When You Were Mine

When You Were Mine

Book cover for "When You Were Mine" by Kate Hewitt, featuring a child with bare feet standing at the edge of a lake with a reflection in the water and a cloudy sky background, and the text asking if you love your child enough to say goodbye.


Mother-of-two, Ally has always dreamed of fostering—it feels like her chance to give back when she has been so lucky in life. And when seven-year-old Dylan joins her family in their big suburban home, Ally is overwhelmed by love.

But Dylan doesn’t speak and Ally isn’t prepared for the impact he has on her family. Each day has its struggles, but she would never give up on the child now in her care.

Dylan’s mother, Beth, can’t forgive herself for losing her son. He’s her world and she’ll do whatever it takes to get him back. Everything is different now, and he belongs with her.

With his whole life at stake, which mother can truly give Dylan the love, security, and home he deserves? Which mother can help him find his voice?

Beth and Ally sit on opposite sides. Two mothers, both desperate to do what is best for Dylan, but neither able to imagine their lives without him…

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