A heartbreaking read about the bonds between a mother and her child, and how we will do everything to save them…
My son George is everything to me, but he’s slipping away, and no one can tell me why.
Every test comes back inconclusive, every doctor leaves me with more questions than answers. I’m terrified – each day brings new fears, and my heart aches knowing how much he’s suffering.
Then Barbara appears – my biological mother, a stranger for most of my life. She’s in poor health, struggling with the weight of her past, and her sudden arrival stirs a mix of emotions in me. Part of me wants to believe she’s here to help, but there’s a wall between us, and I can’t shake the feeling there’s something very wrong.
As George’s condition worsens, I find myself wrestling with doubt. Can I truly rely on Barbara? Will she bring comfort or complicate an already fragile situation? All I want is to protect my son and give him the love and support he deserves. I only hope that I can be the mother he needs before it’s too late. Will I find a way to save him?
A heartbreaking and emotional novel about a mother’s love, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes, and Kate Hewitt.
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Another heart-wrenching, emotional read! Wow! I knew this one was going to be hard based on the synopsis, but there were so many more layers to the journey that this poor family had to take than I anticipated! Sometimes tragic stories depict a world where everyone is there for each other, and time stands still as the family figures out how to move forward. This story, however, is raw and real, and I loved it for that!
Actually, at first, I didn’t think I was going to like it at all. Every chapter was filled with infuriating relationship dynamics and poor decision making that made me want to scream – but then I realized it was because I was so connected to the mother and her children that I felt this way. The struggle of having a child with a condition that others belittle, scoff at, or use against you is sadly a situation that I have found myself in. I related to this mother’s story immediately. Every time someone didn’t believe her, I felt myself growing angry on her behalf as well as my own. When finally her biological mother came out of the woodwork and fully supported her and believed that her child really was sick, I wanted so badly to lean into that and trust this woman just as our main character longed to, even though all the red flags pointed toward her being completely untrustworthy.
There were gasp worthy moments, (The husband!!! When you read it, you’ll know!) there were tear streaming moments, and there were moments of justice and strength. If you’re ready for an emotional roller-coaster journey between mother, son, and those around them, then definitely read this book!
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this virtual book tour, Rachel’s Random Resources
Sheila Norton lives in Chelmsford, Essex and part-time in Torquay, Devon. She is the author of over 20 novels, covering several different sub-genres of contemporary fiction. She is now being published by Boldwood Books, writing emotionally-charged family dramas, the first of which, ‘A Good Enough Mother’, was published on 13 March 2024. Her second book with Boldwood, ‘Not Your Child’, will be published on 23 September 2004 and explores the themes of coping alone with a child, the benefits of friendship, and attitudes towards women without children.
Sheila was the winner of the Romantic Novelists Association award 2022 for the best Christmas/Winter seasonal novel, with her book ‘Winter at Cliff’s End Cottage’. This was the latest of several feel-good novels set in Devon. Earlier novels included two books narrated by cats.
Her first novel was published in 2003, and before this, she had over 100 short stories published in women’s magazines. She worked for most of her life as a medical secretary, until retiring early to concentrate on her writing.
Sheila is married and has three daughters and six grandchildren. She loves hearing from her readers, and can be contacted through her website (sheila norton dot com) where you can also ask to be added to an email mailing list for updates about Sheila’s books and writing life. You can also follow her on Facebook (sheila norton author) and Instagram (sheila ann dot norton).
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