What would cause a woman to swap her own baby for another's? <i>The Baby Swap</i> starts with a dramatic event and dives into the lives of the two women involved.

We get to the action much sooner than I expected and I found that that actually worked well for this book. There were also a few twists that I truly did not see coming and kept me glued to the page.

What didn't work for me was that the only likable characters were the literal babies, and that while all the motives were clearly explained, I did not find them particularly believable...

So excited to be picked to read an early release of this book! I always enjoy this authors books. For some reason, this one fell short for me. While it did have some good twists and turns in the book, I felt as though it was kind of dragged on and repetitive at some points. The ending was great, but I feel as though it was rushed. I would still recommend this story, it’s just not one of my favorites from him. I still look forward to what he will release next!

Thank you Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Baby Swap is an over the top, thriller suspense read with an element of dark.
This was a clever, twisty plot with that omg ending.
When two women days apart from giving birth end up next to each other at the hospital, their lives will be upturned forever….
Jade is pregnant, broke and has no luck.
Avril is quite well off, married and successful.
They end up in beds beside one another and while Jade peeks through the adjoining curtain, she is in shock.
Jade recognises Avril instantly, she destroyed her life and now it’s time for revenge.
Daniel has gifted his fans another winner.
A quick and fast paced read and ultimately unexpected.
Complex characters, tension filled, smart reveals and a book that delivers.
A novel you will devour swiftly and one that will absolutely consume you.

This book keeps you reading. Fast paced and intriguing. Definitely makes me want to read more from this author.

absolutely loved this. I really enjoyed the pace of the book. chapters were short n simple with something always happening making me want more. I like multiple points of view while reading. When I started reading I really didn't like Avril and I thought Jade was relatable. But I was shortly wrong, although mother hood brings out the crazy in us, this showed how far things can really go and that a small crumble from the past can always catch up to you In unexpected ways. I wasn't expecting the ending the way it did, I really enjoyed the twist at the end and Bobbys little 2 sense putting everything together. they always say there's 3 sides to every story.
thank you net galley for giving me the chance to read this. id totally recommend it

Jade and Avril both give birth to boys on the same day at the same hospital. We follow them over the next few months with their newborns. Another fascinating psychological thriller from Daniel Hurst. The characters are compelling in their own ways whether it is sympathy you feel or frustration on their behalf. Every time I thought the story was heading in one direction it suddenly changed on a tangent. Did NOT see that ending coming at all. I can't find fault to make critical comment. I enjoy these stories very much and think they would be of interest to people who are partial to psychological thrillers. Well done Daniel, another winner.

This book was a bit predictable. I love Daniel Hurst as an author but feel he has better books. The characters seemed not very complex and the twist and turns promised, didn't deliver. This is a book about two mothers who give birth on the same day but share a secret past with one another. Although it accurately portrays the hysteria that most pregnant women are labeled with during and after pregnancy i found it to be underwhelming compared to his other books.

The Baby Swap
by Daniel Hurst
Date of publication: Feb 19, 2025

Daniel Hurst has mastered the art of the psychological thriller, and The Baby Swap is another testament to his ability to weave tension, deception, and jaw-dropping twists into a gripping narrative. If you’ve read his books before, you know to expect an intricate web of secrets, and this one delivers—twists galore, culminating in a final shocker that will leave you speechless.

The premise is every mother’s nightmare: a woman cradles a newborn in her arms, but something is terribly wrong. She knows this isn’t her baby. But no one believes her. On the other side of the story, another woman harbors a devastating secret—she intentionally swapped the babies. But why? And what consequences will unfold if the truth comes to light?

Hurst crafts characters that are deeply flawed yet utterly compelling. They may not always be likable, but they feel real—driven by desperation, fear, and the kind of choices that spiral into irreversible consequences. The alternating perspectives build suspense masterfully, keeping readers hooked as the full picture slowly comes into focus.

And then there’s the final twist. Just when you think you have it figured out, Hurst flips everything upside down. It’s the kind of ending that makes you rethink everything you just read, proving once again that his storytelling never disappoints.

If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers packed with relentless tension, morally complex characters, and jaw-dropping reveals, The Baby Swap is a must-read.

Thank you to Bookouture for providing this advance copy via NetGalley for my honest, voluntary review.

