When Shadows Linger

by Phyllis Babrove

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Maggie Sinclair, thirty-one years old, is widowed when her husband dies in a car accident following a winter storm. Having difficulty remaining in Wisconsin because of constant memories, Maggie moves to Vermont to start a new life. Opening up a private therapy practice, she meets Ben Grayson, a psychologist with an office in her building. Maggie is reluctant to become involved with Ben as she is still in love with her husband. Maggie’s husband appears to her in various ways as her relationship with Ben intensifies and she seeks his approval to move on. Through the therapy that she provides to her clients who are dealing with loss due to death, family issues and adoption, Maggie also works on resolving her own grief.

284 pages, Paperback

Published August 25, 2017

About the author

Phyllis Babrove, a semi-retired clinical social worker, has resided in Florida since moving from her native Wisconsin as a newlywed fifty-one years ago. Her four children and their families reside in the same county. In her writing, Phyllis uses her clinical background to provide inspiration and hope to her readers in stories that address issues that we all face in our lives, while at the same time providing what she hopes will be an unforgettable read. Phyllis lives with her husband and they like to travel to New England.

Reviews

[Billie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is about Maggie, a young widow and her move to Vermont after the sudden death of her husband, Jason. She purchases a home and invites two close friends to move with her and share the home. The book is descriptive about their day to day lives. All three find a love interest. The focus is on Maggie and the emotional struggles of living without Jason. The last part of the book is the best. It is a light read and enjoyable. I received a copy of this book from Goodreads Giveaways for an honest review.

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very quick and easy read. The storyline is about the life of Maggie, after the death of her husband Jason. Maggie moves to Vermont and sets up home with two of her female friends. The three women then each meet a fella and fall in love, but for Maggie, she has great difficulty moving on from Jason due to guilt, grief etc. Main focus of the story is about Maggie, her clients, her relationship with Ben and how she moves on from Jason.

[Sylvia Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A light read and very enjoyable. I recommend it to all.