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Why would you walk away from the one person you can't live without? As a child, Vicky Hall never had the sort of family she wanted. The least important person in her new step-family, ignored by her mother in favour of her two younger half-siblings, Vicky was always an afterthought. Sitting alone at her graduation ceremony at the age of twenty-one, she vows to create her own family and her own life, one which is full of the love and attention she has always craved. When Vicky meets William and falls pregnant in Greece that summer, it isn't planned. But the two of them believe they can make it work, showering their child with the love which they believe should be enough. But when her son Theo is two, Vicky leaves him in the care of her mother-in-law, walks out of her front door and drives to a hotel where she takes a room for the night. She doesn't return. It's unthinkable. What kind of mother does that? The kind who is hiding a story you can never imagine. The Mother I Could Have Been is a heartbreaking story of impossible decisions and second chances, from the bestselling author of The Silent Wife and The Woman I Was Before. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain. Readers are loving The Mother I Could Have Been!';WOW! An amazing read!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';I wish I could have read this book in one sitting I literally couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Kerry Fisher goes from strength to strength, with The Mother I Could Have Been being her best book yet.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';This is a book that once I picked up, it totally consumed me. I ended up reading it in one evening as I was so absorbed by what was in front of me and I had to see how everything was going to end An absolute must read.' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars';I have loved every book I've read by this author and this is no exception. I loved it. I didn't want it to end. Excellent read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ';An incredible read. So well written and heartfelt.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ';I don't even know how to start this review as I know my words will never do it justice. Each time I pick one of Kerry's books up, I wonder how it is going to top her previous book as each and every one I've read has absolutely blown me away and warmed me to the core
I just couldn't put it down It's not very often when reading a book that you find yourself laughing, crying snotty tears, feeling sick with tension Yes, honestly, it really is that good. Being Anne ReadingOMG, do I ever like this writer. I don't usually gush But rarely have I come across a character that I so instantly identified with The acerbic wit is my style. I want to meet and be friends with Lydia Rushfield. All Words MatterAn absolutely BRILLIANT read! Oh Gosh I wish I hadnt finished it so quickly sheer perfection gripped me like Velcro from the very start and completely enthralled and entertained me right the way through. Beady Jans BooksYour past will devastate your family. But your lies could destroy them. What would YOU do?Sometimes a lie can split your life in two. There is before, and there is after. Try as you might you can never go back.When Lydia was a teenager, she made a decision that ruined her familys life. Theyve spent the last thirty years living with the consequences and doing their best to pretend it never happened. Lydias husband, the gorgeous and reliable Mark, and her two teenage children know nothing about that summer back in 1982. And thats the way Lydia wants it to stay. The opportunity to come clean is long gone and now its not the lie that matters, its the betrayal of hiding the truth for so long. When someone from the past turns up as a parent at the school gates, Lydia feels the life she has worked so hard to build slipping through her fingers. The more desperate she becomes to safeguard her family, the more erratic her behaviour becomes. But when the happiness of her own teenage son, Jamie, hangs in the balance, Lydia is forced to make some impossible decisions. Can she protect him and still keep her own secret and if she doesnt, will her marriage and family survive?From the author of THE ISLAND ESCAPE comes a powerful and heartbreaking story, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain.What people are saying about After the Lie:I absolutely loved it Kerry Fisher goes straight away to my 'most favourite authors' list Yes, I was touched by this book as it is one continuous roller-coaster of emotions on a very twisty track. Relax and Read ReviewsFive out of five stars. Past collides with present in this compelling book.' Portobello Book Blog'This book was - in a word - addictive.'Voracious Reader's BlogI loved it! A brilliantly woven, emotional, page-turning tale of the damage caused to a family by secrets and lies across the generations Rachael LucasFive out of five stars! This was a real page turner for me, and as the story went on I just couldn't predict how it was going to pan out. ' Dee Cees Reviews'If you like reading about real women and a compelling family drama then this is the book for you. A terrific read.' Jane Lythell'This book will make you laugh, frown and cry in equal measure
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