Like a Mother, Mina Hardy
Like a Mother, Mina Hardy
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Like a Mother

Author: Mina Hardy

Narrator: Gail Shalan

Unabridged: 8 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/06/2024


Synopsis

Sarah and Adam Granatt had the perfect suburban life: a beautiful house, an adorable daughter, a baby on the way, and a once-in-a-lifetime love. They were the couple everyone envied—until Adam died. In the wake of his death, Adam’s secrets begin to emerge. The first comes out when a woman named Candace introduces herself to Sarah as Adam’s mother. Sarah is rightfully confused: Adam had always said his mother was dead. Adam also lied about making sure Sarah, Ellie, and the new baby would be taken care of financially. The truth is there’s no money. Candace proves she is who she says, but she admits the relationship between her and Adam was strained. Her beloved son is gone, but she can offer emotional support and, better yet, a place to stay until after the baby is born and Sarah can get back on her feet. Living in Adam’s childhood home, Sarah begins to understand the life he had before they met—the life he buried along with his relationship with his mother. When Sarah notices Candace’s strange obsession with her, and the house begins to feel less like salvation and more like a cage, she realizes that the secrets go deeper than she ever could’ve imagined. Candace might not be the caring mother-in-law she seems… And maybe Adam had good reason to pretend that his mother was dead.

About Mina Hardy

Mina Hardy writes books. Usually, they feature good people making bad choices, but sometimes they might be about bad people making good choices. Either way, everyone is basically a mess, and you shouldn't trust any of them. From twisted tales of domestic suspense to darker stories of bumping in the night, you can expect thrills and a few chills.

About Gail Shalan

Gail Shalan is a New York City-based storyteller who holds a master's degree in acting from Bristol Old Vic Theater School. Proudly narrating audiobooks since 2013, she also narrates and produces The StoryLight Podcast. When not exploring the globe or performing, she lives in Queens with her partner and their French bulldog, Edith.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mallory on February 03, 2024

I listened to the audiobook for this one (well for most if it, I got to having about an hour left and my car ride was over so I switched to kindle because patience is not my best quality). I thought the beginning was a little slow for me and the end was a bit of a rush, but overall it was a good thr......more

Goodreads review by Frank on February 21, 2024

4 Bright Stars for this creepy, thought-provoking read! Having read and loved both of Hardy’s previous novels I was really excited to get my hands on her most recent release, Like a Mother. As expected, this was an incredibly pacey, suspenseful tale full of so many twists it made my head spin, and I......more

Goodreads review by Jen on October 30, 2023

This book was just ok in my opinion. It centers on Sarah, whose husband Adam dies, leaving her with a young child and a baby in the way. When Candace shows up and says she is Adam’s mom, Sarah is skeptical because he said his mom was deceased, but doesn’t feel like she has much choice other to trust......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on January 29, 2024

I enjoyed listening to LIKE A MOTHER. Sarah went through quite a nightmare when her husband Adam died. Candice was a horrible person and I knew she would be from the start. This is a clever story filled with so many secrets. I really commend the author, she really created and interesting story, it's......more

Goodreads review by Judy on February 06, 2024

Mina Hardy's (Megan Hart) chilling new psychological thriller, LIKE A MOTHER, is a wild, twisty, and crazy ride with darkness lurking on every page—something I never expected. From gaslighting to a dark web of deceit, family secrets, and lies, this domestic suspense keeps you guessing until the expl......more