Honey from a Thorn is told from the alternating viewpoints of two mothers. Anonymous to one another, their paths intersect through their adult daughter, Laura. Caught in a conundrum where neither mother is allowed to claim the exclusive title, both have paid a price for their maternity. Their sacrifices are revealed as their stories unfold, offering insights into the hidden costs of secrets and the joy and pain in human relationships. The reader follows their convergent courses as Liz, Laura's biological mother, struggles to discover the fate of her lost child and Carolyn, her adoptive mother, struggles to hold onto her daughter, challenging them to define and accept their motherhood.