I Just Want to Be Loved, Casey Watson
I Just Want to Be Loved, Casey Watson
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I Just Want to Be Loved

Author: Casey Watson

Narrator: Kate Lock

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 04/14/2022

Synopsis

After taking a few weeks off work, Casey is presented with a new foster child: 14-year-old Elise, whose Mum left her at just five years old. At first, she’s no trouble at all, that is until she falsely accuses another carer, Jan, of acting inappropriately towards her. It turns out this isn’t the first lie Elise has told – her previous carer was constantly following up allegations Elise had made of people bullying her, trying to have sex with her, or hurting her physically. With some reservations, Casey agrees to take Elise on long-term, but when she makes some dark claims about her mum, Casey doesn’t know whether to believe her. In any case, she is determined to find out the truth…

About Casey Watson

Casey Watson, who writes under a pseudonym, is a specialist foster carer. She and her husband, Mike, look after children who are particularly troubled or damaged by their past. Before becoming a foster carer Casey was a behaviour manager for her local comprehensive school. It was through working with these ‘difficult’ children – removed from mainstream classes for various reasons – that the idea for her future career was born. Casey is married with two children and three grandchildren.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on April 17, 2022

I don't think this was one of Casey's better books. I found it a bit predictable. I still managed to read it in 48 hours though.......more

Goodreads review by Adele Shea on July 22, 2022

This is the first book I have read of Casey Watsons and it makes me want to read them all. You hear so many bad stories of kids being abused for years or killed because of incompetence from care/social workers but you never really here of happy endings. This book highlights Elise’s life and journey......more

Goodreads review by Georgina Abbotts on August 15, 2022

Casey has done it again what a kind and caring family the Watson's are this book had me in tears it was such a heartbreaking read and hit home it reminded me of the maliuplation I had to listen to as a child and teenager and made to feel guilty and that I couldn't say no.im so glad Elise,her nan,dad......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on April 18, 2022

I Just Wanted To Be Loved. by Casey Watson. Casey is asked to do a week of respite for another carer … in that time allegations are made against that carer. Elise is 14 years old … first glance is eye opening. Elise is not your average 14 year old … Casey needs to get to the bottom of the dramas that......more

Goodreads review by Sherry on December 11, 2022

Typical Casey Watson but does not disappoint. Always love her books......more

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