A different look into adoption. Bekki is denied adoption by her grandparents. Her mum, Shannon- Rose is awaiting trial for murder. After the necessary paperwork and visits, Bekki (now Beckie) is awarded to Ruth and Alec Morrison.. The adoption trial lays out all of the awful truths about Bekki's grandparents - this gives the judge no choice but to award Bekki (now 2 1/2 years old) up for adoption.

On the other side of the spectrum we see childless Ruth and Alec who earnestly (at least Ruth is earnest) looking to adopt a child. After all of the papers are finalized, Ruth and Alec adopt Bekki (now Beckie). Of course, this is not the end by far. Bekki's grandparents and their extended family are determined to "unclose" the closed adoption...

Off the Morrison's go - to change their names and have a new start. Still cautious, they begin a new life. It seems as if Ruth has more secrets to hide, though...

Great story from Inkubator Books and NetGalley! Suggest you give it a read.

This was a very good psychological thrillers. I did not figure out who the antagonist was until the very end and I usually figure them out halfway through the book. Although I knew something was amiss with the antagonist it was a surprise as to who it turned out to be. The story is about a family who adopts a girl from a dysfunctional family and their interactions. The protagonist has a secret that isn’t revealed until at least halfway through the story which colors her actions when dealing with the dysfunctional family. There is a lot of suspense throughout the story. This book will appeal to mystery fans and psychological thriller fans.

Halfway through the book but so far it is true to life and heartbreaking for the adoptive mum.. it keeps you on the edge of your seat as you dont know what is going to happen next.