Wow wow and wow another amazing and gripping psychological drama from this fabulous author. I read this in practically one sitting and was hooked from the first page and thoroughly invested in this story which is told from multiple characters points of view.

It has everything you would want from a gripping read engaging characters, suspense and intrigue and an engaging storyline.

This author has fast become one of my favourites and I can’t wait to see what they write next.

I went into this book with no prior experience reading Daniel Hurst’s work, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, I was thoroughly impressed! The story pulled me in from the start and didn’t let go until the final page. The short chapters were a brilliant choice, as they made the book feel fast-paced and addictive. I kept telling myself, “Just one more chapter,” only to find myself completely engrossed and losing track of time. It’s the kind of book that demands to be devoured in one sitting. Gripping, suspenseful, and captivating, this is a story I’d highly recommend to anyone looking for a thrilling read.

My favorite book by Daniel BY FAR! This is such a quick intense read, you will not be able to put it down. Jade and Avril have a bad past, and Jade sees an opportunity to get some revenge. All I can really say is if you treat people like crap your entire life, eventually someone is going to get revenge. Great suspense. great twists. Ending you will never see coming!

Holy cow! Daniel Hurst you've done it again! This might very well be my favorite of your books...I do love all of them, keep them coming! The twists and turns in this book are absolutely crazy. If you think you know what's going on, I guarantee you don't! Keep reading.
Thanks to netgalley, the publisher and author for the chance to read this ARC with the promise of an honest review.

I was hooked from page one of this clever thriller and I didn't look up from my book again until the very last line. I particularly enjoyed the flashbacks which explained why this crime came into being but I never could have anticipated the final twist, it was genius. Well worthy of 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book

Thank you netgalley and publishers for this arc. Wow this was just crazy, very different than what I’m used to but writing was very captivating and suspenseful.

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Stars: 5⭐️

Genre: physiological thriller

Wow! When I say I couldn’t get enough of this book, I mean it.

The first 2 pages left me with a cliffhanger that had me gasping and needing to read on.

This was a short read but , everything that happened in this book was wild and I have no idea how it all fit perfectly into a short and sweet novel.

We are introduced to 2 ladies who have encountered one another in their pasts and that leads to what happens when they both happen to have a baby boy on the same day.

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and I couldnt stop reading because every single chapter left me with a cliff hanger and had me guessing what was happening.

This is my first read of Daniel hursts and this novel has intrigued me to read more of his novels.

Easily deserves 5 stars for the amount of jaw drops that are in this short read ⭐️


*thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this ARC*

Wow, what a couple of psychos. In order to get revenge on a woman that scorned her in the past, Jade swaps her own baby for Avril's. I'm not a mother myself, but this book hooked me immediately. It was highly entertaining. The length that some women will go to in order to induce pain on another. Ugh! Both Jade and Avril were unlikeable characters, although I thought Avril was the worst of them. I loved the twists. A perfect popcorn thriller to enjoy on a cold, dark night.

What an entertaining thriller! I felt like I could clearly visualize all the scenes playing out in my head. It kept my attention the whole time and I didn’t want to put it down. This story is packed full of revenge and life ruining moments. There are some shocking revelations and twists that added to my enjoyment of the story. The ending scenes were so unexpected and left my head spinning!

Staring down at the sweet baby in my arms, I feel panic instead of love. Because this isn’t the child I gave birth to. My husband whispers to the midwife. They all think I’m going crazy. But the tiny boy in my arms is crying again. I’m certain: he knows I’m not his mummy. And I’ll do whatever it takes to get my son back! Great read! Wow the shocking twists in this book are plenty!! It also had great suspense, intriguing characters, murder, kidnapping, mystery, a sort of who done it and some really shocking twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I absolutely devoured this book, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. So many twists throughout the book however a few were twists I was able to predict a few pages before. Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

First, thank you to Daniel Hurst and team for this ARC.

