Talk Me Down From The Edge

by Jade Winters

Best friends Laura and Sarah have done everything together since the age of five. Both married and with children of their own, they settle down comfortably to follow life's script - until Sarah's husband suddenly leaves her. Unable to bear the shame and humiliation, the once solid friendship bends under the strain and Sarah leaves her hometown to move to London, where she hopes to find herself.

Years later, Sarah returns with a mysterious friend in tow. And just in time it seems - as Laura is about to go through a private hell of her own...a hell that's going to test her marriage, her friendship, and her inner strength in ways that she never imagined.

Genres: Contemporary, Chick Lit

172 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 2011

About the author

While Jade Winters has been putting words together since she was a child, it wasn’t until 2010 that she became a serious writer. Today, as a full-time author, she has published four novels in the lesbian fiction genre as well as several short stories. Jade was born and educated in London where she studied journalism for three years at a London University. She is the youngest of 6 children born to a Nigerian father and English mother and blames her love of spicy food on her African heritage. Jade now makes her home in Dorset in the South of England with her partner and furry companions Zorro, Buttons and Zeus.

Reviews

[Hesch Aut · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find this one quite different from the other Jade Winters books. Maybe because it is slightly shorter, maybe because I wouldn't necessarily call it lesfic.

On the other hand: Jade keeps telling different stories with every new book. And this is one of the things I really enjoy about her work. You can literally read how much she loves storytelling and exploring new ideas.

What's not different from her other books: "Talk me down from the edge" is as much about love as all her other stories are. And it is as much about dilemmas. And again you will feel for her characters; simply, because they are likeable. And maybe they are because they are fighting for a happy life and because we all know that's not always easy.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have several of jade's books on my kindle to read and have read several of her other works too I have to say though that I think this story is one of her best , so cleverly written with such wonderful depth of characters . I hated David for leaving Laura and thought that Joe was a bit of a twat, but the final reveal was so moving it reduced this silly old beggar to tears having had what David got and luckily survived it , it made me realise how grateful I am to still be able to read such wonderful books as these , so, thank you jade for your skill and craft and I look forward to reading the rest of your catalogue

[charles clayson · Rating 5 out of 5]

RIVETING
It is my own opinion,but I've read a substantial number of this writer's books 📚. And cause I have read these books 📚 I feel confident enough to state this is has too be if not her best than surely a very close runner's up.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of love is loss

This is an emotional & entertaining story with characters that are so authentic they truly become like real people that live in your world & a compelling & riveting plot lines that draws you in so effortlessly & subtly without you even noticing.

[Carolyn G. Manuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

a Story of Anguish and Healing

Emily and Sarah had grown up as best friends and both had happily married and had families. When life throws them for a loop they struggle with the way to survive. A marvelous story of courage and healing.

[Melissa Bauman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best story yet

Great storyline I couldn't stop reading till the end.
Ending wasnt my favorite losing the love of her life just like her mom

[Issa · Rating 1 out of 5]

***SPOILERS***

I had a feeling from the moment David left I knew his "reasons" but I kept reading, hoping I would find out I was wrong. I can't believe this book is written like it's some big love story. A couple is married with 2 kids and one day the husband just leaves with no explanation. We find out at the end that he had been diagnosed with liver cancer that had spread and only had 6 months to live with no hope of a cure. Instead of telling his family so they could spend his last months with him and say their good-byes, he leaves them and doesn't tell them about it. How is this a love story? I'm so mad that I read this book. He wasn't being brave. He wasn't protecting his wife from the pain. What a crock.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

worth reading

[Sandra Warriner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very predictable

[Fiona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great quick read. Would recommend but have tissues handy !

[Natsu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feels, this novel brought me. Some parts were a bit rushed, idk if it's just me. I did guess the twists at the end, as usual.

[Kathryn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is not lesbian romance. It is a hetro story about two couples in England and the trials they go through in their marriages.

[Kristen Weber · Rating 1 out of 5]

No romance

I thought that this would be a nice romance book. I was sadly mistaken. And the ending to me just fell flat.

[Jessica Arce · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the ending. I almost started crying. Wonderful!