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Hush Baby Kindle Edition

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 39 ratings

Sometimes things are not what they seem.
Kyle Rushton appears to have everything going for him. His own home, a successful business, a beautiful woman in his bed and an adorable son. But when things start to go wrong in his relationship it spreads like a cancer into every facet of his life.
Caught between a need for revenge and a search for justice, Kyle turns to the past for answers and the more layers he uncovers, the darker the truth becomes. Will knowing the terrible truth help him find peace and justice?
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Reviewed By Valerie Rouse for Readers' Favorite

Hush Baby by author C. Vine is a gripping tale surrounding Kyle Rushton and his sour relationship with his live-in girlfriend Marlene. They have a son, Max, who is three years old. Max means the world to Kyle. Unfortunately, Kyle's see-saw relationship with Marlene was taking a toll on him and Kyle made the difficult decision to leave Marlene and Max and move in with his sister Sylvie.

Hush Baby is an interesting read about personal relationships. Author C. Vine did an excellent job developing the plot. The story began at a slow pace, however, it quickened in the latter half of the novel. I love the unexpected twists that were included in the story. In my opinion, the story literally took on a different feel and transformed into a suspense thriller. This tactic is very cleverly orchestrated by author C. Vine. It propels the reader to become more engrossed in the plot. I did not want to put down the book! The language is simple and easy to understand. What was refreshing was that the novel was written from the viewpoint of a male as opposed to a female. Normally, most stories outlining relationship woes are slanted in the favour of females. This welcome diversion from the norm speaks well for equality of the sexes. I loved the descriptive passages in the novel. I applaud author C. Vine for keeping her readers on their toes, wondering how the story would finally end. The staccato formatting of the final chapter was a good move. It suggests that the reader should accept unpredictability in the plot. I recommend this book to all readers who love suspense.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00H13YUAA
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 935 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 39 ratings

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Personal Biography

I was born in Cape Town, South Africa but have lived in many different countries. I am the author of the self-help book Fear, Phobias and Frozen Feet as well as the novel Stop the world, I need to pee! a fictional account of the life and crimes of Fenella Fisher. In January 2010 I published The Case of Billy B which is a story about a father and son who face some immense challenges in life, including a psychopathic stalker. Not Telling is a story about two sisters and their relationship over the years; and the next in my Fenella Series, called CU@8. Other more recent novels of mine are Defective and Hush Baby.

In the past few years I've also written several children's picture books, a travel diary - The Great Mountain to Mountain Safari, an adult picture book The Colorful Art of Pain about coping with chronic pain, and a self-help for people coming out of a broken relationship, Survival Tips for the Suddenly Single. My latest book has just been released and is my first YA novel, The Freedom Club. It's a fictional account of bullying in a high school and how it affects different people involved.

In June 2009 I left China for good and moved on to Tanzania, where I stayed at the foot of Kilimanjaro. I have very eclectic tastes in most things - art, literature, cooking, writing, history, interesting discussions, making sausages and traveling. I think I have a good sense of humour but I can write about serious topics as well as completely offbeat off the wall stuff. Hopefully, I can cater to everybody's tastes. After Tanzania I moved to Kyiv, Ukraine then Cape Town, South Africa. Currently I live in Gjovik, Norway.

My website is http://cindyvine.com. Please follow my blog on http://cindy-vine.blogspot.com for up to date comments about my exciting life. Yeah, I wish, lol! You can add me on Twitter as well, my username is Cindy Vine. Or join my Fan Page on Facebook http://facebook.com/cindyvinefanpage

If you've enjoyed reading my profile, then please buy my books!

love

Cindy xxx

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
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Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2013
Well, actually in two sittings, but still it felt like I hardly had time to breath.
At the beginning I was wondering, why should I be so hooked up to this book, as no way could I associate myself with all these people or this banal situation of unhappy relationship. Then, maybe it was something in Kyle's personality that kept me reading. His being attached so much to his little son was appealing.

Then, after events began to develop in unexpected direction I was head deep in the reading. I could not put my Kindle down until I finished. Only at the end did it become clear that all those bruises on Max's body were not from beating.....

The book left me wondering about life, about people and their attitudes....

Only if we were more attentive to each other, were looking into knowing each other better, were eager to talk out the problems, were not afraid of taking legal and moral responsibilities.... before it is too late....

I highly recommend this book. This is not the first book of this author that I've read and I see that the author's creative writing skills grow with every book.

Now I can hardly wait till her next book comes out.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
the book was well written, it was a page turner for me.it wouldn't be every ones cup of tea though
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2013
I read this book in one evening. Like the other reviewer said, it was very difficult to put down...even for a few minutes. The suspense nearly drove me mad, trying to figure out what was going on with this poor child. Kyle's feelings of helplessness really tore at my heart strings. I know that this was fiction but everything that happened in this book happens to someone in this world every single day, not all together, mind you. This story was so told in such a way, however, that it seemed like non-fiction. The characters were that real for me.

The only thing I didn't like about this book, and it in no way changes my rating, is that in the very beginning, Kyle referred to Marlene as "the bitch" almost ad nauseum. Even though the term was fitting for her, it was just a tiny bit overdone in my opinion. It didn't last for long though and it didn't negative affect the overall story for me. I will definitely be looking for more books from this author!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2015
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Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2014
Grippingly real. Sounds like a true story. Easy read but an uncomfortable subject.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016
Not what I was expecting, but very glad I read it anyway! The suspense was so thick at times, I had to make myself quit reading or I'd be up all night!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2017
Very enjoyable read. Nice to get the perspective of the man in a custody battle, for a change. Great story with an unexpected twist.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014
This is an easy to read fast paced novel jam-packed with dialogue that twists and turns through the emotional turmoils of human relationships.

The demise of a shallow domestic relationship and the loss and grief that follows provides some good insight into family law in contemporary South Africa.

The second half of the novel, while unpacking a sordid family history around the taboo topic of familial infanticide, tends, on occasion, to be a bit repetitive with some details.

Overall this is a grammatically flawless novel with typical, but well developed, believable characters and a steep, well sustained arc.

If you're looking for a fast read that can keep you turning the pages this book is ideal.
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Top reviews from other countries

Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2014
I've been meaning to read this book by Cindy Vine for a long time, having read so many excellent reviews. Well, I wasn't disappointed! Shocked and surprised at times but never disappointed. Every chapter holds another twist, turn or surprise for these (mostly) likeable characters. Great work, Cindy!
Am2013
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2019
A nice read, although the end could have been a little better and more informative. I enjoyed reading the content
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