My Husband's Daughter: when unexpected events alter one's life plans

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. 

His First Wife's Secret: with a reason to hate her, would she help her?

His First Wife’s Secret by Emma Robinson is a story of two women who have every reason to hate each other but find themselves needing each other. Caroline had the ideal life until a tragedy ends it all. Her marriage to Pete ended but a secret keeps them bound together. Soon after the divorce, Pete married the much younger Emily after she discovers she’s pregnant. Life for Emily seems to be going well, until tragedy strikes again. Pete is killed in a car accident and the only person Emily can think of to turn to is Caroline. Caroline surprises herself and everyone else when she offers Emily support as she faces childhood and motherhood alone. Their tentative friendship develops, lives entwined and a bond that grows strong. What they don’t know is that each woman holds a secret, will their friendship survive when the secrets are revealed? 

His First Wife’s Secret is my first book by Ms. Robinson. This story is described as a powerful and utterly gripping emotional drama. While there is a lot of drama, it was not the emotional rollercoaster I expected. When the secrets were revealed, it was very underwhelming. Emily’s secret was almost a no-brainer and Caroline’s secret was heartbreaking but something was missing. I was missing the gripping emotional drama. I kept expecting a different side to Caroline and while she does react to Emily’s secret, she does return to the supportive friend that she was before, I’m not sure her characterization was real enough. I do appreciate Ms. Robinson’s accurate portrayal of postpartum depression and bringing a light to this very real situation for many new  moms. Overall, I enjoyed His First Wife’s Secret. I look forward to reading more by Ms. Robinson. I recommend His First Wife’s Secret. 

His First Wife’s Secret is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook