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This is a beautifully written very sad story that I could not put down. What an emotional roller coaster and you will need to keep the tissues handy. I absolutely loved this book even though I sniffled all the way through it.

Rebecca, an events planner and her business owner husband, Jack, are enjoying an evening after returning from a party when there is a knock on their door. Cara and 4-year-old Sophie are there to inform Jack that he is Sophie's father.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this wonderful story in exchange for an honest review. I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could.

WOW!! Beautiful, touching, sad & emotional.... This story has been beautifully written. I did not want to put this book down. This is my first by Emma Robinson, but I can guarantee it won't be my last!!


Cara took a deep breath and let it out slowly. ‘She’s not just my daughter,’ she said as she turned in her seat to face Jack. This man she had once loved, but who she hadn’t seen for nearly five years. ‘Sophie is your daughter too.’

It is past ten o’clock on a cold Friday night when Rebecca and her husband Jack’s doorbell rings. Outside is a woman who introduces herself as Jack’s ex-girlfriend Cara. And she’s holding the hand of a shivering, blue-eyed, four-year-old girl. Who she claims is Jack’s daughter.

Rebecca is shocked to discover he has a child from his last relationship – even one he hadn’t known about. Because becoming parents isn’t part of their life plan. They like children, but they also love their freedom and spending time together uninterrupted; the way that, if they wanted to, they could travel the world at a moment’s notice.

But Cara needs them. Because Cara has a devastating secret that she can’t tell anyone yet. Not even her daughter. A secret with the power to change all of their lives.

A secret that will ultimately mean Rebecca has to ask herself – could she find it in herself to welcome her husband’s child into her home, and into her heart?

My Husband’s Daughter by Emma Robinson is a heartwarming read that will start with you long after you have finished reading it. Rebecca and Jack are happily married and content living their life with no kids. When Cara appears on their doorstep informing them Jack has a daughter. How will this Jack and Rebecca take this news? I smiled and laughed and cried during this book. Highly recommend.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for my copy.

Oh Emma what are you doing to me? This was an emotional rollercoaster which reduced me to tears on several occasions.

Rebecca is married to Jack and is a career driven woman committed to her work and her marriage. They do not want children and are very happy in their lifestyle choices.

A ring at the doorbell late one night introduces us to Cara and her delightful four year old daughter Sophie. What is their connection to Jack?

This is a thoughtfully written book dealing with some difficult and sensitive issues. The book is told from the two women's point of view with Jack being a bit of a secondary character. The development of the relationship was realistic and totally believable. At the beginning I was suspicious of Cara and though Rebecca was smug and a bit of a princess. It is testament to the author's skill that my views were completely different by the end of the book.

Grab this book and a box of kleenex to go with it.

My Husband’s daughter is a touching story about love, loss and faith in humanity.

Rebecca has never wanted to be a mother. She is a typical type A personality, needing to have everything organised to the nth degree. Rebecca married Jack 5 years ago, they are happy and successful in their careers. Jack and Rebecca agree that they are both happy living their lives as they are, without having children.

While they are enjoying each other’s company late at night there is a knock at the door. Jack’s ex-girlfriend, Cara, is at the door with a 4-year-old girl. Cara drops a bombshell they never would have expected. The little girl, Sophie, is Jack’s daughter and they need a place to stay. Jack is a kind-hearted man, always wanting to help others so without question they allow them both to stay in the guest room. But something is not quite right with Cara and Rebecca is determined to work out what it is.

“Don’t over think it. See how the day pans out. Sometimes it’s the stuff you don’t plan for that brings you the most happiness.”

I will not share anymore in fear of spoiling the plot. I really loved this story. It flowed seamlessly between the two protagonists Cara and Rebecca. Allowing different perspectives on the way they were both thinking and feeling about things. I could have read this in one setting if I had the time. All the characters are unique, little Sophie is adorable. My favourite being Rebecca, the way she deals with the situation is remarkable and she has the patience of a saint. Thank you, Emma Robinson, for a great story and a short epilogue 7 years later. I love reading a book where there are no questions lingering.

Ĺoved the book and the way the plot unfolded,liked the way the book touches on social issues and its consequences.
The character's were lovable liked them all but in particular Rebecca, strong,independent woman.
Could not put the book down will be reading more books by this author.

My Husband’s Daughter by Emma Robinson was a good and quick read. Rebecca and Jack have a great marriage and they decided long ago they didn’t want to have children. Imagine their shock when Cara, Jack’s ex-girlfriend shows up on their doorstep with her 4 year old daughter, Sophie and tell them she is Jack’s. What other secrets is Cara keeping from them and how will they affect their life and marriage. This was an very emotional story and I did cry over parts of it. I would like to thank Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I don't think it would be possible for anyone to get through this book without shedding a few tears. Rebecca and Jack are happy with their decision to not have any children, so it is a big shock when Cara appears on their doorstep with a little girl in tow, indicating she is Jack's daughter. Told from the point of view of each main character, this book will bring out many emotions.

This was a beautiful story about life’s unexpected blessings. Was it predictable? Sure. Full of rainbows and unicorns and sweetness? Yes, that too. But it was just the type of book I needed to lift my spirits and remind me that it’s okay when life doesn’t go as planned. Sometimes it’s better than okay. The author handled sensitive topics with tenderness and grace, and this book was a joy to read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review another wonderful book.

This book really brings out the fact that no matter what your plans are for the rest of your life, circumstances can change in the most unexpected ways. These changes can actually turn out much better than expected.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an Advance Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.

Life can take uncertain turns when you least expect it. Sometimes these turns can be bad but sometimes they can be beautiful, difficult, heart wrenching and the best thing that ever happened to you.

