In Cathy Lambs gripping and thought-provoking novel, a woman whose memory is shattered must piece together her husbands secretsand reevaluate her life, love, and relationships . . .
When Natalie Shelton thinks back to how things were before the car accident, she remembers a great marriage. She and her husband, Zack, seem as strong and dependable together as the houses he builds. They live in Portland, Oregon, and Natalie is co-owner of a successful accounting firm. Theyre happy, shes almost sure of it.
Yet as Natalie lies trapped in a coma, unable to communicate though aware of everything around her, she realizes that her husband is hiding something. Zack has always been reticent about his past, which she attributed to an unhappy childhood. Now the strange calls hes receiving, the apologies when he thinks she cant hear him, and her fragmented memories from the morning of the accident suggest a deeper secret.
When she finally awakens, Natalie is determined to find out the truth. Sorting through clues as her brain heals, she realizes she has a rare opportunityto reexamine the life shes made and the man shes made it with. But as answers come to light, she faces surprising, heartrending decisions, as well as a danger that could upend her world once again, as Zacks past finally catches up with them . . .
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Review
OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR CATHY LAMB AND HER NOVELS
NO PLACE ID RATHER BE
Lambs story is raw, real, and robust. Fans of Hannah McKinnon and Mary Kay Andrews will appreciate Lambs nuanced family dynamic, while historical fiction readers will enjoy the Martindale ancestry. With whip-smart wit and a touch of romance, Lamb presents a tender and genuine novel.
Booklist
There is a sweet romance and moving historical reference to how one family is damaged for generations by war and persecution.
**Library Journal
THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE
The blending of three or more generations and the secrets they harbor keeps this story moving briskly, culminating in a satisfying ending that makes us believe that despite heartache and angst, there can be such a thing as happily ever after.**New York Journal of Books
HENRYS SISTERS
An Indie Next List Notable Book
A story of strength and reconciliation and change.
The Sunday Oregonian
THE LAST TIME I WAS ME
Charming.
Publishers Weekly
JULIAS CHOCOLATES
Julia's Chocolates is wise, tender, and very funny. In Julia Bennett, Cathy Lamb has created a deeply wonderful character, brave and true.I loved this beguiling novel about love, friendship and the enchantment of really good chocolate.
Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author
About the Author
CATHY LAMB lives in Oregon. She is married with three children. She writes late at night when it's just her and the moon and a few shooting stars.