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About the Book
Title: The Memory of YouAuthor: Catherine West
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: March 28, 2017
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Fiction
Thirteen years ago, Natalie lost a part of herself when her twin sister died. Will traveling back to the family winery finally put the memory to rest, or will it completely destroy her?
When Natalie Mitchell learns her beloved grandfather has had a heart attack, she’s forced to return to their family-owned winery in Sonoma, something she never intended to do. She’s avoided her grandparents’ sprawling home and all its memories since the summer her sister died—the awful summer Natalie’s nightmares began. But the winery is failing, and Natalie’s father wants her to shut it down. As the majority shareholder, she has the power to do so.
And Natalie never says no to her father.
Tanner Collins, the vintner on Maoilios, is trying to salvage a bad season and put the Mitchell family’s winery back in business. When Natalie Mitchell shows up, Tanner sees his future about to be crushed. Natalie intends to close the gates, unless he can convince her otherwise. But the Natalie he remembers from childhood is long gone, and he’s not so sure he likes the woman she’s become. Still, the haunted look she wears hints at secrets he wants to unearth. He soon discovers that on the night her sister died, the real Natalie died too. And Tanner must do whatever it takes to resurrect her.
But finding freedom from the past means facing it.
When Natalie Mitchell learns her beloved grandfather has had a heart attack, she’s forced to return to their family-owned winery in Sonoma, something she never intended to do. She’s avoided her grandparents’ sprawling home and all its memories since the summer her sister died—the awful summer Natalie’s nightmares began. But the winery is failing, and Natalie’s father wants her to shut it down. As the majority shareholder, she has the power to do so.
And Natalie never says no to her father.
Tanner Collins, the vintner on Maoilios, is trying to salvage a bad season and put the Mitchell family’s winery back in business. When Natalie Mitchell shows up, Tanner sees his future about to be crushed. Natalie intends to close the gates, unless he can convince her otherwise. But the Natalie he remembers from childhood is long gone, and he’s not so sure he likes the woman she’s become. Still, the haunted look she wears hints at secrets he wants to unearth. He soon discovers that on the night her sister died, the real Natalie died too. And Tanner must do whatever it takes to resurrect her.
But finding freedom from the past means facing it.
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About the Author
When she’s not at the computer working on her next story, you can find her taking her Border Collie for long walks or tending to her roses and orchids. She and her husband have two grown children. Catherine is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America, and is represented by Rachelle Gardner of Books & Such Literary. Catherine loves to connect with her readers and can be reached at Catherine[at]catherinejwest.com
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My Review
The Memory of You by Catherine West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a ride this book was! You're pulled into this well written story right away with the heartbreaking drama that both Natalie, Tanner and their families are going through. You feel their pain as each member struggles with different issues. But you also feel the hope and healing that starts to take place as they each learn to let go, to love again, to forgive, and to accept the help of family, friends, and a God that offers new life and the ultimate grace!
This book is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Dealing with deep issues such as death, guilt, depression, PTSD, bi-polar personality, drug abuse and abandonment, this is not a lighthearted read. But this talented author also takes you to a place of hope and light with grace, forgiveness, healing, second chances and reconciliation with earthly fathers as well as our heavenly Father. We ALL have drama and issues in our lives and it is heartening to read that there is hope and healing. :)
It is definitely worth reading and I will no doubt read more by this author! If I had a complaint it would just be that there were so many, many issues being dealt with and several different threads to the story, that it could get overwhelming at times.
*Thanks to Just Commonly and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid or required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*
View all my reviews on Goodreads.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a ride this book was! You're pulled into this well written story right away with the heartbreaking drama that both Natalie, Tanner and their families are going through. You feel their pain as each member struggles with different issues. But you also feel the hope and healing that starts to take place as they each learn to let go, to love again, to forgive, and to accept the help of family, friends, and a God that offers new life and the ultimate grace!
This book is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Dealing with deep issues such as death, guilt, depression, PTSD, bi-polar personality, drug abuse and abandonment, this is not a lighthearted read. But this talented author also takes you to a place of hope and light with grace, forgiveness, healing, second chances and reconciliation with earthly fathers as well as our heavenly Father. We ALL have drama and issues in our lives and it is heartening to read that there is hope and healing. :)It is definitely worth reading and I will no doubt read more by this author! If I had a complaint it would just be that there were so many, many issues being dealt with and several different threads to the story, that it could get overwhelming at times.
*Thanks to Just Commonly and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book. I was not paid or required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*
View all my reviews on Goodreads.
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Giveaway
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