Today is Publication Day for Minna Howard's A Mother's Secret so I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour to celebrate its release.
Verity seems to have it all. A beautiful home, two grown-up sons and a
husband who has always been her rock. But one day, the doorbell rings. And it
changes Verity's life forever.
Saskia has nowhere else to go. Before she died,
her mother left her with her father's name and nothing else. The only way for
Saskia to take care of herself –and her unborn baby –is to find the father she
never knew. And the family that didn't know she existed.
This family secret
means the end of everything they've ever known. But could it also be the chance
for a new beginning?
My Thoughts
This is an intriguing read and features some great storytelling. At the base of it all is the web of family relationships which you have to disentangle and which are shaken to the core by Saskia's appearance on the doorstep. Nevertheless, it is a warm, uplifting read, with romance and family secrets woven together.
The character who made me smile above all turned out to be Nathan's protective mother who would surely drive me up the wall in real life. I found her reactions to be refreshingly credible and she added some edge to the story.
It takes you a while to work out whether Saskia is a truthful character or duplicitous. Once you decide, you have to admire her strength of character which spurs you on. I enjoyed seeing Verity's reaction to the changes in her life. At the beginning when you meet her, she is at a crossroads as her children have recently fledged the nest. She has to dig deep. She remains the centre of the family and maintains a positivity which makes you admire her.
In short: Secrets from the past come to the surface.
About the Author
Minna has had an exciting career in fashion
journalism and now writes full time, whilst enjoying time with her grandsons
and working as an occasional film and TV extra.
She lives in London.
Thanks to Minna Howard, and Victoria Joss and Aria Books for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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