Synopsis – If I Lost You
A heartbreaking read about the bonds between a mother and her child, and how we will do everything to save them…
My son George is everything to me, but he’s slipping away, and no one can tell me why.
Every test comes back inconclusive, every doctor leaves me with more questions than answers. I’m terrified – each day brings new fears, and my heart aches knowing how much he’s suffering.
Then Barbara appears – my biological mother, a stranger for most of my life. She’s in poor health, struggling with the weight of her past, and her sudden arrival stirs a mix of emotions in me. Part of me wants to believe she’s here to help, but there’s a wall between us, and I can’t shake the feeling there’s something very wrong.
As George’s condition worsens, I find myself wrestling with doubt. Can I truly rely on Barbara? Will she bring comfort or complicate an already fragile situation? All I want is to protect my son and give him the love and support he deserves. I only hope that I can be the mother he needs before it’s too late. Will I find a way to save him?
A heartbreaking and emotional novel about a mother’s love, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes, and Kate Hewitt.
Author Bio
Sheila Norton lives in Chelmsford, Essex and part-time in Torquay, Devon. She is the author of over 20 novels, covering several different sub-genres of contemporary fiction. She is now being published by Boldwood Books, writing emotionally-charged family dramas, the first of which, ‘A Good Enough Mother’, was published on 13 March 2024. Her second book with Boldwood, ‘Not Your Child’, will be published on 23 September 2004 and explores the themes of coping alone with a child, the benefits of friendship, and attitudes towards women without children.
Sheila was the winner of the Romantic Novelists Association award 2022 for the best Christmas/Winter seasonal novel, with her book ‘Winter at Cliff’s End Cottage’. This was the latest of several feel-good novels set in Devon. Earlier novels included two books narrated by cats.
Her first novel was published in 2003, and before this, she had over 100 short stories published in women’s magazines. She worked for most of her life as a medical secretary, until retiring early to concentrate on her writing.
Sheila is married and has three daughters and six grandchildren. She loves hearing from her readers, and can be contacted through her website (sheila norton dot com) where you can also ask to be added to an email mailing list for updates about Sheila’s books and writing life. You can also follow her on Facebook (sheila norton author) and Instagram (sheila ann dot norton).
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My Review
If I Lost You: A BRAND NEW unforgettable story of a mother’s love from Sheila Norton for 2025 by Sheila Norton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3.5
This was a story that engaged me immediately and I read it in one day. The premise was interesting. I was especially interested in the health issues of one of the characters – though it ended up being less a focus of the story than originally thought.
This was one of those stories where I was interested in the outcome even though I didn’t like any of the characters. I thought everyone behaved very badly. I couldn’t quite understand the behavior of anyone – except maybe the children.
The main female character in particular seemed so naive and I didn’t love her victim mentality even though many times the people around her were being reasonable and even when they were not a simple conversation could have solved some things. I do think I would have enjoyed the story even more if I had been able to connect with her a bit.
Overall, this is a quick sometimes tense story about a family on the edge of the breaking point. If you enjoy women’s fiction then you will enjoy this one. This is my second book by this author and I look forward to reading more of her work.
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