Picking up the Pieces

By: Amanda Prowse

Narrated by: Amanda Prowse

In this heart-warming story from million copy bestselling author Amanda Prowse, Nora has given up on finding happiness. But has it been waiting for her all along?

As Nora and her British Army officer husband, Gordy, pack up yet another home and leave the sun of Cyprus for the drizzle of England, she can’t shake a feeling of regret—at her failure to follow her own dreams, but also, if she’s honest, at having ended up an officer’s wife at all, drifting through a life of temporary homes and temporary relationships.

Since losing her parents at a young age, Nora’s life has been lacking an anchor: someone or something to make her feel secure. Her marriage has been her only permanent relationship, and just as even that appears to be fizzling out, a tragedy forces Nora into the role of legal guardian to her seven-year-old nephew, Ted. Faced suddenly with a responsibility she never dreamed of, how can Nora possibly offer the boy the kind of unconditional love he deserves, when she’s never experienced it for herself?

But as she navigates the precarious and unfamiliar world of parenthood, Nora begins to see herself through Ted’s eyes, as someone worthy of love and even joy. When she’s welcomed into the previously intimidating huddle of mums at the school gate, she has to wonder: is it too late to smash down the other barriers she’s built—and to have a second chance at a happy marriage with Gordy?

©2023 Amanda Prowse. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Loved the book

The author was the perfect reader. She dealt with the sensitive topics of mental health and past family trauma well.

Absolutely lovely story!

Love Amanda Prowse’s novels. Each book is delightful evoking laughter and tears. Looking forward to the next stor!

A little slow

My mind wandered a lot throughout the book and yet I never felt as though I missed much.

Mixed feelings…

I love this author and this was a good story. That said, I couldn’t wait till it was over b/c it was really depressing.