We all make hard decisions for love. Ones that can tear our heart out and leave us begging for answers. The most painful choice I’ve ever made, my darling child, was to say goodbye to you…
When Julie’s mother falls ill, she has no choice but to return to her parents’ Wisconsin resort, Wood Violet, for the summer. Away from the pressures of city life, Julie also hopes the trip will give her and husband Tristan the chance to heal after the heartbreak of another miscarriage.
Back home, surrounded by nature and old friends, Julie starts to feel a sense of calm she’d thought she’d lost forever. But her fragile peace is shattered when she stumbles upon an eighteen-year-old girl hiding out in an abandoned cabin. The girl, Margaret, seems lost in the world and Julie wants to help her—but when she finds letters in the girl’s backpack, Julie realizes Margaret isn’t telling the whole truth about why she’s here.
If Margaret finds what she’s looking for, it could expose a long-buried secret that could destroy the resort’s reputation and tear Julie’s family apart. And as the summer draws to a close, Julie must make a choice: will she return to Chicago with the man she married, or stay and fight for her parents and the home she loves?
Lose yourself in a life-affirming tale about love, betrayal and finding your true home, from the bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper. Fans of Mary Ellen Taylor, Barbara O’Neal and This is Not How it Ends will adore Cynthia Ellingsen’s captivating novel.
“Phenomenal! Her writing immediately pulled me into the story and I couldn’t set the book down until I’d finished…. This will be one of those books that I reach for time and again.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Kept me turning the pages... I couldn’t put it down and finished it in a day!... feels like a warm hug.” Goodreads reviewer
“I loved this book! It was heartwarming and strong. It was exactly what I needed with everything going on in the world! A happy little escape!” @aliciagoeser
“Such a wonderful story to read! I enjoyed the writing of this book! And I'm looking forward to finding more books by her! I just loved her writing style! The characters were so easily lovable! And fun to read about!” @oh.happy.reading
“The characters feel like old friends. There's love for family, friends and husbands along with a bit of mystery and a beautiful setting.” Nicki’s Book Blog, 5 stars
Genre: Romance
When Julie’s mother falls ill, she has no choice but to return to her parents’ Wisconsin resort, Wood Violet, for the summer. Away from the pressures of city life, Julie also hopes the trip will give her and husband Tristan the chance to heal after the heartbreak of another miscarriage.
Back home, surrounded by nature and old friends, Julie starts to feel a sense of calm she’d thought she’d lost forever. But her fragile peace is shattered when she stumbles upon an eighteen-year-old girl hiding out in an abandoned cabin. The girl, Margaret, seems lost in the world and Julie wants to help her—but when she finds letters in the girl’s backpack, Julie realizes Margaret isn’t telling the whole truth about why she’s here.
If Margaret finds what she’s looking for, it could expose a long-buried secret that could destroy the resort’s reputation and tear Julie’s family apart. And as the summer draws to a close, Julie must make a choice: will she return to Chicago with the man she married, or stay and fight for her parents and the home she loves?
Lose yourself in a life-affirming tale about love, betrayal and finding your true home, from the bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper. Fans of Mary Ellen Taylor, Barbara O’Neal and This is Not How it Ends will adore Cynthia Ellingsen’s captivating novel.
What readers are saying about The Choice I Made:
“Phenomenal! Her writing immediately pulled me into the story and I couldn’t set the book down until I’d finished…. This will be one of those books that I reach for time and again.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Kept me turning the pages... I couldn’t put it down and finished it in a day!... feels like a warm hug.” Goodreads reviewer
“I loved this book! It was heartwarming and strong. It was exactly what I needed with everything going on in the world! A happy little escape!” @aliciagoeser
“Such a wonderful story to read! I enjoyed the writing of this book! And I'm looking forward to finding more books by her! I just loved her writing style! The characters were so easily lovable! And fun to read about!” @oh.happy.reading
“The characters feel like old friends. There's love for family, friends and husbands along with a bit of mystery and a beautiful setting.” Nicki’s Book Blog, 5 stars
Genre: Romance
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