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Lost in Wonderland
Her memories were lost...
Lost. Like Alice in Wonderland.
Why should that analogy come to her mind? She had no clue.
The car accident had evidently taken its toll:
A shattered mind for her...
...and a broken heart for him.
Jack knew it was only too true. His wife's love for him was gone. Their unborn child, no more. Vanished were the memories of their shared past.
Could Alareese start life anew with the firefighter husband she doesn't remember? And, would Jack be able to get his "lovely librarian" to fall in love with him again?
You'll enjoy this clean but romantic tale with elements of Alice in Wonderland woven into it.
Now dive into the rabbit hole and fall in love with Jack and Alareese's story.
Lost. Like Alice in Wonderland.
Why should that analogy come to her mind? She had no clue.
The car accident had evidently taken its toll:
A shattered mind for her...
...and a broken heart for him.
Jack knew it was only too true. His wife's love for him was gone. Their unborn child, no more. Vanished were the memories of their shared past.
Could Alareese start life anew with the firefighter husband she doesn't remember? And, would Jack be able to get his "lovely librarian" to fall in love with him again?
You'll enjoy this clean but romantic tale with elements of Alice in Wonderland woven into it.
Now dive into the rabbit hole and fall in love with Jack and Alareese's story.
330 pages, Paperback
First published May 4, 2024
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November 13, 2024
[Trigger warnings: mentions of car accident and loss of unborn child, PTSD nightmares from car accident]
Hello dear readers,
I came up with the idea for this story while I was in high school. I played around with the idea in my head for a year or two before I actually started to write it. This book was kind of like my therapy. I was going through some of my own PTSD, and being able to focus on the research for this book and writing it was both therapeutic and fun.
I spent so much time reading and making notes in my copies of Peter Pan and Wendy, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and Through the Looking-Glass. My poor copies were filled with many, many notes and by the time I was done writing my book, my paperback copies were quite… um… “well loved”, shall we say? Yes, we’ll go with that. I had a notebook just filled with chapter ideas and so many references to the books. I quite enjoyed my time filling that notebook and writing my story.
I finished Lost in Wonderland in 2016, only sharing it with a few friends and family members at the time.
Writing Lost in Wonderland helped rekindle my love of the library. (The character, Alareese, is a librarian in the story.) So, when the opportunity came up for me to work in a high school library a few years ago, I jumped at the chance. I’ve been working as a library technician and taking courses in library technology ever since.
It’s funny, because working in a library is what convinced me to eventually self-publish my story. Being surrounded by books all day inspired me to go ahead and publish my book. (That was a terrifying decision… I felt like I was tossing my baby or a piece of myself out there for the whole world to see.) So, I read, edited, reread, edited again, and continued that process for more times than I can recall. (I wanted to rip my hair out a few times during that ordeal.)
But, I published it—despite my fears and trepidations—in May of this year, 2024, over a decade after I came up with the idea for this story.
I can breathe now. Sort of… At least, until I go through the whole terrifying ordeal all over again when I self-publish another novel. Haha.
Have a lovely day!
~Jack Quill
Hello dear readers,
I came up with the idea for this story while I was in high school. I played around with the idea in my head for a year or two before I actually started to write it. This book was kind of like my therapy. I was going through some of my own PTSD, and being able to focus on the research for this book and writing it was both therapeutic and fun.
I spent so much time reading and making notes in my copies of Peter Pan and Wendy, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and Through the Looking-Glass. My poor copies were filled with many, many notes and by the time I was done writing my book, my paperback copies were quite… um… “well loved”, shall we say? Yes, we’ll go with that. I had a notebook just filled with chapter ideas and so many references to the books. I quite enjoyed my time filling that notebook and writing my story.
I finished Lost in Wonderland in 2016, only sharing it with a few friends and family members at the time.
Writing Lost in Wonderland helped rekindle my love of the library. (The character, Alareese, is a librarian in the story.) So, when the opportunity came up for me to work in a high school library a few years ago, I jumped at the chance. I’ve been working as a library technician and taking courses in library technology ever since.
It’s funny, because working in a library is what convinced me to eventually self-publish my story. Being surrounded by books all day inspired me to go ahead and publish my book. (That was a terrifying decision… I felt like I was tossing my baby or a piece of myself out there for the whole world to see.) So, I read, edited, reread, edited again, and continued that process for more times than I can recall. (I wanted to rip my hair out a few times during that ordeal.)
But, I published it—despite my fears and trepidations—in May of this year, 2024, over a decade after I came up with the idea for this story.
I can breathe now. Sort of… At least, until I go through the whole terrifying ordeal all over again when I self-publish another novel. Haha.
