As always with Daniel Hurst's books I was immediately drawn in to the secrets, lies and danger that intensified throughout the book.

I really enjoyed this
Everything a good thriller needs and so much more
The last chapter I’m still not over!!
Loved the characters the fast paced intense story line
I read it in one sitting as I just couldn’t put it down
Loved how it was from 2 characters point of views
Really kept me on my toes
Loved it

Thank you to Daniel Hurst, Bookouture, and NetGalley for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion. Publish date February 19, 2025.

Another brilliant tale by Mr. Hurst, the master of thrillers. He had me hooked from the first chapter and it was so difficult to actually put it down (work really interferes with my best book life).

You've got 2 different POVs in past and present. Jade is hell-bent on revenge and she has Avril in the bullseye....and then there is a swap of babies. Hold up...WHAT?! Why do they hate each other, how does one even swap a baby, and who is unfortunate enough to get mixed up in the chaos between these two women? Oh...and most importantly, what happens to these precious little boys? You'll just have to read to find out. This is a deliciously woven story of revenge, secrets, and lies. There are plenty of twists and turns with a satisfying conclusion and a thought provoking epilogue. Daniel Hurst never delivers anything less than a 5 star epic thriller. It's a must read!

I love Hurst’s book. I would love to hear more of the background of the main characters and have so many questions. For example, what happened to their families, what was their childhood like? Would a job interview really motivate such an extreme action and self-harm? do the main characters have any extended relatives who would have known about the pregnancy or could help? I often wonder if the character has zero relatives or could anyone else have taken in the baby. Did the husband have any emotional connection caring for the baby? Could the neighbor could have adopted the baby as a happy ending? Any other inner thoughts of how any of the parents felt or learned? Love the books and series.

Absolutely love Daniel Hursts books, they never ever disappoint. Fantastic book that kept me hooked right from the start. Read it in less than 24 hours. If your looking for something that makes your jaw drop as well as being a really nice easy read then this is your book. Will be recommending to all my reader friends and family xx

Oh no stop! This book had me from the get go. It's premise, the plot has your throat clogged with angst all the way through.
Who's the goodie? Who's the baddie? Are they all hiding something and why are they all lying...telling the truth...neither! Aaargh so much tossing and turning through the pages. I couldn't read and turn to the next page fast enough.

I can't imagine both swapping a baby and or then being a mother who is convince her baby has been swapped. To be adamant about that when all around you people don't beleive it must make you want to explode.
But what reason could a mother possibly swap her own new born. What danger and desperation leads a mother to do this. And then suffer a different kind of pain from this decision. Well huckle down and read on!

I am grateful to have received a free advanced reader copy of this book, and am leaving a review voluntarily. This was a fun read. The characters were well-developed and I appreciated how the development caused me to shift my connection with the characters. Ultimately, however, I personally lost interest in and connection with every character by the end of the book, which was a bit disappointing. Nonetheless, it was an easy, quick, entertaining, and well written book with a nice build up of suspense.

Wow! The Baby Swap is one hell of a read. I read it in one sitting! There are so many twists that it gave me whiplash. I cannot recommend it enough.

Let me start off by saying that it was impossible not to binge read this book... Wow!!!

From the beginning to the very last page I was fully consumed! This book had so many shocking twists that I kept asking myself how it could possibly get better, but it did! The intertwining stories of Jade and Avril built so many layers of suspense, I couldn't even begin to predict where the story was headed. The ending solidified a very well-earned 5 star rating!

This was one of the twistiest (is that a word??!) thrillers I have ever read‼️I could not consume this book quickly enough. (I even increased the font size on my Kindle to make it easier to read 😂 it was THAT good.)

Daniel Hurst absolutely hit it out of the park with this one!

Publication date: 2/19/2025, so make sure you go secure your copy. You do NOT want to miss out on this one! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this absolutely phenomenal book!

Thank you NetGalley! What a crazy read! I enjoy this author’s books and this one was no different. It kept me hooked in twist after twist

The Baby Swap a psychological thriller by Daniel Hurst was really enjoyable with a fantastic twist at the end.

Two Mothers give birth to baby boys in the same hospital one a single Mother and the other Mother has her husband by her side.

