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While the Baby Sleeps: Four mothers. One body. Many secrets. (Suburban Secrets) Kindle Edition

by Stephanie Hazeltine (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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"The perfect combination of women's lit and thriller that will have you hooked." - Goodreads review

"Super addictive read" - Goodreads review


Four mothers. One body. Many secrets.

Marnie is a first-time mum in a new town, paralysed by anxiety and pushing away her police-officer husband.

Peyton is a teen mum, living with her parents and longing to behave like other teenagers her age.

Fleur looks like the perfect picture of a mum who is coping and loving motherhood, but no one knows that under her beautiful dress, her body is covered in bruises caused by her husband.

Amalia, a single mum, lost her parents in tragic circumstances and will do anything to honour her mother’s dying wish and protect the family she has.

When these women meet at mothers’ group, they bond over feeding schedules and baby products, but when a local is found murdered, they discover it’s not their babies who will tie them to one another forever.

Each woman has a motive to kill and secrets to hide, but do they know who the real enemy is?


A domestic thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. Now available to read for free in Kindle Unlimited.
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    December 12, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BLMT5TDF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hazeltine Publishing (December 12, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0645575631
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 157 ratings

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Stephanie Hazeltine

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Stephanie Hazeltine is a contemporary fiction author who writes about fearless females as they fall in love, navigate motherhood or tackle mysteries. 

She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, two kids and two cavoodles. 

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  • Katya
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

    The plot: There is a mother's group in town. And six completely different women in it. Four of them eventually form a close friendship and come to share a terrible secret. Will they stay close and keep their relationship forever?

    What I didn't like:

    1. it seemed a bit unrealistic to me, how easily they were able to pull off what they did (like, don't the police do the investigation properly? Some DNA testing at least?). Don't get me wrong I was happy, that Fleur was finally safe and blissful, but it felt impossible for things to turn out his way, at least to me.

    What I liked:

    1. the structure. The murder happens in the prologue, but we don't know who the victim is or why he was killed. So the excitement to find out more about the case is already great from the beginning, and it just gets bigger. Each chapter is dedicated to one of the 4 moms, and we get to see everyone's side of the story. The overall picture of their everyday lives and struggles is painted gradually, we learn about their feelings/emotions/secrets, and then it all comes together at this one moment when the murder happens.

    2. the characters. They are all well-written, distinct, and relatable. I am a mother myself, so I can say, that the author writes really well about the moms' everyday life and battles. I love Marnie the most, probably, because I'm closer to her age, but mostly because she is this grown-up, responsible and sensible person. Peyton portrays what it is like to be a teenage mom and the feelings coming with it pretty well. I could not but sympathize with her and Fleur. Amalia is shown as this vulnerable poor woman, who is alone in her motherhood. But eventually, they all change under the weight of circumstances, and it was great to see that they supported each other and grew stronger.

    3. the story. I would not call that a detective story, but there is definitely a mystery in it. What makes it interesting to me is that we are told about the murder in the beginning, but we don't know anything about it, just that it happened. So throughout the chapters, the author gives us bits of information, and by chapter 30 I figured out who was murdered. I was so proud of myself 😊 Once you know the victim, it is pretty easy to figure out the killer. However, even solving that does not make the ending boring, because we still don't know what all the involved mothers will do. So, the story is well-structured, gripping, and intriguing.

    4. the writing. It is smooth and flows easily, so it is a pleasure to read and effortless to follow the story.

    Content warnings: this book contains abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, infidelity, murder, and depression.

    Overall opinion: A great read! The book is well-written and fast-paced. It brings up a lot of important topics and shows that not all people can be trusted, however nice they might seem in the beginning. I really enjoyed this story, liked all the moms, and felt for them and what they were going through. The ending is kind of open, so I'm not sure if there will be another book about one of the moms. And if it happened, I would definitely love to read it.
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  • melanie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mom’s Group
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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    This was a cute story about new moms and their daily struggles. Although Amalia comes across as such a sweet person; there’s something seriously wrong with her. Rob was a cheater and a liar but he didn’t deserve to be killed. I was surprised that Marnie decided to help cover up her husband’s murder, because at the end of the day that is her son’s father. I wouldn’t have had anything to do with Amalia even if it had helped free Fleur from a horrible situation.
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  • @tayloredintent
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, fun read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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    This book was so good! 4 new moms who never would have met suddenly bond at mother's group. Suspense, romance, and laughter kept me picking up this fun book! Great writing! I look forward to more by this author.
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  • MG
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great story with a rushed ending
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
    I really really enjoyed this book but I feel like the ending was wrapped up too quickly. The author spent so much time building this story with this mother's group of truly relatable characters and then the murder happened, the case was "solved" and that was the end. I almost wish there was an epilogue for Peyton, Marnie, and Fleur as well not just Amalia. Overall a book I absolutely devoured and a ending that made me go "WTF?"
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  • KPARKER
    3.0 out of 5 stars good not great
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
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    Love the different perspectives. The story definitely had an unexpected twist. So it was good not great. Could have been more … intense.
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  • Teresa Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Story of a group of women who stick together
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
    I love stories about a group of women who stick together through thick and thin, and while this isn't exactly that kind of story, it portrays the strong connection that can exist between a group of women who share a common experience that brings them together. This is an excellent psychological thriller with conflicting motivations, swirling, twisting emotions, all in the midst of adjusting to the new role of motherhood. All these women who are struggling to make sense of this new addition to their already stressful lives come together in the new mother's group, and from there, things get really twisted.