Such is this book.

Emma Robinson has created a masterpiece with her latest novel. Her words are paint brushes which create this beautiful piece of art that draws the reader in to the story and never lets them go.

Rebecca and Jack's life changes when their doorbell rings on a Friday night. Standing at the door is Jack's old girlfriend, with a small blond child that looks suspiciously like Jack. This book starts off as a Thriller (Who is she? What does she want? What secrets is she hiding?) to something entirely different. Life changing.

*Thank you to Bookouture, NetGalley and Emma Robinson for sending me an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review"

Thank you so much to the author, Emma Robinson, the publishing company, Bookouture, and NetGalley for an early electronic copy of this book for an honest review.

WHAT A TEAR JERKER, and an absolute beautiful and heart provoking read. Keep the tissues really close to your side throughout, as this read will pull hard on your heart strings.

I loved how the author covered the feelings someone has when your spouse's ex shows up, with a child stating that the child is your husbands, especially as we learn that Rebecca and Jack, neither one, want children in their relationship, as they really love their freedom and living life with just the 2 of them.

I could really resonate with Cara also, as we see the pain that she goes through with having to share her child, after having raised her by herself for 4+ years, and with learning the secret that Cara has and her coming to terms with life.

If I could give this one 10 stars, I definitely would do so, as this book is one that I won't forget. Thank you for writing this, and taking your readers on this journey with you. I can't wait to read more from Emma Robinson.

I loved this book – it exceeded my expectations based on the promotional blurb. It was heart-felt and heart-wrenching without being overly melodramatic.

Rebecca, the co-owner of an event planning business, is uber-organized – some might even say, compulsively organized. She and her husband Jack are dedicated to their respective careers and both enjoy the freedom of their childless lifestyle. While she takes a lot of flak from other women, Rebecca is clear in her choice to not become a parent with no intention of ever changing her mind.

On a Friday night the doorbell rings and Rebecca’s well-planned life is turned upside down. Upon opening the door, she is greeted by Jack’s ex-girlfriend, Cara, with her adorable four year old daughter in tow. The bombshell news she delivers is that this little girl named Sophie is Jack’s daughter as well.

The story primarily focuses on the relationship between Rebecca and Cara. As you might imagine, it is fraught with tension as the three adults adjust to the reality of this new, expanded family. This is further compounded by a secret that Cara holds which only deepens the dilemma.

I thoroughly enjoyed the character development of the two women. Jack’s character is less fleshed out and he is a bit tangential to the drama unfolding between Rebecca and Cara. I was deeply touched and moved to tears once or twice with the richness of the author’s evocative descriptions of Cara’s love for her child. The pace of the book was just right – I found once I started it I didn’t want to stop and finished it in a day and a half.

I highly recommend this novel and look forward to reading more by Emma Robinson.

My thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing the opportunity to review a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A really emotional page Turner. When Jack and Rebecca get married they both agree they don't want children but when Cara turns up unexpectedly one night with her four year old daughter Sophie things are about to change forever. There are lots of things that come to light and an unexpected twist in the story which mostly revolves around Sophie. This is an extremely well written story and two very different women who eventually come to understand each other's feelings perfectly. A beautiful novel and tissues are needed a 5🌟read

This story is told from several view points. Cara who is a mother of 4 yr little girl, Rebecca is Jack’s wife and together they agreed they would not have children.

When Cara knocks on Jack and Rebecca’s door to let him know he has a daughter. Cara is his ex and the timelines match up. Rebecca is convinced there is more to the story. Jack struggles to get his head around he has a daughter..

What is Cara hiding? What will happen to Jack and Rebecca now that he has a daughter?

This story will touch your heart. It will make you stop and rethink many things. What does it mean to be a parent? Can you open your heart to change your plans?

This story captured my attention and I could not stop reading until I knew how it ended.
Thank you Netgalley for complimentary copy. The thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received an ARC from NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an honest read. This book is like life, you think you have things all planned out and all of a sudden, you something happens to those well-made plans. That is what is happening to Rebecca and Jack when Jack's ex-girlfriend shows up at their house with her daughter. As they were talking, Rebecca says, she isn't just your daughter is she, she is also Jack's isn't she. They need a place to stay and Rebecca and Jack agree to let them stay one night. This book is fascinating to me because it was nice to read that you think you have plans and things all figured out and over and over again, you find out about making plans. I was glad to see I am not the only one this happens to.
Emma Robinson wrote this store realistically, there were a few times I cried because the feelings seem to flow from the pages right to my heart. Sometimes when plans change it becomes the best gift you didn't think you needed.

I need to start by saying, I did enjoy this book, but I felt it was perhaps a bit too simplistic for the story that it was centred around. But it was an easy read all the same.

Wow! This is a truly heart wrenching story. It is gripping from the beginning as you only learn minimal information at a time which keeps you guessing. I really love Cara and Rebecca. They are both characters that you respect and adore. They really show what it is like to be a mother. Absolutely loved this story and didn’t want it to ever end.

My husbands daughter is such a poignant heart rendering read that will stay with you long after you have read it!
Amazing characters I particularly loved the dialogue between Rebecca and cara as their relationship developed and Sophie and jack both sounded so loveable.
How do you cope when your pleasant, organised well planned life is suddenly put into disarray?? Rebecca and Jack have a lovely child free life when Cara and her daughter Sophie unexpectedly turn up on the doorstep and all that they had planned and worked for suddenly gets taken from them! A read full of emotion, practicalities and the over powering power of love and compassion when faced with such a complex situation, a real tearjerker in places but a wonderful epilogue!
Thank you net galley for this early read.