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Remember the Butterfly
Something unexpected changes the course of Jillian’s life.
After witnessing her sister’s murder, she’s been tormented by survivor’s guilt. Her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, while endless fertility treatments weigh down her soul.
Just when hope seems beyond her grasp, her dream of motherhood comes true. All Jillian’s pain is washed away and joy fills her heart.
But when someone shows up threatening to take it all away, Jillian must chose between holding on to her newfound happiness or giving it all up for the sake of someone she loves.
After witnessing her sister’s murder, she’s been tormented by survivor’s guilt. Her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, while endless fertility treatments weigh down her soul.
Just when hope seems beyond her grasp, her dream of motherhood comes true. All Jillian’s pain is washed away and joy fills her heart.
But when someone shows up threatening to take it all away, Jillian must chose between holding on to her newfound happiness or giving it all up for the sake of someone she loves.
341 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2022
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Rebecca L. Marsh
7 books90 followersRebecca L. Marsh is an award-winning author of women's fiction. She grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and now lives in Dallas, Georgia, with her husband and daughter.
When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family (cats and dog included), watching movies, and reading a good book. Rebecca occasionally makes home-made candy and works on her scrapbooks (she is woefully behind).
She is the author of When the Storm Ends, The Rift Between Us, Where Hope is Found, Remember the Butterfly, and Summer's Runaway.
When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family (cats and dog included), watching movies, and reading a good book. Rebecca occasionally makes home-made candy and works on her scrapbooks (she is woefully behind).
She is the author of When the Storm Ends, The Rift Between Us, Where Hope is Found, Remember the Butterfly, and Summer's Runaway.
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February 15, 2022
EXCERPT: Jillian looked around. She didn't see any other people there, so where was the sound coming from? Listening intently when the sound came again, Jillian began to move in the direction it was coming from. When she reached the centre of the church, she stood in the aisle and waited again for the baby's fuss. It was coming from the right side of the church. She turned in that direction and saw a bassinet-style basket sitting on a pew. Light from one of the stained glass windows poured down over it. Jillian slid along the pew until she reached the basket and then she peered in. A tiny newborn infant lay wrapped up in a blanket, kicking its feet.
ABOUT 'REMEMBER THE BUTTERFLY': Something unexpected changes the course of Jillian’s life.
After witnessing her sister’s murder, she’s been tormented by survivor’s guilt. Her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, while endless fertility treatments weigh down her soul.
Just when hope seems beyond her grasp, her dream of motherhood comes true. All Jillian’s pain is washed away and joy fills her heart.
But when someone shows up threatening to take it all away, Jillian must chose between holding on to her newfound happiness or giving it all up for the sake of someone she loves.
MY THOUGHTS: Remember the Butterfly by Rebecca L. Marsh is a heartbreaking tale of motherhood and sacrifice. Both sides of the story are told through the eyes of two very different women: Jillian who comes from a close-knit and loving family; and Keeley who lost her mother when she was six, and her father when she was in her teens. Sent to live with her aunt, Keeley struggles to form a bond with her, mainly due to the secrets her aunt is keeping from her.
This is a story of guilt, grief, abuse, infertility, love and sacrifice. But it is also a story in which love, hope, family and faith shine through. It is sad, incredibly sad in parts - definitely a twin pack of tissues and no mascara read - but it is also joyous and uplifting - yes, more tears!
The author paints her characters realistically and with great understanding and compassion. They have good days, and bad. They sometimes feel fearful, angry and resentful. They keep secrets from one another. But they also love and support one another.
I have honestly never read anything quite like Remember the Butterfly. I devoured it in twenty four hours, unable to walk away from either the storyline or the characters. It grabbed my attention from the start, and never let go. I was totally blown away by the emotional depths the author has plumbed.
Remember the Butterfly is the first book I have read by Rebecca L. Marsh; it won't be the last.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.7
#RemembertheButterfly
T: @RebeccaLMarsh1
#christianfiction #contemporaryfiction #familydrama #sliceoflife #womensfiction
THE AUTHOR: Rebecca L. Marsh is an award-winning author of women's fiction. She grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and now lives in Dallas, Georgia, with her husband and daughter.
