It's becoming all too common to see thrillers described with things like "shocking ending" or "jaw dropping twist" or something similar. Rarely am I shocked and I haven't had to pick my jaw up off the floor of late. But...the ending of this one really came as a surprise to me. This woman is so broken and delusional that you can't help but feel sorry for her. She goes way too far and you know deep down that something isn't right and there is more to this story, but I still did not see the ending coming. It was a really good storyline. The writing was a bit repetitive and there is a lot of crying baby, which is annoying and nerve jangling even just in hearing it described. I think this one is worth picking up if you want something that's a little different.

Omg this book was a wild read! I love thrillers and this one did not disappoint! Words can’t describe how much I loved this book. The plot literally had me on the edge of my seat!

“Hush Little Baby” by J. A. Baker has an intriguing premise and atmospheric setting, building suspense effectively. However, the pacing is slow, and the characters often feel one-dimensional. Some plot twists seem contrived, making it a decent but not standout read for thriller fans. A solid, if somewhat forgettable, psychological thriller. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of Hush Little Baby by J.A. Baker due to be published August 23, 2024.
Melissa takes her grandchild since she can’t bear to see him suffer one more day with his parents. She goes into hiding until the dust settles. If she doesn’t keep him safe, who will? But why won’t he stop crying and settle down? Melissa must keep him safe as no one else will. Will she be able to?
This one was a very fast read – it alternated between the past and the present with Melissa and her grandchild, Gabriel. Her past and present come to a satisfying conclusion at the end as mysteries are revealed, and all isn’t what it seems to be.
This was a true page turner by J.A. Baker!
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When she hears a baby cry she has to protect him from the terrible parents
When Melissa is making her escape she has a terrible mistake
Gabriel’s parents won’t care about him and Melissa will go to prison
Who will look after him
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Thrilling, fun read kinda like the stuff from kindle unlimited but still very well written. It could be a bit vague at sometimes but it was a well written book that will likely have a lot of readers.

This book was really hard for me to finish. The story is good but the writing was monotonous and uninteresting. I am not going to review this on Goodreads.

This book tis very true considering abuse in every second house. A lot can happen when you witness abuse in a householding.

Wow , couldn’t put this book down. Really enjoyed it. So many twists and turns to it and also very sad!thanks for the early read.

Hush Little Baby by J.A. Baker is a fast-paced read that shifts between two distinctive storylines. Both will break your heart.

Melissa sees that infant Gabriel is in need of rescue from a dangerous home life. Feeling that she is well-placed to recognize the signs given her own abusive upbringing, she knows that she is taking a huge risk by fleeing with the child, but is ultimately convinced that she is doing the right thing.

I enjoyed the dual narratives of Melissa's past and present, and felt that her current motivations are credible given her traumatic history. I look forward to reading more from this author. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC.

The story of Melissa’s childhood is realistic and heartbreaking. The unreliable narrator Melissa in the present is not entertaining and was predictable. The story fell flat. I rated this story 3 stars because of that.

Whew! This book took my breath away! Two storylines emerge: Nancy is a mother in 1970 living in an abusive marriage; Melissa is a grandmother in present day.
One day, Melissa abducts a baby, and everything changes in her world. As we learn more about Nancy’s and Melissa’s lives, connecting threads develop and lead to a surprising and heart-stopping conclusion. Fast-paced with dynamic characters, this was a whirlwind to read! The details are riveting and I couldn’t put this book down! A to-read book for the summer!

This is the first book I have read from J A Baker. It waa such a good read with lots of twists & turns. I enjoyed the past & present aspects of this book & how it all came together.
Check the trigger warnings as this book contains domestic violence, child abduction & mentions of suicide.

Thank you to Boldwood Books, Netgalley and J A Baker for an ARC copy. All opinions are my own.

This is a new author for me and I have to say I was impressed. Fast paced storyline that hooked me from the start that was both thrilling but tense at the same time. Plenty of twists and turns and the ending was great. I will definitely look to read more by this author.

I had such a difficult time to get into this book and I believe it’s because I don’t care for the protagonist.

Thanks to Netgalley and Book Whisperer for this ARC.

A baby…an accident…mystery…intrigue…recipe for a cannot put down novel. This talented author has written a page turner. Red herrings and secrets kept me interested. The baby…how could this woman keep a baby she stole? What about the witness? Where could she live with the baby and stay secreted? Questions answered…that being said…some language was distracting..thanks Netgalley.

I really enjoyed reading this book, I felt that the character development was well thought out and I enjoyed the easy flow if the story. I was honestly hooked from the first chapter.

Wow this has lots of twists and turns.it kept me on the of my seat all way through this book.
I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family.
I would also love to read more from this author.
Thank you very much .

El libro está narrado en el pasado y el presente. En el pasado vemos la historia de Nancy, una señora que sufre de violencia por parte de su esposo y resulta ser mamá de la protagonista, Melissa. En el presente todos los acontecimientos están centrados en lo que llevo a Melissa a secuestrar a su nieto.


Cuando leí la sinopsis jamás me pasó por la mente que terminaría sintiéndome mal por una roba niños. Al final se ve lo que la llevo a realizar tales acciones y es muy triste.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a kind of fun and quick and easy read. I didn't personally root for the protagonist because I failed to feel invested in her motivations, but it was a quick thriller.
I prefer this author's previous novel, though..