When foster mum Louise takes in little Abby, her challenging behaviour soon turns the household upside down. How can one six-year-old unleash such a whirlwind of emotional and physical devastation? Louise is about to discover the darkness of incest, rejection and abuse in Abby's past. The second story in the 'Thrown Away Children' series.
Louise Allen Books
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Max and Mia's Story
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Money isn't enough to paper over the problems when a wealthy family falls apart at a shocking pace. This is a foster-caring experience like no other, and one which tests Louise's emotional strength to the core.
A 5-year-old boy is discovered on a farm after reports of animal cruelty and neglect. No one outside the family seemed to know of the existence of little Jacob. With the support of veteran social worker, Mary, foster mum Louise begins the fight to get Jacob the support he needs. číst celé
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAshley is a young single mum raising her daughter, Eden, and working hard to do the very best job she can - until one night she can't find a babysitter and makes the decision to leave Eden home alone for a couple of hours, asleep inside a wardrobe. It is an action that begins a terrible downward spiral for both of them.When Eden arrives at experienced foster carer Louise Allen's home, she has entered the care system because her mother is in prison. Eden is five years old and will not speak to any human. She begins exhibiting some other disturbing behaviours alongside the mutism, too, including torturing the family pets she loves. This eventually leads Louise to discover the pain and tragic reality behind Eden's Story.
Thanks to Lady Parry, Miss Talitha Grey was to he launched into society Tallie vowed to make Lady Parry proud. But she was harboring a shameful secret, and the gorgeous, dashing, suspicious Lord Arndale--knew far too much.
Billy's Story
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Foster care expert Louise has trouble on her hands from the first moment that 5-year-old Billy Blackthorn comes to stay. It is only as Louise begins to uncover the secrets of Billy's dark past that she begins to understand what made his family 'untouchable'.
A young girl's arrival in the Allen household sets off a chain of curious events that lead to unsettling revelations. As Louise delves into Willow's family background, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that have long been hidden. This tenth installment in the Thrown Away Children series explores themes of truth and the impact of family secrets on relationships.
Marilyn inherits her parents' fascination for Marilyn Monroe and develops an obsession with her alter-ego. When her family is torn apart by tragedy, she finds herself in the care system, and derails foster-carer Louise's family holiday. But is her diva behaviour masking a dark secret?
Thrown Away Child
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The memoir chronicles Louise Allen's traumatic experiences in a foster home during her abusive childhood. It highlights her resilience and determination to overcome her past. Now a foster parent herself, she advocates for better foster care services, aiming to correct the injustices she faced and provide a nurturing environment for vulnerable children. Through her journey, Allen emphasizes the importance of healing and the transformative power of compassion.
Least Likely To Marry A Duke
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A marriage of inconvenience For the buttoned-up Duke!