaining, but if you’re looking for something realistic or deeply emotional, this probably isn’t it. If you just want a twisty, fast-paced psychological thriller that doesn’t take itself too seriously, then go for it!

Big thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital copy in exchange for my honest thoughts!

Love the easy flowing writing style of this author. Great storyline. It left me guessing what had happened and when I thought I had figured it out, a huge unexpected twist occurred. Highly recommend.

A great story with twists and secrets galore. I did think that the ending was quite abrupt but in spite of that it was a book I loved and would definitely recommend.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in return for an honest review

This book was over the top and I loved it. The ending was what I loved about it. Im always attracted to a dysfunctional family and this one was perfect. This book is all about deceit and secrets.

Nora Swanson, 35, and her husband Tom have longed for a baby only to have their dreams destroyed when she miscarried. Nora is an illustrator for children’s books and Tom is a high school principal. Nora has a daughter, Isobel, 19, from a relationship when she was 16. Just as Nora is trying to heal from her latest loss, a newborn baby girl is left on her doorstep with a note saying that she is called Daisy and to please take care of her. Nora and Tom are thrilled but know it would be considered wrong to keep the baby if another found out. But they decide to just enjoy her for a while and worry about that later, Isobel is also quite taken with Daisy and all three of them take turns loving her and feeding her.

But secrets start to emerge and everyone is keeping one or two. Who are the real parents of Daisy and how did she come to be left with Nora so soon after her own loss?

The secrets are shocking and everyone has a hand in them. I liked the story but did not like the offensive boyfriend that Isobel had. I saw that other reviewers found the ending to be quite abrupt and as I reached that spot in the book, I have to agree with them. I think that more thought should have been given to a better ending and that may have made for reviewers giving the book more stars. I do like this author and have read others of her books. I look forward to reading more by her.

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From a baby being found on the doorstep, this book started off really well. and there were plenty of early twists.

However, after that it became slightly predictable and I kept wondering where it was going.

Whilst there was a really good back story, I missed the 'enjoyment' factor when reading new book.
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Thanks to Net Galley and Bookouture for the chance to read and review.

Stolen Baby is another blinder of a read from Davis, my 6th book of hers to date.

I was immediately sold on the prologue and stayed hooked right until the final page was turned. It's a fast paced read and has so many unexpected twists popping up throughout to keep you on alert.

It has a fantastic 'cast' of characters and is narrated from several different POV.

The ending did leave me feeling a little deflated as it seemed rushed and unfinished, but overall a great popcorn thriller.

3 stars: Desperation, grief, and morally grey decisions.

L.G. Davis’ Stolen Baby is a suspenseful psychological thriller that examines the lengths to which love, desperation, and secrecy can drive a person. From the first chapter, the book grips readers with a haunting premise: A newborn baby left on a doorstep becomes the centre of a web of lies, danger, and devastating truths.

The story follows our deeply conflicted protagonist, Nora, a woman whose yearning for motherhood has shaped much of her life and identity. When Daisy, a fragile, hours-old infant, is discovered on her doorstep, it feels like a miracle, a long-awaited answer to the ache she and her husband, Tom, have carried for years. But this miracle comes with a heavy burden: They decide to keep Daisy without notifying the authorities, which sets off a domino effect of tension, secrets, and distrust.

One of the novel’s most compelling aspects is how it explores the psychology of its characters. Nora’s past mistakes and traumas aren’t just backstory - they’re central to unravelling the mystery and her increasingly erratic decision-making. Similarly, Tom, her husband, is a study in quiet complexity, his refusal to engage with the truth about Daisy’s origins adding another layer of friction and intrigue to the story. The dynamic between the couple is as much a battleground as it is a partnership, underlining the toll secrets take on even the most substantial relationships.

However, while Stolen Baby is gripping, it’s not without its flaws. While effective at maintaining suspense, the relentless pace occasionally comes at the expense of deeper character development for some secondary figures. Tom, for instance, feels somewhat underexplored. His silence and avoidance are central to the tension, but his motivations and internal struggles remain somewhat vague. A more nuanced exploration of his perspective could have added additional layers to the story and given us a better understanding of the dynamics within the couple’s relationship. Additionally, its reliance on familiar thriller tropes may feel predictable to seasoned fans of the genre.

That said, the novel’s strengths outweigh its weaknesses. Davis’s writing is taut but simple, immersing us in a world where every tiny detail - a misplaced object, a passing remark - feels heavy with significance. Her delivery of a fast-paced mystery is commendable, and the themes she tackles, such as identity, morality, and the lasting effects of trauma, resonate. The focus on motherhood and loss, in particular, is handled with care, blending the joy and beauty of parental love with its accompanying fears.

In short, Stolen Baby is an emotionally charged thriller that blends suspense with poignant character exploration and hard-hitting real-life issues. While some secondary characters could benefit from deeper development (I would have enjoyed more points of view, for example), this book is a solid domestic thriller thanks to its fast-paced plotting, sharp chapters, tight writing, and compelling themes.

Recommended for fans of:
- Domestic thrillers such as The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena and The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy.
- TV shows such as Big Little Lies, The Sinner, and The Secrets She Keeps.
- Plots that focus on moral dilemmas and complex family dynamics.

