Brilliant.
I absolutely loved this book!
Lots of twists and turns along the way. Nothing too mind blowing but a fab story to keep me hooked in.

Loved the different characters and how we can see what happens when you keep pursuing something out of principle. There are lots of lessons in this book!

Daniel Hursts writing style is just effortless to read so I flew through this!

Daniel Hurst has crafted another great thriller/suspense book with The Baby Swap. From the very first page, I was hooked, desperately trying to unravel the twisted motives behind the shocking baby swap. I must’ve had my mouth wide open so many times saying “what the heck?!” There were so many twists that it gave me whiplash! I thought I had the ending figured out but nope, surprised me as he always does. This is book #38 I’ve read of his and I already can’t wait for his next thriller!

This book adds another spin to the babies that have been swapped at birth. But the two babies that had been swapped in this story had to be around the same weight, and the same sex.Why would you want to swap your own baby for someone else's? You'll have to read the book to find out.

There was something gripping me from the first page. Maybe I just knew this was going to be different and thrilling from the start. I could not and did not want to put the book down. I could not decide which of the women's side I was on, my opinion kept changing. This is a story of revenge. I enjoyed reading the women's backstories, and it goes to show that by doing one thing can lead on to bigger issues. The characters are realtable and flawed.

Published 10th February 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #DanielHurst for my ARC of #TheBabySwap in exchange for an honest review.

ARC review: The Baby Swap hooks you from the first page! Each chapter leaves you wanting more! And the epilogue left me shocked! This book did not disappoint. Thank you NetGalley & Bookoutoure!

I had a hard time getting through this book, it felt unnecessarily long and drawn out until close to the end it got really good! Then the twists came out of nowhere and I’m glad I stuck through it!

Great story about revenge. Every character is developed so well, I did not expect the twists of course.

Got this from Netgalley and was excited to read it. A crazy story about equally unlikeable people caught in an unlikely revenge olympics. I tried to like this book but I couldn't get over the baby factor. Too worried about the babies to enjoy the shenanigans. Its was a fast paced read that would likely satisfy a less worry wart reader.

👶Two wrongs make a right?🤔👶

The writing was clear, direct, easy to read and the story, though parts far-fetched, kept my interest right through. I also found it had me reflecting frequently and waffling about whether I could sympathize with either new mother. Each has a hard, uncaring side, though I'll admit that Jade did win my sympathy in the beginning of the action going back to seven years in the past where Avril never had it. At a number of instances, the suspense and adrenaline ramp up and kept the thrill factor running at a good pace, though there were also some slow patches that seemed somewhat repetitive.

An interesting and quick though not what I would characterize an exceptional novel. Would I read more by Daniel Hurst based on this story? Probably yes.

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

Review shared on 2/7/25 with Goodreads, Bookbub, and with Barnes & Noble.

Thank you to Bookouture for the ARC. I have read many Daniel Hurst books and I find I’m always thinking the same things about them. The endings are usually incredible but the rest of the book is repetitive, slow, and lacks thrill. I can say the same about this book. This one just had so much potential but didn’t quite meet the mark for me. The dual POV was fine and easy to keep track of. Both female characters were terrible. They’re both irritating and obnoxious. The fathers were useless and pointless for this story. I’m giving this 3⭐️ solely based on the ending. The rest of the book just fell short for me. But that ending was chaotic! I’ll definitely read this upcoming books from this author. I have a feeling one day he’s going to write an incredible book that will become a favourite for me.

"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive." Another hit psychological thriller from prolific author, Daniel Hurst! We are taken a wild ride of revenge culminating in the most epic act.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

This book gave me heart palpitations..in the best way! The TWIST, nearly every chapter was a cliffhanger, I was reading on the edge of my seat! What an amazing book; if you love Freida McFadden books then you’ll love this! 5/5 ⭐️

Felt slow in the beginning and I thought I wouldn’t like it, but man o man it started picking up and by the end I was hooked. Loved the flashback moments and it switching between the female leads. It makes you feel sorry for both of them and not knowing who to root for. I’m giving it a 4 star because the only thing I didn’t like was how the prologue was also a chapter a little later in the book. It was weird to read the same thing twice not far off from each other. Otherwise this was a good read and a good story.

