Little Lovely Things Maureen Joyce Connelly

It is the wrong time to get sick. Speeding down the highway on the way to work, her two little girls sleeping in the back seat, medical resident Claire Rawlings doesn’t have time for the nausea overtaking her. But as the world tilts sideways, she pulls into a gas station, runs to the bathroom, and passes out. When she wakes up minutes later, her car—and her daughters—are gone.

The police have no leads, and the weight of guilt presses down on Claire as each hour passes with no trace of her girls. All she has to hold on to are her strained marriage, a potentially unreliable witness who emerges days later, and the desperate but unquenchable belief that her daughters are out there somewhere.

As hopeful and uplifting as it is devastating, Little Lovely Things is the story of a family shattered by unthinkable tragedy, and the unexpected intersection of heartbreak and hope.

Perfect for readers of Watch Me Disappear and After Anna!

Additional Praise for Little Lovely Things:

”Little Lovely Things is an insightful and moving read that is well worth the journey.” — Vivian Schilling, bestselling author of Quietus

“Combining the suspense and razor-sharp outlook of a Gillian Flynn novel, Maureen Connolly’s debut sizzles. I finished Little Lovely Things in one heartbreaking, tear-batting gulp. Connolly takes risks that make the reader’s heart start anew. Finding shards of hope amidst the chaos of tragedy is a testament to both the writer, and the characters she creates.” — Jenny Milchman, USA Today bestselling author of Wicked River

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BOOK REVIEW

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Claire Rawlings is a mom of two who is always busy with her two daughters and their activities. Not only is she a mom of two she is a medical resident, who seems to find her self in the middle of an allergic reaction. She is in the middle of a drive with her girls to work when she wakes up in a bathroom at a gas station. She knows something is wrong. Then she sees what is wrong. Both of her girls are gone.

Police are on the hunt for the girls but as tensions rise there are no suspects and no clue where to go from there. Not only is Claire’s daughters missing but her marriage is an unhappy one. With the unhappiness comes no support when she needs it the most. Some days later a witness comes forward but they don’t know if they can trust them.

This book shows that small decisions can have a huge impact on someone and their life.

Having multiple narrators really showcases the different viewpoints about the events that change everyone’s lives. I loved how the characters were so well developed and you really got a good sense of who they are. It makes a huge difference in a story when you can get to know your characters.

I received a free copy in exchange for my honest opinions!