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The Girl With Nowhere To Go
- Author
- Louise Guy
- Narrator
- Taryn Ryan
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 28 January 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 31 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
In your own darkest hour, would you help a child in need?
When a teenage girl with haunted eyes enters Bec’s world, she stirs something in Bec she thought she’d buried long ago.
Still reeling from the loss of her husband, Bec is barely keeping her life together. But there’s something about Skye, motherless, wary and alone, that reaches into the shadows of Bec’s past. Twenty years ago, she was that lost girl, grieving her twin brother and cut off from her parents after one terrible night. Now, with the threat of those same parents re-entering her life, Bec makes an impulsive decision: she offers Skye food, shelter and the promise of help.
When Bec’s search for help brings Anna into their world, the connection feels almost fated. Anna has demons of her own. A past she’s fought to bury and a brother’s name she’s desperate to clear.
Both women believe they know what’s best for Skye. But as past and present collide, each will be forced to face truths they thought they’d left behind.
A completely heartbreaking family drama, like nothing you’ve ever read before! Order now!
Readers love Louise Guy:‘OMG! I’m still flabbergasted at how brilliant this book is… Cleverly and masterfully written… Left me in awe… Another WOW read from the domestic drama goddess who has fast become one of my favourite writers.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘WOW, WOW and WOW, this book is awesome what a fabulous story, truly do not miss this book. It had me turning the pages, so many thoughts going through my mind.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, what a page turner… I swear that Louise’s books get more intriguing with each new release – such a brilliant storyteller!!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What an absolute ripper of a book!!… I literally read this book in two sittings and I cannot speak highly enough of the writing and the plot, it ticked all my boxes.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘OMG, this book was riveting. Best I’ve read in a long time. Had my heart in my throat but just couldn’t stop turning the pages.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Just wonderful… An incredibly tense and suspenseful novel that is wonderfully realistic and moving… The characters are very real as are the situations… I was still reading at 5am unable to sleep until I knew what was happening. Louise writes with passion and empathy and incredible understanding… Just brilliant.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book was incredible! I couldn’t put it down once I picked it up… So heartfelt… It was emotional but heart-warming… A MUST READ!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I couldn’t put it down – the very definition of a page turner.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Details
- Author
- Louise Guy
- Narrator
- Taryn Ryan
- Duration
- 11 hours 31 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9781835331705
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Family life fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
Synopsis
BRAND NEW from Louise Guy comes a totally heart-wrenching, emotional family drama about an unforgettable dilemma, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Emma Robinson. 💔😭❤️🩹In your own darkest hour, would you help a child in need?When a teenage girl with haunted eyes enters Bec’s world, she stirs something in Bec she thought she’d buried long ago.Still reeling from the loss of her husband, Bec is barely keeping her life together. But there’s something about Skye, motherless, wary and alone, that reaches into the shadows of Bec’s past. Twenty years ago, she was that lost girl, grieving her twin brother and cut off from her parents after one terrible night. Now, with the threat of those same parents re-entering her life, Bec makes an impulsive decision: she offers Skye food, shelter and the promise of help.When Bec’s search for help brings Anna into their world, the connection feels almost fated. Anna has demons of her own. A past she’s fought to bury and a brother’s name she’s desperate to clear.Both women believe they know what’s best for Skye. But as past and present collide, each will be forced to face truths they thought they’d left behind.A completely heartbreaking family drama, like nothing you’ve ever read before! Order now!Readers love Louise Guy:‘OMG! I’m still flabbergasted at how brilliant this book is… Cleverly and masterfully written… Left me in awe… Another WOW read from the domestic drama goddess who has fast become one of my favourite writers.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW, WOW and WOW, this book is awesome what a fabulous story, truly do not miss this book. It had me turning the pages, so many thoughts going through my mind.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, what a page turner… I swear that Louise’s books get more intriguing with each new release – such a brilliant storyteller!!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What an absolute ripper of a book!!… I literally read this book in two sittings and I cannot speak highly enough of the writing and the plot, it ticked all my boxes.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘OMG, this book was riveting. Best I’ve read in a long time. Had my heart in my throat but just couldn’t stop turning the pages.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Just wonderful… An incredibly tense and suspenseful novel that is wonderfully realistic and moving… The characters are very real as are the situations… I was still reading at 5am unable to sleep until I knew what was happening. Louise writes with passion and empathy and incredible understanding… Just brilliant.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book was incredible! I couldn’t put it down once I picked it up… So heartfelt… It was emotional but heart-warming… A MUST READ!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I couldn’t put it down – the very definition of a page turner.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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