When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family (cats and dog included), watching movies, and reading a good book. Rebecca occasionally makes home-made candy and works on her scrapbooks (she is woefully behind).
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Rebecca L. Marsh and Purple Angel Press for providing a digital ARC of Remember the Butterfly by Rebecca L. Marsh for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
For an explanation of my rating system please refer to my Goodreads.com profile page or the about page on sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
This review is also published on Twitter, Amazon, Instagram and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
ABOUT 'REMEMBER THE BUTTERFLY': Something unexpected changes the course of Jillian’s life.
After witnessing her sister’s murder, she’s been tormented by survivor’s guilt. Her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, while endless fertility treatments weigh down her soul.
Just when hope seems beyond her grasp, her dream of motherhood comes true. All Jillian’s pain is washed away and joy fills her heart.
But when someone shows up threatening to take it all away, Jillian must chose between holding on to her newfound happiness or giving it all up for the sake of someone she loves.
MY THOUGHTS: Remember the Butterfly by Rebecca L. Marsh is a heartbreaking tale of motherhood and sacrifice. Both sides of the story are told through the eyes of two very different women: Jillian who comes from a close-knit and loving family; and Keeley who lost her mother when she was six, and her father when she was in her teens. Sent to live with her aunt, Keeley struggles to form a bond with her, mainly due to the secrets her aunt is keeping from her.
This is a story of guilt, grief, abuse, infertility, love and sacrifice. But it is also a story in which love, hope, family and faith shine through. It is sad, incredibly sad in parts - definitely a twin pack of tissues and no mascara read - but it is also joyous and uplifting - yes, more tears!
The author paints her characters realistically and with great understanding and compassion. They have good days, and bad. They sometimes feel fearful, angry and resentful. They keep secrets from one another. But they also love and support one another.
I have honestly never read anything quite like Remember the Butterfly. I devoured it in twenty four hours, unable to walk away from either the storyline or the characters. It grabbed my attention from the start, and never let go. I was totally blown away by the emotional depths the author has plumbed.
Remember the Butterfly is the first book I have read by Rebecca L. Marsh; it won't be the last.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.7
#RemembertheButterfly
T: @RebeccaLMarsh1
#christianfiction #contemporaryfiction #familydrama #sliceoflife #womensfiction
THE AUTHOR: Rebecca L. Marsh is an award-winning author of women's fiction. She grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and now lives in Dallas, Georgia, with her husband and daughter.
When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family (cats and dog included), watching movies, and reading a good book. Rebecca occasionally makes home-made candy and works on her scrapbooks (she is woefully behind).
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Rebecca L. Marsh and Purple Angel Press for providing a digital ARC of Remember the Butterfly by Rebecca L. Marsh for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
For an explanation of my rating system please refer to my Goodreads.com profile page or the about page on sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
This review is also published on Twitter, Amazon, Instagram and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
July 4, 2022
‘Remember the Butterfly’ is the latest novel from the pen of American-based best-selling author, Rebecca L Marsh. We meet two women who each tell us their individual stories. Both have known love and heartache. Their lives are very different but tragic circumstances bring them into sync for a brief time.
Firstly, we meet Jillian who has a loving family but two things weigh heavily on her; the loss of her sister and her inability to conceive. Her life is a rollercoaster of emotions as she copes with hope and disappointment in equal measure. In addition, Jillian has underlying feelings of guilt surrounding her sister’s death.
In the second half of the book, we meet Keeley and now we see things from the first-person perspective rather than the third. Keeley’s world is destabilised at a young age and she has to adjust to a new uncomfortable reality. As an adult in her early twenties, her choices lead to her having to make an agonising life-changing decision.
The events in the lives of Jillian and Keeley lead them on a collision course whereby fulfilment for one, means heartbreak for the other.
At the beginning, the story concentrates on the minutiae of life and if I hadn’t been asked for a review, I might have decided it wasn’t for me. There are a large number of family members in Jillian’s life and I struggled to see the relevance of all of them to the plot.
Structurally, I found some imbalance when mixing the mundane with the meaningful. A lot of paragraph space was taken up with shoe fittings, shop inventories and family meals, leaving some huge life events, by comparison, to feel rushed. However, the author then introduces some very sensitive issues so if you too are tempted to put it down, I recommend sticking with it.
