My Stepmother's Secret

Name: My Stepmother's Secret
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781836184058
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An incredibly powerful and heartbreaking story about a family dilemma

By Emma Robinson

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Brief Description

It's in that moment, I realise - I have nowhere to turn. If my precious daughters and I are going to have a roof over our heads, we have to return to my childhood home. The one I've not felt welcome in since my father died.... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

Today marks the end of life as I know it. My husband's lies have wrecked our marriage and I'm left without a home.

My daughters need me like never before. But that means asking for help from my stepmother, a woman I blame for ruining my childhood. When my dad died, he left me his house on one condition: that she could stay there for as long as she wanted. Since then, she's never welcomed me in or shown any desire to leave.

But as we adjust to a new life with her, everything I thought I knew about my stepmother comes crashing down. The secrets that kept us apart are finally revealing themselves. Will our fragile bond break completely, or could it be the only thing that saves me?

An emotional story about family secrets and lies, and the lengths a parent will go to, to protect their children. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Kate Hewitt.

Readers love Emma Robinson:

'O.M.G!... I. FELL. IN. LOVE. WITH. THIS. BOOK!!!... A 5-star read that you must put on the top of your TBR list!!... Totally addictive, fast paced, nail biting, suspenseful, mind blowing, heart-wrenching, and had me wanting more!! I couldn't get enough... Will pull on your heart strings and shed a tear... I LOVED this book!!' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews ?????

'5 Stars!!!!... I'm hooked... Excellent!... Reminds me of the writings of Jodi Picoult... I experienced every emotion that exists.' Goodreads reviewer ?????

'WOW, WOW, WOW. I absolutely loved this book. It completely blew my mind and I have not been able to stop thinking about it since I finished reading it! I devoured this in one sitting... Magnificent. Prepare to be moved!' Goodreads reviewer ?????

'Wow!!! Where to even begin?? Mind you it's hard enough to write this with blurry eyes through tears!! Oh yes, that emotional even I shed tears!!!... Absolutely heart-breaking... Make sure you have tissues at the ready!!! I cried, screamed, smiled, my heart broke... I would LOVE to see this turned into a movie!!!!' Bookworm86 ?????

'Beautiful, moving and heart warming... Absolutely wonderful... I feel like I am missing friends now I have finished it. There is nothing quite like a family drama to make me feel all the feels, an

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836184058

Publisher: Bookouture

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bookouture

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 352

Collections

Crime & Thriller Emma Robinson Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Romance

About the Author

Emma Robinson is the author of several women's fiction novels. She also blogs about the funny side of parenting and has contributed to podcasts such as Funny Women . Whilst her early novels are humorous, her recent work focuses on emotional themes and these novels are both heart-breaking and life affirming. Emma enjoys writing stories which explore the power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances. Emma currently lives in Essex with a husband, two children and a small black dog.

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