One Mother will be leaving hospital with the wrong baby boy as someone has swapped their baby boy for theirs.

This thriller tugs at the heart as both Mothers have to adjust to their babies as they struggle to bond with them.

Another great story. It started with an interview, followed by a stolen boyfriend, switched babies and murder.

Jade ond Avril are both pregnant and about to give birth. However, this is the only similitude in their reality. Where Jade is broke, single and has no luck, Avril is very well off, married and successful. A coincidence puts them both in labour in adjoining hospital beds. When Jade sees Avril through a crack in the curtains, she is in shock. Although Avril did not recognize her, Jade knows she is the woman who ruined her life, and now she wants her revenge.
You have to be ready to suspend disbelief with this fast pace thriller Although it hooks you from page one and is an absolute page turner, the plot was waaaay over the top, especially for a quest for revenge that was resting on something veeeeery thin. Also, it would have been nice if Jade would have been able to say anything else then a variation of "this is not my baby" and "erm".
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I originally found this book slow to get into, but once I got properly into the story I was hooked and read it in one sitting. I felt some of the twists were quite predictable, but also that the ending just came out of nowhere and was just a bit rushed despite the entire book being quite fast paced. Overall, I enjoyed the read and would definitely read another book by Hurst in the future.

It’s been a while since I read a Daniel Hurst book, so I was excited to get an ARC of this one. It reads quickly like others by him which is what I was looking for this time around. The plot is so crazy from the get go then wait til the end! Just when you think it can’t get any crazier, it does! Rating this 4⭐️! Thanks for the ARC!

The Baby Swap was a narrative alternates between the perspectives of two women, Avril and Jade.

Avril is portrayed as a successful career woman with a high-flying job, a great marriage, a beautiful home, and now, a new baby. However, after giving birth, she becomes increasingly convinced that the baby she brought home is not her own, leading to mounting paranoia and desperation. Her point of view delves into her growing suspicions and the lengths she is willing to go to uncover the truth.

Jade is portrayed as someone who feels trapped by her circumstances; living a less privileged life compared to Avril. When the babies are swapped, Jade sees an opportunity for a better future through her child, despite the unsettling reality of the situation. Her perspective explores themes of envy, desperation, and moral conflict as she grapples with the consequences of the baby swap.

Honestly, I side with Jade. If I were her, I’d also hold a grudge. Never underestimate or mistreat someone because you never know how it might come back to you. Im believe that those who mistreat others deserve the consequences.

The ending was so satisfying, and this book is full of plot twists that leave you completely stunned. Im really enjoyed this book and the unexpected twists that made the story captivating.

Baby Swap by Daniel Hurst (⭐️⭐️⭐️/5)

Daniel Hurst’s Baby Swap is a psychological thriller with an intriguing premise—two mothers, a shocking revelation, and a dark twist that keeps the tension high. The book follows Avril and her growing suspicion that the child she’s raising may not be her own, leading to a suspenseful unraveling of secrets and lies.

The story is fast-paced and engaging, making it a quick read. However, some of the twists feel predictable, and the character development could have been stronger. While it delivers on drama and suspense, it doesn’t quite reach the depth needed to make it unforgettable.

Overall, Baby Swap is an entertaining thriller, perfect for fans of domestic suspense, but it may leave some readers wanting more in terms of complexity and originality.

This one kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish!
Jade is depressed, alone and just gave birth to a baby who won’t stop crying. Avril is successful, married, wealthy and has her dream baby. They end up giving birth on the same day and have beds beside each other. When Jade peaks in the curtain she sees the woman who ruined her life she is determined to get revenge…
We get the POV on both women and their perspective. This one is a wild ride and that ending?!?! Did not see it coming.

The baby swap by Daniel Hurst is a fast paced psychological thriller book.
I was hooked from page one. The two women are looking for revenge on each other... Babies are swapped but there's so much more to this story! With great charcter building and twists i absolutely did not see coming, I found this book hard to put down! Daniel Hurst did it again, another brilliant psychological thriller book that all comes together so well in the end! I rated this book four stars.
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What a roller coaster of a read this is. Twists galore and ending I could never have expected. Daniel Hurst has written another brilliant book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this ARC in return for an honest review. Loved it !!!!!!