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My Husband's Daughter: An absolutely heartbreaking and gripping emotional page-turner Kindle Edition

by Emma Robinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 16,757 ratings
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‘Wow!!! Where to even begin?? Mind you, it's hard enough to write this with blurry eyes through tears!!... Absolutely heartbreaking and a real tear jerker.’ Kirsty Whitlock ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cara took a deep breath and let it out slowly. ‘She’s not just my daughter,’ she said as she turned to face Jack. This man she had once loved, but who she hadn’t seen for nearly five years. ‘Sophie is your daughter too.’

It is just past ten o’clock on a cold Friday evening when Rebecca and her husband Jack’s doorbell rings. Outside is a woman who introduces herself as Jack’s ex-girlfriend Cara. And she’s holding the hand of a shivering, blue-eyed, four-year-old girl. Who she claims is Jack’s daughter.

Rebecca is shocked to discover he has a child from his last relationship – even one he hadn’t known about. Because becoming parents isn’t part of their life plan. They like children, but they also love their freedom and spending time together uninterrupted; the way that, if they wanted to, they could travel the world at a moment’s notice.

But Cara needs them. Because Cara has a devastating secret that she can’t tell anyone yet. Not even her daughter. A secret with the power to change all of their lives.

A secret that will ultimately mean Rebecca has to ask herself – could she find it in herself to welcome her husband’s child into her home, and into her heart?

A heartbreaking and powerful emotional women’s fiction novel about love, friendship and what it truly means to be a parent, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult and Kate Hewitt.

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‘Oh my days, what a tear jerker! I have such a book hangover!… I can't remember the last time I read a whole book in one sitting… I have been glued to the edge of my seat! I should mention that tissues are a must! I cried more than once (I lost count) and am still wiping away the tears as I write this. The story is so heart breaking but beautifully written that some parts had me both sad but smiling at the same time… Absolutely brilliant!!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I don't even know where to begin to review this absolutely gut-wrenching, beautiful story… I have never audibly sobbed or struggled to read a book through tears, but this one was tough…. I cannot express the need for everyone to read this book… It is just beautiful and I think it gives a lot for people to learn from in their own lives too.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh my goodness – what a beautiful, heart wrenching, ugly-cry-making book!… Twists and turns like you wouldn't expect from this genre, and just fantastic characterisation… it really really makes you think (and cry) – go read it!!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Blooming hell! What did Emma Robinson do to me with this book?… The most touching story I’ve read for a long time, so bravo to the author… An amazing story of compassion and selflessness… This is an absolutely brilliant five star read and not one to be missed!’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WHAT A TEAR JERKER… Keep the tissues really close to your side throughout… Will pull hard on your heart strings… If I could give this 10 stars I definitely would.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Will make you cry and laugh, feel things you have not even thought about … A story that is so touching, extremely emotional, and ultimately heart provoking… I haven't read anything so original for a long time.’ The Magical World of Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Have a box, no two boxes, of tissues at the ready… A beautifully written, heart wrenching story of love and loss… It will stay with you.’ Cypresscornerreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  1. Asking for help felt like weakness. Weakness led to vulnerability. Vulnerability led to pain.
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  2. How can you be mine? You were unplanned, a surprise, an unexpected gift. Somehow, you made your way into my life and burrowed into a space that wasn’t there. Now I don’t know where you end and I begin. You are my heart. My world. My daughter. And I will do anything to give you the best life I can. Anything.
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About the Author

Emma Robinson is a USA Today bestselling author with a passion for stories which explore the power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances. Whilst her early novels are humorous; her recent work focuses on emotional themes and these novels are both heart-breaking and life affirming. Emma currently lives in Essex, England with a husband, two children and a small black dog.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CB3ZSJS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (October 13, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 13, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1540 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 183888792X
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Emma Robinson is a USA Today Bestseller with a passion for stories which explore the power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances. Whilst her early novels are humorous; her recent work focuses on emotional themes and these novels are both heart-breaking and life affirming.

Emma currently lives in Essex, England with a husband, two children and a small black dog.

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5.0 out of 5 stars love this author
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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And this one was incredible. At first I thought she was going for a “see all women really do want kids” but that was not the message at all, if there even was a message. Incredible story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Too Set In Our Determinations??
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023
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This was a gripping read - very difficult to put down and unlike many other books, the issues raised were like clam shells interrupting busy days! And yes, I have found that couples who choose to remain childless are very determined - maybe, we make them more so, with our shock/horror reactions and our mindless assumptions, forgetting that others have different view points and choices!!
I am sure that in our country the legalities over birth certificates and adoption, would have been handled differently and wondered if the author's research was a bit weak, but I accept that times have changed and also that different countries have varying laws.
A great read for all - young adults and up.
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Mel0928
5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready to cry
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
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Have plenty of tissues on hand. I can't even begin to tell you how many times parts of this book brought me to tears. Through all the tears I still couldn't put it down. Wonderful story with a happy ending. Loved it.
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Shamika L
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking, inspiring and heartwrenching
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2021
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So when I read the reviews for this book, everyone spoke about how it made them sob and how it touched them. Though I'm sucker for high emotion novels, I didn't think that would've been the result after I finished this. More on that later.

