Crying Shame

Claire McMullen #2

by Rosie Goodwin

Claire Nightingale is haunted by the memory of childhood abuse and the painful choices she was forced to make. Longing to find peace, she knows she must first confront her demons.Moving to Solihull with her adopted daughter Nikki, she tries to make amends with the family she left behind. But Claire is not the only one Nikki is scarred by her own abusive past, and their relationship, once loving, becomes fraught with tension and resentment. Struggling to come to terms with their pain, it is not long before ghosts from the past bring a new threat that jeopardises the possibility of any future happiness...A heartbreaking tale of abuse, courage and, above all, the redemptive power of love.

Genres: Fiction

384 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Before becoming a writer, I was a Placement Support Worker and foster carer, and worked in the social services department after completing a teacher training course. Many children have joined my family over the years. I still live in Nuneaton, where many of my books are set, with my husband, Trevor, and our beloved dogs.

I was thrilled to discover that I'd become one of the top 250 most-borrowed library authors in the UK, and would like to thank all of you who have taken out my books over the last few years! I love meeting my readers and am always pleased to hear from you. I hope you will all continue to get in touch and please do sign up for my newsletter!

Reviews

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I had to read this as soon as I finished the previous one. By the end of it, I was wondering how Claire hadn't ended up having a breakdown. It made you keep reading to see what was happening to them, and I kept rooting for things to work out for them

[Cathy *Booklover4everandever*]

Good book!

I love her books and this one was not bad. I'm glad I read it but at times it dragged on. I was surprised with the ending which is a good thing. So it got 4 stars just because of the points where it dragged

[Maggie]

Very sad book. It's well written and I enjoyed reading it despite the sadness of it. The thing I liked best about it was how all the different problems were in corporated and seemed to fit in perfectly.

[alice booth]

Amazing

Well written...lots of reality in this book..well done Rosie on a wonderful factual story line...can now sleep tonight as was reading all night ha ha ...a must read to all out there...well done Rosie Goodwin..a heartfelt story with a happy lovely ending

[Trina Hollis]

Very good story but quite hard in places as it deals with child abuse.

[Paul Adler]

This was the 2nd book of the story of Clair Nightingale. This one deals with the danger her adopted daughter Nikki gets into when coerced by a pedophile ring. Claire's sordid past comes out too . She finds her long lost father and makes peace with her sister and adoptive mother Molly. Although very sad and depressing at times this book has a happy ending. Despite its sordid story line is a very good read, as all Rosie Goodwin's books are. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

[Debbie Bartle]

Love Rosie Goodwin's book, I have just finished "Crying Shame". Excellent read.
Terrible to think that really does happen to young girls. My heart goes out to anyone who has had to endure this treatment
Thank you Rosie for writing it delicately, to let victims know that their is help if needed.

[Margaret Hislop]

Continuity error

I looked forward to reading the follow up to our little secret but was surprised at the authors glaring error saying Cindy was attacked by a client. It was not a client it was a pimp looking for revenge who assaulted cindy. Put me off a bit that the author could make this mistake at early part of the book.

[Karyl Sawyer]

Brilliant, unputdownable book

First I've read by Rosie Goodwin, won't be the last. Great story that sucks you into the heartbreaking events that feel too plausible in today's society.

[Mrs J Watson]

I couldn't put this book down . Another lovely book by Rosie Goodwin. Such a tearcherker, when you read this tissues at the ready. I recommend you read Our Little Secret first. Both good reads you won't want to put either book down .

[Patricia Pinches]

Hooked from start to finish

Such an awesome read, had to stay awake to read it through the night, it had me hooked, just as its predecessor did, was so sad when it ended, but not for long as the ending brought peace for Claire.

[Sara Mcmillan]

This is the second book of Clare and she is looking after her stepdaughter. but with her love for Christian she can't move on till she has sorted her demons out. will she ever find the happiness she wants . Read this

[Anne Parsons]

A powerful ,story, quite harrowing in parts and unfortunately

quite topical today. However ends well.Also name places I knew near to where I live. Will read more from this author.

[miss clair kisby]

Brilliant

Heartwarming. Sad, read all 3 in this series and couldn't put them down. I have cried and smiled. Excellent book

[J.J. JOHNSTONE]

Griping

Yet another excellent book by Rosie Goodwin. Pulls at the heart strings in many ways. Would highly recommend it to everyone.

[Mrs D]

Good read

I enjoyed the book and being from Warwickshire and living near all the mentioned places it became quite enthralling. Thanks

[Beverley Harrison]

Down to Earth

Great book as 'll the way through. Would recommend this book if you like to read true to life books

[Denise Pritchard]

Brilliant story

Well written and sometimes very gripping. Parts of this book had me so 'hooked 'I couldn't put it down. Thoroughly enjoyed it

[Katherine Carter]

Brilliant read

Another good book, with lots of twists and turns, really enjoyed it in a strange kind of way, could not put it down.

[Siobhán Reilly]

Just an amazing book. Great sequel did not disappoint got this book read in a day could not put it down.

[Anna Pearson]

What a page Turner..

A page Turner ... I couldn't put it down...
Well its 4am and I've just finished it.. shuch a great read.. I had to know how it all ended........

[The Endless Unread]

A first class tragic story. So much heart goes into every single release by this author. A fantastic conclusion to this duet.

[Caroline Moore]

Follow on from Our Little Secret, really good read

[Sue Hickling]

Good book but sad .

[Annette Tant]

brilliant

Absolutely gripping just like the first book, so much going on and brilliantly coming all together at the end. Can’t wait to read more of her books.

[Hannah Polley]

I am not sure if this book is a sequel or not but it certainly felt like there was a previous book whilst reading it, however, I enjoyed this book without reading that one so I would not say it was necessary.

The book focuses on Claire, a woman who was abused in childhood and has an adopted daughter that was also abused. As Claire tries to reconnect with her family, her daughter Nikki struggles to come to terms with what her dad did to her.

It is awful what happens to Nikki and to her friend Poppy as well and it's hard to believe that those kind of things to happen to children. The most frustrating part of the book was Claire's mothering skills in not noticing her daughter was hooked on coke and never taking a firm line with her. I didn't think Nikki's character could be blamed for her behaviour as she was just reacting to what had happened to her.

The one part of the book I didn't like and didn't find believable was Tracey's reaction to finding out that Claire was once a prostitute. Clearly this is a terrible thing to happen to anyone and she had no sympathy for her at all.

I'm glad that Claire and Nikki were both returning to some kind of normal life by the end and it looked like they would end up being happy eventually.

[Linda Janet Gilbert]

Brilliant story full of ups and downs

Brilliant story full of ups and downs frightening how easy these people to manipulate young people. Powerful and great ending

[Shee McEachran]

CRYING SHAME

CRYING SHAME
Another hard book to put down.... A great read that had you on the edge of your seat...can't wait for the next read..