When the Smoke Clears by Amanda Marquardt

They say to live like you’re dying, but what happens when you come out on the other side? I faced my attacker. I lived. Now I have a new fight. Even as I heal, I’m fighting for my freedom, my mental health, my future. As family secrets continue to be exposed, it’s clear I’m not the only one whose safety or future is in jeopardy. How do I reconcile this new version of me with who I used to be? And what will I lose along the way? I finally figured out what I want, but is it too late for my happily ever after?

Adult • Romance • Romance/Contemporary

Content Warning: discussion and depiction of murder in self-defense, and attempted murder, PTSD related to self-defense, survivor’s guilt, discussion of domestic abuse on page, alcohol consumption and discussion of overconsumption, discussion of assault weapons (knives, guns) addiction referenced in a joking manner