Something Beautiful: A Novel

In the aftermath of an unimaginable loss, Olivia Brooks is thrust into the challenging role of single motherhood, her life forever altered by the sudden, tragic loss of her husband. Grief-stricken and suffocated by the sympathy of her small town, Olivia packs up her life and her four-year-old daughter Kennedy to embark on a cross-country move from Wyoming to Rose Hill, Delaware in an attempt to rebuild her shattered world. Grappling with the guilt and grief surrounding the death of his wife, brooding mechanic Noah Kent is dead-set on a life of solitude. Despite the concern of his family and a town that knows and loves him, he shields the shattered remains of his heart, convinced he is unworthy of the life and happiness he once knew. Their lives, each marked by tragedy, are intertwined through an unlikely twist of fate, and when Olivia lands a job working alongside Noah, their shared pain becomes the foundation of an unlikely friendship. They aren’t looking for love, just understanding. But as they navigate the complexities of grief and guilt together, they realize that sometimes, healing comes in the most unexpected ways. As Olivia and Noah lean on each other for support and understanding, their connection deepens, sparking a glimmer of hope neither thought possible. They find solace in their shared experiences, slowly piecing together the fragments of their broken lives. But just as they begin to see the possibility of a brighter future, they must confront the ghosts of their pasts and the inner demons that threaten to keep them apart. Will Olivia and Noah have the strength to let go of their guilt and find the courage to love again? —- ISBN: 9798218289621