Hilary Coombes

Siblings

Kit said she was fine. She lied. She said she didn’t care. She cared deeply.

Kit’s story is one of control, deception, infertility and guilt, but most of all it’s one of a young woman who longs to be loved. Her life is dominated first by her alcoholic mother and then by Tom, her controlling partner. When his abusive behaviour comes to a head, she escapes the relationship, and takes her first tentative steps towards becoming a stronger woman.

A journey on a luxurious cruise liner is going to be one of the most challenging of her life. Whether it has a happy ending or not depends on how brave Kit can be and whether she can shake off the shackles of her past.

For Kit, there is everything to play for, but time is running out…