Goodnight, beautiful

Author: Dorothy Koomson
Year: 2008
Publisher: Sphere, An imprint of Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback- 448 pages
Price: RM 35.50

Synopsis:
Eight years ago, Nova Kumalisi agreed to have a baby for Mal and Stephanie Wacken. Halfway through the pregnancy, the couple changed their minds and walked away, leaving Nova pregnant, scared and alone.
Eight years ago, Stephanie was overjoyed at the thought of becoming a mother - until she found a text from Mal to Nova saying, "Goodnight, beautiful". Terrified of losing her husband to his closest friend, Stephanie asked him to cut all ties to Nova and their unborn child.
Now, Nova is anxiously waiting for her son, Leo, to wake up from coma, while childless Stephanie is desperately trying to save her failing marriage. Although they live separate lives, both women have secrets that will bind them for ever....

My thought:
I bought this new book yesterday. Finished reading it in two hours this morning. Well this is obviously another love story. Like the book described, a tale of love, loss and new beginnings. Very easy reading thou. Well storyline goes quite normal nothing too exciting just normal. It basically is about two childhood friends who have feelings for each other then fall in love with each other but did not want to admit. Then goes separate ways, got married, etc. Mal here married Stephanie then still keeping close contact with Nova who was still in love with him and vice versa. Not a nice story here cause Mal is actually looking for someone as a substitute to Nova and Stephanie came in the picture as a totally opposite person with no resemblance of Nova. Mal decided to get marry to her. However, before this his past girlfriends all have a little resemblance to Nova such as face, mouth, smile, etc. Stephanie could not (would not) have children then the couple decided to ask Nova for help. Well i think this part is really pathetic because Nova actually decline then again later agree. Then halfway through pregnancy, mal suddenly confess his feelings, things got messy then Stephanie felt insecure. Well, which wife wouldn't. So comes Leo later and then got coma. Something to do with brain cancer. Mal of course went to his dying bed after being confronted by Nova and by that time Nova actually was married to her ex, Keith. She decline having sex with him but when she appeared in Mal's hotel everything when wrong again. Yes, sound stupid. like you hate that person then have sex with him but happy about it with your son on deathbed and husband wondering what is wrong while the other wife at home going crazy and guilty. Eventually Leo died and not long after that Nova pregnant again with Mal's child (daughter). Both of them were very happy, poor Stephanie.

What i learn form this story is a little misunderstandings leads to unsolved problem. And always be honest to yourself. If you like or love someone admit it before is to late. Never make decision one will regret. Over here I think that Stephanie is so pity. Her husband having romantic relationship with his best friend while she was feeling lonely. Mistake after mistake "things" still happen. 2nd time pregnancy. I wonder if they ever thought of the 3rd parties feelings. Sigh.

Dorothy Koomson writes really good books. Her books fascinates me. She usually writes about black skin women. It give me an impression of a world where blacks and whites live peacefully everywhere that skin colours does not matter. She writes about courages women with strong and positive thinking. Independence as well. Through her writing I realise that there is always a tiny hope if we never give up. Up till now, my favourite book of hers is My Best Friend's Girl . Don't get me wrong. I love all her books but that particular title is my favourite.

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