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A Mother's Goodbye: A gripping emotional page turner about adoption and a mother's love (Powerful emotional novels about impossible choices by Kate Hewitt) Kindle Edition

by Kate Hewitt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.6 4,279 ratings

Part of: Powerful emotional novels about impossible choices by Kate Hewitt (11 books)

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“Heart-wrenching and captivating… as good as anything Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain have ever written… gripping, engrossing and compelling” Bookish Jottings

“My arms ache with the need to reach and hold my precious child, and then to never let go. But I can’t. I know I can’t.”

Heather is devastated. There’s no way she can keep her baby. She can barely pay the bills as it is. But when she meets Grace, a wealthy, single career woman, who wants a baby more than anything, Heather believes she has found the perfect adoptive mother.

As Grace and Heather’s lives become entwined, they are tested to breaking point, though neither can deny the other’s love for the child. But just when they think they are learning how to live with each other, they receive devastating news that turns their fragile world upside down.

Will either mother know what is the right thing to do for the child they both love?

An absolutely gripping, emotional drama with a tear-jerking twist. If you love Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer or Diane Chamberlain, this will warm your heart, make you cry, and stay with you forever.

What readers are saying about A Mother’s Goodbye:

“Wow oh wow… A powerful and emotional read that touched my heart… mesmerising… powerful and gut-wrenching.” Dash Fan Book Reviews, 5 stars

“I absolutely loved every minute… such a heart-breaking read… I highly recommend it.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“Oh. My Gosh. This story tugs at so many heartstrings, it makes you cry, it makes you FEEL.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“I cannot recommend this book enough to you all!… This story 100% got me in the feels….it was an emotional rollercoaster and a superb riveting read.” Writing from the Heart, 5 stars

“Oh my gosh! This book is sad, thrilling, gripping and completely pulls on your heart strings… Full of heartache, tough decisions, dilemmas, drama and struggles of everyday life… In two words, simply amazing!” Books on the Bookshelf, 5 stars

“This book was a heart wrenchingly aching tale of motherly love, loss and loyalty. It's like no other!... So so sad. But so beautiful!” Two Girls and a Book Obsession, 5 stars

“Wow! This book pulled at my heartstrings from first page to last” Audio Killed the Bookmark, 5 stars

“I cannot believe how much this book touched me. It got to one point where I had to stop reading because my chest hurt so bad from emotion and the tears were flowing… I would give this more than 5 stars if I could” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“Oh wow… Such a beautiful, heartfelt and emotional story… This story has literally broken my heart into tiny little pieces at every emotional and heart breaking turn.” Welcome to Mixing Reality with Fiction, 5 stars

“A heartbreaking story… that is beautifully and emotionally written… Absolutely heart wrenching and devastating.” Sinfully Wicked Books, 5 stars

“This is an absolutely stunning novel… incredibly moving… powerful, honest and an excellent, unmissable read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“A powerful story of love and heartbreak. I read this book with tears streaming down my face... Real, visceral and so emotional… The gut-wrenching decisions that had to be made were so realistic and so poignant.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“A riveting story… [It] was already pulling at my heartstrings, but then there was a twist, one so tragic, that I read much of the story with a lump in my throat.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“One of the best books I've read.” Goodreads reviewer

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"Absorbing, shocking, and emotionally stunning."―Harlequin Junkie on The Secrets We Keep

About the Author

Kate Hewitt is a USA Today bestselling author of many novels of women's fiction, including the Hartley-by-the-Sea series set in the Lake District, the Willoughby Close series set in the Cotswolds, and Tales From Goswell written as Katharine Swartz. Her novel A Mother's Goodbye has been called "unputdownable" and "the most emotional book I have ever read" by readers.
She lives in a small market town in Wales with her husband and five young(ish) children, along with their two golden retrieves. Join her newsletter for monthly updates and giveaways at http://www.kate-hewitt.com, or be part of her Facebook groups Kate's Reads.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BYVQCPF
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (June 13, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 13, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1477 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #121,657 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #795 in Contemporary Literary Fiction
- #799 in Women's Literary Fiction
- #1,864 in Women's Friendship Fiction

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Kate Hewitt is the bestselling author of many novels of both historical and contemporary fiction. She particularly enjoys writing contemporary issue-driven women's fiction, and her novels have been called 'unputdownable' and 'the most emotional book I have ever read' by readers.

