When her entire world unravels, the journey to reclaim herself begins.
In The Me I Left Behind, Book 4 in the emotional and uplifting Tuckaway Bay series, Maggie Oliver takes center stage. On the outside, Maggie has it all—three beautiful children, a stunning home, and financial security. But behind closed doors, her marriage to the charming but controlling Max has become a prison. What began as a calculated agreement has turned into something much darker.
When a shocking discovery shatters the fragile illusion of her life, and a tragic event upends everything she thought she knew, Maggie is forced to ask herself: At what point did she stop being…her? And how does she find her way back?
This poignant and powerful novel explores the raw truths of domestic abuse, the quiet strength of women’s friendships, and the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters.
The Me I Left Behind is a poignant and powerful tale of survival and reclaiming one’s identity after years of silence. Madeleine Jaimes masterfully portrays Maggie’s painful journey through emotional abuse and betrayal toward healing and self-worth. Set against an evocative coastal town, this novel shines a compassionate light on strength, second chances, and the bonds that help women find their way home. —NewInBooks.com
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Note: This novel has a running theme of domestic and family violence—including emotional and physical abuse.