Nova Kumalisi would do anything for her closest friend, Mal Wacken. She owes him her life. So, when he asked her to be the surrogate mother for him and his wife, in spite of her fears about how it would alter their friendship, Nova agreed. Eight years later, Nova is bringing up their son alone, and she and Mal don't speak. Months into the pregnancy, Mal's wife changed her mind about the surrogacy agreement. Already suspicious of how close Nova and Mal were, Stephanie realised her strained marriage was in serious trouble when she found a text from her husband to Nova, saying, 'Goodnight, Beautiful'. She asked Mal to cut all ties with his closest friend and unborn child. Now, seven-year-old Leo is critically ill and Nova, despite her anger and hurt, wants Mal to have the chance to know his son before it's too late. Will it take a tragedy to remind them how much they mean to each other?

I got this a proof copy from BookRabbit and was really looking forward to it.  It started off quite slowly but it soon turned out to be one of those books you just can't put down.  I really liked all the characters, apart from Steph, she really irritated me throughout... The story is original and although it's a very sad book it's a great read.  I did find myself guessing what was going to happen, and 9 times out of 10 I was right, but it didn't ruin my enjoyment of the book.

It was a wonderful read and i loved every moment of it xx

 I loved the idea for this story - but I just dont like the way she writes.  Something just irritated me all the way through.

wow you got a good book sent through bookrabbie - how did u manage that?

Picked this one up in watrestones and thought one ofr the list!!!lol

Glad u enjoyed it 

 I really want this!  Think this might be one of the few I bother to buy new!

Nat

I'm reading this at the moment, I'm quite enjoying so far

I 'won ' a copy from the publishers in an online competition...its high on the list tbr

I think i need to start looking more seriously for competitions! 

 I loved this book but you need the tissues at hand but I think you do with all her books.Just love a good cry now and then. Pauline

Bought this book today - partly because of the review and because it is half price at the moment in Waterstones!

mel is kindly sending this to me cant wait

darn it! another one for the wishlist lol

Just finished this and I absolutely loved it, although it was absolutely heartbreaking in places. I like all of this authors books that I have read but so far this has got to be my favourite.

I really enjoyed this book too.  this is actually the first book of hers I have read I have the others but haven't got round to reading them yet really looking forward to the others now.

Wendy