To my little girl who wears her heart on her sleeve, your authenticity and kindness are your greatest strengths. On your birthday, we are proud of the woman you have become.”

Today I just wanted to inform you that your teenage years have expired. Welcome to adulthood, my little baby.” May God uphold and strengthen you so mightily. Happy 21st birthday to you today, dearest daughter. I pray that God’s glory shall overshadow you now and forever. Finally the day you have been waiting for is here. Happy birthday! This is your day, indulge and savor every moment.”We wish you a wonderful year ahead, dear daughter. Happy 21st birthday to you. I pray that you shall receive strength for the new year ahead.

As you make your way into womanhood, always remember to be kind and brave. Set your own rules and break barriers. Keep being uniquely you. Happiest of birthdays to my beautiful girl!” You’ve made motherhood very interesting and beautiful for me. Daughter, I wish you a happy 21st birthday today. I wish you well in life.As I watch you embrace life with open arms, I am reminded that you are growing wiser. On your birthday, we celebrate the wonderful woman you have become.”

My Darling Daughter is the fifth book written by Tony Strong under the pseudonym of JP Delaney and I’ve (now) read and enjoyed all five. They lean strongly to domestic noir, featuring secrets kept between partners or husbands and wives and challenging relationships to breaking point. They’re also consistently clever and offer a number of twists and surprises so readers generally need to be prepared to strap themselves in. You’re my biggest blessing and I never take that for granted. May all your hopes and dreams come true. Happy birthday! Seriously, finding a gift for you gets harder and harder every year. This year I’ve finally found the best one yet: hugs and kisses. Happy birthday!Welcome to your 20s, our not so little girl. These will be the best years of your life. Try new things, meet new people, go to new places. This decade is for living your best life. Happy birthday! I’d definitely recommend this for bookclubs because there’s an opportunity for some juicy discussions arising from some moral or ethical dilemmas here. ** No one on earth can make my heart smile the way you do. Simply hearing your voice brings me peace and serenity. Thank you for being the absolute best daughter anyone could ever have. You are the best thing that has ever happened to your Mummy and Daddy. We hope your birthday matches your smile!