I read the book in about 3 hours because I couldn't put it down. What happens when you swap a baby with another? A whole lot of mischief and twists to bring you to the conclusion, which isn't might not actually be the conclusion. While it's a somewhat outside of the box plot, it gripped me from the beginning, until the very last page. High praise for this book, and now I'll have to read all of the others!

Another great book by Daniel! This book has multiple POVs, which I just love, alongside twists and turns. I felt so sorry for the character Jade and ended up liking Avril. I felt it was slightly far fetched but at the end, less so (if you read this you’ll know what I mean). For me, the take away message here is be nice to everyone as you never know what they are capable of! Not my favourite of Daniel’s books but I would still recommend!

Wow!! The Swap is definitely my new favourite Daniel Hurst book! Short, quick chapters drew me in immediately and kept me flying through the pages. It twists several times; the final twist leaving me agog. This was a fast, couldn’t put it down, afternoon read. The Swap is revenge on steroids! I highly recommend it!
Thank You to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Daniel Hurst for the opportunity to read and thoroughly enjoy this ARC.

Psychological thrillers, with their dark characters and shocking twists, are the flavor of the season and Daniel Hurst's The Baby Swap rides on this wave promising us a thrilling story about, as the title suggests, a baby swap.

The story is told in first POV of two main characters, Jade and Avril, whose babies get swapped. No surprises there since the title says it all. The book was a quick read, as it keeps the reader surprised with the cliffhangers at the end of every chapter. The biggest twist comes at the end of the book, which wasn't too big a twist, personally for me.

The main characters were strong and distinct, but the side characters could have been developed better. The two main characters are such a mix of all shades of gray, that I constantly swayed from one to the other, not knowing who I should support.

If you are looking for a quick, easy read, do pick up this book.

Thanks to the publisher for providing ARC.

Wow every time I read a Daniel Hurst book I think the next one could not top this one but every time he surprises me. This is a dark twisted novel about a woman who due to a chance reunion with the woman who ruined her life some years ago decides to ruin her life once and for all by swapping her new born baby with her own. As both mothers return home with each others baby how long can it be before the truth comes crashing out and no one’s life will ever be the same. Yet again a great read with an ending that totally caught me off guard. Loved it!!!

As ever, this author’s books always have me gripped. Lots of twists and turns - nothing is ever quite as it seems. I will keep looking forward to this author’s book.

Omg what a book just goes to show how powerful a mothers instinct can be and how strong revenge can be.its definitely a must read you will not be disappointed
Thank you

Pick this up if you want a quick and easy read!
Two women had an encounter that triggers the need for revenge.

The whole time I was anticipating how it was going to end. As any thriller you want that shocking twist and I can say this had exactly that. I thought I figured it out ( I didn’t)

It was written well in my opinion, the right amount of suspense to keep you gripped in the story.

My first time hearing of this author and I’m intrigued for his other works now!
Thank you to Netgallery and Bookouture for this arc!

Title: The Baby Swap
Author: Daniel Hurst
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Domestic Thriller
Pub Date: February 19, 2025
My Rating: 4.6 Rounded up
Pages: 310

Story is told from the POV of Jade White and Avril Anderson Present Day and Seven years ago.

Jade and Avril met seven years ago when Avril was and executive with a famous cosmetic firm and Jade was applying for a job. Avril is ruthless and releases Jade from the interview room in front of the other applicants in an embarrassing show of power way.
Jade's feelings were crushed and for seven years have wanted revenge.
Story starts when two baby boys are born minutes of one another. One mother swapped her newborn baby with the other. As she mother holds the swapped baby in her arms, her little boy starts to cry and she is shattered by his cry.


Needless to say, Daniel Hurst is a very entertaining writer and kept me turning pages.
I knew I wanted to read this without knowing anything about it – only I LOVE this author and will read anything he writes He does not disappoint!
This is my twenty-sixth Daniel Hurst thriller Yep I am a fan!

Want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for this early e-Galley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for February 19, 2025.