Description
Things I Want You to Know by Martina Reilly is a contemporary women’s fiction novel with strong elements of romance and emotional drama. The story explores themes of grief, healing, and second chances, focusing on how life can be rebuilt after devastating loss.
The novel follows Nick Deegan, who is left to raise his two young children alone after the sudden death of his wife, Kate. In the aftermath of her funeral, he discovers a book she has written for him, containing guidance on how to care for their children as well as unexpected instructions that push him beyond his comfort zone. Among her final wishes is a challenge for Nick to go on five dates with different women, a journey that slowly forces him to re-engage with life and reconsider what moving forward truly means. As he follows her guidance, Nick begins to understand that Kate’s final gift is not just instructions, but a path toward emotional renewal.
Things I Want You to Know is ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt fiction about grief, healing, and rediscovering hope after loss.
