Have you ever started a book thinking it’s a certain genre and then realize you were wrong? Well that’s what happened for me when I started to read She Has My Child by Emma Robinson. For some reason I assumed it was a thriller but I was so wrong. But it didn’t matter as I absolutely loved this book which turns out to be a domestic drama. From start to finish I was engaged and entertained. This is the first book I’ve read by author Emma Robinson and I will definitely be checking out her other books.

Despite not a being a thriller, there were several great plot twists that I did not expect. I also really enjoyed the complex themes the author tackled. Although some of the topics were heavy and could be triggering for some.

What would you do if you desperately wanted a child but after years of infertility you were unable to have a baby. Married couple, Megan and Mark had given up hope of having a child of their own until Megan’s long lost sister shows up and offers to be their surrogate. What would you do? Would you take her up on her offer even though she’s been out of your life for over 20 years? Can you trust her? No spoilers from me you’ll just have to grab a copy and see for yourself how the story unfolds. You are definitely in for an emotional rollercoaster of a ride with She Has My Child.

Thank you Bookouture and Emma Robinson for having me on the book tour for She Has My Child. A definite 4 ⭐️ read for me.

She Has My Child is my fourth read by Robinson and was another book I went into blind. From the cover image I was expecting a child to have been stolen from it's cot, what I got was a baby being born to a surrogate, who was the sister of the person she was having the baby for...can you guess what happened next?

Flowing at a moderate pace it was an enjoyable read, slightly less suspenseful than I was hoping for and more of a domestic drama than a thriller.

What lengths would you go to for your family?

Robinson certainly puts her characters through the emotional wringer doesn't she? The two sisters went through so much throughout the pages, I so hoped that at least one of them would get their happy ending...they did!

There are secrets, lies, a few OMG moments and Covid is rife.

She Has My Child by Emma Robinson is an emotional and thought provoking family drama that will tug at your heart strings.
Told with compassion and with very well drawn characters, it is a well written and compelling read that I found hard to put down.
Highly recommended!

I’ve read a few books by Emma Robinson now & she always delivers emotional family dramas at their best. This is of two sisters trying to navigate complicated circumstances and secrets when COVID lockdowns first start all while one is the surrogate for the other. And did I mention they happen to be in two different countries when the lockdown happens? Throw the restrictions for visiting in with the pandemic and it’s a book full of heartbreak and packed with emotions.

Thank you, Emma Robinson, Bookouture, & netgalley for my copy! All opinions are my own.

This was a really good and well written book. Following two estranged sisters, one that wanted a child that couldn't and one that could but didn't want one, or so she thought. Sophia and Megan are powerful women, living their own lives in different countries but still have a plan for themselves. Sophia gave Megan a child via surrogacy but can she really give her up when the time comes? This book is loosely based around lockdown times which means that Sophia has hold of the baby longer than planned, everything was different than planned and it can become dangerous with feelings from both women flying around. Very thought provoking and you really feel for the women, especially as they are both going through things in their marriages.

This story portrays what could have been a real life situation and I can't imagine their feelings when it's all over, handing over a baby you were never meant to keep. It must be so hard!

This is an enjoyable read, it gripped me and I flew through it! It was nail biting at times, emotional and endearing all in one! I will look out for more from Emma soon!

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My first book by Emma Robinson and not my last, a solid 4 star read!

Megan has always wanted to be a mother, even from an early age but finding out she had fertility issues shattered that dream and despite medical procedures and interventions she was ultimately told that she would never be able to have a baby. When she and her older sister Sophia reconnect, shortly before the death of their mother, after 20 years apart as Sophia left the family home abruptly at the age of 19, Sophia makes a suggestion that Megan can’t refuse, she offers to be Megan and her husband, Marks, surrogate. Mark has reservations but knows and, can see how important this is to Megan, so he agrees, and Sofia becomes pregnant. However, things aren’t simple as Sophia lives in Italy with her partner Richard. Despite that Megan and Sophia make it work with regular visits back to the UK for baby appointments and check-ups and Megan finally starts to believe that she will indeed become a mother. Then suddenly a pandemic hits; the dreaded Covid-19 starts to engulf the world, Italy is badly hit and the world as everyone knew it changes beyond any recognition. Pressure starts to build in both Megan and Sophia’s relationships with Mark and Richard now working from home, and also tension builds between the sisters themselves which just increases the nearer that Sophia gets to her due date. The plan from the beginning was for Megan to be handed baby Millie straight after birth but due to lockdown Megan can’t get to Italy, she is frantic knowing her baby has been born but she is so far out of reach while Sophia begins to bond with Millie after carrying her for 9 months. Megan is going out of her mind and wonders whether she really will get the baby that she wants so much. While Sofia enjoyed pregnancy a whole lot more than she expected and that nurturing feeling only intensifies when baby Millie is born, and she begins to care for her. What is going to happen when Italy finally gets out of lockdown and Megan can come and get her baby? Will Sofia be able to let go of such a strong bond and be Auntie Sofia and not mummy despite knowing that Millie isn’t hers?!

