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Please Don't Hurt Me

Kayla’s true story of horror and abuse – is it too late to keep her safe?

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Please Don't Hurt Me

By: Maggie Hartley
Narrated by: Penelope McDonald
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A powerful, moving true story from Sunday Times bestseller, Maggie Hartley, Britain's most-loved foster carer. Perfect for fans of Cathy Glass.

Fourteen-year-old Kayla goes to live with Maggie after her mum is sectioned due to an ongoing battle with her mental health. Despite everything she had to cope with at home, Kayla is doing well at school, has lots of friends and has started seeing her first boyfriend, Harry. But when their relationship suddenly ends, things take a sinister turn and Maggie has to step in.

Supporting Kayla through her heartbreak, Maggie begins to get suspicious. Wherever Kayla goes, Harry is always there. At first, it seems like a coincidence, but when sinister things start to happen to both Kayla and Maggie, she realises they are both in danger.

Is it too late to keep Kayla safe?

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