As Though You Were Mine
As Though You Were Mine
The family she didn't want but desperately needs.
As Though You Were Mine is a touching story about siblings, children, love, loss, and what it means to be a family.
Julie Mercer donated her eggs to help her brother and sister–in–law conceive via in–vitro fertilization, never expecting a few years later, she would have to take full responsibility for those children after they lose their parents in a car accident.
Julie never wanted kids of her own and now she suddenly needs to make room in her small apartment for four–year–old twins who present additional challenges as they work through their grief and trauma. With Lucy throwing intense tantrums and Mikey not talking at all, Julie doubts her ability to raise her niece and nephew as her own.
When Grant, the twins’ uncle – and also their biological father – shows up at her door, he says he wants to help, but is he sincere? Or does he have a hidden agenda to fight for custody? With her family also questioning her role as guardian and her job on the line in the face of an inflexible boss as she deals with the sudden life changes, Julie must determine if her brother and sister–in–law really did make the best decision by entrusting their kids to her.
Praise for As Though You Were Mine
"A wonderful story about overcoming self-doubt and relearning family in the wake of tragedy. I adored the characters. Add a cast of unexpected secondary characters, and this is an uplifting page-turner...with a surprising twist."
Bestselling author of The Perfect Son and The Promise Between Us
"Full of heart and warmth, As Though You Were Mine is a raw and real look into what makes up a family. A captivating read about becoming a mother unexpectedly, it will keep you riveted until the last page."
Author of Red Thread of Fate and Amazon bestseller Someone Else's Life
"This is a story about giving oneself grace and space to grow when life throws you unexpected curve balls in the bodies of two little humans. Rundquist gives us a tale of hope, regret, growth, love and forgiveness. I kept turning the page to get to a satisfying ending. A heartwarming tale!"
Author of The Island Sisters
Extras
- Extra Scene #1
- Discussion Questions
- Spotify Playlist:
Songs that I wrote to that made me think of story and characters. - Annotated Playlist:
NOTE-there are spoilers within! The playlist itself is spoiler-free, but my notes are not...so listen away with the Spotify link, but don't read the notes until after you've read the book! - Childcare/Daycare Information (MN):
One of the scenes in the book loosely mirrors a daycare situation I had with my kids. Good childcare is essential and I know that MOST are good and the tricky ones are fewer. You may not be in Minnesota, but you might find similar resources in your location. The database was a huge help, along with checklists and visits. - Trevor Project