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Sunrise on Monarch Bay
Stella’ life in the small coastal town of Monarch Bay, California feels idyllic. She’s running a pastry shop with her husband David, they have a son, and her abusive ex-husband, Robert, is out of their lives forever, in prison for trying to murder David. Then two events upend Stella’s David suffers traumatic brain injury in a car accident, and Robert gets an early release from prison.
The changes in both men have a profound impact on Stella. David no longer recognizes her or his family and his new abusive behavior is eerily reminiscent of Robert’s. Robert, on the other hand, has undergone intense psychotherapy during his time in prison and is ready to atone for the past. People can and do change, but can Stella risk letting Robert back into her life? As Robert and Stella grow closer, old feelings are rekindled. Can David recover enough to reclaim Stella’s heart, or will she find a new future with the man from her past? Stella will have to the man who no longer loves her or the man she used to love.
The changes in both men have a profound impact on Stella. David no longer recognizes her or his family and his new abusive behavior is eerily reminiscent of Robert’s. Robert, on the other hand, has undergone intense psychotherapy during his time in prison and is ready to atone for the past. People can and do change, but can Stella risk letting Robert back into her life? As Robert and Stella grow closer, old feelings are rekindled. Can David recover enough to reclaim Stella’s heart, or will she find a new future with the man from her past? Stella will have to the man who no longer loves her or the man she used to love.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2022
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About the author
Patricia Yager Delagrange
12 books165 followersFascinated by broken-hearted couples and atypical families, Patricia writes women’s fiction, weaving engaging tales of men and women who create cohesive families where love reigns supreme. She sprinkles her books with intriguing characters who struggle to find balance in life. Whether an unwed teenager, desperate widow, abandoned father, disconnected sisters, or a troubled couple, her characters form relationships impacted by their desire to create a family.
Patricia lives with her husband and two children on the island of Alameda, across the bay from San Francisco, along with three chocolate labs and a rescue terrier mix. When she’s not writing or spending time with her family, Patricia enjoys riding her Friesian horse Maximus, who lives in the Oakland hills with a million dollar view.
Patricia lives with her husband and two children on the island of Alameda, across the bay from San Francisco, along with three chocolate labs and a rescue terrier mix. When she’s not writing or spending time with her family, Patricia enjoys riding her Friesian horse Maximus, who lives in the Oakland hills with a million dollar view.
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November 27, 2022
This book opens with a very happy couple, Stella and David. Stella's ex-husband is in prison for crimes he committed in the first book of the series. I recommend reading the first book first, although it's not necessary.
Life has Stella and her family being whiplashed throughout the book. Certainly not a typical romance novel. You'll be on the edge of your seat until the last few pages. And you may not know who you're rooting for.
I was given an advance reader copy of this book. This is my honest review.
Life has Stella and her family being whiplashed throughout the book. Certainly not a typical romance novel. You'll be on the edge of your seat until the last few pages. And you may not know who you're rooting for.
I was given an advance reader copy of this book. This is my honest review.
October 6, 2023
Confusing
Major problem with legal status of wife not having authority to make decisions about husband's treatment. Chapter 30 presentd that she is told his future treatment. As his wife she should have been included in the decision making.
She needs emotional guidance in dealing with situation but never got into counseling
Chapter 25. DAVID WAS A SOUND DRIVER shoud read Robert.
Major problem with legal status of wife not having authority to make decisions about husband's treatment. Chapter 30 presentd that she is told his future treatment. As his wife she should have been included in the decision making.
She needs emotional guidance in dealing with situation but never got into counseling
Chapter 25. DAVID WAS A SOUND DRIVER shoud read Robert.
February 6, 2023
I enjoyed this book. It was book 2 of the Monarch Bay Series and the cover is so eye catching. Patricia hit the ball to the outfield and got to third base!
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