"Nora hasn't looked back. Not since she left home, and her broken heart, far behind her. But now tragedy calls her back, where she must finally come face to face with ex-boyfriend Charlie, and best friend Sophie. Only now will she be able to confront her past - and reconcile her future. Sophie seems to have everything. Married to Charlie, with a wonderful daughter and a successful career. Yet underneath that perfection lies an explosive secret. A secret that ripped through their town and destroyed her friendship with Nora. So when Sophie finds out that Nora has returned, she hopes Nora's stay is short. The life she has built depends on it. But first love doesn't fade easily. Memories come to light, passion ignites and old feelings resurface. As the forces that once tore them apart begin to re-emerge, both Nora and Sophie must accept that true love is something worth fighting for."--Publisher
Melissa Lenhardt Knihy
Melissa Lenhardtová se zaměřuje na ženskou fikci, detektivky a historickou fikci. Její díla často zkoumají nekonvenční a podceňované postavy, zejména ženy a menšiny, zasazené do rozmanitých prostředí, od divokého západu po současné okamžiky. Lenhardtová je známá svým originálním stylem, který mistrně kombinuje napětí, historickou autentičnost a silné feministické podtexty. Její próza je označována za inteligentní a uspokojivou, často prozkoumává témata identity a převzetí moci v nezvyklých kontextech.


Exploring themes of second chances and authenticity, this narrative delves into the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The protagonist confronts past choices and relationships, ultimately seeking to embrace her true self. With emotional depth and relatable struggles, the story invites readers to reflect on their own paths and the importance of staying true to who they are.