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More Than We Remember by Christina Suzann Nelson

When Addison Kilbourn's husband is involved in a car accident that leaves a woman dead, her perfectly constructed life crumbles apart. With her husband's memory of that night gone and the revelation of a potentially life-altering secret, Addison has to reevaluate all she thought she knew.

Emilia Cruz is a deputy bearing a heavy burden far beyond the weight of her job. After a traumatic brain injury, her husband is no longer the man she married, and Emilia's determined to prevent others from facing the same hardship. When she's called to the scene of an accident pointing to everything she's fighting against, she's determined to see justice for those wronged.

Brianne Demanno is hiding from reality. She once thrived as a counselor, but when tragedy struck a beloved client, she lost faith in herself and her purpose. When her neighbors, the Kilbourns, are thrown into crisis, Brianne's solitary life is disrupted and she finds herself needed in a way she hasn't been for too long.

As the lives of these women intersect, they can no longer dwell in the memory of who they've been. Can they rise from the wreck of the worst moments of their lives to become who they were meant to be?

This was great read for this time. A page turning, escape read with characters to root for. The problems the characters faced were real and timely. But some where more developed than others. I liked how the point of view switched between the three women, but I certainly like some characters more that others. I would love to read more about Brianne and what happens in her life especially. I wish some of the secondary characters and issues had been developed a bit more. Some of those twists caught me off guard a bit. But, if you are looking for a book to escape with that keeps the pages turning, this would be a great book for you.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc


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