A Family’s Heartbreak

· HarperCollins UK
4.7
13 reviews
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG as always Kitty Neale’s book has not disappointed, story was amazing. Could hardly put the book down to " parent " my children lol... awesome read.’ Reader review

All they ever wanted was somewhere to call home...

Beaten
When Jenny’s mother abandons her and her younger siblings, Jenny is left at the mercy of her abusive father Henry. And when Henry beats his eldest daughter so badly that she ends up in the hospital, it seems like there’s nowhere left for them all to go.

Broken
But carpenter Craig has fallen head over heels for Jenny, and he offers her a place to stay. Happy at last, Jenny begins a new life with him, but when tragedy strikes, she’s left to pick up the pieces of both her broken home – and her broken heart.

Bereft
Desperately trying to make ends meet, Jenny is alone and working round the clock. Will she ever be able to give her siblings the happy home they deserve? Or is the worst yet to come...?

The Sunday Times bestseller is back in an utterly gripping and unputdownable family drama, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Dilly Court.

Readers love A Family’s Heartbreak:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It brought tears to my eyes... such touching stories to melt your heart. Heartbreaking moving story. I LOVED IT.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Yet again Kitty Neale has exceeded herself and written another absolutely fantastic read, This is a book you will want to read in one sitting. Just wonderful.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kitty you never cease to amaze me, another brilliant read... Cannot wait for your next novel to come out. You deserve more than 5 Stars.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ A lovely story from the start to the finish, I didn't want to put this down.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What a must read, well worth more stars Kitty, what a roller coaster.’ Reader review

Ratings and reviews

4.7
13 reviews
Kristina Anderson
21 September 2019
A Family’s Heartbreak is a heartrending tale. It is an emotional story that deals with the tough topic of domestic violence. There are some sections that are difficult to read that will have you reaching for a tissue. The story is so much more than that though. We see how Jenny struggles to improve the life for herself and her siblings. She does not want them to grow up being terrified. Jenny wants the kids to know a loving, safe home which is what she is trying to provide with the help of her grandmother and Craig. I thought the story was well-written with a good flow and steady pacing. I could picture the various characters from the author’s descriptions along with the setting. The situations are realistic and characteristic of the time period. A Family’s Heartbreak is about overcoming a difficult situation. There is hope, love, offering second chances and forgiveness. We see them find joy in simple outing and being together as they struggle to overcome adversity. They are a dysfunctional family with complicated relationships and plenty of family drama. A Family’s Heartbreak will have you staying up late as you quickly turn the pages to learn what happens next to the Lombard family.
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Wendy Watson
18 September 2019
Not a bad read
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Top cat Top cat
8 September 2019
Brilliant read
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About the author

Kitty Neale was raised in South London and this working class area became the inspiration for her novels. In the 1980s she moved to Surrey with her husband and two children, but in 1998 there was a catalyst in her life when her son died, aged just 27. After joining other bereaved parents in a support group, Kitty was inspired to take up writing and her books have been Sunday Times bestsellers. Kitty now lives in Spain with her husband.

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