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The Baby Swap was such an amazing book! There were so many twists I could not put this book down!! And the ending, WOW.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
I wanted to like this so much. The premise is great, someone intentionally swapping babies. So many great ways it could have gone, why, how, etc. but for me this just fell incredibly short. The plot felt predictable and unrealistic. The characters were highly unlikeable and felt very juvenile. The reasons for swapping the babies was so ridiculous I couldn't help but roll my eyes. The epilogue took me by surprise but even then, that character became even more unlikeable. Everyone just felt like Regina George's from mean girls. I think fans of books like The Housemaid would like this, unfortunately that's not my kind of story. I did enjoy that the chapters were quick and it was an easy read.

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Daniel Hurst has become one of my new favorite authors. From the beginning to the end i was hooked i could not put it down. Daniel Hurst delivers another gripping physiological thriller the baby swap with a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and also questioning whos side your on. The epilogue was wild. Daniel Hurst does an amazing job at telling the story from the two different characters point of view. I would recommend this read to anyone. it was a easy, fast paced and entertaining read. I will definitely be reading more of his books.

think this is every mother’s worse nightmare. And this happening from another patience, compared to a hospital mishap is more terrifying.

A fantastic thriller-lots of twists and turns. You get hooked from the start and are down a path trying to decide how two babies ended up swapped and the cause of their actions. A book that was hard to put down as the chapters were short, you constantly found yourself saying okay, just one more because you wanted to know exactly what happened next. Daniel will be an author that I look forward to reading more of and will be adding future books to my list.

Wow! That epilogue summed everything up and it was an amazing one. Each chapter left me wanting more, there were twists here twists there. A powerful and shocking storyline! 100% recommended as a fast paced read to keep you on the edge!
As a mother myself, I had experienced every emotion going while reading this, I put myself in ‘Her’ shoes and it had me screaming, why would you even do that? What!!!!! Constantly. I was intrigued trying to figure out the twists but I just couldn’t until they were revealed. Really enjoyed this, fast paced, overall a fantastic read. Thankyou for the arc!!

Stolen babies, liars terrible people! Plenty of mystery and secrets for everyone. Psych thriller! There’s nothing I didn’t love about this book! Great characters to love or not. Storyline, well perfect. You should def read it!

You just cant got wrong with a novel by Daniel. This was very good. Very well written, the characters grew and you felt for all of them. I really felt for Avril, can you imagine going home with a baby and realising something is wrong and you don't think it's the baby you gave birth to. This was told in multi POV switching from Avril to Jade in alternate chapters. The story flowed nicely.

The Baby Swap by Daniel Hurst is an intriguing thriller. Two women with issues in the past give birth in the same ward on the same day. One decides to seize the opportunity to take revenge and we're led on a journey of suspense and twists. The twist at the end was well done. A good read.
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I enjoyed reading this book, but it wasn't my favourite of his. I felt there was a lot going on,but my heart was in my mouth at some points so it's still a really good read!!
I didn't guess the ending, but I had my suspicions!!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was easily a “just finish one more chapter” kind of book! How far will Jade and Avril go to out do one another to get revenge! Baby Swap is a fast paced read with a great twist I didn’t see coming!
Thank so much to Daniel Hurst, Net Galley and Boookouture for an ARC! Cheers to Release Day!

Plenty of twists and turns in this thriller and three very mixed up characters. A story of revenge and jealousy.

Idk if my head went for a twist, Daniel Hurst wrote another great book 📖 or both 🤪 Either way, I'm literally floored with how all of the events went down throughout this book 👏🏼 Great job AGAIN 🥳🥳

Jade truly just wanted a dream job working with cosmetics, she ended up getting turned down before the interview; she felt like things couldn't get worse. She wanted revenge on the interviewer.

Avril had other plans. She ended up following Bobby out of the theater after a movie with his date and they ended up becoming a couple, and later married, and now they are pregnant awaiting the arrival of their son.

But, little does Avril know there might be some people looking out for her? 👀 In a good way or bad way? How could anyone want revenge on someone that has succeeded so greatly in life?

In this upcoming thriller that is releasing on February 19th, 2025, it is a heart stopping thriller that will have you wondering "who actually did it" and the ending will have you feeling like you had it figured out but then you're absolutely jaw dropped with the turn of events!