There are several themes running through the book but by far the strongest is love and the sacrifices that are made because of it. I found it a little contrived in places but defy anyone to read it without shedding a tear. I’m sure some readers will identify with the main characters and will be able to empathise with their feelings and life choices.
Once I got into the story, I found it compelling and the poignant messages the author intended to convey are handled well. I award four-and-a-half stars.
Firstly, we meet Jillian who has a loving family but two things weigh heavily on her; the loss of her sister and her inability to conceive. Her life is a rollercoaster of emotions as she copes with hope and disappointment in equal measure. In addition, Jillian has underlying feelings of guilt surrounding her sister’s death.
In the second half of the book, we meet Keeley and now we see things from the first-person perspective rather than the third. Keeley’s world is destabilised at a young age and she has to adjust to a new uncomfortable reality. As an adult in her early twenties, her choices lead to her having to make an agonising life-changing decision.
The events in the lives of Jillian and Keeley lead them on a collision course whereby fulfilment for one, means heartbreak for the other.
At the beginning, the story concentrates on the minutiae of life and if I hadn’t been asked for a review, I might have decided it wasn’t for me. There are a large number of family members in Jillian’s life and I struggled to see the relevance of all of them to the plot.
Structurally, I found some imbalance when mixing the mundane with the meaningful. A lot of paragraph space was taken up with shoe fittings, shop inventories and family meals, leaving some huge life events, by comparison, to feel rushed. However, the author then introduces some very sensitive issues so if you too are tempted to put it down, I recommend sticking with it.
There are several themes running through the book but by far the strongest is love and the sacrifices that are made because of it. I found it a little contrived in places but defy anyone to read it without shedding a tear. I’m sure some readers will identify with the main characters and will be able to empathise with their feelings and life choices.
Once I got into the story, I found it compelling and the poignant messages the author intended to convey are handled well. I award four-and-a-half stars.
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March 2, 2023
This image is so fitting for the story. Life is full of ups and downs but sometimes the dark times lead us to the best ones. Remember the Butterfly will give you that kind of story, full of emotion.
If you haven't read it, you should check it out.
You can find it in paperback or eBook, and you can read it free with #Kindleunlimited.
This is an emotional family drama about love and the sacrifices that sometimes come with it. Sit down in a cozy chair, make sure there's tissues nearby, and settle in for story you won't want to walk away from.
April 11, 2022
What was it all about
Two mothers and one child. And bucketloads of love, sacrifice, laughter, tears.
Remember The Butterfly by author Rebecca L. Marsh was a beautiful tale that exemplified how powerful a mother’s heart was and the capacity it had to sacrifice for her child at the cost of herself.
How it made me feel
Absolutely emotional. Told in dual points of view, my heart tore in two on hearing what both these mothers went through.
Empathy. The author described each one’s life in delicate details that I could feel pain at ebbs and flows of their journey. I stood at the edge of the cliff wondering how the book would end.
Tears. I didn’t expect the waves of it as I didn’t think I had it in me to do what the mother ultimately did.
The Good
The writing. The words chosen were painstakingly thorough that it encapsulated each mother’s life in a rounded manner without judgment.
The constant pendulum. I fell in love with both the characters as they carefully unfurled their lives to me.
The facts of life that surrounded us death of a child, grief, family, a tinge of paranormal, infertility, motherhood, domestic violence, depression, fear, apathy were explored by the author in sensitive manner that I couldn’t help but fall in love.
With so many facets of life being shown, the author managed to weave the twin feelings of love and hope within the tapestry of family. The effort that it took to keep the emotions balanced was commendable.
The Bad
The blurb spoke only about Jillian, but the story furthered ahead only because of Keeley. Though I wished she had taken better decisions, I couldn’t fault them barring one. I didn’t know why she took the one crucial decision that she did to bring about the story.
My heart belonged to Keeley since abuse was not unknown to me. I wished I got to know more about her as a woman. I wanted more pages of her life after she took her decision. I ended up crying for her as I felt she ended up with nothing other than pain. It didn’t feel fair to me.
I can’t have children, I do feel the same pain. But to see one person feel life was only about kids and nothing else, didn’t touch my heart to that extent.
