The Ones Who Matter Most

Description

After her husband dies unexpectedly, Abby Roberts comes across something startling- wedding photographs of him with another woman, along with pictures of a baby boy. Shocked, Abby does something utterly impulsive- She embarks on a journey to discover the family her husband apparently left behind. After her husband dies unexpectedly, Abby Roberts comes across something startling- wedding photographs of him with another woman, along with pictures of a baby boy. Shocked, Abby does something utterly impulsive- She embarks on a journey to discover the family her husband apparently left behind. Money has always been tight for single mom Fern Reyes, and never tighter than now. But this month, in place of a child-support check, her ex's pretty, privileged wife appears on her doorstep with far too many questions. Unfortunately, her young son is so taken with Abby that Fern doesn't have the heart to send her away. What begins as one woman's search for truth becomes a deep bond forged between the unlikeliest of people, and the discovery that there are many ways to make a family-as long as you take care . . . Conversation guide included.

Rachael Herron is the acclaimed author of Splinters of Light and Pack Up the Moon. She received her MFA from Mills College.

Praise for The Ones Who Matter Most "Herron cleverly creates in Abby and Fern two characters with emotional depth, weaving a vivid and moving story of unlikely connections. For fans of character-driven women's fiction such as books by Kristin Hannah."-Library Journal "Herron has done it again with this heartwarming story that is sure to please readers of emotional women's fiction."-Booklist Praise for Splinters of Light "Beautifully written and heartbreakingly real."-L. Alison Heller, author of The Never Never Sisters "Profoundly moving."-Holly Robinson, author of Haven Lake