A Mother's Last Wish

A BRAND NEW emotional book club pick from international bestseller Jo Bartlett

Two sisters, one heartbreaking promise...

To everyone who knows them, Louisa and Tom are the perfect couple. They have two beautiful kids, Stan and Flo, and are about to celebrate ten years of being happily married. Life is perfect. But when Lou is dealt devastating news, that perfect life is turned upside down and Lou and Tom must reevaluate the very foundations their marriage is built on.

Lou's main concern is who will look after her children if she's not there to care for them? Will anyone be able to love them like she does?

Holly can't face the news that Lou is sick. As her older twin sister, she and Lou have always been together, and Holly has always tried to protect Lou. So she'll do anything, promise anything, to make Lou feel safe and happy. Holly loves Stan and Flo fiercely, but with no children of her own can she ever be the mother her sister wants and needs for her children?

Determined to make the most of every last precious moment, Lou's final wish for her family is to show them what it really means to live and love. And as Tom and Holly try to navigate their own pain, their only care is to shower Flo and Stan with love and help them make the most of every moment together.

Praise for Jo Bartlett:

'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Bestselling author, Jessica Redland

'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' Bestselling author, Helen J Rolfe

'I was drawn in from the first word, I've laughed and cried, what a really lovely story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'I would highly recommend this book for a bit of fantastic escapism and love conquering all.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'A heart-warming tale which I enjoyed reading very much.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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**Two sisters, one heartbreaking promise...**

To everyone who knows them, Louisa and Tom are the perfect couple. They
have two beautiful kids, Stan and Flo, and are about to celebrate ten
years of being happily married. Life is perfect. But when Lou is dealt
devastating news, that perfect life is turned upside down and Lou and
Tom must reevaluate the very foundations their marriage is built on.

Lou's main concern is who will look after her children if she's not
there to care for them? Will anyone be able to love them like she does?

Holly can't face the news that Lou is sick. As her older twin sister,
she and Lou have always been together, and Holly has always tried to
protect Lou. So she'll do *anything*, promise *anything*, to make Lou
feel safe and happy. Holly loves Stan and Flo fiercely, but with no
children of her own can she ever be the mother her sister wants and
needs for her children?

Determined to make the most of every last precious moment, Lou's final
wish for her family is to show them what it really means to live and
love. And as Tom and Holly try to navigate their own pain, their only
care is to shower Flo and Stan with love and help them make the most of
every moment together.

**Praise for Jo Bartlett:**

'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A
triumph from Jo Bartlett.' *Bestselling author, Jessica Redland*

'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this
story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' *Bestselling author,
Helen J Rolfe*


**Two sisters, one heartbreaking promise...**

To everyone who knows them, Louisa and Tom are the perfect couple. They
have two beautiful kids, Stan and Flo, and are about to celebrate ten
years of being happily married. Life is perf