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Hold My Girl

A compelling and gripping read, perfect for fans of Celeste Ng, Liane Moriarty and Jodi Picoult
By Charlene Carr
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Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr tells the gripping story of two women entangled in an IVF mix-up that tests the boundaries of motherhood and ownership. As they navigate their complex emotional landscapes, an unexpected connection forms, compelling them to confront challenging truths about themselves and their desires. This novel brilliantly explores themes of identity, love, and what it means to be a family.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy emotionally gripping stories that delve into themes of motherhood, identity, and the complexities of family relationships. The narrative intricately explores moral dilemmas and personal growth, providing a captivating blend of drama and introspection. Discover a tale that resonates with the heart and challenges perceptions in compelling ways.

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Two women. Two eggs. One switch.

Two women. Two eggs. One switch.

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Thoughtful, tense and affecting – Ashley Audrain

A tense, emotional story about racial identity, loss, and betrayal – Daily Mail 'Fiction books to watch in 2023'

This tense and emotional novel follows the fallout after two women's eggs are switched during IVF.

TWO WOMEN. ONE BABY. A FIGHT LIKE NO OTHER.

Katherine has everything under control.
After years of struggling to conceive with her partner, Patrick, she finally gives birth to Rose, her IVF miracle child. But she's afraid that Rose may not be her daughter, her pale skin not matching Katherine's own.

Tess never got her happy ending.
Just like Katherine, she was also a hopeful IVF mother, but her daughter, Hanna, was stillborn. Now divorced, broke, and stuck in a dead-end job, she's beginning to lose all hope.

But when Rose is ten months old, both women get a call from the fertility clinic. There was a mistake: their eggs were switched.

It will take a custody battle like no other to decide who will get to be Rose's mother – a battle that will push them both to the brink...

This is a story about what it means to be a mother, and the lengths we go to for the people we love.

A tense, emotional story about racial identity, loss and betrayal – Daily Mail 'Fiction books to watch in 2023'

Thoughtful, tense and affecting – Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push

An absorbing and engaging novel that twists the heart – Rachel Hore, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Beautiful Spy

Breathtakingly taut, unflinching and poignant – Marissa Stapley, New York Times bestselling author of LUCKY

Compelling and thought-provoking ... A page-turner – Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake

A tender exploration of secrets, loss, and motherhood – Lola Akinmade Akerstrom, international bestselling author of In Every Mirror She's Black

A future classic – Leah Hazard, Sunday Times bestselling author of Hard Pushed: A Midwife's Story

Will break your heart – Julie Ma, author of Richard and Judy selected debut Happy Families

A gripping, thorny premise that explores motherhood and its primal tug. It's twisty and forensic but also wise and moving – Beth Morrey, author of Em & Me and the Sunday Times bestseller Saving Missy.

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Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr is described as a raw and emotional exploration of complex themes such as moral dilemmas, custody battles, and racial identity. The reviews praise the novel for its compelling narrative and its ability to engage the reader with its poignant storytelling. Many reviewers highlight the book as thought-provoking and absorbing, with some predicting it as a future classic, while others commend its unflinching portrayal of sensitive topics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802795264

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mountain Leopard Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Charlene Carr is a lover of stories who has worked as a writer, editor, facilitator, and run her own Communications business. She currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, where she splits her time between writing and trying to keep up with the energy and antics of her young daughter. Hold My Girl is her first traditionally published novel.

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