But joy turns to despair when they discover that Paige has a rare, life-threatening heart condition and they lose their longed-for child. Heartbroken, the couple must accept the reality that they may not become parents after all.
Just as they begin to come to terms with their loss, Paige unexpectedly falls pregnant again. Paige’s heart is still weak, and to carry the baby to term puts them both at risk. The couple now face an impossible decision: Paige’s life or the life of their unborn child?
If Paige keeps the baby, she could lose her life and destroy the man she loves. If Nick tries to stop her, he may lose them both forever. It’s the most important decision they have ever had to make – and time is running out.
Vanessa Carnevale has written an emotionally charged story that will have readers asking themselves what they would do in this life altering situation.
Paige has been advised not to fall pregnant until her health improves but when she accidentally falls pregnant it causes major family upheaval and a conflict that may cost her her marriage.
Told in the alternating points of view of both Paige and her husband Nick, we get a rounded view of the emotional upheaval the pregnancy has caused for both of them.
I don’t want to give too much away with the plot but the story is strongly focused on a mother’s love and how far you will go for your child.
Vanessa Carnevale made it very easy to put myself not only in Paige and Nick’s shoes but also Paige’s mother Evelyn’s. Each character had their differing ideas on what Paige should and shouldn’t do and I felt for each of them.
My Life For Yours is a compelling and heart-wrenching read. A story of lost dreams and hopes. Of a love that defies all reasoning. I had no clue as to how this story was going to pan out. And I loved that! It kept me eagerly reading.
My Life For Yours is a heartrending story told with compassion and candour. It had me reaching for the tissues a few times whilst reading.
My rating 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Vanessa loves to travel, and spent several years living in Florence, Italy, a place she considers her second home. She lives in Australia with her husband and two children.
Her previous novels, THE MEMORIES OF US and THE FLORENTINE BRIDGE are published by HarperCollins and have been translated into German and Slovenian. Vanessa's third novel, MY LIFE FOR YOURS will be published by Bookouture in August 2020.
This sounds emotional. Glad to know you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteIt was emotional but not overdone.
DeleteOh my, that's a tough decision to make...This one sounds great for my book club! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteIt would certainly create some interesting discussions.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed this one. It sounds so emotional!
ReplyDeleteIt was emotional but not overdone.
DeleteBooks like this tend to ruin me - you are brave!
ReplyDeleteI love a good cry and heart-ache now and then.
DeleteOh I want to read this one.
ReplyDeleteWe have some wonderful authors here in Australia. I hope you get to read it.It’s still available on NetGalley.
DeleteThis seems like it would tear me apart!
ReplyDeleteOh it did! But so worth it.
DeleteThis sounds a bit too emotional for me, though it does sound good. Great review.
ReplyDeleteI love a book that gives me a good cry. ðŸ˜
DeleteSounds really intense and emotional. Too hard for me to read. Great review.
ReplyDeleteThe emotion wasn’t overdone. The plot was believable. True Life Lit.
DeleteWhat a lovely review. I think this one would make me cry!
ReplyDeleteI love a book that can elicit a few tears.
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