First-Time Mother: A completely gripping and addictive psychological thriller - Softcover

Campbell, AJ

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1836186266 ISBN 13: 9781836186267

Publisher: Bookouture, 2025

Synopsis

My family say I’m unwell. They think I can’t care for my baby. But they’re lying. Who can I really trust?

My delicate newborn, Lola, is just perfect. She’s made our family complete. My wonderful husband Max has his own children. He doesn’t like to talk about his first wife – and I knew it would be hard, becoming a stepmother. But now I have a child of my own. I can forget about the past.

My stepchildren say they love their new little sister, and Max is so happy. But accidents keep happening around the house. My family look at me pityingly. I know what they’re thinking. She can’t cope. But why can’t I shake the feeling something else is going on?

Then one day I go to check on Lola and what I see changes everything…

Because my baby isn't there. And my first thought is…

Is this payback for what I’ve done?

An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, Jeneva Rose and The Girl in Seat 2A. Prepare to stay up all night reading!

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Edition details

• Publisher: Bookouture
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1836186266
• ISBN 13: 9781836186267
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 322