Don’t get me wrong, the book had everything done right. These were just my life experiences coloring it.
The Conclusion
A book that would squeeze all the emotions in your heart, this was one beautiful read.
Two mothers and one child. And bucketloads of love, sacrifice, laughter, tears.
Remember The Butterfly by author Rebecca L. Marsh was a beautiful tale that exemplified how powerful a mother’s heart was and the capacity it had to sacrifice for her child at the cost of herself.
How it made me feel
Absolutely emotional. Told in dual points of view, my heart tore in two on hearing what both these mothers went through.
Empathy. The author described each one’s life in delicate details that I could feel pain at ebbs and flows of their journey. I stood at the edge of the cliff wondering how the book would end.
Tears. I didn’t expect the waves of it as I didn’t think I had it in me to do what the mother ultimately did.
The Good
The writing. The words chosen were painstakingly thorough that it encapsulated each mother’s life in a rounded manner without judgment.
The constant pendulum. I fell in love with both the characters as they carefully unfurled their lives to me.
The facts of life that surrounded us death of a child, grief, family, a tinge of paranormal, infertility, motherhood, domestic violence, depression, fear, apathy were explored by the author in sensitive manner that I couldn’t help but fall in love.
With so many facets of life being shown, the author managed to weave the twin feelings of love and hope within the tapestry of family. The effort that it took to keep the emotions balanced was commendable.
The Bad
The blurb spoke only about Jillian, but the story furthered ahead only because of Keeley. Though I wished she had taken better decisions, I couldn’t fault them barring one. I didn’t know why she took the one crucial decision that she did to bring about the story.
My heart belonged to Keeley since abuse was not unknown to me. I wished I got to know more about her as a woman. I wanted more pages of her life after she took her decision. I ended up crying for her as I felt she ended up with nothing other than pain. It didn’t feel fair to me.
I can’t have children, I do feel the same pain. But to see one person feel life was only about kids and nothing else, didn’t touch my heart to that extent.
Don’t get me wrong, the book had everything done right. These were just my life experiences coloring it.
The Conclusion
A book that would squeeze all the emotions in your heart, this was one beautiful read.
January 31, 2022
Two families, two tragic histories. Infertility, abuse, grief, decisions. One baby. Oh gosh, it all sounds a bit sad, doesn't it?
But…it's a beautifully written story that handles the grief of one woman's loss of a sister and her own infertility, and the torment of another who's pregnancy is threatened by an abusive partner and has to make decisions about her future that no woman should ever have to make.
The situations of both women sound desperate, but the author handles each with sympathy and compassion. It's a book that's hard to put down because you can't see how either woman is going achieve any resolution to their respective problems. And that's what makes it compelling.
Marsh hits just the right level of poignancy. Wonderful.
But…it's a beautifully written story that handles the grief of one woman's loss of a sister and her own infertility, and the torment of another who's pregnancy is threatened by an abusive partner and has to make decisions about her future that no woman should ever have to make.
The situations of both women sound desperate, but the author handles each with sympathy and compassion. It's a book that's hard to put down because you can't see how either woman is going achieve any resolution to their respective problems. And that's what makes it compelling.
Marsh hits just the right level of poignancy. Wonderful.
January 17, 2022
I did not want to put this book down. I grudgingly went to bed without finishing it in one night. Remember the Butterfly is a story that shows the endurance of the human spirit and the redeeming quality of sacrificial love.
January 16, 2022
Wonderful and compelling story about a family. I would highly recommended this book to anyone!! I couldn't recommend it more!
February 22, 2023
First I want to say a big thanks to Rebecca for letting me be part of this book tour and for writing such a great book.
Remember the Butterfly brings up difficult topics that are the reality for most of the women, loss, desperation, abuse, infertility among others.
Marsh introduce all these topics with a sensitive touch without minimizing the harsh reality inside of them.
A family drama from two different perspectives, 2 women, 2 stories, Keeley who lost her mother when she was six, and her father when she was in her teens. Sent to live with her aunt, Keeley struggles to form a bond with her, mainly due to the secrets her aunt is keeping from her and Jillian who comes from a close-knit and loving family.
Marsh writing help us to feel the desperation in these women situations and let us sympathize with them in a deeper way.
