A new house, a coveted neighborhood, a new baby… what more could you ask for?

Natalie wished she could handle motherhood. Her son would not sleep or stop screaming.

She became more and more sleep deprived and forgetful and decided to take a sabbatical from her job.

She became even more forgetful as time wore on and found her neighbor who was a stay-at-home dad a comfort because he gave her confidence.

This neighbor had plans other than being helpful.

He was a grooming Natalie to unknowingly be involved in his plan.

What was his plan?

Find out what happens in this slow burn that grows in intensity.

You will be biting your nails as the ending pages unfold.

Ms. Murphy also includes the importance of getting help if you have postpartum depression.

Enjoy THE NEW MOTHER when you read it. 5/5

This book was given to me by the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.