An emotional novel of family, friendship and forgiveness from Courtney Walsh,
the New York Times bestselling author of Hometown Girl.
Lyndie St. James is thrilled that her best friend,
Elle, is getting married but unprepared for the emotional storm of the wedding
week and returning to her childhood summer home of Sweethaven. The idyllic
cottage community harbors some of her best—and worst—memories. It’s not only
the tragic death of her childhood friend Cassie that has haunted her for ten
years, it’s the other secrets she’s buried that have kept her from moving on.
But Lyndie isn’t the only one with secrets.
Cassie’s mother, father and brother, still
struggling with the loss, have been drifting further and further apart. And
Elle herself, the last to see Cassie alive, carries an impossible burden of
guilt. Now reunited, each of them has a choice: to reveal the truths of that
night or continue to live in its shadow. That means embarking on a personal
journey of the heart—to escape the darkness and all its regrets and to finally
come to terms with the past and, especially, with each other.
My Review:
I can't say enough good things about this book! Things Left Unsaid is a beautiful story of love and forgiveness. Courtney Walsh delves into the difficult territory of guilt and self-blame. Lyndie's heart has ached for years, taking her on a negative path, far away from the faith she once had. Her trip back to a place she once loved is both difficult and necessary. I absolutely love how Courtney handles the telling of this poignant story. She gets inside the characters' hearts and peals away the layers of years of hurt. After I finished the last chapter, parts of the story replayed in my head for days. If you enjoy well written fiction filled with meaning, read Things Left Unsaid. I guarantee you'll connect to at least one character and their story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Waterfall Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I can't say enough good things about this book! Things Left Unsaid is a beautiful story of love and forgiveness. Courtney Walsh delves into the difficult territory of guilt and self-blame. Lyndie's heart has ached for years, taking her on a negative path, far away from the faith she once had. Her trip back to a place she once loved is both difficult and necessary. I absolutely love how Courtney handles the telling of this poignant story. She gets inside the characters' hearts and peals away the layers of years of hurt. After I finished the last chapter, parts of the story replayed in my head for days. If you enjoy well written fiction filled with meaning, read Things Left Unsaid. I guarantee you'll connect to at least one character and their story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Waterfall Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.