The secret child : a gripping novel of family secrets that will leave you in tears

Just for a moment, I was young and invincible again, back before I made the decision that changed the rest of my life... Susie did something that she knows she will always regret: giving her baby son up for adoption, to keep her infidelity secret from her family. Louise, Susie’s daughter, feels the effects of that decision echoing down through the years – her mother has always been difficult, too strict with her but not strict enough with her sister Grace, who is wild and out-of-control. And Danny, Susie’s husband, adores her, but has always sensed something wrong at the heart of their marriage. When tragedy strikes the family, and a chance discovery threatens to bring the truth to light, the sisters’ relationship is put to the test as they are faced with an impossible choice... ‘Wow, wow, wow. I am speechless as to how good this book was... A highly emotional, heart-breaking story.’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars You can run from your past, but it will always catch up with you... Susie was forced to do something she will always regret. Everything that led to the choice she made had to be buried and forgotten. Her secret echoes down through the years, tainting everything it touches. Her husband wonders why his wife is so distant. Her daughters can’t understand their changeable mother. Susie knows her past is pushing her family apart, and the guilt is eating her up, but she can’t escape from the consequences of what she has done. No-one but Susie knows the whole story, and when her daughters discover a piece of the puzzle, she must face the question she has struggled with for most of her life: Would the truth bring them back together, or break them? From the bestselling author of The Silent Wife, The Secret Child is a heartbreaking and unputdownable novel about family secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Jojo Moyes and Diane Chamberlain. What readers are saying about The Secret Child: ‘WOW! From the very first, emotional chapter, I was hooked. And the story just kept getting better and better, more and more addictive... Brilliant author! Fabulous book!’ Renita d’Silva ‘The Secret Child is a powerful and emotionally charged character-driven novel. The story is heartbreaking as well as touching. I didn’t want to put the book down, for even a moment. And, this superbly written story stayed with me, long after I had turned the last page... I will read again and again.’ Write Escape, 5 stars ‘Will pull at your heartstrings... The characters and the stories were so beautifully written... This book will not disappoint.’ Book Nerd Anonymous, 5 stars ‘Heartfelt and emotional from the start... It tugged on my heartstrings and caused me to shed a few tears... It was everything I love in a book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This is a very well written and compelling story, a heartbreaking tale of love, loss and lies which keeps you involved from start to finish.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I absolutely adore Kerry Fisher’s writing and her books just keep getting better and better.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I wanted to know how the story ended but it was so good that I wanted to keep reading... will pull on your heartstrings from every direction possible. A sure-fire bestseller.’ Sandie’s Bookshelves, 5 stars ‘A very emotional and thought provoking story... This was the first book by Kerry Fisher for me but it won't be the last.’ Twin Spin, 5 stars ‘So beautifully written it pulled me in and I felt my heart wrench... I didn't want it to end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A touching story of love and loss, beautifully written and emotionally charged... Susie was forced to give her baby son up for adoption, something that she will always regret. Her secret seems to taint everything it touches, echoing down through the years. Her husband and daughters wonder why Susie is the way she is. Although Susie knows that her past is pushing her family apart, and she feels a great deal of guilt, she can't stop the longing for her lost child. When her daughters uncover a clue dealing with her secret, Susie must face this question: Would the truth bring her family closer together, or break them?