Thank you to Bookouture for inviting me on this book tour and for allowing me access to the book via NetGallery in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️



✨ family drama,deceits, lie, and multiple povs.




✨ wooo! Took me so long to finish the book as it has a lot of chapters. But it’s definitely worth it. Coming from two POVs of Nora and Isobel . A story of lies, sadness and look after a trigger warning ‼️ miscarriages.


✨the ending was predictable yet a good impact. The ending that doesn’t need a part 2. It was good to end the story. Writing style was never boring with L.G , a true page turner author☺️




✨ Thankyou @bookouture for the opportunity to read this arc for a honest review.



❤️ shaye.reads

First, I want to thank L.G. Davis, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you with this review.

Fans of twisted psychological thrillers, you must run out and get your copy of Stolen Baby by L.G. Davis today!! Out of all the books she has written (and I have been a fan for a while now) this has to be my favorite! It is phenomenal and deserves way more than 5 stars!! If you like missing person cases with a HUGE twist then you must read this book!

Stolen Baby is addicting, edge of your seat, binge read, nail biting, gripping, suspenseful, twisted, shocking and heartbreaking. It's a story full of hurtful lies, betrayals, secrets and shocking revelations.If you blink you will literally miss something because she jumps time frames in the book quite often to keep you on your toes.

L.G.’s story tugged hard on my heart strings as I felt for many of the characters and their situations. There were a lot of important situations that were addressed in this book that I think many find somewhat relatable.

The climax and ending of Stolen Baby was perfection!!! Total perfection! I was left stunned in total shock! It was brilliant!! Never ever saw that coming!! I didn’t want it to end. I need more!!

L G Davis is a new author to me me and i must say kept me reading from page 1
From finding the baby trying to find the how and why baby was there to the conclusion made it impossible to put the book down
Totally recommend this book and will be looking for more works of author

Stolen Baby had me hooked right from the prologue and I found it difficult to put this book down. Told mainly from the POV of Nora. Who is happily married to Tom and she has an older daughter Izzy from a previous relationship. Desperate to have a child with Tom she is determined to do anything to make this happen. This was a fast paced read with plenty of twists and turns and some I certainly wasn’t expecting. The characters were all well developed and interesting. From start to finish I was completely invested in the story. The ending had me hoping for a sequel.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the Publisher for the eARC! I loved Stolen Baby- another 5 star read from L.G. Davis. Davis is becoming an auto read author for me and I am so glad I have found her books on Netgalley. Stolen Baby is full of drama, twists, and lies- where the truth unravels at the very end. I liked the twists and definitely did not see the ending coming. I did think that the ending just ended- the story could keep going (maybe because I didn't want this book to end). Highly recommend to thriller lovers! My review will be posted to my bookstagram @bookofthemeg on either 1/25 or 1/26!

Stolen Baby by L.G. Davis was another excellent psychological thriller with lots of great twists and turns that will have you hooked from the beginning till the end. Stolen baby, was a book you could really put yourself into all the characters shoes and feel for them all. There was so much going on with all the characters, everyone had secrets they were all hiding, so you will never get fed up with this book. I did not want it to end. . . . . . I loved it!

I highly recommend this latest book from Liz. It was another 5 star read,

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with this E-ARC.

Stolen Baby
by L.G. Davis
Pub Date: Jan 24 2025

Stolen Baby is a totally gripping suspenseful psychological thriller with an unforgettable twist at the end! It's very well written with likable but very damaged characters. After reading the story you will understand why! With only 294 pages plan on reading this book from start to finish in one setting! I highly recommend this book.

Synopsis: I told everyone she is my baby. I lied. My life changes forever when my little girl appears in a basket on my doorstep, her long lashes fluttering, only a few hours old. She’s so tiny and precious; my heart is hers in an instant. My husband Tom and I have always longed for a child, so we agree not to tell the authorities. We won’t risk them taking her away. And I know if they find out my history, they’d never let me keep her…

Many thanks #StolenBaby #NetGalley and #Bookouture for providing me with this E-ARC.

Stolen baby by L.G Davis is a fast-paced thriller that will have you flipping the pages eagerly to find out what happens next. Nora, Tom and Isobel, Nora's 19 year old daughter from a previous relationship, are a close family that has had their share of heartbreak. After Nora's third miscarriage she is depressed and longing to fill the hole in her heart. When the doorbell rings one night, Nora opens the door to find a baby in a basket on their porch. In the basket, a note saying the baby's name is Daisy and to please take care of her. Nora instantly feels a connection to this little baby and Tom and Isobel agree to take care of Daisy until they can find out who left her on their doorstep. After a week of taking care of Daisy with no word from the police or anyone coming to claim her, Nora and Tom decide to keep Daisy and pass her off as the baby that they had miscarried. But just where did Daisy come from? And who are her parents?
This book was a quick read and a wild ride with a ton of twists and turns. Yes there are some parts that are a little unrealistic but it's a thriller, not a true crime book. Most of the book is told from Nora's POV but also switches to Isobel's narrative where we get another perception of what happened. The ending does end quite abruptly but I feel like it could definitely be led into a sequel. Definitely recommend reading if you're looking for a quick easy thriller read.
Thank you to NetGalley, L.G Davis, and Bookouture for this ARC. Expected release date is January 24th 2025.