The Child I Long For

<h2><strong>An emotional tearjerker! The page-turning heartbreaking novel of love motherhood and what it takes to overcome tragedy from the bestselling author of <em>The Last Days of Us</em>.</strong></h2><p><strong>Emily is back in Ireland after nine long years away from home when she sees him. Her ex-husband Rob holding hands with a five-year-old girl. A girl that should be hers.</strong></p><p>Over a decade before Emily and Rob were in love and happily married. Then tragedy struck and Emily moved to New Zealand to get away. Now returning to Dublin nearly a decade later for her mother's funeral she finds herself face-to-face with her past. The man she loved has a daughter beautiful little Molly and Emily's heart breaks yet again for everything that could have – <em>should have </em>– been.</p><p>But Rob and Molly's lives aren't without their own misfortunes.</p><p><strong>Could a second chance at family heal all their broken hearts?</strong></p><p><strong>Caroline Finnerty's beautifully tender and poignant new novel is guaranteed to make you smile but also make you cry. Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse Emma Robinson and Alison Ragsdale.</strong></p><p><strong>Praise for Caroline Finnerty:</strong></p><p>'A book that <strong>will break your heart and then piece it slowly back together</strong>.' <em>Sinead Moriarty</em></p><p>'Touching and poignant this book took me on <strong>an emotional ride</strong>. A gripping and absorbing read.' <em>Leah Mercer</em></p>