Motherhood’s a Bloodsport

Norma will do anything to keep her girls alive… even kill

She’s worked hard to build a normal life, a loving husband, two strong daughters, a peaceful home. But in a world full of danger and predators, peace is fragile. Norma is ready. Always.

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About Jennifer Parnell

About Jennifer Parnell

Mother. Survivor. Story Creator.

Jennifer Parnell first imagined Motherhood’s a Bloodsport nearly 30 years ago, during one of the darkest times of her life, escaping an abusive marriage and fighting to rebuild her world. She envisioned a woman like herself: someone who didn’t just endure, but struck back when pushed too far.

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About Lauren Talkemeyer

Daughter. Writer. Future-Focused Mother.

Growing up with a mother who taught her strength through survival, Lauren inherited both passion and grit. When she became a mother herself, the story Jennifer began years ago resonated like never before. Together, they revived the idea, shaping it into a bold, modern thriller.

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Motherhood’s a Bloodsport

Norma’s life has always been a jagged puzzle, broken by trauma, sharpened by survival. Escaping an abusive marriage, she builds a new life with a man who loves her and daughters who give her purpose. But motherhood awakens something fierce inside her, a predator’s instinct.

When the systems meant to protect fail, Norma takes justice into her own hands. Her enemies disappear, her secrets burn, and her family remains safe… for now.

As society begins to crumble and violence spreads, Norma’s survival training becomes her daughters’ lifeline. She raises them not to be prey, but predators. Not victims but survivors.

In this gripping tale of maternal love turned lethal, readers will question:
Is she a hero? A monster? Or the only one paying attention?

Fans of Gone Girl, Dexter, and We Need to Talk About Kevin will devour this intense, emotionally charged thriller about a mother who refuses to lose.

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The Mama Bear Effect: Reviews

★★★★★

 Norma is terrifying, brilliant, and unforgettable. I couldn’t put this book down — one minute I was rooting for her, the next I was horrified by what she’d do to protect her family. Jennifer and Lauren have created a mother you’ll never forget. Dark, gripping, and emotionally raw.
★★★★★

 I rarely read thrillers about moms, but this one hit every note. The mix of domestic life and sheer brutality is perfect. It’s intense, clever, and surprisingly heartfelt. You’ll feel Norma’s love and rage in every chapter.
★★★★★

 From the very first chapter, I was hooked. The pacing is cinematic, the tension constant, and Norma’s instincts as a mother feel so real. This is a book that makes you question morality while cheering for a mom who refuses to be a victim.
★★★★★

 A beautifully disturbing story of love, trauma, and survival. The mother-daughter writing team has crafted something truly unique, a thriller that’s visceral, emotionally charged, and unforgettable. I loved how Norma is both relatable and terrifying.
★★★★★

 If you love psychological thrillers with complex female leads, this book is a must-read. It’s a wild ride of crime, family, and primal instincts, and the writing is razor-sharp. Norma’s character will haunt you in the best way."

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