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Lisa Stone Books in Order

Browse Lisa Stone books in order, from Cathy Glass fostering memoirs to psychological thrillers, with summaries, reading guidance, and background for every book.

Lisa Stone is a pen name used by Cathy Glass. This bibliography includes books published under both names.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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Damaged

by Cathy Glass

2007

Jodie is an eight-year-old girl whose violent and disturbing behaviour has caused five other carers to reject her in four months. Cathy must use all her experience to reach a child who has been severely abused by her own parents.

Hidden

by Cathy Glass

2007

Tayo, a polite and well-spoken ten-year-old, arrives with no history and no records. As Cathy gently uncovers his past, she discovers he has been brought to the UK illegally and subjected to horrific cruelty.

Cut

by Cathy Glass

2008

Dawn, a teenager with a seemingly balanced exterior, hides a traumatic history of abuse. When Cathy discovers Dawn is self-harming and sleepwalking, she realizes the girl needs professional help to heal her deep emotional wounds.

The Saddest Girl in the World

by Cathy Glass

2009

Donna, a withdrawn ten-year-old, comes into care with her younger brothers. Cathy slowly learns of the tragic neglect Donna suffered, including her mother's attempts to scrub away her skin colour.

Happy Kids

by Cathy Glass

2010

A parenting guide drawing on Cathy's extensive fostering experience. She offers practical advice on handling behavioral issues, establishing routines, and building confidence in children.

I Miss Mummy

by Cathy Glass

2010

Alice, aged four, is snatched by her drug-dependent mother just before being placed with Cathy. When she is found safe but traumatised days later, Cathy must help her adjust while a custody battle rages.

Mummy Told Me Not to Tell

by Cathy Glass

2010

Reece, a seven-year-old boy, is aggressive and has been passed between carers. He holds a dark secret about his family that he is too terrified to reveal, until Cathy gains his trust.

The Girl in the Mirror

by Cathy Glass

2010

A novel based on a true story about Mandy, who returns to her aunt's house to nurse her dying grandfather. As she stays there, suppressed memories surface, revealing a dark family secret buried for years.

My Dad’s a Policeman

by Cathy Glass

2011

Ryan, a lonely boy with an alcoholic mother, tells his schoolmates his dad is a policeman to avoid bullying. When he is taken into care, he struggles to keep his family together.

Run, Mummy, Run

by Cathy Glass

2011

A novel based on the true story of Aisha, who marries a charming man only to find herself trapped in a cycle of domestic abuse. She must find the strength to escape with her children.

The Night the Angels Came

by Cathy Glass

2011

Cathy supports Michael, a young boy, and his terminally ill father, Patrick. It is a moving story of a father's love and his preparation of his son for a future without him.

A Baby’s Cry

by Cathy Glass

2012

Cathy takes in a one-day-old baby, Harrison, whose placement is shrouded in secrecy. She soon discovers the dangerous family situation that led to his removal.

Another Forgotten Child

by Cathy Glass

2012

Aimee, eight years old, arrives at Cathy's home after suffering years of neglect. Despite being on the at-risk register since birth, she slipped through the system until a crisis forced intervention.

Happy Adults

by Cathy Glass

2012

A self-help guide focusing on stress management, anxiety, and finding happiness in daily life, drawing from the author's personal and professional experiences.

Happy Mealtimes for Kids

by Cathy Glass

2012

A practical guide for parents on how to encourage healthy eating habits, manage fussy eaters, and make mealtimes a positive experience for the whole family.

About Writing and How to Publish

by Cathy Glass

2013

A guide for aspiring authors where Cathy Glass shares her tips on writing, finding an agent, and navigating the publishing industry based on her own successful career.

Please Don’t Take My Baby

by Cathy Glass

2013

Jade, a pregnant teenager, comes to stay with Cathy. She loves her unborn baby but struggles with the responsibilities of motherhood, risking the removal of her child by social services.

Will You Love Me?

by Cathy Glass

2013

The deeply personal story of Lucy, Cathy's adopted daughter. It chronicles Lucy's arrival as a foster child, her integration into the family, and the emotional journey toward her permanent adoption.

Will You Love Me? Part 1 of 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2013

The deeply personal story of Lucy, Cathy's adopted daughter. It chronicles Lucy's arrival as a foster child, her integration into the family, and the emotional journey toward her permanent adoption.

