The Baby Shower

By: S.E. Lynes

Narrated by: Tamsin Kennard

She doesn’t know I’m there, watching her in the mirror. She slides her hand under her blouse. And then I see something impossible. She isn’t pregnant....

She bursts into my life like a storm, and nothing is the same again. She seems so perfect, with her lilting laugh and her beautiful face. One by one, I watch as my friends fall under her spell.

Only I seem to suspect something. Only I see that her smiles don’t reach her cold, furious eyes. And when I’m accused of things I didn’t do, when my home is vandalized, I know she’s behind it. But she only lets her mask slip when no one is looking, so if I say anything, I’ll look crazy.

So when the baby shower comes around, I’m there, sitting on a velvet sofa in a posh hotel room, surrounded by balloons. We share gifts, we pour small glasses of champagne, and she beams, her bump just visible under her bright red shirt.

But that afternoon, I finally learn the unbelievable truth.

There is no baby....

A stunningly twisty story of toxic female friendships, guilt, and lies from S.E. Lynes, author of the number one best seller The Housewarming. If you like Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn, and Paula Hawkins, you’ll be glued to The Baby Shower.

©2022 S.E. Lynes (P)2022 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

still a little too long to get where its going

I was with them up to about the last 4 hours I just didn't feel anything for these characters

Highly recommend!!!

I loved this story. It kept my attention the whole way, and had me tuned in for the ending!!! I hate the long winded reviews that analyze the story. Suffice it to say I highly recommend.

The Ultimate in Guilty Pleasures

A tantalising mix of Soapie, Over-the-top Drama, Cheesy, Gossipy, Cattishness and Intrigue. In isolation, the above adjectives would likely result in a writing disaster, but somehow, Lynes has managed to craft a novel with the appropriate amount of the above. Surprisingly, the end product is deliciously entertaining.

Very Talented

Very talented writing and character development. But the ending was just okay. But really did enjoy this book. Both writer and narrator are very talented.

Wow

this was definitely a roller coaster ride. It was a great book but I wish the ending have been better.

twisty and interesting

really enjoyed the book, kept me interested. characters that you really love, characters that you really hate! Very satisfying ending... I really enjoyed this book.

Implausible

The protagonist lacks all self-respect and constantly debases herself. Another important character appears to have no observational skills or perception whatsoever. I guess I just prefer books in which women don't act like idiots. Having said all that, I did listen (somewhat masochistically) because I wanted to see how on earth it all turns out, so the author was doing some things right, even though I ground my teeth the whole time with frustration at the protagonist's constant second guessing of herself about screamingly obvious elements.

Very good!!!

I listen to ton of audible audiobooks, and I never write reviews only when the book really keeps me interested in wanting to know what happens next every moment. I was right owns the variance. Only thing I would say that’s not a wonderful addition would be that I figured out a big part of it pretty early on, but it still keep together very nicely and they were so many smaller stories that tied together very well so it wasn’tThat much of a letdown like it is so often when you have figured it out so soon.

Great writing and narration

Lynes is an excellent writer. Well written characters. Excellent storytelling. As someone who experienced almost 10 years of infertility I can say she writes the experience perfectly and insightfully. She gets it. This story delves into female friendships well, and describes a loving marriage well too. Narration is perfect. Couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end.

Great story

Likable characters, easy to follow and a great plot of deception. I love how it began and then how it was all pulled together. This was my first book by this author. I look forward to more.