Remember the Butterfly brings up difficult topics that are the reality for most of the women, loss, desperation, abuse, infertility among others.
Marsh introduce all these topics with a sensitive touch without minimizing the harsh reality inside of them.
A family drama from two different perspectives, 2 women, 2 stories, Keeley who lost her mother when she was six, and her father when she was in her teens. Sent to live with her aunt, Keeley struggles to form a bond with her, mainly due to the secrets her aunt is keeping from her and Jillian who comes from a close-knit and loving family.
Marsh writing help us to feel the desperation in these women situations and let us sympathize with them in a deeper way.
February 8, 2022
*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
I just couldn’t stop reading this heartbreaking family drama! Every time I tried to put it down, I found myself pulled back into Jillian’s (and towards the latter part, Keeley’s) tragic story.
At times, it felt like no one could withstand the pain of everything that was happening. There is so much suffering here, from violent death to infertility, addiction to domestic abuse; children are lost, put in danger and abandoned. It should be a drowning torrent of grief and despair, yet somehow the author manages to thread the whole narrative with an everyday strength and faith that carries the characters and reader through. There is so much realism in the reliance on small graces – a shared joke with a family member; relationship advice for a friend – familiar to anyone who has struggled with a big trauma and needed to focus on one little step after another to get through each day.
Most of the characters here are not ‘good’ or ‘bad’ (with one glaring exception!), just normal people doing the best they can with what they know, and sometimes getting it wrong. Nor does the author shy away from the reality that you can do all the right things and still suffer for it – sometimes life is cruel and not everyone can win, even if they deserve to.
A central theme of the novel is motherhood, and we see all different aspects of it – absent mothers, guardian ‘mother’ roles, infertility, IVF, birth children, foster and adopted children, and mothers grieving the loss of a child. The story explores what being a mother means, and the truth that being a mother is not about conception, pregnancy or birth, so much as it is about the love you bear for a child and what you are willing to do in their best interests.
This book is ideal for book group discussions and for anyone looking for a family drama, full of tragedy and pain, but also full of love and strength, sacrifice and hope. Keep the tissues handy!
‘Jillian stared at the sleeping child, unable to look away. She didn’t even see Courtney come back to the patio and was startled when her sister-in-law spoke. “You two are looking cozy. She’s really comfortable with you.” This was another subtle hint, Jillian believed, Courtney’s way of telling her she should have one of her own.
“She’s a good baby,” Jillian said, keeping her eyes on the infant.
“She’s an angel until she’s crying at three in the morning and you can’t figure out why.”
Jillian didn’t respond. What she wouldn’t give to know how that felt. Even the parts of parenting everyone complained about were things she craved. Oh, she knew she’d complain too someday if she ever did find out what it was like. But now, she longed to know how it felt to stay up with a baby of her own.’
– Rebecca L. Marsh, Remember the Butterfly
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpres...
I just couldn’t stop reading this heartbreaking family drama! Every time I tried to put it down, I found myself pulled back into Jillian’s (and towards the latter part, Keeley’s) tragic story.
At times, it felt like no one could withstand the pain of everything that was happening. There is so much suffering here, from violent death to infertility, addiction to domestic abuse; children are lost, put in danger and abandoned. It should be a drowning torrent of grief and despair, yet somehow the author manages to thread the whole narrative with an everyday strength and faith that carries the characters and reader through. There is so much realism in the reliance on small graces – a shared joke with a family member; relationship advice for a friend – familiar to anyone who has struggled with a big trauma and needed to focus on one little step after another to get through each day.
Most of the characters here are not ‘good’ or ‘bad’ (with one glaring exception!), just normal people doing the best they can with what they know, and sometimes getting it wrong. Nor does the author shy away from the reality that you can do all the right things and still suffer for it – sometimes life is cruel and not everyone can win, even if they deserve to.
A central theme of the novel is motherhood, and we see all different aspects of it – absent mothers, guardian ‘mother’ roles, infertility, IVF, birth children, foster and adopted children, and mothers grieving the loss of a child. The story explores what being a mother means, and the truth that being a mother is not about conception, pregnancy or birth, so much as it is about the love you bear for a child and what you are willing to do in their best interests.
