When Maggie Oliver uncovers her husband's hidden double life, it shatters the illusion of her perfect world. Now she must find the strength to leave the past behind-and rediscover the woman she used to be.****She thought she could make the marriage work-until it nearly destroyed her.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.Perfect for readers of Kristin Hannah, Elin Hilderbrand, and Diane Chamberlain.**** Note: This novel has a running theme of domestic and family violence-including emotional and physical abuse.In the United States, domestic violence affects an estimated 10 million people annually-as many as one in four women and one in nine men. It comes in many forms and affects families in countless ways. Many cases go unreported to health professionals or the authorities. Madeleine Jaimes writes emotional upmarket women's fiction, exploring the real-life, complicated issues of women and their relationships through story. Learn more at www.maddiejamesbooks.com
