Author / Writer / Book
Lover - which are you?
MK ~ All of the above! My debut novel
THE GOOD GIRL was published by Harlequin MIRA in July 2014. I’m also an avid reader.
(Side note by Jill here... our guest contributor's book, THE GOOD GIRL, is currently one of the nominees listed in the 2014 Goodreads debut author category!)
(Side note by Jill here... our guest contributor's book, THE GOOD GIRL, is currently one of the nominees listed in the 2014 Goodreads debut author category!)
Title of Fiction book
and year published
HUSH
LITTLE BABY ~ 2013
Author name Type of book
Author name Type of book
Suzanne Redfearn Suspense
***This book will be given away to one lucky winner ~ see below***
***This book will be given away to one lucky winner ~ see below***
What is it about this
book that pulled you in?
MK ~ HUSH LITTLE BABY is the story of Jillian Kane, a successful mother and
architect, trapped in an abusive marriage.
I loved the suspense element, as well as the family bonds that are
explored during the novel. It is a
profound, edge-of-your-seat thriller that does not let up until you reach the
very last page. The most intensity lies
in the relationship of Jillian and her abusive, controlling police officer
husband, Gordon. There is no way out of
this marriage for Jillian other than to run – and even that, Jillian comes to
discover quite quickly, is not so easy.
I can’t recall the last time a book sucked me in as suddenly and as
vehemently as HUSH LITTLE BABY. An
excellent, thought-provoking, haunting read!
Is there a relationship
in the story that resonated with you?
MK ~ The
relationship that resonated with me was that of Jillian and her children, Addie
and Drew. As a mother myself, I saw the
ways that Jillian struggled in her role as mother, while simultaneously putting
her children’s needs and safety before her own.
She grows as a mother throughout the novel. I was also quite taken with Jillian’s relationship
with her own parents, in particular her father.
Jillian and her father have a very close knit bond, though he is in a
powerless position and unable to save her from Gordon.
Do you think that
relationship was portrayed realistically?
MK ~Yes, the relationships were portrayed realistically, which made the novel
all the more terrifying - and poignant – for me to read. Redfearn shows how the victims of abuse are
found sometimes where we least expect them.
On the surface the Kane family is your typical family next door – she
the successful architect, he the revered police officer – but under the surface
there is much, much more.
Anything else you want
to tell us about the book without giving away too much of the plot?
MK ~ HUSH
LITTLE BABY is a fast paced, wild ride - and once you get on this ride, there’s
no getting off. I could not put the book
down once I began to read. I was touched
and haunted and horrified by the turns of events all at the same time. I don’t want to spoil any of the
heart-pounding, heart-wrenching details, but this is one book you don’t want to
miss. Highly recommended!
JHA ~ Thanks so much, Mary, for recommending what sounds like a fantastic book! Definitely have to add it to my TBR stack!
If you'd like to connect with Mary, you can find her here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryKubica
Website: http://www.marykubica.com/
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Wow, this book sounds totally compelling! Adding to my TBR list. Thank you, Suzanne, Mary and Jill! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing book - I can't say enough good things about it. Hope you love it as much as I did, Christine!
DeleteI am excited to read it too, Christine. It sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, I am wondering how the idea for this story started. Can you give us a little background of what made you write this book?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary, for recommending this book. I am heading to my Goodreads to add it to my list now. Mary, do you think that this book can have a positive influence on women in raising awareness about the complexities of abusive relationships?
ReplyDeleteYes, absolutely, Susan. It's very eye opening - in a realistic and terrifying way. I believe that HUSH LITTLE BABY both raises awareness about women in domestic abuse situations, and stresses the fact that that sometimes these things happen where we least expect them. As is shown in the novel, it is often times not an easy situation to escape. I hope you enjoy, Susan. This is one novel that will stick with you for a long time.
DeleteAnother fun recommendation, Jill. Thanks to you and Mary!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a terrifying situation. Sometimes those stories are hard for me to read because they are so realistic. And, it's true, someone you might know very well is living in a nightmare behind closed doors. Thanks for the review!
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Sounds a book I'm going to have to put on my "Must Read" list! Win a copy or not…..this is a story I'd be interested in exploring even though I may find it disturbing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary, for choosing HUSH LITTLE BABY! And, Jill, for posting about it. The story was inspired by friends of mine who were going through a horrible divorce. There was a lot of he said/she said, and it was impossible to know who was telling the truth. It made me realize the power one spouse has to destroy the other. The idea was originally about marital sabotage and evolved into one about domestic violence and how far a mother will go to protect her children.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting premise for your story, Suzanne! I agree, most people when going through a divorce say/do things out of spite, anger, hurt, and most of it is fueled by emotion (I've gone through a divorce so am adding myself to that group!) What an interesting twist to put on it as yes, we all have no idea what goes on behind closed doors in other homes.
ReplyDeleteAdding this to my TBR list. Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteIt is on my TBR list now too, Kelly. Mary did a great job of reeling us in, didn't she? ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation, Jill.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Lynne!
ReplyDeleteWinner of Suzanne's book, drawn from the names of people who left comments here or on my Facebook page, or 'LIKED' my Facebook page, is Ginny McDonald!
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