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Rachel has to bury her husband and figure out who she is without him. Emma is mourning her father and trying to find her own place in the world. Anna’s marriage is ending and she has to endure the censure of the townspeople. And Wendy is trying to bring her daughters closer together while hiding her own terrible secret.

This is a very emotional walk through these four women’s lives. Each one is dealing with her own insecurities, and feelings of guilt and regret form an ongoing theme for all of them.

I liked Anna and her journey of growth the most. I liked Wendy as a character, and wouldn’t wish her away at all, but it felt a bit too much to add her issues on top of everything else. Between Rachel, Emma, and Anna things were already very tense and emotional.

The story does make you think about your own relationships, and how you might react if big change should come knocking.

I can definitely recommend it if you like novels focused on character growth and relationship building.

Thank you to Harlequin and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC. Any thoughts and opinions are my own.

Was I hooked by this book? Yes, I was definitely invested in the outcome for each of the women.

Genre: Women’s Fiction