Regular print version previously published by: Harper Muse

"Swept off her feet by charming Lucas O'Connor, Leah's unexpected pregnancy changes the course of her carefree and nomadic existence. Over a decade and three children later, Leah is unraveling. She resents that her artistic aspirations have been sidelined by the overwhelming demands of motherhood, and the rift with her mother-in-law, Christine, is best dulled by increasingly fuller glasses of wine. Christine represents a model of selfless motherhood that Leah can neither achieve nor accept. To heighten the strain, Lucas's business venture has taken all his attention, which places the domestic demands squarely on Leah's shoulders. Seeking an ally in her sweet sister-in-law Amy, Leah shares a secret that could disrupt the curated ecosystems that keep the O'Connors connected. As Leah descends further into darkness, her drinking threatens the welfare of her family, prompting Amy to turn to Christine for support. When the inevitable waves come crashing down, it's the O'Connor women who give Leah a lifeline: the truth of what they've all endured. But Leah alone must uncover the villain of her own story, learn how to ask for help, and decide if the family she has rejected will be her salvation or ultimate undoing."--

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