A Breathtaking Psychological Thriller That Will Leave You Reeling

The Baby Swap is an absolute rollercoaster of a read—gripping, intense, and packed with jaw-dropping twists that will keep you turning the pages long into the night. Daniel Hurst has once again proven himself a master of psychological thrillers, crafting a story that is as emotionally devastating as it is utterly addictive.

From the very first page, I was hooked. The sheer horror of a mother realising the baby in her arms is not her own is every parent’s worst nightmare. Her panic, her desperation, and the gut-wrenching feeling that no one believes her are so vividly written that I could feel every ounce of her terror. And then there’s the other side—the woman who stole the baby. Her reasons are buried deep, dark and dangerous, and as the story unfolds, the tension tightens like a noose.

Told from alternating perspectives, this novel is a psychological chess game, each chapter revealing new secrets and raising more questions. Just when I thought I had it figured out, Hurst threw in a twist so shocking I actually gasped. The pacing is relentless, the characters complex and flawed, and the sense of dread builds to an explosive finale that left me completely stunned.

If you love edge-of-your-seat thrillers by the likes of T.M. Logan and Freida McFadden, The Baby Swap is an absolute must-read. It’s chilling, compelling, and will have you questioning just how far someone would go for the ultimate deception. An unforgettable, unputdownable read!

Baby Swap is every woman’s nightmare, your baby has been swapped at birth and you’ll do anything to get him back. Two woman Avril and Jade have met before, but Avril doesn’t remember. Jade certainly does, this woman has made her life a nightmare and she wants to get her back. It’s a twisty story that will keep you reading. It’s fast paced and I really enjoyed it. The two main characters are perfect for the roles and make this story edgy. Highly recommend 5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

I could not put this book down, from the prologue I was gripped and couldn’t wait to find out what had caused ‘the baby swap’. The twists and turns Daniel has put into this book makes you question everything you think you know about the characters. Following two women out for revenge and a husband in the middle, how far will they go to come out on top?? The epilogue answered all the questions I had and left me honestly shook!! I guess a take away from this book is to be kind to everyone because you just never know how far someone will go to get revenge and where that will leave you..?

Thankyou NetGalley and bookouture for the opportunity to receive an arc of The Baby Swap by Daniel Hurst, I am truly grateful.

One meeting sets so much in motion and it can be stopped at a couple of occasions before it’s too late.
Great story with so many twists and turns. I really enjoyed it.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this.

This was completely crazy but I couldn’t stop reading it!! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for gifting me this ARC. This was my second thriller by this author, it gives similar vibes to Freida novels that have twists, twists and more twists all the way til the end.

Very interesting story, unlike any other book I have read. Full of twists and turns, as well as seeing different points of views through all the different character's in the story. I found myself not wanting to put this down, it was a great book.

"The Baby Swap" by Daniel Hurst follows two new moms, Jade and Avril, who give birth to their children on the same day and have a terrible past together. The funny thing is that Avril doesn't recognize the woman whose chance at an amazing career she ruined: Jade. Jade wants revenge on Avril, so in the middle of the night, she swaps her constantly crying newborn with Avril's content and quiet newborn. Will her crime go unnoticed?

Thank you to the publisher Bookouture for the gifted eARC copy for review purposes.  All opinions expressed here are mine alone.

This cat-and-mouse chase is full of suspense and drama, and I slightly enjoyed it due to its fast pacing. Unfortunately, there were so many unbelievable moments that it caused me pain from rolling my eyes. If you know, you know.

The ending was unexpected, so that's a plus. Overall, I still plan on reading another Daniel Hurst book because I've heard so many good things about his work; however, this one just wasn't for me.

"The Baby Swap" will be widely available on Feburary 19th 2025

This book definitely gives you characters you want to hate vibes! This book was a super fast read , and I found myself preoccupied by it enough that I wanted to go back and finish it basically in one day. The ending is a little out of this world, but in a good way! I enjoyed this book and the crazy ride !