An American ex-pat, she lives in a small market town in Wales with her husband and five young(ish) children, along with their two Golden Retrievers. Join her newsletter for a free short story, as well as monthly updates and giveaways at https://www.bookouture.com/kate-hewitt/, or be part of her Facebook groups Kate's Reads, to discuss all manner of books, movies, music and cooking.

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YZPat

Realistic and emotional: a must read!

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020

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As the mother of three adopted children, this book intrigued me. I was not disappointed. Here we have a very successful single career woman who has never sought to "make a traditional home" with the husband, wife, 2.5 children and picket fence. When her mother passes away, she takes a long look at her life and realizes that she has missed the time in her life when she could have a child--someone who would love her and her mother had. Realizing that nature was not her friend, she applies to adopt a child jumping through all of the hoops required. The adoption worker realizes that she is successful, wealthy, and committed to the point that she can give a child a wonderful life and a future. So, the process begins. At the same time, we meet a family on the brink of disaster: the wife cleans office buildings at night because the husband injured his back three years ago and cannot return to work while his benefits are expiring, the three children bear the brunt of this because there are no new shoes, not frills, no entertainment because there is no money. The wife is pregnant with a fourth child. The husband is torn with what to do as is she. They debate abortion, adoption, hoping for a break, etc. At length, they decide to give the baby up for adoption. You guessed it! The social worker finds herself with the perfect candidate for the career woman! But, the story does not end there. Both women experience terrific ups and downs as the pregnancy progresses leading to an epic moment when the baby is born! Even then, the story takes an even more emotional turn as the new mother makes horrific demands on the adoptive mother. When things become unbearable and something has to give, the most unexpected event occurs. You will be blown out of the water! This is the catalyst for an even more dramatic set of events that lead to a heart-wrenching but happy ending for some of the characters. There is a great moral here, we are often the victims of our own deeds and when we try to manipulate other people we find ourselves often faced with impossible odds. I cannot recommend this book too highly. The plot is well developed, the characters are well drawn, and the reader is drawn in to the point that putting the book down is not possible. Please read this book!

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Janet S

Heartbreaking

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023

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I have read so many books that it’s really rare that I am moved by one at this point. This was simply excellent and even at my age, with all the thousands of books I’ve read, it had me sobbing at the end. I highly recommend.

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JM

Loved It!

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020

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Very interesting, touching novel. Great storyline and fairly realistic characters. In some respects, the story reminded me of the movie Beaches. I will read more from this author.

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No Words describe this incredible journey

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023

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No words describe this incredible journey or the onslaught of emotions as the tale unfolds. Friendship, love, jealousy, happiness, pain, wealth and struggles are all brought to heartfelt reality through the relationships of the finely tuned characters. You will celebrate their joys and suffer their losses and remember them forever well after you turn the last page and read the final word. You will definitely want to dig deeper and gobble up more of Kate Hewitt’s offerings. Of course you will, why wouldn’t you?

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Rose Arbor

A Heartbreaking Book

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018

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This book will break your heart. Keep the tissues handy. You will need them.

Heather is expecting her fourth child and it is breaking her heart. Her husband's disability payments are going to end and she does not have enough education for anything but minimum wage jobs. They are behind on their rent and will be out on the street. She makes the decision to give the baby up for adoption and informs her family. She chooses a successful career woman for the adoptive mother, figuring her child will have a good life. But then, she can't let go. Her heart won't let her. She insists on monthly visits and continues to insist even as her obsession threatens to tear her remaining family apart. Then the unthinkable happens and she has to make an impossible choice.

