His First Wife's Secret: A powerful and utterly gripping emotional drama
The tears began to flow. 'I can't do this on my own, ' Emily sobbed. 'I don't know how.'
When Emily's husband dies in a terrible accident, she's not the only wife he leaves behind.
Because, before their whirlwind romance and Emily's discovery she was pregnant, Pete had been married to Caroline for more than twenty years. A devastating tragedy had torn them apart. But there was a part of Pete that had never fully left his first wife and a secret that would bind them together, forever.
Finding herself lonely, heartbroken, and forced to face life and motherhood alone - Emily is surprised that Caroline offers her support. But Emily knows she needs someone she can trust and rely on. Even if it's the woman her husband loved before her.
A tentative friendship develops and their lives become entwined. Their bond grows ever stronger as Caroline steps in to help when Emily's baby arrives unexpectedly early. But it's not just Caroline hiding a secret. Both of the women who once loved Pete have things they can never admit, without risking a friendship that might be the only thing keeping them both afloat.
When grief begins to takes its toll on Emily, she feels sure that Caroline is the only person who can save her and baby Dylan... But should she trust the woman he loved before her - with her life... Or her child's?
An utterly devastating, but ultimately uplifting, emotional women's fiction novel about friendship, motherhood and loss. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis and Jojo Moyes.
'Wow!!! Where to even begin Mind you, it's hard enough to write this with blurry eyes through tears!!... Absolutely heartbreaking and a real tear jerker.' Kirsty Whitlock ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I don't even know where to begin to review this absolutely gut-wrenching, beautiful story... I have never audibly sobbed or struggled to read a book through tears, but this one was tough.... I cannot express the need for everyone to read this book... It is just beautiful and I think it gives a lot for people to learn from in their own lives too.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Community Reviews
Caroline and Pete were married, their son tragically died and their relationship drifted. Pete still visited Caroline and spent a lot of time with her.
He has also recently got married to a younger woman, Emily, and she is pregnant.
Tragedy strikes and an unlikely friendship occurs.
I am not going to lie, I did shed a few tears through this book, it was raw and emotional and so real to life, I felt I was living the characters lives every time I picked it up.
It was written so well, I look forward to reading more from this author.
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