The Art of Starting Again

By Mary Croley

Mary Croley's emotional journey of healing, love, and second chances tells the story of two broken souls returning to happiness.

Claire Miller's world is shattered when she discovers her husband's betrayal-an affair with her closest friend. Devastated, she abandons the wreckage of her life, bringing her daughter and their shared anguish to the tranquil coastal village of Locust Valley, where she formerly lived. Though her connection with her divorced father is still tenuous, she takes solace in her brother's constant support-and an unexpected reunion with his closest friend.

Edward Reed has spent the last year traversing the lonely road of single fatherhood following the death of his wife. Returning to Locust Valley with his son allows him to rebuild among familiar faces and the comfort of the community. But when Edward runs into Claire, his long-buried childhood crush, old memories revive, generating a bond that feels as new and undeniable as ever. If only he could get her to see it too.

As Claire and Edward confront the scars of their pasts, their blossoming friendship begins to provide hope-a reminder that even after grief, love may thrive again. In Locust Valley, where memories linger and hearts mend, they'll realize that sometimes the best way ahead is to return to the beginning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DT74FM84
• ISBN13: 9798307172490
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"