Will You Love Me? Part 2 of 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2013

The deeply personal story of Lucy, Cathy's adopted daughter. It chronicles Lucy's arrival as a foster child, her integration into the family, and the emotional journey toward her permanent adoption.

Will You Love Me? Part 3 of 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2013

The deeply personal story of Lucy, Cathy's adopted daughter. It chronicles Lucy's arrival as a foster child, her integration into the family, and the emotional journey toward her permanent adoption.

Daddy’s Little Princess

by Cathy Glass

2014

Beth, a teenager, manipulates those around her with lies and aggressive behavior. Cathy tries to uncover the truth behind her actions and her complex relationship with her father.

The Child Bride

by Cathy Glass

2014

Zeena, a fourteen-year-old girl, begs to be taken into care to escape a forced marriage. Cathy provides a safe haven while Zeena fears retribution from her family.

Girl Alone

by Cathy Glass

2015

Joss, thirteen, is angry and grieving the suicide of her father. When she reveals the abuse she suffered from her stepfather, Cathy supports her through the police investigation.

Happy Kids & Happy Mealtimes

by Cathy Glass

2015

A combined edition of Cathy's parenting guides, offering comprehensive advice on raising happy children and establishing healthy eating habits.

Saving Danny

by Cathy Glass

2015

Danny, a six-year-old boy with obsessive routines and selective mutism, is placed with Cathy when his mother can no longer cope. Cathy helps him find his voice and security.

Can I Let You Go?

by Cathy Glass

2016

Faye, a young woman with learning difficulties, falls pregnant. Cathy fosters her and helps her prepare for the baby, but Faye faces a heart-wrenching decision about her child's future.

The Silent Cry

by Cathy Glass

2016

The heartbreaking story of Laura, a young mother suffering from severe postnatal depression who tries to hide her condition, with tragic consequences. Also features the stories of other children Cathy fostered.

Cruel to Be Kind

by Cathy Glass

2017

Max, a six-year-old boy, comes into care while his mother is hospitalized. He is morbidly obese and has never been told 'no'. Cathy must help him adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Nobody’s Son

by Cathy Glass

2017

Alex, seven, has bounced between foster homes after being born in prison. When an adoption placement breaks down after just a week, Cathy steps in to help him heal from the rejection.

The Darkness Within

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2017

After a life-saving heart transplant, Jacob Wilson becomes increasingly volatile, terrifying both his parents and girlfriend Rosie. When a serious crime occurs, his family must ask whether the son they knew is still there.

A Long Way from Home

by Cathy Glass

2018

Anna, a toddler adopted from an overseas orphanage, struggles to bond with her new parents. Her disruptive behavior leads to a temporary placement with Cathy to help save the adoption.

Stalker

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2018

Home-security installer Derek Flint secretly watches clients through their CCTV systems and calls it companionship. When violent crimes strike his neighborhood, police suspect Derek, but someone else may be watching from even closer.

Where Has Mummy Gone?

by Cathy Glass

2018

Melody, eight years old, is the last of her siblings to be removed from her drug-dependent mother. Despite the neglect, Melody remains anxiously devoted to her mother, until she disappears.

Finding Stevie

by Cathy Glass

2019

Stevie, a gender-fluid fourteen-year-old, is placed in care. Cathy helps him navigate his identity and discovers he has been groomed by a dangerous stranger online.

Innocent

by Cathy Glass

2019

Siblings Molly and Kit are removed from their parents due to unexplained injuries. Cathy cares for them while authorities investigate whether the injuries were accidental or abuse.

The Doctor

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2019

Emily and Ben move next door to Dr. Burman and his frightened, isolated wife Alisha. When Emily disappears, Ben must work out whether her curiosity about their secretive neighbors has put her in danger.

A Terrible Secret

by Cathy Glass

2020

Tilly, a terrified teenager, asks to be put into care to escape her abusive stepfather. She leaves her mother behind, carrying the heavy burden of the secrets she has kept.

Taken

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2020

Eight-year-old Leila avoids her troubled home by staying out on the Hawthorn Estate, until she vanishes from a playground. A desperate police search begins as questions mount over who took her and why.

