THEN SHE WAS GONE by Lisa Jewell in Paperback

Ellie Mack was the cherished youngest daughter, loved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She was just fifteen and in a happy relationship when she suddenly vanished, leaving behind a devastated family. Now, after ten long years, her mother Laurel is slowly rebuilding her life. But then she meets a charming man in a café and feels a spark that surprises her. As their relationship grows, Laurel is introduced to his daughters, and one in particular, Poppy, reminds her so much of Ellie that it's almost too painful to bear. As old questions resurface, Laurel can't help but wonder: Where did Ellie go? Was it really just a teenage runaway or something more sinister? And who is this man she's falling for? Is he hiding something too? The search for answers brings Laurel closer to the truth, but also closer to the heartbreak of what really happened to her daughter.