Cross My Heart

One promise. One death. Two lives forever intertwined. Tessa De Santis is comfortable with the life she's created--a stable marriage, child-free, and a thriving career. But the sudden death of her childhood best friend, Skye, sends Tessa reeling into uncharted territory when she must honour a promise to take in Skye's ten-year-old daughter, Grace. As Tess navigates life in an isolated country homestead, she discovers the joys and challenges of connecting with Grace. But beneath the serene landscape lies the truth of Skye's struggles--and a hidden secret from their past that refuses to stay buried. Cross My Heart is a standalone novel in The Homecoming Collection - a heartfelt, emotionally resonant women's fiction story about friendship, loss, and the unexpected ways we find connection in the face of grief. ________________________________________ Praise for Cross My Heart: ????? One of the best books I have read. ????? A beautiful exploration of grief and friendship. ????? Beautifully written. ????? I was hooked on this book right from the start. ????? This book is on another level ... I loved it.