This was a really good family drama story that I wholeheartedly enjoyed. I liked the style of writing, and the plot drew me in very quickly. I really didn’t like Richard and at the beginning I wasn’t a huge fan of Megan however I did begin to warm to her. As I also suffer from fertility problems too (I hope someday I will be a mother, but it will be a difficult, albeit worthwhile, journey to get there) it wasn’t difficult to emphasize with Megan and like her I also have the myriad of emotions she felt regarding motherhood and babies. I didn’t see the secret that was revealed in chapter 15 coming so that was a huge surprise as I definitely was led down the wrong path by the author regarding it (which was great!). I have to admit with only 30% left of the book I had no idea how it could possibly end and as this is a spoiler free review all I will say is that I was satisfied by the ending.

All in all, a good read from Emma Robinson and I will be sure to look out for more of her books. If you enjoy the Family drama genre this one is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley, Emma Robinson and Bookouture for my advanced reading copy. Out now.

Megan and her husband Mark have been trying to have a child for years, and have received the devastating information that Megan is never going to be able to carry their child. They only have two options: adoption and surrogacy. Everything seems lost until suddenly Sofia, Megan’s sister, volunteers immediately to be their surrogate. While Megan is ecstatic, Mark is more hesitant. After all, Megan hasn’t seen Sofia in many years, ever since she took off when Megan was 12, and only just came back when Megan contacted her to let her know that their mom was dying of cancer.

But Megan jumps at the opportunity to become a mom, and Mark reluctantly agrees as well. Sofia is willing to do everything possible to ensure everything goes smoothly, but she does need to go back to Italy to be with her husband, and make sure all the affairs at her job are in order for when she goes on maternity leave and returns to the UK to deliver the baby for the happy couple. However, tragedy strikes and the pandemic has hit the world, where everything is shut down, and the characters are forced to be separated from each other. 

While I did enjoy the novel, and the ending, I can’t help but feel misled. The twist close to the beginning of the novel as to what causes the initial separation between Megan, Sofia and the baby is the pandemic, which I didn’t enjoy. Robinson is certainly bold for including, but more information about that possibility in the premise of the novel is certainly missing.

WOW!! This book is heartbreaking and heartwarming all at the same time. Emma Robinson has a writing style that is beautiful and has a way of tugging on all of your emotions. She'll have you feeling all the feels! I'm not usually a book crier, but I found myself very emotional with this one.

Told from the POVs of Megan and Sophie, the two sisters are estranged and trying to rebuild a relationship. Sophie agrees to be a surrogate for Megan, nd her husband Mark. The world shuts down due to a pandemic while Sophia is pregnant, and that's when things go awry. We see Sophia and Megan grapple with the fragile state of their relationship, which leads to a lot of tension between the two. The author does a great job capturing the emotions of each sister, fully immersing us in their worlds.

This is a devastating yet uplifting book, that hold an extremely powerful message and conclusion. This story is about forgiveness and redemption. The plot touches on such sensitive topics that the author handles with such care, compassion, integrity, and empathy. Emma Robinson is a must read author for me now!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Emma Robinson's recent book, She Has My Baby, delves into the realm of family secrets, evoking deep emotions.

The story follows Megan and her sister, Sophia, who reunite as their mother nears the end of her life. Sophia kindly offers to be a surrogate for Megan, who struggles with carrying a baby to full term, fulfilling Megan's lifelong dream of becoming a mother like their own. However, complications arise as Sophia must be separated from Megan in the final weeks of the pregnancy and during the birth, unveiling unexpected and heart-wrenching secrets. Can the sisters mend their relationship and create the family they both long for?

Without revealing too much, I empathized deeply with Megan during the challenging separation period, especially as she navigated her personal struggles. Emma's storytelling truly immerses you in the narrative, making you feel like part of the journey.

Firstly, I'd like to thank Netgalley, authour Emma Robinson and Bookouture for the opportunity to ARC read this book.

This is my first book by Emma Robinson and it did not disappoint. I was hooked from the very beginning. The story follows Megan and her sister Sophia. Sophia left home at 19, when Megan was only 12 and Megan never knew the reason until Sophia has no choice but to reveal the truth. Megan and her husband Mark struggle with infertility until Sophia offers to be their surrogate. This book will have you second guessing just when you think you know what will happen next. Definitely recommend picking this book up now that it has released 3/26/24.

