With an eight-year-old son struggling with ADHD and nowhere else to turn, soon-to-be-divorced mom Lacey answers a life-saving ad: “Seeking responsible single mom to join our household. Motherhood can be lonely and we support each other!”
When she arrives at Wildwood Lane she finds a ramshackle house with a welcoming bright yellow door and a wraparound porch with its cozy couch and scattered toys. And inside, three mothers who have forged their own rules for survival.
As Lacey battles her conspiracy-theorist ex-husband for custody while juggling a new, make-or-break job, she discovers these women offer more than shared childcare, communal dinners and late nights bonding over wine after the kids’ bedtime. They're building something revolutionary: a chosen family where women don’t just survive—they thrive.
But when her enigmatic housemate comes up with a risky plan that could secure her financially and protect her son’s future, she faces an impossible choice: How far will she go to protect the family she’s found?
A fierce, tender novel about how sometimes women have to break the rules to build the life they really want. Perfect for readers who loved Big Little Lies and All They Need to Know.
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‘Will resonate deeply with readers who love emotionally charged women’s fiction with a suspenseful edge. If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, Jodi Picoult, or stories about found family forged under pressure, this one belongs on your list.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fierce, tender and quietly radical book about motherhood, survival and the power of women choosing each other… So compelling… emotionally rich and thought-provoking.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book truly resonated with me. I deeply connected with the main character, a mother leaving her husband to pursue a better life for her son, who has been diagnosed with ADHD… I highly recommend this book.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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