Another enjoyable read from Daniel Hurst, this thriller had me hooked from the start. It’s everyone parents especially mothers worse nightmare- your baby being swapped! But not by accident but on purpose and for the most spiteful reason- revenge!

It follows two women- Avril, a happily married woman with a high flying career, beautiful house and finally pregnant after IVF treatment- sounds pretty much perfect. Then there’s Jade, a thirty something single woman with no job, money or future prospects who finds herself pregnant after a one night stand with a vile man who is now behind bars.

Both women have met several years ago which didn’t go well, one doesn’t remember but the other does and it’s her chance to get revenge. A very intense and emotional story, I was gripping onto my kindle so tightly. I had an idea of how the ending would go but in Daniel Hursts style, he added his flair to it!

Having recently delved into Hurst’s books, I’ve found myself generally enjoying his work. This latest novel revolves around two women who give birth in the same hospital at the same time, with one making the drastic decision to swap the babies. As the story unfolds, the intricate connections between their lives are revealed.

While the premise was engaging and made for a fun read, there were moments when the plot stretched the bounds of probability. Despite this, the book was a solid read that effectively kept my interest, and I’m keen to continue exploring more of Daniel Hurst’s books.

Baby Swap by Daniel Hurst was a slow burner.
This book was written poorly. One of the main characters was very in part written to be a high profile but was unable to notice very straight forward things which would have ended the book by 50%. None of the twists were shocking.
I would not recommend this book.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

I was initially really excited to read The Baby Swap, but I found the storyline a bit too far-fetched, with too many coincidences that made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the plot. While the premise was intriguing, the execution felt a little unrealistic at times.

I also struggled to connect with the characters, as I found them both irritating in different ways. That said, the book still delivers a fast-paced, twisty read that keeps you turning the pages. It’s an entertaining and thought-provoking thriller, even if it lacks a bit of depth. Daniel Hurst has certainly written stronger books, but for those looking for a quick and engaging read, this one might still be worth picking up.

Publication date February 19, 2025.
First read by Daniel Hurst. I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley. This does not affect my honest review that follows.
I finished it before then but then was traveling. Don't know if I can ever get done on the right date.
This was a thrilling book, especially if you are a mom. Don't we have enough things to worry about before we give birth for the first time?
Two moms give birth on the same day, same hospital. When the one baby cries nonstop, one of the moms (Jade) decides she will swap her baby boy for another one nearby. The other baby is a seemingly perfect baby. Since the title tells this much, it's not much of a spoiler. Jade has considered giving her baby up for adoption since she is a single mom to be. But she doesn't make a decision, so here she is in the hospital giving birth. The first couple chapters cover the birth of the babies, but the swap is in the prologue.
The chapters alternate between Jade and Avril, the mother of the baby that was swapped.
The two moms will be found to have a history. I don't want to give any spoilers, but an exciting book and worth your time to read.
There are many twists and turns in this story, and I certainly did not see the end coming.
Will check out a few more of his books in the future.

If you like a revenge story with completely unhinged characters, this is the book for you. The title speaks for itself regarding the plot leading to a chain of events that unravels the characters' lives in unimaginable ways. Full of twists and secrets that I didn't see coming, I couldn't put this book down. I rate this book 4/5 stars as it wasn't the ending I'd hoped for. I had hoped Jade and Bobby would somehow find their way back to each other and escape with both babies. Definitely a bingeable read and want to read more books from Daniel Hurst.

The ending was good and I did not to see it coming. This is very fast paced and hard to put down. The pacing is really good. This is a really great thriller! Special Thank You to Daniel Hurst, Bookouture and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! This was definitely a crazy book and I loved every part of it! Daniel Hurst does it again. I always love different POV chapters and honestly I don’t know who I was supposed to hate, Jade or Avril but Avril takes the prize! I just loved this twisty book!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this copy!!

I just love Daniel! I don’t know how he thinks of such creepy, scary, suspenseful stories but I am here for it! Always a quick read and always entertaining!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this arc! Highly recommend!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book. In an honest review, I found the plot to be unrealistic. The feud between the main characters was surface level and not at all believable. The “twist” at the ended bumped it to 2 stars instead of 1.

The Baby Swap by Daniel Hurst was another excellent read from start to finish.
Daniel Hurst is the master of fast-paced thrillers which is always full of twist and turns that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. I just love the way this author writes and he writes in such away that will have you hooked from the very beginning till the very end. this book was no different especially as I ended up reading it all day, I found it hard to put it down.

Another Superb Book and I highly recommend it

Just brilliant! This author delivers with every book! Full of twists, This book is absolutely amazing - just wow!

I love the plot and what could have been with this book. Parents worst nightmare - baby is swapped at birth!!

I think there could have been more character build. It wasn't as twisty as I expected it to be. But it wasn't bad by any means. It just didnt hook me like I wanted it to.

Honestly, I dont think i've read any of Daniel Hursts books but there are definitely many that intrigue me. Ill definitely be looking into more of his work!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is another great book by Daniel Hurst. It would be terrifying to have your baby swapped at birth and no one believes you. There are plenty of twists and turns and a shocking ending.

This is only the second Daniel Hurst book I’ve read but I am already wanting to read them all!
After a busy day, I found it an easy read without having to overthink everything.
It’s definitely a book that back in the day when I didn’t have kids I would have spent a day reading as I couldn’t put it down.
I enjoyed the little twists throughout rather than necessarily building up to one big one, although the twist was great!
Hopefully I can read all his others before any more are written!

Wow another fantastic read from Daniel hurst.
I love this the swap and the way the story unfold. Suck a twisted web

This was phenomenal I was genuinely confused throughout the entire book. It kept me guessing who was being honest and I loved it.

Thanks to the publishers and net galley for an advanced economy in exchange for a review. This book is a face paced thriller that follows Avril and Jade following the birth of their babies in the same hospital. At the very beginning we learn that the babies have been swapped at birth but we don’t know why. As we read on we see that it’s in revenge for when their paths have crossed in the past. This is an easy read and page turner with the characters very unlike able although this was obviously done deliberately. A quick enjoyable read. 3.5 rounded up to 4

Thank you to Daniel Hurst and Bookouture for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. This is my second book by this author and it did not disappoint. I will say at times reactions or events did seem unrealistic in some ways but, this is fiction! To be expected to a degree. Definitely not my last read by Hurst. Happy to have found this author and his writing style is right up my alley.

Wow! What a fast paced, addictive, thriller! This was my first Daniel Hurst book, but definitely not my last. This story kept me hooked from the first page! I enjoyed getting multiple POVs throughout the book, and especially with the twist at the epilogue. Highly recommend reading this book!!