First published 1995
A handcrafted cradle passes between three women, each at a crossroads in her journey toward motherhood. The first woman faces heartbreak after her wedding falls apart, leaving her dreams of marriage and children in ruins. She must rebuild her faith in love while the cradle sits empty in her home. The second woman awakens with no memory of her past, carrying a child she cannot remember conceiving. As her pregnancy progresses, she searches for her identity while the mysterious cradle appears in her life. The third woman never expected to become a mother, content with her independent existence. The cradle arrives unexpectedly, bringing with it possibilities she never imagined. Each story reveals how the wooden cradle, carved decades earlier by loving hands, carries more than baby blankets and toys. It holds the power to heal broken hearts, restore lost hope, and create families where none existed before.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
377 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Silhouette