Rescue: A Novel for Readers

A rookie paramedic's first rescue of a young woman from a totaled car sets off a lifelong tangle of love and wreckage. Peter Webster pulls the young woman, Sheila Arsenault, out of a car wreck that should have killed her, and despite his misgivings, he soon finds himself embroiled in an intense love affair with her and entangled in her troubled world.

Eighteen years later, Sheila is long gone, and Peter is raising their daughter, Rowan, alone. But Rowan is veering dangerously off course, and for the first time in their quiet life together, Peter fears for her future. He seeks out the only person who may be able to help Rowan, although Sheila's return is sure to unleash all the questions he has carefully been keeping at bay: Why did a mother leave her family? How did the marriage of two people so deeply in love unravel?

This story of trespass and forgiveness, secrets and the seismic force of the truth, is a masterful portrayal of a family trying to understand its fractured past and begin again. The novel follows the complex and emotionally charged relationship between Peter, Sheila, and Rowan, as they navigate the aftermath of a life-changing event and the consequences of their choices.

The narrative weaves seamlessly between the past and the present, allowing the reader to witness the evolution of the characters and the relationships that bind them together. The author's vivid descriptions and empathetic storytelling draw the reader into the characters' personal struggles, creating a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.

At its core, Rescue is a story about the power of love, the complexities of family, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a poignant and engrossing read that will leave a lasting impression on the reader, prompting them to consider the delicate balance between the choices we make and the consequences they bear.

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