Too Scared to Tell

by Cathy Glass

2020

Oskar, six, is left with 'friends' while his mother is abroad. He arrives at school bruised and hungry. Cathy provides a safe home and uncovers the truth about the men watching him.

A Life Lost

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2021

Jackson is placed in foster care after his mother, overwhelmed by grief from losing her husband and son, can no longer cope. Cathy helps him process his tragic loss.

An Innocent Baby

by Cathy Glass

2021

Darcy-May is a newborn placed with Cathy. Her teenage mother, Haylea, has a traumatic past that gradually comes to light, revealing a shocking family history.

An Innocent Baby: Part 1 of 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2021

The first part of the true story of Darcy-May, a newborn baby, and her teenage mother Haylea, who harbors a traumatic secret.

An Innocent Baby: Part 2 of 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2021

The second part of the true story of Darcy-May and Haylea. As Cathy cares for the baby, she begins to uncover the disturbing truth about Haylea's past.

An Innocent Baby: Part 3 of 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2021

The conclusion to the true story of Darcy-May. The full extent of Haylea's history is revealed, determining the future for both mother and child.

The Cottage

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2021

After losing her job and boyfriend, Jan Hamlin rents a remote cottage beside Coleshaw Woods. Strange noises and taps at the window turn her fresh start into a frightening search for what is outside.

A Family Torn Apart

by Cathy Glass

2022

Young sisters Angie and Polly are removed from their home after their older half-sister accuses their father of abuse. Cathy cares for the distraught girls as the truth of the allegation emerges.

A Family Torn Apart: Part 1

by Cathy Glass

2022

The first part of the true story of Angie and Polly, two young sisters removed from their happy home following a shocking allegation against their father.

A Family Torn Apart: Part 2

by Cathy Glass

2022

The second part of the true story of Angie and Polly. Cathy supports the devastated girls while police investigate the claims that tore their family apart.

A Family Torn Apart: Part 3 of 3

by Cathy Glass

2022

The conclusion to the true story of Angie and Polly. The truth behind the allegations is finally uncovered, changing the family's life forever.

Neglected

by Cathy Glass

2022

Jamey, a toddler, is rescued from a home where he was left alone in a cot for hours. Cathy nurses him back to health and happiness just as the COVID-19 lockdown hits.

The Gathering

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2023

Sarah and Roshan join old school friends for a reunion in a converted church, but the setting soon feels deeply wrong. Strange visions and nearby armed robberies turn their week away into a tense nightmare.

Unsafe

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2023

Damian, a seven-year-old boy, is placed with Cathy. His mother Rachel loves him but is vulnerable, and her new boyfriend poses a serious threat to Damian and his siblings.

Unsafe Part 2

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2023

The second part of the true story of Damian. Cathy becomes increasingly concerned for the safety of Damian's siblings still living with their mother's dangerous boyfriend.

Unsafe Part 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2023

The conclusion to the true story of Damian. The danger escalates, leading to a critical intervention to protect the children.

Unwanted: Part 1 of 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2023

The first part of the true story of Lara, a young mother who grew up in care, and her son Arthur. Cathy tries to teach Lara how to parent despite her own difficult past.

Unwanted: Part 2 of 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2023

The second part of the true story of Lara and Arthur. Lara's struggle to put her son's needs before her own threatens her ability to keep him.

Unwanted: Part 3 of 3

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2023

The conclusion to the true story of Lara and Arthur. A final decision must be made about whether Lara can provide the safe home her son needs.

Helpless: Part 1

by Cathy Glass

2024

The first part of the true story of Janie and her three children. Cathy steps in to support the struggling family, but soon realizes the home environment is more dangerous than it seems.

Helpless: Part 2

by Cathy Glass

2024

The second part of the true story of Janie's family. With the children now in Cathy's care, the full extent of the neglect and chaos they endured begins to emerge.

Helpless: Part 3

by Cathy Glass

2024

The conclusion to the true story of Janie's children. Cathy works to rebuild their trust and confidence while their future is decided.

The Murder Room

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2024

Alfie and Jenny rent their spare room to short-term guests. After secretly placing a camera inside, Alfie witnesses a murder, then faces blackmail that threatens to expose his secret and endanger his family.

The Forever House

by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

2025

Jasmine moves into 13 Ravens Lane with her husband and two daughters, hoping it will be their forever home. Falling temperatures, dying plants, and swarms of insects suggest that something in the house wants them gone.

