Annie: A loving mother and wife, Annie O'Neill was the heart of the small community of Kiss River. But her generous nature hid a darker side that remained secret for years after her tragic death. Lacey: When Lacey O'Neill finally learns the shattering truth about the mother she's spent a decade emulating, the foundation of her life begins to crumble. Then her close childhood friend dies, leaving her teenage daughter, Mackenzie, in Lacey's care, and Lacey unwillingly finds herself in the role of mother. Mackenzie: Uprooted by her mother's death, Mackenzie resents her new home of Kiss River. She wants nothing to do with the father who never knew she existed—and especially not her mother's oldest friend. But the person who could understand her best might be the one she resents most: Lacey.
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“An intense read, dealing with realistic characters and situations while simultaneously exploring the universal themes of connection, redemption, and forgiveness.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
Complex, credible characterization. . . . Even readers who are not already fans will sympathize with the flawed but caring people [Chamberlain] compassionately evokes.
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Diane Chamberlain is the author of thirty novels. Her first book, Private Relations, earned the RITA award for best single title contemporary novel. In 2020, she was added to LibraryReads’ Hall of Fame Authors. She holds a master’s degree in social work from San Diego State University.
Arielle DeLisle is an Earphones Award–winning narrator, voice actor, and commercial producer. She has recorded more than sixty audiobooks, including dystopian young adult titles and Michael Wallace’s Righteous series.