by J. Kenner
First published 2021
Nikki Stark thought her past was behind her. She survived a nightmare childhood and built a beautiful life with her husband Damien and their two daughters. Now she carries their first son and feels pure joy as she awaits his arrival. Then her mother shows up at their door. The woman who made Nikki's childhood hell claims she has changed. She begs for another chance to be part of their family. Nikki finds herself drowning in old fears and painful memories she worked so hard to bury. The terror from her past threatens to destroy the happiness she fought to create. Her final weeks of pregnancy should bring only anticipation and love. Instead, Nikki struggles against the pull of trauma that once nearly broke her. She needs Damien's strength now more than ever to keep her anchored to their life together.
Genres: romance, psychological-thriller, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: overcoming-the-past, second-chance
122 pages · Paperback · Martini & Olive
Content warnings: abuse, child-abuse, domestic-violence