Attempting Redemption

by Debbie Tindle Parker

Jessica Bailey Donahue is trying to leave her “bad girl” ways behind. She’s completed alcohol rehab and is excelling at her first ever job. She’s participating in the everyday lives of her children, even though her ex-husband has full custody of them. But just below the surface bubbles a lifetime of self-doubt and her unsupportive mother makes taking a drink seem like a good idea. But she fights the urge because of her children. Everything changes on a dime when a misunderstanding leads her ex-husband to demand that Jessica takes a step back from the children. With the change in her routine, Jessica has less desire to stay away from the bottle. But she finds an unexpected ally in her boss. Jessica is barely holding on when she realizes her boss has been lying to her. She spirals out of control and wants to flee Hope. But the thought of disappointing her children once again stops her. Then she stumbles into the path of crazy man, Carl, who has revenge on his mind. Will Jessica be able to save herself? And what other secrets are lurking in her small town that could rock Jessica’s world right down to the foundation?

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 23, 2023

Reviews

[Marieta Grissom · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was fun to continue the story of the members of the Bailey family and all their twists and turns. Jessica has struggled with alcohol addiction and after several months in rehab struggles, but so far realizes she needs to remain sober for the sake of her children. This Book 3 in the Hope series, continues to include many twists and turns that just are not believable, and includes way too much drama, and way too many love affairs. Not being familiar with the romantic suspense genre previous to reading this series, I've concluded that, in my opinion, it is merely a soap opera drama. I'm concerned that being set in Iowa, it may give an unrealistic image of our wonderful state. I prefer books with more substance and less drama.