Heart of the matter. Emily Giffin. 2010.

Tessa seems to have the perfect life. Married to a world-renowned paediatric surgeon, she has chosen stay-at-home motherhood over her career. But Tessa is beginning to question her decision, concerned it is affecting her marriage……

Valerie, a single mother and attorney, has given up on romance. Things never turn out the way she plans, so she believes it is best not to risk more disappointment.

Although both women live in the same Boston suburb, the two have relatively little in common aside from a fierce love for their children.

But one night, a tragic accident causes their lives to converge in ways no one could have imagined……….