I love Emma Robinsons books and She Has My Child is no exception. It was an emotional rollercoaster of a story that definitely pulled at the heartstrings. It is set during the covid pandemic when Italy, where Sophia lives, and England, where Megan lives, are just going into the first lockdown. Add the additional complication of Sophia being Megan's surrogate and them not being able to get to each other due to travel restrictions the emotions start to run high. Also add in the secrets that Sophia is keeping about why she left home twenty years ago and you have a completely fantastic story. I loved it from start to finish and would highly recommend this and all others by Emma Robinson - just make sure you have a good supply of tissues at the ready.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

She Has My Child by Emma Robinson

Emotional, heartbreaking, yet captivating story.

Megan and Sophia are a pair of sisters that have been separating for decades. Megan and her husband Mark always want a baby, but Megan cannot pregnant. Fortunately, Sophia offers to be their surrogate. When the due date is getting closer, the secret that Sophia has been keeping which is going to change the situation.

The story set in covid time. It also reflects in the story that the sisters are in two different countries and they cannot travel due to covid.

I truly enjoyed She Has My Child! Even though it has a mixture of feelings, but the motherhood and sisterhood are smartly presented.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for my copy.

Pub date: March 26, 2024

First, I want to thank Emma Robinson, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Warning: Emma Robinson is going to pull on your heart strings hard with her latest tearjerker She Has My Child! She had me reaching for the tissues within the first few paragraphs. Then again it wouldn’t be an Emma book without the ugly cry!

Emma and her editor Susannah were both creative geniuses to place this story during Covid. Many other authors have not even touched on this subject. I enjoyed reading how the characters were affected by and how they dealt with the lockdown.

Emma explored the bond of sisterhood and at what lengths they would go for each other. Having two sisters of my own I appreciated this story. My sisters and I may not see eye to eye all the time but there is nothing I wouldn’t do for them. Just like in She Has My Child.

I was totally blown away and stunned at the huge twist in the story about Mark. I absolutely loved the revelation of his deep dark secret.

Emma packed some very sweet heartfelt moments, twists and turns, family drama, and secrets into the mix.

She Has My Child needs to be put on the top of your TBR list! It is a 5 star must read book that every reader will be talking about. Infact, this book would be great for a book club or discussion group as there is so much to discuss.

Many thanks to netgalley, the author and bookouture for approving my request to read this book.

She has my child is a very emotional and thought provoking read. Sophia Megan's estranged sister comes back into her life after many years after Megan tracks her down as their mother is dying. Megan is desperate for a baby but she has fertility issues and is told she'll never be able to conceive. Sophia then offers to be a surrogate for Megan and her husband Mark hoping it will help make amends for her past behaviour.

During this time Sophia travels back to Italy to see her boyfriend but then the country is forced into lockdown due to the covid 19 pandemic with the rest of the world following suit not long after. Sophia is forced to give birth in Italy whilst Megan waits helplessly in England.

Whilst she awaits a time when she can finally hold her baby in her arms Megan can't help but wonder how Sophia is feeling towards the new arrival.

I really enjoyed the many complex layers of this book which which the author captures beautifully. I'll definitely be recommending this book to others.

I was so nervous and stressed out reading. I knew there would be issues but I didn’t know all the stuff Robinson would make her characters endure.
I should have known Robinson would make me work for it and she did.
I worried about Megan and Susan and Megan and Mark. I wondered at the past secrets and I guessed about one.
I thought all the emotions the characters experienced were valid and realistic, I even had some of the same thoughts as some of them vocalized.
It’s a great story about choices, bonding, truth, and making the best decisions.

Master storyteller Emma Robinson returns following Please Take My Baby with SHE HAS MY CHILD —an astonishing novel— two sisters, a baby, a pandemic, secrets, a family torn apart with powerful and emotional choices that could alter the lives of more than one.

Bittersweet and emotionally intense novel. Heartbreaking, compelling, captivating, and moving! A powerful page-turner of motherhood, sisters, self-discovery, and family.

Megan and Mark are married, and Megan desperately wants a child, preferring to have a biological child rather than adopt. She is unable to conceive due to her past illness.

Her big sister, Sophia, agrees to be the surrogate. To carry her baby for her. Two days after their mom's funeral, when Megan's world had become dark, Sophia had been the light, the hope, the lifeline she needed.

Mark had reservations, and Megan was uncertain that Sophia would keep her word and come through for them. Megan has never forgiven her sister for leaving her and her mother as a teen, and she has not heard from her in over twenty years. Does she know her sister, and can she trust her? At age twelve, Megan had a severe eating disorder as a way to cope with her sister leaving. They were seven years apart. However, things were not as they appeared.

