This story about a mother who's so desperate that she hands her 7-week-old baby to a complete stranger before jumping in front of a running train had a shocking and harrowing premise and grabbed me right away. I definitely wanted to know and understand what had pushed her—literally—to such a drastic “solution.” Sadly, the execution didn't reach my expectations. As a mother myself, I found Nicole’s story a bit extreme and hard if not impossible to believe, or not explained enough. Nicole’s actions and reactions weren't the only characters’ I couldn't fathom. Everything in this story felt childish and so rushed that it felt like I was skimming through the book.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is an intriguing read although somewhat problematic reading on kindle .Extra words were a distraction and the format also. That being said, the mystery was not the same old same old and kept the reader reading. There were twists and turns that were unexpected.
This is a real page turner and takes difficult subjects to a level of somewhat more understanding. There is really no depth to the characters which causes the story to be lacking. Not one character was truly likeable. It is a good quick read.

This book was an easy read with nice pacing. It was a solid mystery and its telling held my attention. What was problematic for me, however, was the lack of developed characterizations. The baddies in this tale were never fleshed out to create that seed of doubt as to their true identities and agendas. As the story unfolded their personality traits were established through contrived actions that suited the plot. Although the narrative appeared to be rushed, it was a good book that would benefit from a little more depth. 3.5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster, and Samantha M. Bailey for an ARC of 'Woman on the Edge' in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

This book was AMAZING.
From beginning to end. It was hard to put down. It starts off with a bang and almost never slows down.
The book is told in two parts that switch back and forth by chapter. The present-day is told from Morgan's POV, the past from Nicole's.
Morgan is standing on the platform waiting for her train to arrive when a woman hands her baby and jumps in front of a train. Besides adding a baby this opening scene totally reminded me of the opening to Orphan Black and that description had me sold and did not disappoint.
Nicole's chapters deal with finding out she's pregnant, a secret from her past and the worry it brings.
I don't know what else to say without spoiling things.
I felt anxious as Morgan's tries to figure out why Nicole handed her baby to her.
I doubted and felt Nicole's paranoia at the same time.
So GOOD

Thanks to all who provided this ARC!
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Incredible! I couldn't put Woman on the Edge down. I thought several times that I had it figured out only to have the plot twist in a way I did not expect. I want to share this book with my friends and family, and I can totally see it made into a movie.

Sucks you in, pulls the floor out from underneath your feet, and leaves you wondering who can be trusted until the very end.

The story is told from two points of view: Nicole, a new mother who is either suffering from post-partum depression and psychosis or is being targeted, and Morgan, a woman who is just an innocent bystander. Or is she?

This book raises so many questions it is difficult to put down until you get answers. It is fast-paced throughout, yet many of the answers that come just raise more questions about what is going on and who is responsible. I enjoyed the unpredictability, and the way Bailey had me questioning the motives of almost every character in the book.

And while the two protagonists were both damaged and fighting to overcome their past, they both had strength at the same time. While they both battled hopelessness, they were also both searching for a solution, rather than just giving up.

Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The book starts out strong with Nicole jumping off the platform onto the train tracks after handing her baby to a stranger. I definitely wanted to know why a new mother would do such a desperate act. However, as the story progressed I started to lose interest. The story was just not compelling enough. The characters were not developed well and I failed to connect with them. The final reveal was lackluster as well.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC. 3.5 ⭐️ For this thriller that had an interesting premise and kept you turning the pages, but I was able to pick out the bad guy almost from the beginning. And, the characters just didn’t foster a lot of empathy. Morgan kept making such dumb decisions that she was almost annoying. The author’s intention may have been to portray her as fierce and independent determined to get at the truth, but just didn’t deliver that for me. And some of Nicole’s decisions seemed unbelievable. This one didn’t really do it for me.

First thing I want to say is Bravo to this author on her debut novel. I read this in one day. Once I started I couldn’t put it down. If you read the blurb, then you know that a mother named Nicole is standing by the railroad tracks, holding her infant baby girl and approaches a woman named Morgan and hands her her baby and says “keep her safe” and proceeds to jump in front of an oncoming train, dying immediately From that point on the book goes back and forth between Morgan and Nicole. There is a police investigation where they are suspicious that Morgan pushed Nicole. So now Morgan is in hot water. I do not want give away any spoilers but want to say that both Nicole and Morgan both have tragic pasts, different but have left permanent marks on them. Towards the end, I sort of guessed who was the real culprit and was suspicious halfway through the book. If you like psychological thrillers, then I highly recommend you read this one. It was absolutely awesome. I want to thank net galley and Simon and Schuster for the ARC I received for an honest review. (less)

A fast paced read that will keep you guessing (my first guess turned out to be right)! A really good read for a debut novel of suspense. Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC

I really enjoyed my reading experience with "Woman on the Edge." It was all the things I love in a great thriller - harrowing tension, psychological mistrust, family intrigue, a past that affects the present, and an unreliable narrator. It was full of conflict and twists, and action and intrigue that had me turning the pages non-stop! I almost finished it in one sitting except that it got really late and I passed out! This was a really quick intense read.

New mother Nicole, tortured by her past experience as a nanny, fears constantly for the safety of her new baby girl Quinn. Her paranoia and over-reliance on pills to calm her constant panic quickly exacerbate what is already a stressful time - being a new mom. Her quick dissolution from super efficient and competent CEO of a leading brand to an unhinged mother desperate to keep her daughter safe, even to her own detriment, was extremely fast and at times I wondered, could this really happen to someone? The believability all is due to a past traumatic event related to being a nanny as a teen, and being stalked by that child's mother over the period of years. The paranoia she has is therefore justified at first with the thought that this jealous, angry mother could still be wanting to "attack" her or take from Nicole her precious baby. Aside from this, things start happening around the house that make her doubt her sanity vs. intensifying her paranoia that someone is after her and the baby. Did she forget to lock the door? Did she leave that album out? Did she see someone watching her, stalking her on the few occasions she left the house? One day, she decides that the only way to keep Quinn safe is to get her to someone who will care for her, someone she can trust. Morgan seems just like that person, except, to Morgan, Nicole and Quinn are strangers. When Nicole approaches Morgan in the subway, clutching Quinn, eyes desperate, looking disheveled, insisting that Morgan take the baby and "protect her" Morgan is startled and confused. Standing dangerously close to the tracks, Nicole shoves the baby into Morgan's arms whispering frantically, "love her for me...Morgan" and jumps onto the tracks on an ongoing train.

Traumatized, Morgan is left holding a baby, unsure what just happened. Her main concerns were to do as instructed, "keep Quinn safe" and she goes on quite an adventure while trying to do so!

This book will have you whizzing through it, as it is very well paced and will keep you guessing on who is out to get Nicole, Quinn, and Morgan! If you like psychological and/or family type thrillers, this one will be for you. In fact, if you just like thrillers, fast paced reads, and nail-biting, pick up this book as soon as possible!

WOW! What a well written, page turner! While telling an absolutely thrilling story, Samantha Bailey has managed to bring a bit of the real life struggle of new moms into it. Although this a work of fiction, some of the feelings and scenarios are exactly what new moms go through and deal with which made It really easy to connect with the caracters. It was sad, exciting, mysterious and kept me on the edge of my seat until 3AM. I really cannot wait to read more from this author!!