Kays mother never loved her. This was a strange ambience for a growing child and one shed puzzled over during her childhood and later in her early adult life. As a lonely little girl, she created an imaginary friend, who returns as an adult, making Kay question her sense of reality.

When her mother dies, Kay discovers that she had been sending regular payments to an unknown individual. This is the first clue that leads Kay to search for her mothers secret, the reasons why she never loved her, and the true discovery of the child in her life.

Child in My Life is a gripping story filled with family secrets and explores the passions that drive people to violence.