I spent a lot of time while reading this book trying to decide which points of which lives were the important ones. There is Morgan who is at the bottom of life's barrel, struggling to recover from her husband's betrayal and suicide and then there is Nicole who died trying to save her daughter. And the biggest question: how did they fit together? Parts of the story line were easy to ferret out but there was enough of a question to make me second guess myself while reading. Ms. Bailey did a terrific job of weaving an engaging story while developing some very interesting characters.

Morgan is dealing with her past that has made her future what it is and it isn't too bright. While standing on the subway platform a woman shoves her baby into her arms and tells her to take care of her, while saying her name, and then jumps to her death. When the police show, and realize who she is, there are more questions than answers. There is no proof that Morgan didn't push this rich CEO Nicole to her death. Things mount up that don't seem in her favor and we have to ask ourselves how truthful is she really being? Nicoles POV from the past is put throughout the book as well, so we try to piece together the story of what is really going on. Quite a few twists and turns and the ending I had figured out but not until about three fourths of way through. For a debut novel this is well worth a read and I will check out any future novels by this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
A complete stranger shoves her baby at Morgan, telling her to keep her baby safe and take care of her before jumping in front of a train. The police make Morgan their prime suspect in the murder of Nicole, CEO of her own company, not believing that she committed suicide. Suffering from the suicide of her husband shortly before, Morgan is familiar with the police process of guilty until proven innocent, and the police don't seem to be investigating anyone else but her. Morgan must find out why Nicole chose her and what caused her final desperate act in order to save her own life and the baby entrusted to her.
A pulse-pounding thriller with surprises at every turn, this story covers post-partum depression, mental illness, and suicide and the effects on the people closest to them. I look forward to more books by this author.

This was a very emotional and heartbreaking story. A new mother suffering from postpartum depression and severe anxiety and not trusting anyone except her best friend. Being plagued by things from her past and blaming herself for something that happened when she was only 17 years old. All of that contributes to her falling apart. That and the strange things that keep happening. Nicole suffers from some common mental disorders but other factors play a part in her complete and total breakdown that leads to her death.

Nicole and Greg seem to have the perfect life. Both are successful in their careers. Both are young and good looking and so deeply in love. Then Nicole finds herself pregnant. She worries that Greg may not want a child as they had never planned on any but to her surprise he is very happy about it.

Tessa, Nicole’s best friend, knows all of her deepest secrets. Her fears. Why she is so afraid after her baby, Quinn, is born. Afraid she won’t be able to keep her safe. Tessa is the only person that Nicole truly completely trusts. After her marriage is put to the ultimate test and Greg moves out, Nicole seems to get worse. Mentally she is in so much turmoil. She doesn’t know what is real and what isn’t. She decides there is only one thing that she can do to keep her baby completely safe.

On the platform of the subway Nicole hands her baby to Morgan and tells her to please take care of her and keep her safe. She says she knows what she really wants and calls her by name. Then Nicole jumps to her death. From there this story really heats up. It’s a roller coaster of a ride all the way to the end. More ups and downs that will keep you turning the pages as fast as possible. Who can you trust. Who is trying to run you down. Who cares about Quinn and who is only after her inheritance.

This is my first book by this author and it’s her debut novel. I do look forward to many more.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #Simon#Schuster and #Samantha M Bailey for this arc. This is my complete and honest review.

Again a 5 star book for me. I highly recommend this one. It has it all.

⭐️⭐️⭐️✨(3.5 stars)
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Morgan Kincaid is on her way home from work and in the subway waiting for a train when a woman suddenly approaches her and thrusts her infant daughter into her arms, telling her to “keep her safe” before jumping in front of a train and killing herself. The woman is CEO Nicole Markham. Morgan is struggling to process what happened and how this woman knew her name. Why is this stranger naming Morgan the guardian of her infant daughter in her Will? What links them together? When no one on the subway platform can corroborate her story that Nicole jumped, she quickly moves from being a witness to a suspect in a murder with a motive. Did she push her or did she really jump? In piecing things together, she learns of Nicole’s traumatic past and someone who has sent her threatening messages for years. Was Nicole in danger or was she just paranoid? Morgan starts to question just that until strange things start to happen to her that make her feel both unsafe and paranoid. Is Morgan and the baby now in danger? And if so, who can Morgan trust if the police don’t believe her?

What would you do if you believed yourself to be innocent but the police and community didn’t believe you? I can imagine how incredibly frustrating that would be to not feel heard. This book immediately starts off with a bang; Nicole handing her infant daughter over to Morgan and then falling in front of a train. Bailey makes you question everyone’s motives and who to trust. From the beginning it is hard to tell if Nicole was simply experiencing postpartum depression and psychosis or if someone was exploiting her vulnerability. Throughout the entire book you question the motives of every characters’ actions and what role they played in Nicole’s life. But when all the loose ends are tied up, it makes for a satisfying conclusion to the story. Bailey’s debut novel is suspenseful and will have you on the edge of your seat turning the pages (or swiping left) until the very end!

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This book does incorporate topics including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), trauma, depression, postpartum depression and psychosis, psychological abuse, and suicide.
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Thank you @netgalley and @simonandschuster for an advanced readers copy of Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey in exchange for an independent and honest review. This book is scheduled to be released on 03/03/2020. Go check it out next week!

Gotta love a fast-paced thriller! Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey goes from 0-60 in the first chapter alone. A woman hands her baby to a stranger and then jumps in front of train barreling into the station. Who the heck are these women? Why did that woman jump?
The woman who finds herself hiding the baby’s eyes from the graphic scene before them, Morgan, is a mess of confusion. Bystanders, the baby and mother’s family, and the police are all suspicious of Morgan. Maybe she pushed this distressed mother, Nicole, because she wants a baby herself. Morgan stands her ground and maintains her innocence and seeks to clear her name. The reader is led into a fast-paced mystery that delves into the pain and other torrent of emotions that can sometimes be felt with dealing family, both new and old.
Bailey does an excellent job of pacing, it’s fast and the momentum is maintained by the short chapters and the back-and-forth narration between Morgan and Nicole. I read the book quickly, and easily finished it in two sittings.
It’s hard to tell who to trust, who to believe, and knowing that a baby’s safety hangs on the line keeps up the suspense. A perfect weekend read!

Loved this book! I was engrossed from the very first page all the way through the end. Lots of suspects and motives to choose from. Fast paced and easy read.

‪- made me super anxious and uneasy (not in a good way)‬
‪- enjoyed the book layout‬
‪- story was mediocre ‬