    Once I picked up this book and started to read it, it was very difficult to make myself put it down. I was thoroughly engaged. The characters were realistic and while I sometimes felt I needed an Australian or UK slang dictionary, it wasn't so bad that it interfered with the story. Even though the ending wasn't what I was expecting it was interesting and I found myself fully accepting their plan. In fact, I would like to see Ms. Hazeltine develop another book based on the ending of this one. It's not a cliffhanger by any means, but I would love to see where Ms. Hazeltine could take this character. It would definitely be an interesting read. Fans of Pamela Crane's psychological thrillers will very much enjoy this book.

    I received a review copy from the author via BookSirens and this is my honest opinion.
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  • CS Jacobs
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, just check tw
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
    This book was so different compared to what I’ve been reading lately.

    I did enjoy the book and it gave me a lot of shock and emotions throughout.

    The 4 person pov was written well and loved each woman for many different reasons.

    I do wish there was some trigger warnings on one of the first pages.
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  • Anjali Sharma (@reading_for_sanity )
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in India on December 13, 2022
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    I really liked the short chapters with multiple points of view. The book is a good murder mystery, and at the same time, it also brings issues like domestic violence, anxiety disorder, and postpartum depression to the forefront. The four main characters are nicely written and well developed. They are fleshed out and have distinct personalities; they have their own issues that they are dealing with. However, the mystery element is what made this book a page-turner for me. The cover and title are apt and beautiful. The writing style is lucid and makes the book an engaging read. I enjoyed reading it and definitely recommend it if you are looking for a light murder mystery.
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  • Gb93
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic thriller!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2023
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    I read this book in a day, and really loved it. Hazeltine’s ability to construct 4 different voices is admirable, and her descriptions of early motherhood are so realistic and relatable. Whilst there are some difficult moments within this novel, it’s dealt with in such a compassionate way by the author. Great twist, didn’t see the ending coming! Recommend!
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  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice resd
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2024
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    Great product
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  • Romita Mukherjee
    4.0 out of 5 stars A cozy and light mystery read
    Reviewed in India on December 12, 2022
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    When I first read the blurb of the book, I thought I was in for a nerve-wracking mystery. But when I went on reading the book, I was amazed at the way this story turned out.

    An imaginative blend of diverse subjects like dysfunctional relationships, teenage pregnancy, domestic abuse, mental health issues, and personality disorders, this story’s theme is not only mysterious but also introspective and thought-provoking. Even though it hardly seems to be a murder mystery until the very last section of the book, the author does a good job of building the pace of the story.

    The characters are exclusively developed and yet they are articulately weaved together in the story. The multiple povs were a bit confusing for me in the beginning but I got a hold of it during the later parts.

    I liked reading about the mum and child relationship described in the book. However, a few instances left me feeling unsettled for some reason. Overall, a recommended read from my side if you are looking for something light yet mysterious at the same time.
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  • R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly unique, an easy 5 stars
    Reviewed in Australia on December 12, 2022
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    An amazing, well written debut.

    A whodunit, mystery/crime thriller with a very unique style that borders on Women's Fiction.

    The prologue grips you, the connection to the characters and story keeps you engrossed until things start moving back to the crime thriller side of things.

    What I loved:

    -unpredictable
    -raw depiction of life as a first time mum
    -likeable and strong female characters
    -humour
    -multi-POV
    -unexpected friendships
    -original and unique
    -touch of romance

    I did not see the ending and twists coming at all! But it wasn't complicated, it flowed nicely and it made perfect sense and brought the story together so well. I enjoy it when things aren't over done for shock value.

    I'd definitely recommend this book, including to Women's Fiction fans. If you are a first time mum, I think it could be a comfort book and very relatable (though I don't have human kids only furbabies).
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