Emma Dhesi

Buried deep inside, dark secrets threaten to destroy her. Karen Elliott's life has spiralled out of control. Years of self-medicating with alcohol have cost her dearly; her job, her family's trust, and now even her grip on reality. When a drunken incident pushes her over the edge, Karen is forced to confront the harrowing truth about herself. Sent to a rehabilitation clinic against her will, Karen must face exorcisms of her past like never before. Memories resurface that she'd give anything to stay buried. With each new session chipping away at her defences, Karen fears what demons may be unearthed. As painful revelations come to light, Karen risks losing not just her sobriety but everything she holds dear. With ghosts of the past clawing to drag her under, will she find the inner strength to stay afloat? Or will her addiction finally overwhelm her, dragging down all who love her? A heart-wrenching and intensely suspenseful story of addiction, recovery and facing deep-seated trauma. If you liked Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce, you'll love this book

Kathi Beattie has built her world on love and stability. But when her adopted teenage son, Jake, learns the truth about his birth mother, his anger sends shockwaves through the close-knit family Kathi holds so dear. Just when Kathi thinks she’s lost her son to the secrets of his past, she discovers that her own family harbours long-buried secrets. Ones that could shatter everything she believes about herself. As mother and son embark on parallel emotional journeys, the boundaries of family, forgiveness, and second chances are tested in ways neither could have imagined. Set in a small Scottish town, Belonging is a heartfelt, contemporary women’s fiction novel about adoption, motherhood, family secrets, and the search for identity and healing. Perfect for book club readers and fans of Amanda Prowse or Leah Mercer.

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