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Goodnight, Beautiful

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An emotional and thought-provoking audiobook about love, loss and friendship, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult.

Nova Kumalisi would do anything for her closest friend, Mal Wacken. She owes him her life. So, when he asked her to be the surrogate mother for him and his wife, in spite of her fears about how it would alter their friendship, Nova agreed.

Eight years later, Nova is bringing up their son alone, and she and Mal don't speak. Months into the pregnancy, Mal's wife changed her mind about the surrogacy agreement. Already suspicious of how close Nova and Mal were, Stephanie realised her strained marriage was in serious trouble when she found a text from her husband to Nova, saying, 'Goodnight, Beautiful'. She asked Mal to cut all ties with his closest friend and unborn child.
Now, seven-year-old Leo is critically ill and Nova, despite her anger and hurt, wants Mal to have the chance to know his son before it's too late. Will it take a tragedy to remind them how much they mean to each other?

(P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Critics Review

Movingly documents the heartbreak and emotional reshuffling of family and friends coping with love and loss
Daily Mail
A touching and engaging story
Good Housekeeping
A fantastic blend of love, friendship and laughs
Company
An intelligent and emotional read
Closer
Beautifully written, with characters you'll really care about - this is not to be missed
She
Tissues at the ready
Red
A touching tale of love and loss
Best
Author Dorothy Koomson
Narrator Gemma Knight Jones, Heather Long
Duration 13 hours and 39 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781472261588
Format Audiobook
Publisher Headline
Genre Contemporary romance
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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