Reading about love is cathartic. Not just the romantic love with all the spine tingling chills and heart melting words. But the familial bond that we are all familiar with. The love that is unspoken, but so raw and visceral. The love that takes you back to your childhood. The love that makes you think.

As soon as I started reading this novel, I knew it would be one that I adore. The couple (though not perfect) reflected the intricacies of a relationship, built on commitment and forgiveness. Cara and Sophie created a fissure in my heart at how their story began and how it would inevitably end.

With tears in my eyes, and an imagination too real to recount, the last few chapters of this novel tore through me. I felt like SCREAMING into the void, because, yes, life is unfair, isn't it? We can't change a lot of things that have happened to us. Doesn't mean we won't try, right? At the very end, I loved the love. The love that felt so real, so permanent, the love that transcended from the novel's pages. The love that reminds you, as lonely as this world is, there are people who make you feel less alone.

I absolutely adore this book and would recommend everyone to read it! This is coming from a person who doesn't think much about reading Women's Fiction. But if you've wanted to widen out your tastes, this would be a great one to whet your appetite.
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NenetteU
3.0 out of 5 stars I was in and out of the story
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021
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I wonder if there are men who read women’s fiction…maybe, but not the men I know. The genre might be specifically referring to women, but men figure a lot in these stories; obviously because they are one of the many issues women face! Hahaha! Pardon me, I just needed to crack that because the plot of this book was quite heavy.

Don’t be quick to come to conclusions based on the title - My Husband’s Daughter. Oh yes, definitely there was another woman, but it’s more important to focus on the child; on the daughter. What do you expect from a story starting off with the wife coming face to face with her husband’s old girlfriend, with their daughter in tow? Surprise, surprise, right? More comes after the surprise, and the plot thickens.

On the other hand…while this was supposed to be a heart-wrenching story, my emotions were in and out of it. Maybe because of the writing style: a matter-of-fact telling that reels your mind, but not so much your heart in. Yes, I felt the angry moments, and there were times when I felt close to tears, but somehow I snapped out of them sooner than I would have preferred.

Overall, it was still a good read. It took me some days to finish and I’d probably have gotten a different experience, and given this a higher rating had I read it faster.
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Jennifer Lara
4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected events that alter life plans
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023
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My Husband’s Daughter by Emma Robinson is a story about how unexpected events can alter your life plans. On a cold Friday night, Rebecca and her husband, Jack, answer the door to a woman and a little girl. The woman is Cara, Jack’s ex-girlfriend and the little girl, his daughter. A daughter he didn’t know he had. They are shocked to learn Jack has a daughter as being parents is not a part of their plans. They like children but they also enjoy their ability to do whatever they wish at a moment’s notice. Cara comes to them in desperation. She has nowhere else to go. She has a secret, a secret she hasn’t told anyone. A secret with the power to change their lives forever. While Rebecca is suspicious of Cara’s motives, she can’t help but be drawn to the wide-eyed little girl. Will she be able to welcome Jack’s daughter into her home, her life and into her heart?
My Husband’s Daughter is described as a heartbreaking, powerful, and emotional story about love, friendship and what it truly means to be a parent. As a woman who dreamed of having children of my own from a very young age and struggling with fertility issues, I can’t imagine life without my children. While I respect people’s decisions not to have children, it is hard to relate to them, especially those who look down at those with children. Rebecca is such a person. She was a character I wasn’t sure I would like because she had the attitude that most people who are childless by design have and it irks me greatly. However, as she gets to know the little girl, she is drawn to being a strong individual in her life. Overall, I enjoyed My Husband’s Daughter as an emotional story but not the tearjerker I was expecting, especially after Cara’s motives are revealed. I recommend My Husband’s Daughter.

My Husband’s Daughter is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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An amazing book that is written to your feelings. You can’t leave it without some tears and heartache - but, in a very good way. I don’t want to say too much so to spoil it for others. But, it shows that love can change people and their hearts can change too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy interesante
Reviewed in Mexico on June 16, 2022
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Está muy interesante. Me gustó mucho
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Caro
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in France on November 4, 2021
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This is such a good story and so well told.
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Sarah Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Tears
Reviewed in Australia on August 14, 2022
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Oh my goodness. This story was both heartwarming and heart wrenching. Just as I thought I’d figured out what was going to happen next the story went in a different direction. This was definitely one to read at home and not in public because it’ll make you cry. Loved the story. So well written.
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ruralgirl44
4.0 out of 5 stars Many touching moments
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2022
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I didnt like the slow start to this book.took a bit to get into. The story became a page turner .the characters were great especially the fathers wife.storyline touching...
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Yvonne Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well written on a sometimes delicate matter
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2024
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