This book is ideal for book group discussions and for anyone looking for a family drama, full of tragedy and pain, but also full of love and strength, sacrifice and hope. Keep the tissues handy!
‘Jillian stared at the sleeping child, unable to look away. She didn’t even see Courtney come back to the patio and was startled when her sister-in-law spoke. “You two are looking cozy. She’s really comfortable with you.” This was another subtle hint, Jillian believed, Courtney’s way of telling her she should have one of her own.
“She’s a good baby,” Jillian said, keeping her eyes on the infant.
“She’s an angel until she’s crying at three in the morning and you can’t figure out why.”
Jillian didn’t respond. What she wouldn’t give to know how that felt. Even the parts of parenting everyone complained about were things she craved. Oh, she knew she’d complain too someday if she ever did find out what it was like. But now, she longed to know how it felt to stay up with a baby of her own.’
– Rebecca L. Marsh, Remember the Butterfly
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpres...
February 13, 2022
What if you had to give up what you treasured most?
Something unexpected changes the course of Jillian’s life.
After witnessing her sister’s murder, she’s been tormented by survivor’s guilt. Her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, while endless fertility treatments weigh down her soul.
Just when hope seems beyond her grasp, her dream of motherhood comes true. All Jillian’s pain is washed away and joy fills her heart.
But when someone shows up threatening to take it all away, Jillian must choose between holding on to her newfound happiness or giving it all up for the sake of someone she loves.
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First and foremost; if you're going to read this book, prepare to get heartbroken. The emotions I felt whilst reading this book were all over the place. I felt endeared, shocked, angry, happy and satisfied. And that all in one book. Rebecca has done it again to capture my emotions and drag them along through the story she's written. We get to know Jillian and what heartbreaking decisions she has to make for love, for herself, for everyone around her. I really felt for her after reading what happened with her sister. And even more so when they failed to conceive.
I have to be honest. I have debated to throw out my ereader out the window several times. And not because I didn't like the book. No, because what it did to me. At points I was so sad, and so angry at what happened. It is a form of art to take hold of someones emotions and take them with you in the book just through words. As always Rebecca's writing style is easy to read and that makes it even harder to put the book down.
I cried at the ending of the book and not many books can do that to me. I was really satisfied with how it ended. Remember the Butterfly is a real pageturner filled with emotions you didn't know you could experience them through words.
Something unexpected changes the course of Jillian’s life.
After witnessing her sister’s murder, she’s been tormented by survivor’s guilt. Her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, while endless fertility treatments weigh down her soul.
Just when hope seems beyond her grasp, her dream of motherhood comes true. All Jillian’s pain is washed away and joy fills her heart.
But when someone shows up threatening to take it all away, Jillian must choose between holding on to her newfound happiness or giving it all up for the sake of someone she loves.
--
First and foremost; if you're going to read this book, prepare to get heartbroken. The emotions I felt whilst reading this book were all over the place. I felt endeared, shocked, angry, happy and satisfied. And that all in one book. Rebecca has done it again to capture my emotions and drag them along through the story she's written. We get to know Jillian and what heartbreaking decisions she has to make for love, for herself, for everyone around her. I really felt for her after reading what happened with her sister. And even more so when they failed to conceive.
I have to be honest. I have debated to throw out my ereader out the window several times. And not because I didn't like the book. No, because what it did to me. At points I was so sad, and so angry at what happened. It is a form of art to take hold of someones emotions and take them with you in the book just through words. As always Rebecca's writing style is easy to read and that makes it even harder to put the book down.
I cried at the ending of the book and not many books can do that to me. I was really satisfied with how it ended. Remember the Butterfly is a real pageturner filled with emotions you didn't know you could experience them through words.
April 4, 2022
This is the second book I have read by this amazing author and what can I say, one word would be wow.
I struggled to put the book down, Within the first couple of chapters I was hooked.
Remember The Butterfly was wonderfully written, the story covers some difficult subjects such as grief, infertility, IVF, and domestic abuse, it’s all crammed in but all written in such a sensitive way. So much heartache, guilt, love and sacrifice just oozed out of the pages sucking me in, what a whirlwind of emotions this book threw at me. It even had the tears flowing.
