My Husband's Child : A BRAND NEW captivating story of the power of a mother's love from BESTSELLER Lisa Timoney for 2026

A totally gripping, heartbreaking and suspenseful read, that readers of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes, and Emma Robinson will love. 💔🏡She's the child you love. but someone believes she shouldn't be yoursKatie loves her 6-year-old stepdaughter Maisie with all her heart. The time they spend together, the feel of the little girl's hand in her own, means everything to her, especially after she discovers she and Maisie's dad, Liam, can't have children together. But since Maisie's mum died, the little girl has mostly been living with her sister, Liam's adult daughter, Olivia - and the two are inseparable. The problem is that Olivia hates her stepmother and refuses to accept her as part of their lives. Katie wants nothing more than to step up in Maisie's life, even to formally adopt her, so they can become the proper family she's always longed for. But Olivia can't let that happen. Then she meets the man of her dreams, and she begins to wonder if, together, they can offer her sister the security she needs. But as the battle for Maisie's forever home builds, tragedy strikes, putting Liam's life in peril. Katie and Olivia need to work out what's best for the girl they love more than life itself, but - can they keep Maisie safe when their own lives may also be in danger?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`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`I'm writing this review with tears streaming down my face. This book captivated me from beginning to end. If you're looking for a book that will grip your heart, stir your emotions, make you cry, and even bring a smile to your face - this is the one.' ????? Reader Review`WOW!!. An emotional rollercoaster of regret, self preservation and second chances which will stay with me for a long time to come.' ????? Reader Review`Have your tissues ready, this is a real heartbreaker!. I didn't want this to end, even though I sobbed through a lot of it!' ???? Reader Review`Let me just start out by saying this book was gut wrenching. Right from the start we are stabbed in the heart and filled with emotion and it never lets up. A very emotional family drama novel that I believe will touch every type of reader. I do suggest having a box of tissues nearby.' ???? Reader Review