{"product_id":"the-mothers-secret-a-powerfully-emotional-gripping-and-unforgettable-novel","title":"The Mother's Secret A Powerfully Emotional, Gripping and Unforgettable Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the call finally comes, my life as I know it is over-my job as a teacher, my marriage, my family are all gone. In a heartbeat, I've lost everything that ever mattered to me. All because of one secret, and what someone thinks she saw...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs I sit in the school's office, listening to the accusations being made against me, I wonder how I got here. As they discuss what they think I did, words begin to jumble in my mind: \"a video,\" \"blurred figures...\" I don't know how to explain that they've got it all wrong. Instead, I think back over the last few months and try to pinpoint the exact moment when I allowed a secret to ruin my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI squeeze my eyes shut. I've been so stupid, I can see that now. Because I know who told them I did this. But it's just not true, I would never cross that line. So why would she do this to me, after all we've been through? What possible reason could she have to shatter my life into a million pieces?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen I open my eyes, my colleagues are staring at me, waiting for answers. I take a deep breath. It's time to tell them what really happened. It's time to tell them the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn emotionally gripping and totally unputdownable story about the complexities of love, female friendship and betrayal. This page-turning read will stay with you long after the final page, and is perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Susan Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Kate Hewitt's novels: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"THE book of the year!... I don't think I have ever cried as much... heart-breaking and unputdownable... To say this story is a five-star read is an understatement. There are not enough stars in the world to show how much this book has touched me.\" Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The complexities of the situation are written in a truly beautiful, insightful way... It was real, and brutal, and heartbreaking, but it was honest, which made it all the most devastating to read.\" Goodreads reviewer ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Holy heck!!! Kate Hewitt brought her A-game with this must read... I was completely entranced... There were so many well-timed twists and turns and just when I thought I couldn't be surprised anymore, there was another bomb waiting to drop!!... A complete 5 star novel that will most certainly \"wow\" you!\" Steph and Chris' Book Review ?????\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48888271700223,"sku":"*R0149910*","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/10013793482842.jpg?v=1784916142","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/the-mothers-secret-a-powerfully-emotional-gripping-and-unforgettable-novel","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}