Sophia is pregnant and carrying Megan's baby. Everything is planned and thought out. Megan is very detailed and likes things controlled. However, when COVID surfaced, the world turned upside down. What did the lockdown mean for Sophia and the baby?

Megan had been led to believe Sophia had abandoned her but it turns out there was a reason her mother had kept from them. This changes everything. Now Sophia is trying to make amends by carrying her child, giving her the most precious thing in her life - motherhood. She could help bring her the happiness she deserved. Now, they are torn apart once again.

Told from POVs Sophia and Megan, we hear both sides of the story. Their well-laid plans become a nightmare when the world shuts down amid a pandemic with heart-pounding decisions. Now they are apart. Sophia and Megan are forced to reevaluate events from the past and through each other's eyes.

Megan is distraught as she cannot be there for her baby's birth as planned. Plus, she risks Sophia getting too close, emotionally invested, to the baby. Due to the stress of the two sisters and baby being apart and another disaster happening in Megan's life that rocks her world and stability, Sophie is worried her sister will spiral out of control with her eating disorder. Will she be able to cope?

All the while, Sophia is bonding and falling in love with the baby, and her partner, Richard, does not want to be tied to a child. Megan is now worried her sister will keep her baby. What rights does she have? Her world is falling apart. She had begged her sister not to return to Italy so she could be here, but now they cannot travel.

Sophia, was angry at being called selfish when she was carrying her sister's child but filled with guilt that she left. Megan has to find a way to get to Italy and bring her baby home. How will this saga end with Millie, Sophia, and Megan?

SHE HAS MY CHILD is an utterly heart-wrenching, devastating, but ultimately uplifting, intense family drama with an unexpected plot twist at the book's conclusion. I hoped for this conclusion, and the author delivered a powerhouse ending! However, you cannot imagine how the characters would arrive there.

The author brilliantly captures the raw emotions of both sisters and the difficult decisions they are forced to make, handled with sympathy and sensitivity. The pandemic restriction added another level to the engaging story with another crisis level.

SHE HAS MY CHILD is part tear-jerker, part celebration of motherhood, sisterhood, and family. This one will tug at your heartstrings, a beautiful novel of courage, resilience, and love in the face of sorrow and uncertainty. Character-driven, thought-provoking, and gripping, SHE HAS MY CHILD is my favorite book by the author! You will be glued to the pages with richly layered characters and a gripping dilemma. (loved Alex)

Piercing and uplifting, a genuinely engaging read of resilience, the bonds of sisters, secrets, and motherhood with deep characters and a multi-layered storyline. In addition, there are strong themes of self-discovery and second chances—an ideal book club pick!

For fans of Sally Hepworth, Diane Chamberlin, Suzanne Redfearn, Colleen Hoover, Rochelle Weinstein, and Jodi Picoult

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a digital advanced reading copy.

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My Rating: 5 Stars
Pub Date: March 26, 2024
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Megan and her older sister Sophia are slowly getting to know each other again after twenty years of separation. Sophia has some secrets but she wants to help her sister with the one thing she wants the most, a baby. But can they trust each other when the world around them changes?
This is an emotional story and you feel for both of the sisters. What is the best thing to do? A story with twists and turns and a happy ending.

This is my 4th book by Emma Robinson and as always, I was engaged from the very page. This book does have a very high level of Covid which could be a trigger for some people but to me, I just went with it. I liked the characters and the storyline. Personally I wish Covid wasn’t the main source in the book but I felt like it was and we’ve all lived enough of it. Again, just my opinion! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advance copy in exchange for my honest review. To be published March 26, 2024.

Twenty years ago, Sophia left home and didn't come back. Last year, her sister Megan reached out, and Sophia returned for the first time. Megan, struggling to have a baby, is surprised when Sophia offers to carry her baby as a surrogate. But things get scary and Megan wonders if trusting her sister was a mistake.

In 'She Has My Child' by Emma Robinson, we hear from both Megan and Sophia as the pregnancy goes on. Get ready for a roller coaster of emotions – from happy to sad and back again. Keep those tissues close!

The story deals with family and sisterhood, even though it's not the thriller I expected. Still, I really liked it.

I'm definitely going to read more books by Emma Robinson!

She Has My Child by Emma Robinson is an emotional and heart-wrenching story.
This compelling family drama was written so well. Robinson captured my attention from the very beginning.
Robinson takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride of a read with this story, and just when you think you can put the tissues away, she comes at you again with both barrels. This is a fast paced read which I devoured in less than 24 hours and I highly recommend.

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!