Ever since the deaths of her adored parents, Carrie Cassidy has avoided risk and commitment, fearful of bringing something precious into her life only to lose it again. So now she finds herself working in yet another unfulfilling job, and the love of her life, who wanted more than she could give, has left her. Will she ever move on?
Then, a mysterious stranger reveals a secret that forces Carrie to delve into her mother's past. But as she learns more about the woman she thought she knew, there is someone watching Carrie who would rather the past stay buried . . .
Zoe Miller is married with three children. She lives in Dublin. Her novels include The House in the Woods, The Birthday Weekend and The Girls' Trip.