When Elizabeth and her Italian husband Roberto decide to leave London for romantic Italy and his family business, Elizabeth hopes the change in lifestyle might help boost her chances of conceiving their longed for child. But the idyll shatters as her wily mother-in-law seems bent on destroying her marriage, and Roberto's beautiful, significant ex is a constant unwanted presence. Unwanted by Elizabeth, at least.
Is Elizabeth's ferocious hunger for a baby enough to hold a marriage together or is it ripping it apart? And what about the gorgeous American stranger who's suddenly walked into her life?
Read MoreWhen it comes to fiction reflecting feminine issues, Adele Parks has her finger on the pulse - GlamourWonderfully plotted, moving and insightful...shot through with funny, tender and observant moments - Daily MailFull of emotional set-pieces and real insight into relationships between men and women - Heat A fabulous mix of comedy, real life and emotional depth - Daily ExpressA wicked pleasure - Woman & HomeShe is a particularly acute observer of relationship ups and downs, and her stories are always as insightful as they are entertaining - Daily MirrorGuaranteed to keep you hooked until the end - She magazineParks writes with wit and a keen eye for detail - Guardian