Paperback: 315 pages
Publisher: Josha Publishing ( February 19, 2020)
"The romantic tension and momentum of Finding Annie is off the charts…I can’t wait for the next book in this series."-Lauren Sapala, author of The INFJ Revolution and Between the Shadow and Lo.
Heartbreaking and redemptive, Annie’s story reveals the strength of her spirit, the healing power of unconditional love, and the potential of unexpected relationships to teach us to accept ourselves.
When Annie returns to the town where she grew up after twelve years, she plans to house-sit for her mother and take a much-needed break from her stressful job and worsening anxiety. But revisiting the past is never straightforward, and she soon discovers that she can no longer run from the things she’s tried so hard to leave behind.
Her ex-boyfriend Rob, the once-love of her life, is still living in her hometown, and Annie barely has time to process what seeing him again could mean before another surprising figure appears on her friend and mentor’s doorstep. Suddenly, Annie’s quiet sabbatical has turned into a whirlwind of traumatic memories and new romance, and the responsibility of navigating her PTSD without burdening anyone else in her life threatens to overwhelm her.
But even flawed love can help us to heal in unexpected ways, if we can only learn to accept it. Annie’s journey will keep readers glued to the page, brimming with compassion and rooting for her to find the love and peace she deserves.
When Annie returns to the town where she grew up after twelve years, she plans to house-sit for her mother and take a much-needed break from her stressful job and worsening anxiety. But revisiting the past is never straightforward, and she soon discovers that she can no longer run from the things she’s tried so hard to leave behind.
Her ex-boyfriend Rob, the once-love of her life, is still living in her hometown, and Annie barely has time to process what seeing him again could mean before another surprising figure appears on her friend and mentor’s doorstep. Suddenly, Annie’s quiet sabbatical has turned into a whirlwind of traumatic memories and new romance, and the responsibility of navigating her PTSD without burdening anyone else in her life threatens to overwhelm her.
But even flawed love can help us to heal in unexpected ways, if we can only learn to accept it. Annie’s journey will keep readers glued to the page, brimming with compassion and rooting for her to find the love and peace she deserves.
About Katherine Turner
Katherine Turner lives in northern Virginia with her husband, two children, and two cats. She's an author of contemporary romantic women's fiction that explores the power of love and resilience in the wake of trauma and abuse. She grew up in the foster care system and is passionate about improving the world around her through literature, empathy, and understanding. She uses her voice to address metal health issues, trauma, and what we can do as a society to be more compassionate.
When she's not writing, she's likely reading or exploring nature with her family.
Connect with her on her Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
My Review~
Finding Annie was one of those books you just can't put down. As soon as I started reading the book, I was drawn in. I immediately felt a connection with Annie and the rest of the characters. I felt like I was a member of the town. The connection I felt with Annie was undeniable. As a women, I have seen or dealt with many of the issues Annie has had to face.
After years of being away from her home town, Annie returns home to house sit for her mother while she's traveling through Europe. Heading home was not on the top of her to do list. Having fled years ago, she wasn't looking forward to revisiting the past. She's suddenly thrown back into her old life. Memories and people from her past come to the surface causing Annie to question her decision of returning home. She's forced to face her past and finally be honest with the people she left behind. The emotions Annie feels and all her heart wrenching decisions brings readers deeper into the story.
The story is full of emotions, romance, tension, and tough choices. Readers should be aware that the difficult topics of child abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment, and rape are presented in the story. Annie is a survivor and an amazing women. She's strong and has overcome a lot during her life time. Like many women, Annie has faced tremendous hardships and overcome them. Finding Annie encourages women to find their own strength and fight to overcome their past. Love and honesty can heal us. We also see that you can't run from your past forever. Eventually it will come back to haunt you. We all have to return home and face the demons we've left behind. In the end, it will make us stronger.
Finding Annie was a fantastic book. I highly recommend the book. It's not your average romance novel. There's so much more to the story than girl meets boy, girl falls in love with boy, boy and girl get marries.
It gets 5 stars from me! *****
Katherine Turner lives in northern Virginia with her husband, two children, and two cats. She's an author of contemporary romantic women's fiction that explores the power of love and resilience in the wake of trauma and abuse. She grew up in the foster care system and is passionate about improving the world around her through literature, empathy, and understanding. She uses her voice to address metal health issues, trauma, and what we can do as a society to be more compassionate.
When she's not writing, she's likely reading or exploring nature with her family.
Connect with her on her Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
My Review~
Finding Annie was one of those books you just can't put down. As soon as I started reading the book, I was drawn in. I immediately felt a connection with Annie and the rest of the characters. I felt like I was a member of the town. The connection I felt with Annie was undeniable. As a women, I have seen or dealt with many of the issues Annie has had to face.
After years of being away from her home town, Annie returns home to house sit for her mother while she's traveling through Europe. Heading home was not on the top of her to do list. Having fled years ago, she wasn't looking forward to revisiting the past. She's suddenly thrown back into her old life. Memories and people from her past come to the surface causing Annie to question her decision of returning home. She's forced to face her past and finally be honest with the people she left behind. The emotions Annie feels and all her heart wrenching decisions brings readers deeper into the story.
The story is full of emotions, romance, tension, and tough choices. Readers should be aware that the difficult topics of child abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment, and rape are presented in the story. Annie is a survivor and an amazing women. She's strong and has overcome a lot during her life time. Like many women, Annie has faced tremendous hardships and overcome them. Finding Annie encourages women to find their own strength and fight to overcome their past. Love and honesty can heal us. We also see that you can't run from your past forever. Eventually it will come back to haunt you. We all have to return home and face the demons we've left behind. In the end, it will make us stronger.
Finding Annie was a fantastic book. I highly recommend the book. It's not your average romance novel. There's so much more to the story than girl meets boy, girl falls in love with boy, boy and girl get marries.
It gets 5 stars from me! *****
Till Next Time,
Monique
