Book guide
The Dilemma
A family celebration turns agonizing as two parents each keep a devastating secret that could shatter everything before the night is over.
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About The Dilemma
Knowing the truth will destroy her. Keeping it secret will destroy him. It's Livia's 40th birthday and she's having the party of a lifetime to make up for the wedding she never had. Everyone she loves will be there except her daughter Marnie, who's studying abroad. But although Livia loves Marnie, she's secretly glad she won't be at the party. She needs to tell Adam something about their daughter but she's waiting until the party is over so they can have this last happy time together. Adam wants everything to be perfect for Livia so he's secretly arranged for Marnie to come home and surprise her on her birthday. During the day, he hears some terrible news. He needs to tell Livia, because how can the party go on? But she's so happy, so excited - and the guests are about to arrive. The Dilemma - how far would you go to give someone you love a last few hours of happiness?
Reading signals
- Spice
- None
- Darkness
- Balanced
- Pacing
- Balanced
Content warnings
- family secrets
- grief/loss
- death of a child
- plane crash
- miscarriage
- infidelity
- suicidal thoughts
