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Woman on the Edge

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Intriguing premise. The book kept me guessing and moved along really quickly, pulling the reader in throughout. Told in alternating time lines you see the story unfold in the past and present from 2 different points of view. I sped through this one because I was so invested in the plot. Would definitely recommend.

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From the fist line, "Take my baby" you'll be drawn into this story of love, motherhood, deceit, jealousy, all the human emotions that drive people to make good, and sometimes very bad decisions. Samantha Bailey is a gifted writer, weaving a story from the perspectives of two women, one who speaks in first person, and keeps you wondering where this story will take these characters. You won't want to put it down and when you're finished, you'll be glad to have gone on this journey.

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I listened to the audiobook version of this title. The tension and pace was already high from page one and listening to it amped it up even further. I thought this was an excellent story.

From page one, I was thrust onto a roller coaster ride by this edge-of-your-seat twisty tale of two women.

Is it postpartum depression or paranoia about something real that launches the story when Nicole hands Morgan her baby and then jumps in front of a subway train?

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I love Samantha Bailey! I’ve been so excited to read this. I’ve heard great things and it measured up!

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What would you do if while standing on the subway platform waiting for the train a total stranger whispers "take my baby" and then you watch that stranger jump? Would it change your life forever? The book is a fast paced action packed read from the beginning. If you like a book with twists and a thriller than this book is for you.

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An absolute page turner. Couldn't put this one down. This was one heck of a twisting and turning roller coaster ride and one of the best psychological thrillers I've read in a while. Totally recommend. Great writing.

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I love books that start off fast and keep the momentum!!! What a fun book with crazy who dun-its!! Love this author and her writing style!!

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WOW! Talk about hitting the ground running!

Morgan is on her way home from work, waiting for the train at the subway. Morgan keeps her head down and doesn’t want any attention drawn to her. So why is this woman, who looks completely out of sorts, trying to give Morgan her baby and .... she knows Morgan’s name! “Keep her safe” and in a split second Morgan is holding the baby and the woman has jumped in front of a train.

Morgan is immediately questioned and is a person of interest. This is not her first run in with the authorities. She tells her story, she did not know this woman, she does not why she gave her the baby. But no one seems to believe her. She knows one thing for sure, not only is her life in danger but the baby’s life is in danger as well. Who will be believe her?

Told from 2 perspectives, so many twists. From the opening page until the end, I was on the edge of my seat! This is a keep you up at night page turner. Excellent thriller.

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Woman on the Edge is a thriller that certainly kept me on the edge. Once I started this thriller, I absolutely could not put it down! The story starts with a woman thrusting a baby into Morgan’s arms at the subway station before she falls to her death in front of a subway. Morgan immediately becomes a suspect due to her past. Later we find out that the mother is a woman named Nicole, CEO of a yoga apparel company, and Morgan swears she has never net Nicole. One chapter deals with Morgan in the present; the next deals with Nicole before her death. I felt so bad for Morgan. She has really suffered because of past events that were not her fault. I did guess partially what was going on, but the ending still threw me for a loop. If you love thrillers that will make you continue reading, I highly recommend this one. I am eagerly awaiting any future book by this author. Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for the copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. When a woman pushes a baby into Morgan’s arms before jumping to her death, Morgan comes under suspicion and has to prove her innocence. She spends the whole book investigating the situation so the police will stop focusing on her and find out what, or who, is actually responsible. This book is fast paced and keeps you glued to the page through twist after twist. It is told from two perspectives, which I love, and unfolds at a natural pace. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for an exciting thriller.

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Woman on the Edge is a debut novel from Samantha Bailey. It is a mystery and thriller book of the same style as Sharp Objects or Girl on the Train. It is the story of two women whose lives intersect at a crucial moment on a subway platform crowded with end of the day commuters.

This story moves quickly and pulls you right in. I could not put this down. In the few moments I had to walk away from it, I was thinking about it. The story flow was amazing and I quickly got lost in it. It is engrossing and fairly short, so it could easily be read in an afternoon.

This is only Samantha Bailey’s debut, and I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for readers. I will definitely be picking up whatever she puts out next.

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The book was a page turner to the last page. I read it in one sitting and hated when it was over. Wonderful job of storytelling.

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There is one day.....one day that Morgan Kincaid will NEVER forget.....it was the day that a woman handed her a baby and jumped, to her death, on the train tracks! NOW.....is it a suicide, is it a murder, who can come forward and confirm Morgan's story? The stakes are high and life becomes very dangerous for Morgan Kincaid, which then pushes her to finding out the story behind the dead woman!! Good story, nice flow and holds your attention.

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A gripping domestic thriller that grabs hold on page one and keeps up the pacing, and keeps you guessing, until the end. An exiting debut for this author who’s new to the thriller genre. I look forward to reading more books by her.

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Whoa, what a book! This was one a great example of "books I can't put down". Imagine standing on a crowded subway ramp when someone comes along and jumps off. And, before she jumps she calls your name and hands you her baby. There were so many who, what, where, and whys in this book that I never suspected the ending. This was an exciting read!

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This was good thriller that starts off with a bang! I figured it out very quickly but wanted to make sure I was correct. This was a good psychological thriller where you will have no idea who is honest and who you can trust!

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Wow!! This book had me at the edge of my seat!! You will never guess the ending. Couldn’t decide which perspective was better Nicole’s or Morgan’s and love how it was written in multitasking voices. Thank you NetGalley for my advanced reader copy.

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This is a book that will keep you guessing to the end. While Morgan is standing on the subway station a baby is thrown into her arms before the baby’s mother jumps to her death. A great exciting story follows!

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Four full of action, thrilling, anxious, riveting, oh boy this book really makes you face with your own inner demons stars!

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Absolutely loved this original thriller. I couldn't put it down. I am going to recommend it to all my friends. The plot was paced well, the build up was nicely down, and the red herrings were decent.

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