The Weight of Change

by Jennifer Walters

Valarie Renyalds had the life she always dreamed of. A family, a beautiful lake house, and spending her days surrounded by books in her family's bookstore. Until, she catches her husband having an affair with his skinny, twenty-something secretary. He defends his infidelity by telling Val that he is just not attracted to her anymore after letting herself go since giving birth to their now, teenage daughter.She vows to lose the weight and win her life back by joining a gym and attending a nutrition class. As a binge eater, Val not only struggles with her emotional eating issues, but also with the attraction to the handsome and single gym owner. She seems to be a klutz every time she sees him. From falling off a treadmill to being saved by him in a grocery store parking lot. She even chokes on a cream puff in a moment of weakness. Val just can't seem to get a break around him.If that is not enough, Val finds herself breaking into a hunting shack while stranded in the middle of a snowstorm with none other than the handsome gym owner. Will she find the strength to follow her heart and win back all she lost or move on entirely? Jennifer Walters does it again as she wins our hearts in this breathtaking novel that makes us all ask ourselves the question, How much would you lose to get your life back?

306 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2021

About the author

JENNIFER WALTERS is a multi award-winning author of eight novels, including the beloved Turtle Creek and Fredrickson series. When she is not writing, she enjoys spending her summers in Side Lake, boating, swimming, and soaking in the joys of lake life with her family and friends. She also enjoys her northern Minnesota winters, spending them on the cross-country ski trails in Side Lake and the ski hills of Biwabik.

A dedicated triathlete, she loves training by swimming in the lake and biking the Mesabi Trail and Redhead, drawing inspiration from the breathtaking Iron Range area that often features prominently in her books. Jennifer Walters lives with her husband, Owen, and they have two children. Together, she and her husband embrace the beauty of the outdoors, which brings her stories to life.

Reviews

[Kyle Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the relatability of The Weight of Change. Jennifer Walters delicately handles her main character’s emotional struggles in such a way that you are rooting for Valerie and possibly your own friends going through some of the same issues… and most likely yourself! As Valerie Renyalds loses weight and gains confidence, she fumbles through a promising relationship, gingerly accepts support, and discovers true love! In support of Valerie, I chose a wine to sip in appreciation of Valerie and her endeavors toward a better self.

[Kathaleen A. Gregorich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I love Jennifer Walters books! This one was especially good. It had a lot of looking into one's self along with a great, fast pace storyline! A true pleasure to read!!😀

[Lori Waselk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book by Jennifer Walters, it’s very relatable.