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Narrated by:
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Julia Emlen
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By:
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M.M. Arvin
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Four women struggle to break free from the past as they embark on a transformative year that will change their lives forever....
Harper King fears she is losing everything she holds dear: her husband, her daughter, her sobriety, and her sanity. As her world crumbles around her, she bonds with three other women experiencing upheavals in their own lives.
Luna Alvarez hides a devastating secret that threatens the happiness of her fragile daughter. Her quest to make peace with the past will take her across an ocean and into a new life where love is possible.
Chloe Hill lives alone after her only child leaves for college. When she meets a sexy, single father, she must conquer her fear and self-doubt to find the family of her dreams.
Jillian Adams escapes a bitter marriage after her husband’s sudden death. When she ignites the passion of a much younger man, she soon learns that only by confessing her past sins will she be free to love again.
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- 04-01-19
Touching Contemporary Tale of Love, Motherhood, Friendship and Starting Over (Loved it!)
Yes, you should listen to this lovely book! I felt like I knew the characters and found myself smiling at the end -loved the way the author wrapped all the storylines up together - but also sad as wanted to hear more.
Bought it over weekend and finished it today. The book is almost 10 hours long but went quickly as the narrator is really good and the story is unique and emotional and believable. Definitely recommend it!
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