The Mother's Secret

A powerfully emotional, gripping and unforgettable novel

by Kate Hewitt

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Pub Date Sep 14 2023 | Archive Date Oct 25 2023

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General Fiction (Adult) | Women's Fiction

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Description

When 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…

As 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.

I 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?

When 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.

An 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.

A Note From the Publisher

*** THIS IS AN UNCORRECTED ADVANCE REVIEW COPY ***

Advance Praise

Praise for Kate Hewitt’s novels:

“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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I was totally immersed in this beautifully told story and felt really sad by the time I reached the end. Uniquely wonderful… I loved every single page of it.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A beautiful novel... It’s incredibly moving, heart-breaking... I was so absorbed in the story I found it impossible to put down and when I wasn’t reading I was thinking about it. It made me think, it made me cry, and it made me thankful for my own healthy children. The story will stay in my thoughts for a long time.” Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!… Put it on your must-read list. In fact put it on the top of your TBR pile! Seriously, this is a book that will stay with you after you are done reading it… Will give you all the feels and then some!… Kate Hewitt is the queen of touching and capturing my heartstrings and pulling them hard… Phenomenal.” Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Warning, you will need a box of tissues by your side to get through this book!!!!! I loved, loved, loved this book. It was a real tear jerker. Question was when was I ever going to stop crying? My husband even asked me if something terrible had happened and I had to explain it was just my book… Awesome.” Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Kate Hewitt’s novels:

“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...