A man has committed suicide. His wife, Olivia, shell-shocked, closes herself in the house they shared, caring for her newborn, listening to her boss talk to her through the door, trying to decide how to go on with her life. When she goes out with her baby, the neighbors stare. She is refused child care, but her baby is taken in by another care facility. She tries to get strong, she puts great effort into it. But she was beaten by her husband for years, and she is still afraid. Her mother-in-law, Ivy, also grieves, but justifies her son's behavior and blames Olivia. Finally, the truth that Olivia has been hiding from herself comes out, and her healing can begin. Twist at the end is heart-wrenching, but then everything makes sense. ( )

This was the first book I have read from Kelly Rimmer and it won't be my last! This was a heartbreaking story and very well written. This book was written by two perspectives in alternate voices of two women who loved the same man, David. Olivia, the wife knew a different man than Ivy, his mother. This book was an emotional roller coaster and beautifully written. Towards the end of the story you get an unexpected twist that made me gasp! This book is a must read! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. ( )