Dara Flood always says the most interesting thing about her happened before she was born. Thirteen days before she came into the world, her father walked up the road and never came back. Now, saving stray dogs and arranging secret meetings with her boyfriend is as complicated as Dara's life gets. Which is exactly the way she likes it. And apart from the odd, fleeting moment, she's never thought about the man who abandoned her family. But then her sister gets sick, and Dara must find the father who could be their last hope. Suddenly Dara's life is about to get a lot more ...complicated. As she uncovers some truths about her father, and herself, Dara learns that while life is full of uncertainty, some things are worth taking a risk for ...