<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A scandalous revelation is about to devastate a picturesque town where the houses are immaculate and the neighborhoods are tightly knit. Devoted mother Cora O'Connell has found the journal of her friend Laurel's daughter--a beautiful college student who lives next door--revealing an illicit encounter. Hours later, Laurel makes a shattering discovery of her own: her daughter has vanished without a trace. Over the course of one weekend, the crises of two close families are about to trigger a chain reaction that will expose a far more disturbing web of secrets. Now everything is at stake as they're forced to confront the lies they have told in order to survive"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A brilliant, twisty novel about a missing woman, an unfaithful husband, and the dark secrets that will destroy two perfect families.</b></p><p>A scandalous revelation is about to devastate a picturesque town where the houses are immaculate and the neighborhoods are tightly knit. Devoted mother Cora O'Connell has found the journal of her friend Laurel's daughter--a beautiful college student who lives next door--revealing an illicit encounter. Hours later, Laurel makes a shattering discovery of her own: her daughter has vanished without a trace. Over the course of one weekend, the crises of two close families are about to trigger a chain reaction that will expose a far more disturbing web of secrets. Now everything is at stake as they're forced to confront the lies they have told in order to survive.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Amazon Charts Most Sold</p><p>"Sise offers an astute glimpse into tragic loss, the innermost lives of women, and the highs and lows and societal expectations of motherhood...This compelling character study will resonate." <b>--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b></p><p>"Propulsive...compelling." <b>--<i>Booklist</i></b></p><p>"Sise displays a sly sense of pacing; nearly every chapter unveils a new plot twist, keeping readers hooked. Fans of Liane Moriarty will eat this title up with a spoon." <b>--<i>Library Journal</i></b></p><p>"Taut and suspenseful, <i>We Were Mothers</i> will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end." <b>--Bustle</b></p><p>"Katie Sise's <i>We Were Mothers</i> expertly snaps readers to attention with its grandiose opening...Timing, inner discourse and believable fiascos blend together producing fantastic scenes...Her observations and vulnerability carry the read." <b>--Associated Press</b></p><p>"If you can't resist a sharp, suspenseful novel, then <i>We Were Mothers</i> by Katie Sise deserves a spot on your reading list." <b>--<i>POPSUGAR</i></b></p><p>"A close-knit community in a seemingly idyllic town is torn apart when a pretty college student goes missing and the first of many dark secrets is uncovered. <i>We Were Mothers</i> is a twisting tale of small-town complicity and deceit with some astute insights into marriage and motherhood. The escalating tension and the many surprises will keep readers urgently turning pages. An engrossing read!" <b>--Mary McCluskey, author of <i>Intrusion</i> and <i>The Long Deception</i></b></p><br>