An emotional and moving page-turner from the Sunday Times bestselling author of TELL ME YOUR SECRET and THE BRIGHTON MERMAID

Kamryn Matika has no responsibilities - one birthday card will change that forever…

Best friends Kamryn Matika and Adele Brannon though nothing could come between them - until Adele did the unthinkable and slept with Kamryn’s fiance Nate. Worse still, she got pregnant and had his child. When Kamryn discovered the truth about their betrayal she vowed never to see any of them again.

Years later, Kamryn receives a letter from Adele asking her to visit her in hospital. Adele is dying and begs Kamryn to adopt her daughter Tegan. With a great job and hectic social life, the last thing Kamryn needs is a five-year-old daughter to disrupt things. Especially not one who reminds her of Nate. But with n on else to take care of Tegan and Adele fading fast, does she have any other choice?

So begins a difficult journey that leads Kamryn towards forgiveness, love, responsibility and, ultimately, a better understanding of herself.

Readers love Dorothy Koomson:

‘I was laughing and crying from page one … a very moving read’ Adele Parks

‘Both funny and moving, this will have you reaching for the tissues… A heart-breaking tale’ Closer