by Hewitt, Kate
As Grace and Heather’s lives become entwined, they are tested to breaking point, though neither can deny the other’s love for the child. But just when they think they are learning how to live with each other, they receive devastating news that turns their fragile world upside down.
Will either mother know what is the right thing to do for the child they both love?
An absolutely gripping, emotional drama with a tear-jerking twist. If you love Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer or Diane Chamberlain, this will warm your heart, make you cry, and stay with you forever.
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Acknowledgements
It’s been such a thrill to share this story, which is so dear to my heart, with a new audience. As ever, I am indebted to the wonderful team at Bookouture who work so tirelessly on behalf of all the authors. Thanks go especially to my editor Isobel, who patiently dealt with me working on several books at the same time and occasionally getting a bit confused between them all!! Also many thanks to my copy-editor Jade, who had a particular challenge in dealing with a trilogy that had seen several incarnations and was sometimes caught between the versions. I don’t know how you managed to keep track of all the ages of everyone, but thank you!! Thanks also to everyone else at Bookouture who works on my books, in marketing, audio, foreign translations, and in more ways than I even know. You’re all amazing!
Thank you also to my Aunt Sally and Uncle Ross, whose cottage on Amherst Island inspired the setting of this story, and to Andrea Cross and the other residents of the island who arranged a lovely visit for me there, and also provided me with archives from their historical society. I am indebted!
I also must give thanks to Becky Wendling, the original Ellen fan (don’t hate me for the big change I made to the story!), and to LM Montgomery, whose wonderful heroine Anne Shirley (and Gilbert Blythe!) have given me so much joy and first inspired me to write my own stories.
And lastly, thank you to Cliff, my wonderful husband, and my very own Gilbert! I love you!
We – both author and publisher – hope you enjoyed this book. We believe that you can become a reader at any time in your life, but we’d love your help to give the next generation a head start.
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Published by Bookouture in 2021
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