Starting over is easier said than done.
“Don’t be such a drama queen.”
How many times has Sophie heard that from her mother, her sister, and her boyfriend of over six years?
No matter how hard she tries to be the perfect daughter, sister, and girlfriend, her efforts are never good enough. When Cameron leaves her for someone else, Sophie struggles to pick up the pieces of what little self-worth she has left.
Can her best friends and new neighbour help her learn that family doesn’t mean blood? Or will Sophie listen to the little voice inside her, telling her she’s undeserving of love, and that her family are her only constants?
Coping with death isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation.
Emma thought she understood loss. Until a car accident turns the aspiring novelist’s world into a new and painful reality she refuses to process.
Denying the empathy and compassion offered by friends and family, Emma’s sorrow and guilt lead her down a path of self-destruction that begins with a single letter and its harsh reply.
When she meets the mysterious, tattooed musician Christian and the local bartender Brittany, Emma feels an immediate bond with both. They’re determined to save her from her demons, including a dangerous ex-boyfriend and new friends who offer a risky solution of blissful euphoria for Emma’s sorrow.
Can Emma accept their help, or will she continue burning bridges until she’s lost in her own grief for good?