BRAND NEW from bestselling author Lisa Timoney comes a gripping story of a mother’s love. Perfect for fans of Adolescence, Prima Facie, and Jodi Picoult.

Two sisters reunited by a long-held secret. A teenage boy drawn into a dangerous online world. Every mother’s worst nightmare…

When Anna first meets her adopted sister, successful, glamorous Ronnie seems to have everything she herself doesn’t. But, despite being brought up by different families, they have an immediate connection. And, as Anna and her fourteen-year-old son Lewis are welcomed into Ronnie’s wealthy new family, Anna is also delighted when Lewis bonds with Ronnie’s charismatic stepson, Ned.

But Ned is hiding a dark obsession. As Lewis falls under his influence, he is pulled into a toxic online world, where misogyny, manipulation and anger thrive. Soon, Anna barely recognises the sweet boy she raised.

Then a shocking incident exposes the truth and Anna has to choose between the sister she longed for and the child she loves. How far will she go to save her beloved son?

A gripping, timely and emotionally charged novel about family secrets, online radicalisation and a mother’s determination to protect her child at any cost. Perfect for fans of Adolescence, Prima Facie, and Jodi Picoult.

Readers love Lisa Timoney:

‘This is an absolutely heartbreaking, gripping tearjerker. Be warned, you'll need tissues. But I loved every minute!’ Amanda Prowse

‘This is such a beautiful novel that for me had echoes of Jodi Picoult. My heart broke for everyone in the story, even as I couldn't stop turning the pages. Lisa Timoney is a voice to watch out for.’ Jo Bartlett, author

‘An incredibly emotional and beautifully written story of loss and rediscovered love. I loved it!’ Sheila Riley, author

‘Perfectly phrased and full of compassion and the novel takes the reader on an emotional exploration of motherhood, making you question what you might have done in their place.’ Emma Robinson, author

‘Heartrending and suspenseful… Had me glued to the pages, desperate to know more about these characters I’d come to care deeply about.’ Kate Hewitt

‘I raced through this fantastic read… I could really empathise with both women in this story. I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping, five star read from Lisa.’ Caroline Finnerty

‘Wow what a book! I couldn’t put it down. I finished it before work this morning and my eyes are still red raw from crying so hard. It had me on an emotional rollercoaster and I felt all the emotions. What a beautiful book!’ Reader Review

‘Phew! That was an emotional rollercoaster and then some! As I mop up my tears, I’m also smiling at the wonder of a mother’s love… Incredible… Pushed every emotional button I have.’ Reader Review