All They Ask Is Everything: A Novel By Hadley Leggett

In this poignant debut, three women’s lives intertwine over the custody of two young girls, revealing the depth of their personal struggles and desires. Hannah, a widowed mother, is fiercely dedicated to her daughters but is pushed to her limits. Her efforts to be a better mother than her own are marred by exhaustion and isolation, culminating in a critical mistake that places her girls in foster care.

Julie, a single woman grappling with loneliness and infertility, finds solace and purpose through fostering. When she bonds deeply with Hannah’s daughters, her love for them grows, leading her to question their previous home life and fight for their permanent placement with her.

Elaine, Hannah’s recently retired mother, is heartbroken by the estrangement from her daughter. Upon learning that her granddaughters are in foster care, she seizes the opportunity to redeem herself and offer a better future for the girls.

As these three women vie for custody, they confront their own insecurities, unresolved issues, and hidden truths. Their shared goal of securing a stable, loving home for the children forces them to face their pasts and reconsider what it means to be a family. With raw emotion and complex character dynamics, this debut explores the transformative power of love and the challenges of motherhood, weaving a narrative of hope and redemption. 📚❤️