Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780751562378 Publisher: Sphere (Little, Brown Book Group) Age Range: Adult (18+) Overview: The Mother's Bond by Denise Welch is a gripping, emotionally charged standalone novel about the secrets we keep to protect the people we love. Perfect for fans of family dramas by Amanda Prowse, Amanda Brooke, Susan Lewis and Kelly Rimmer, it follows Kathryn Casey, a woman whose carefully rebuilt life is threatened when a stranger arrives who seems to know far more about her hidden past than he should. Tense, moving and deeply human, this is a compulsive read from a much-loved actress and presenter turned bestselling novelist. About the Book: Kathryn Casey has a secret past. These days she barely notices the small, daily lies she tells to keep it buried. She has built a new identity and a quiet, orderly life revolving around her beloved husband and children. But Kathryn was once Kelly, a girl who grew up on one of the roughest estates in the north east and fell pregnant as a teenager. When she left, she left everything behind. Now there is a stranger in her kitchen, and he knows more about her history than she has ever admitted to anyone. What does he want, and how far is he prepared to go? As his questions press on old wounds, Kathryn must decide whether to protect her family with more lies, or finally risk everything by telling the truth. Told with warmth, grit and a keen understanding of class, motherhood and reinvention, the novel moves between the present-day threat and flashbacks to Kathryn/Kelly's adolescence, gradually revealing the choices that shaped her. Welch's accessible, emotionally honest prose builds to a reveal that reframes everything that came before, exploring how family bonds can be both a shield and a cage. A gripping, twist-filled family drama from a nationally recognised author and broadcaster. Compulsive standalone story exploring secrets, identity and motherhood. Fast-paced, emotionally rich narrative with a powerful late reveal. Ideal for readers of Amanda Prowse, Susan Lewis, Amanda Brooke and Kelly Rimmer. A thoughtful gift for fans of contemporary women's fiction and family sagas. About the Author: Denise Welch was born in Whitley Bay in 1958 and is a widely recognised English actress, broadcaster and author. Best known for her roles in Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Hollyoaks, and as a long-standing panellist on Loose Women, she has also written two Sunday Times bestselling autobiographies. The Mother's Bond marks her move into fiction, drawing on her own north-east roots and her understanding of family, resilience and reinvention. Welch's honest, warm-hearted storytelling has won her a loyal readership well beyond her television career. Why You'll Love This Book: If you love gripping family dramas with heart and a killer twist, The Mother's Bond delivers. Denise Welch's warm, honest voice and page-turning plotting make this a standout read for fans of emotionally rich contemporary fiction. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK paperback edition; ISBN and edition are as listed above.