Where to start with Lisa Stone

For suspense thrillers: The Darkness WithinStalkerThe DoctorTaken
For Cathy Glass foster memoirs: DamagedHiddenCut
For an adoption-centered memoir: Will You Love Me?
For recent true stories: A Life LostAn Innocent BabyUnwanted
For practical family advice: Happy KidsHappy Mealtimes for KidsHappy Adults

Lisa Stone collections, short stories, and related book types

Non-Fiction

  1. Book cover for "Will You Love Me?"

    Will You Love Me?

    by Cathy Glass

    2013
  2. Book cover for "Will You Love Me? Part 1 of 3"

    Will You Love Me? Part 1 of 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2013
  3. Book cover for "Will You Love Me? Part 2 of 3"

    Will You Love Me? Part 2 of 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2013
  4. Book cover for "Will You Love Me? Part 3 of 3"

    Will You Love Me? Part 3 of 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2013
  5. Book cover for "About Writing and How to Publish"

    About Writing and How to Publish

    by Cathy Glass

    2013
  6. Book cover for "A Life Lost"

    A Life Lost

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2021
  7. Book cover for "An Innocent Baby: Part 1 of 3"

    An Innocent Baby: Part 1 of 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2021
  8. Book cover for "An Innocent Baby: Part 2 of 3"

    An Innocent Baby: Part 2 of 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2021
  9. Book cover for "An Innocent Baby: Part 3 of 3"

    An Innocent Baby: Part 3 of 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2021
  10. Book cover for "Unwanted: Part 1 of 3"

    Unwanted: Part 1 of 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2023
  11. Book cover for "Unwanted: Part 2 of 3"

    Unwanted: Part 2 of 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2023
  12. Book cover for "Unwanted: Part 3 of 3"

    Unwanted: Part 3 of 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2023
  13. Book cover for "Unsafe"

    Unsafe

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2023
  14. Book cover for "Unsafe Part 2"

    Unsafe Part 2

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2023
  15. Book cover for "Unsafe Part 3"

    Unsafe Part 3

    by Cathy Glass (writing as Lisa Stone)

    2023

Author bio

Lisa Stone lives in England and has three children. Her work moves between two very different kinds of stories: the foster-care memoirs published as Cathy Glass, and tense psychological thrillers published under her own name.

Writing started early. At school, she wrote poems and articles for the school magazine, then moved on to short stories, radio plays, and novels as a teenager. That long habit of putting stories on the page stayed with her, even before she had a publishing career.

She has said that writing became a way to process difficult experiences.

Her breakthrough came with Damaged in 2007, published as Cathy Glass. The book tells the story of Jodie, a deeply troubled child placed in foster care, and it opened the door to a long run of memoirs about children and families navigating fear, loss, neglect, recovery, and change. The people in these books are given pseudonyms, reflecting the need to protect their privacy.

The Cathy Glass books are not tidy, easy stories.

They follow the everyday work of building trust, setting boundaries, dealing with social services, and helping a child feel safe in an unfamiliar home. Books such as Hidden, Cut, The Saddest Girl in the World, Nobody’s Son, and Girl Alone focus on young people whose behavior often makes more sense once their past comes into view.

Will You Love Me? is especially personal. It tells the story of Lucy, who first came into the family as a foster child and was later adopted. Alongside the memoirs, Stone has also written practical books including Happy Kids, Happy Adults, and Happy Mealtimes for Kids, drawing on her experiences with family life, behavior, routines, and food.

She also writes fiction as Cathy Glass. The Girl in the Mirror follows a young woman uncovering buried family memories, while Run, Mummy, Run centers on a mother trapped in an abusive marriage. Both carry the same interest in ordinary lives pushed into frightening situations.

As Lisa Stone, she turns that interest toward suspense. The Darkness Within begins with a heart transplant and an unsettling change in a young man’s behavior. Stalker looks at the dangers of surveillance, The Doctor takes readers behind a neighbor’s closed door, and later novels such as Taken, The Cottage, and The Gathering build their tension around missing people, isolated places, and secrets that do not stay hidden.

Across both names, Stone writes about people trying to make sense of danger and find a way forward. The settings may change, but the questions are often close to home: who can be trusted, what is a family responsible for, and what does safety really look like?

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