My Husband's Child (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781805570622)

A totally gripping, BRAND NEW heartbreaking read about love and families from Lisa Timoney, that readers of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes, and Emma Robinson will love.

'What happens if Daddy dies? Who would I live with?'

Katie 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 her husband, Liam, can't have children together.

But since Maisie's mum died, she's mostly been living with her sister, Liam's adult daughter, Olivia - and the two have become 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, and when she meets the man of her dreams, she begins to believe that she alone can offer her sister the security she needs.

When tragedy strikes, the two women both want what's best for the girl they love more than life itself, but when their lives take another unexpected turn, they each discover quite how much they have to lose.

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

Author: Lisa Timoney
ISBN-10: 1805570625
ISBN-13: 9781805570622
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Language: English
Published: 06/12/2026
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d