This book is so good, it had me sobbing. I cannot imagine the pain of giving up my child. Or maybe I can imagine it all too well. Poor Heather! She loved too much. Or was it too little? And what of her final decision? What do you think? Get the book, set the tissues nearby, and dig in. You won't be sorry.

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GS

Didn't want to put this one down...

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019

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I've read a lot of great books but I think this one just moved into #1 for me. Kate Hewitt has an awesome writing style. She sure knows how to tell a great story. The characters in this book are so genuine. Their feelings, life styles, & personalities come to life so much that you know that you've met people like them in real life. Their journey becomes your journey. Be sure to have tissues ready. Didnt want the book to end.

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020

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Did I like reading it? No. Did I keep reading? Yes! Full of drama and angst about adoption and cancer. Excellent writing.

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Callie

Two mothers the heartache of both .

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020

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Excellent character development. Both the birth mother and single woman on the fast track to promotion in a law firm were believable. I felt sad for the mother of 3 who could not afford another child as her husband was unable to work due to a job related accident. She struggled with the decision she made in order to make a good life for her 3 little girls. After considering many adoptive parentsl she chose a single woman over conventional families. These two women felt a connection despite their very different lifestyles and finances. They became friends during the pregnancy but then the unthinkable happened . The birth mother experienced contractions much too early and was rushed to the hospital for an emergency C Section. The baby made it but an unforeseen development led the birth mother to change her mind about the adoption. I won’t spoil it by telling you more.
Just buy it. You won’t be sorry. I read it in one sitting. I hated to put it down.

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Paola B.

Un figlio

Reviewed in Italy on July 6, 2018

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Questo romanzo è la storia di due donne, due madri, e un figlio. E' una narrazione incalzante che descrive l'essenza dell'essere umano nuda e cruda, senza vezzi o falsità. Un libro che ti emoziona e scuote dentro.

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Kate Hewitt has brought us a fantastic, emotional read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2018

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Kate Hewitt has brought us a fantastic, emotional read. It is well written; being both beautiful and heart-wrenching at the same time. I read each page in quick succession and finished reading the book within the first day. It is one of those books that is difficult to put down; once you start reading it you have to know how it ends.
Hannah’s and Grace’s story drew me in; as a mother of two young boys I could feel the ache they felt for the child they both wanted; the natural pull echoed in me and I related so incredibly to this story. I love the alternating chapters, which help us to see both characters perfectly; I felt like I knew them well and enjoyed reading as the pair became intertwined with one another. And I will be completely honest, there were a few occasions when I shed a tear; actual real life tears! This story definitely pulls at the old heart-strings.
I want to tell you SO much about this story, but I also don’t want to give too much away! Please go and put this in your Goodreads TBR list – you won’t be disappointed.
I can not recommend this book enough to you all! It was brilliant in how it was written and Kate has a wonderful flow to her writing style, making the story easy to follow and digestible. This story 100% got me in the feels….it was an emotional rollercoaster and a superb riveting read.

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Siggy

Excellent

Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2020

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What an excellent book - I love all her books - this is my 5th - it is so thought provoking and makes you feel quite emotional - you feel such a part of the story. So hard to put down. Characters are very realistic. A great read.

R

Interessante Geschichte

Reviewed in Germany on January 14, 2019

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Die Geschichte ist interessant geschrieben und lässt sich gut lesen. Die Wendungen sind nicht vorhersehbar und vor allem das Ende trifft unvorbereitet. Nichts desto trotz eine gut durchdachte Geschichte, bei der man gern der Entwicklung der Charaktere folgt.

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Linda

Heart breaking

Reviewed in Australia on November 6, 2022

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This book had me interested from the very first page. It was wonderful to read and feel like being involved. I sure wasn't expecting the ending and kept hoping for a miracle. Look forward to reading more books written by this author.

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