Mersey Square, Stockport, 1964. Can she love another woman’s child? 

Jane Wilson has just got engaged to her childhood sweetheart Eddie. Although they had a rocky start and Jane is haunted by Eddie’s previous relationship, she couldn’t be happier that they’re back together. But before they can get out the bunting and make it down the aisle, Eddie’s first wife is in a terrible car accident. Eddie’s sweet three-year-old son Jonny is left alone, crying for his mother and inconsolable.

Jane resolves that she must do all she can for the innocent little boy. But at only 19, is she ready to be a mother, especially to a child who isn’t her own?

As Jane looks after little Jonny whilst Eddie is away for work, she begins to fall for his cheeky smile and sweet nature, but when she sees old photographs of Jonny and his mother, she realizes something is terribly wrong. Jane is sure that Jonny’s mother was hiding a terrible secret. Jane now faces a devastating choice: Should she hide the truth forever or reveal what she knows and risk losing her beloved son?

Fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe, and Nancy Revell will absolutely love this heart-wrenching and gripping historical novel about courage, hope, and the strength of friendship. 

This book was previously published as Three Steps to Heaven.