The Hardest Goodbye

by Lauren Tisdale

Can their love survive for better or for worse?

Jackson Callahan had it all. A beautiful, healthy family, a prosperous career, and an amazing marriage to his best friend, Leigha. In an instant, he nearly lost everything. Holding tight to his vows gives him the strength he needs to continue on.

Leigha struggles to accept her new life and all that she’s lost – including herself. Her choices stand in the way of Jackson’s desperate efforts to make their new normal as happy as possible. With nothing left to grasp onto, she begins to lose what little remains of her want to fight.

In sickness and in health, good times and bad, til death do they part. Can love overcome any obstacle, even in the wake of a tragedy that haunts their every attempt for a future?

**Trigger warning: Contains sensitive subject matter. Reader discretion advised.**

344 pages, Paperback

First published December 24, 2019

About the author

Lauren Tisdale discovered her love of writing through a serendipitous turn of events, which led her on a journey of self-discovery through the stories she weaves for her readers. Although she writes in multiple genres, Lauren is a romantic at heart. From paranormal romance to romantic comedy, you can find an array of options from this author. Lauren's voice as an author is growing into a force to be reckoned with. She is filled with stories that need to be told and characters who give her glimpses into new worlds. Join in with many other readers seeking an adventure of the heart, and get lost between the pages.

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Reviews

[Kristen Tassin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book as a gift. My mom recently passed away, and the book is about grief and healing on so many levels. At first, it was a challenging read. First, it’s written in the present tense, which is my least favorite way to read a book. And second, I found it really hard to get into. It was almost as if there was too much explaining of unimportant things that didn't feel essential to the story. (MPO-this is the only reason I'm giving it a 4/5 stars. I think the book could have summarized the first few chapters into one.) Actually I looked back and it took me until chapter 5 to actually really get into the book. But man when I tell you by chapter 8 I was hooked! Y’all if any of you are like me and wanted to put it down in the beginning DON’T! It is truly a masterpiece Lauren Tisdale created beautiful characters who grieve, heal, love, and learn to take one step at a time and move forward. It helped me in my grieving process without me even realizing it until almost at the end of the book. What started out as a book I had to get through because it was a gift turned into a book I can’t stop talking about.

[Rachel Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Hardest Goodbye led us both" ....The title of the book says it all. This book covers so much from so many different perspectives and ties everything up to "...to a new hello." This book isn't about anything supernatural, no vampires, no werewolves, no damsels in distress that need a handsome prince charming so come charging in on a steed to the rescue.

This book focuses on something that sometimes that not even dreams or love can save us from.... (I won't say as that will give away a whole lot of spoilers)

But Lauren writes with such details, highlighting so many real life issues that she approached delicately. The emotional detail, the characters that I developed a connection to immediately and were able to follow along with their story in each chapter.

This story takes you on not just one journey but three and you just have to be prepared that not all of them have a happy ending at first but Lauren does make it worth it in the end. So you will need tissues from the first chapter until the very end. A tear jerker until the very last word.

[Carol Rupprecht · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The hardest goodbye led us both to a new hello."

This heartfelt book was such a rollercoaster of a read as it takes you through sadness, loss, heartbreak and finally happiness. The characters were realistic and believable. Leigha, Jackson, and Ellie went through and experienced things that readers could relate to in some shape or form as many of us have dealt with loss, depression, marriage failure, abuse, or miscarriage. The way that Tisdale was able to write something that anyone could empathize with is commendable. The situations that this book deals with really suck you in and keep you invested in the story to see how the characters deal with the cards that life dealt them. Very great read!

[Davina Brewster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emotional Rollercoaster

Ahhh this book is so good! I was able to fully engage with each character. The emotional levels are high and I just couldn’t avoid the smiles / tears!
Definitely a “Worth it” read!!! Absolutely loved it!

[Stacy Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will take you on a beautiful journey grab your tissues you will not want to put this book down!!

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished The Hardest Goodbye, it was such a good read. It was very emotional at times, but that just kept me wanting more. The love story in this book is truly wonderful! I really enjoyed reading this book, and will definitely be reading Lauren’s other books! Would recommend this book to others!

[Lizzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story. It was a heartbreakingly beautiful story that had my heart in pieces. Jackson and Leigha had a gorgeous love story, and they loved each other so much!! I couldn’t put it down.

[Hopielanc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished the Hardest Goodbye, I finished it I. 24 hours. It was a great read that kept me engaged in the book. I felt as though I could relate With Leigha as we have boat suffered a similar loss. I went through many emotion easing this book. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to seeing what else she has written.

[Janet Harrall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. It was so full of emotion , the characters were great and it also had a lot feelings that any person in this situation could go through. If you like stories with an emotional pull then this is the book for you.

[Olivia Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be prepared to cry...this book is heartbreaking, beautifully written, and I did not want to put it down! I am so looking forward to reading more from this author

[Ellen Clements · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! I was hooked from the first page and couldn't put it down!

[Angelica Derouen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I edited this novel to the best of my amateur capabilities. The story is amazing, and the ending wasn't what I was expecting.