Have a lovely day!
~Jack Quill
April 3, 2024
Lost in Wonderland presents an emotional narrative revolving around Jack and his wife, Alareese, whose recent accident has resulted in a significant memory loss, leaving her unable to recognize her husband of three years. This poignant situation sets the stage for a story deeply rooted in love and resilience. Jack, depicted as a steadfast and caring husband, embarks on a journey to assist Alareese in her recovery, navigating the complexities of reestablishing their connection. His unwavering devotion is commendable, particularly as he grapples with the personal loss of both his wife's affection and their unborn child due to the accident.
Alareese's perspective adds a compelling layer to the story, especially as she struggles to reconcile her current life with her last recollections from five years prior. The author skillfully integrates "Alice in Wonderland" elements into the plot, providing a unique and engaging twist that resonates with Alareese's disorientation and search for identity. The character development, particularly with the limited cast, is noteworthy. Jack's dual role as a devoted partner and a diligent firefighter enriches the narrative, offering insights into his character beyond the domestic sphere. The portrayal of their life, including Jack's professional endeavors, is engaging and adds a realistic dimension to the story. While the plot is straightforward and unfolds gently, some readers might yearn for additional dramatic elements and action. The infusion of humor throughout the story offers a delightful balance to the more somber themes.
Lost in Wonderland is a touching exploration of enduring love and the challenges of rediscovering oneself and one's relationships after a traumatic event. Readers who enjoy romance fiction with a blend of emotional depth and light-hearted moments will enjoy curling up with this novel.
Alareese's perspective adds a compelling layer to the story, especially as she struggles to reconcile her current life with her last recollections from five years prior. The author skillfully integrates "Alice in Wonderland" elements into the plot, providing a unique and engaging twist that resonates with Alareese's disorientation and search for identity. The character development, particularly with the limited cast, is noteworthy. Jack's dual role as a devoted partner and a diligent firefighter enriches the narrative, offering insights into his character beyond the domestic sphere. The portrayal of their life, including Jack's professional endeavors, is engaging and adds a realistic dimension to the story. While the plot is straightforward and unfolds gently, some readers might yearn for additional dramatic elements and action. The infusion of humor throughout the story offers a delightful balance to the more somber themes.
Lost in Wonderland is a touching exploration of enduring love and the challenges of rediscovering oneself and one's relationships after a traumatic event. Readers who enjoy romance fiction with a blend of emotional depth and light-hearted moments will enjoy curling up with this novel.
October 19, 2024
I wanted to like this book more I really did. This book brought me in because of what it was about but at the end it was just ehhh. Alareese gets into a car accident and completely forgets her life with her husband and everything that has happened from that day back to the day before she met him. After coming home they live together as “friends” and Jack tries to help her remember her life before the accident.
The different parts of Alice in Wonderland being woven through the book was a nice touch and gave the book some depth it just fell flat for me. The story line was a good one there just wasn’t a ton of detail to connect you to the characters and make you want to know more about them. I kept waiting for the shoe to drop and for plot twist because of the “hints” the author gave about Alareese falling back in love with Jack. With 20 pages left of the book I was yelling at Jack to tell her she lost the baby, show her the spare room, mentally trying to figure it out the book was almost over. Then she remembers suddenly after going into their nursery and fighting with Jack about why he didn’t tell her. And that’s that the book is over she remembers.
Just ehh for me.
The different parts of Alice in Wonderland being woven through the book was a nice touch and gave the book some depth it just fell flat for me. The story line was a good one there just wasn’t a ton of detail to connect you to the characters and make you want to know more about them. I kept waiting for the shoe to drop and for plot twist because of the “hints” the author gave about Alareese falling back in love with Jack. With 20 pages left of the book I was yelling at Jack to tell her she lost the baby, show her the spare room, mentally trying to figure it out the book was almost over. Then she remembers suddenly after going into their nursery and fighting with Jack about why he didn’t tell her. And that’s that the book is over she remembers.
Just ehh for me.
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November 30, 2024
There’s a car accident and loss of unborn child, and then there is memory loss. The memory loss for Alareese makes her forget her husband and thus the interwoven Alice in Wonderland vibes. Will Jack be able to get her to fall in love with him again is the crux of this novel. Thanks to Goodreads for this win.
January 8, 2025
Cute, wholesome romance novel. I’m not a huge romance novel person but I enjoyed it.
January 12, 2025
Lovely story!
August 2, 2025
Not bad, just not very exciting. I like the amnesia trope, but really disliked the Peter Pan/Alice in Wonderland theme and felt like it made the main characters less likable.
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