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Please Don't Hurt Me

The brand-new book from Sunday Times bestselling author Maggie Hartley

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Please Don't Hurt Me

By: Maggie Hartley
Narrated by: Penelope McDonald
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'It's all my fault, I was supposed to be looking after her!'

After suffering domestic abuse from her boyfriend, teen mum Sherrie has her four-month-old daughter Maisy sent to live with Maggie. Torn between being protective of Maisy and heartbroken for Sherrie, Maggie is unsure what to do.

In the meantime, Maggie meets fourteen-year-old Kayla, in need of short-term foster care after her mum is sectioned. Though Kayla is quiet and polite, Maggie soon realises the deep trauma and responsibility she has had to carry.

As Kayla finds herself drawn into a relationship with an older and increasingly controlling boy, Sherrie returns to her abusive relationship. Can Maggie help protect Maisy and Kayla, or will it be too late?

From Britain's best-loved foster carer, a new and inspiring true story of abuse and hope.

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Readers LOVE Maggie Hartley:
'Wow! I did not want this book to end. This story was unlike any other' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review
'Very gripping and powerful read... makes you see what can be going on behind closed doors' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review©2026 Maggie Hartley (P)2026 Orion Publishing Group Limited
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Maggie spoke of each child leaving with a piece of her heart....but when readers understand the weight of the emotions, the ups and downs, I hope she feels that we each give a piece of our hearts back to her infants for what she does.

Heart-wrenching and hopeful

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