Don't Turn Your Back on Me

Starting over yet again, Chrissy has learned that life can be painful and full of hardships. Still, she remains hopeful, searching for happiness, fun, and maybe even love. Other people seem to have it all – why not her? After a traumatic childhood, a rocky entry into adulthood, and a battle with drinking that she thought she had overcome, Chrissy’s husband left her to raise their children alone. She has survived so much and become a strong, successful single mother, proud of how she’s taken control of her life despite everything. Surely, it’s her turn for happiness now.

When Chrissy meets her soul mate, her life feels like a fairy tale. Things are good – mostly. But soon, there are nights that don’t end well, and the violence escalates to a point of no return.

Share in Chrissy’s heartbreak as her fairy-tale life unravels, leaving her world shattered and her happiness torn away.

Penelope Baker was born and raised in New Zealand. As a child, Penelope spent her school holidays in Australia with her beloved Nana, a world-renowned author. Her Nana taught her to write her feelings, especially the ones that were hard to say. This got her through hard times as a young adult and again with the loss of her son. To My Lost Son is Penelope’s first published book.