Rebecca wrote this book giving two sides of the story, and when I got to part two, I was a bit worried to be leaving Jillian’s story behind, I couldn’t see where it was going or how another character would fit in, but soon I was wrapped up in Keeley’s life wondering how either of these desperate characters were going to resolve their problems or would neither of them get a happy ever after.
I just had to keep reading, I needed to find out.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and all the emotions that came with it, but, feel that it should come with a warning ….
Get Your Tissues ready!
I would not read this book without a box of tissues to hand, and although it sends you on an emotional rollercoaster it was a thoroughly compelling read.
Thank you so much Rebecca for allowing me to read and review your wonderful book.
I cant wait to get stuck into one of your others.
To read the full review head over to my blog:
https://goodbookscometothosewhoread.b...
I struggled to put the book down, Within the first couple of chapters I was hooked.
Remember The Butterfly was wonderfully written, the story covers some difficult subjects such as grief, infertility, IVF, and domestic abuse, it’s all crammed in but all written in such a sensitive way. So much heartache, guilt, love and sacrifice just oozed out of the pages sucking me in, what a whirlwind of emotions this book threw at me. It even had the tears flowing.
Rebecca wrote this book giving two sides of the story, and when I got to part two, I was a bit worried to be leaving Jillian’s story behind, I couldn’t see where it was going or how another character would fit in, but soon I was wrapped up in Keeley’s life wondering how either of these desperate characters were going to resolve their problems or would neither of them get a happy ever after.
I just had to keep reading, I needed to find out.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and all the emotions that came with it, but, feel that it should come with a warning ….
Get Your Tissues ready!
I would not read this book without a box of tissues to hand, and although it sends you on an emotional rollercoaster it was a thoroughly compelling read.
Thank you so much Rebecca for allowing me to read and review your wonderful book.
I cant wait to get stuck into one of your others.
To read the full review head over to my blog:
https://goodbookscometothosewhoread.b...
July 8, 2025
From the very first page, Remember the Butterfly 🦋 captured my heart—and refused to let go. Jillian’s journey from devastating grief 😢 after witnessing her sister’s murder, to the painful weight of infertility 💔, is told with such honesty and emotional depth that I felt every single word in my bones.
Rebecca L. Marsh writes with tenderness and grit ✍️✨. She navigates tough topics—trauma, guilt, abuse, motherhood—with empathy and care, wrapping you in a story that’s both raw and redemptive 💪❤️. The dual narrative (third-person and first-person) was masterfully done and kept me flipping pages like my life depended on it 📖🔥.
I devoured this book in a single sitting 😮📚. One moment I was smiling, the next—wiping away tears 😭. It’s emotional, yes, but also healing and filled with hope 🌈.
This isn’t just a story—it’s a rollercoaster of love, loss, sacrifice, and growth 🎢💞. Jillian’s decisions broke me in the best way, and by the end, I was full of admiration for the strength and selflessness she embodied 🌟.
⭐ Why You’ll Fall in Love:
Heartbreaking yet hopeful 💔➡️💖: Marsh balances pain with purpose, and sorrow with second chances.
Brilliant dual POVs 🔄: Two lives, two voices—woven into one unforgettable story.
Can’t-put-it-down energy 🧲📚: Trust me, cancel your plans.
Remember the Butterfly 🦋 is more than a book—it’s an experience. One that lingers, heals, and reminds you of the power of love, even in the darkest of moments. If you're looking for your next emotional, thought-provoking, beautifully written women’s fiction read—this is it. 💯💫
Rebecca L. Marsh writes with tenderness and grit ✍️✨. She navigates tough topics—trauma, guilt, abuse, motherhood—with empathy and care, wrapping you in a story that’s both raw and redemptive 💪❤️. The dual narrative (third-person and first-person) was masterfully done and kept me flipping pages like my life depended on it 📖🔥.
I devoured this book in a single sitting 😮📚. One moment I was smiling, the next—wiping away tears 😭. It’s emotional, yes, but also healing and filled with hope 🌈.
This isn’t just a story—it’s a rollercoaster of love, loss, sacrifice, and growth 🎢💞. Jillian’s decisions broke me in the best way, and by the end, I was full of admiration for the strength and selflessness she embodied 🌟.
⭐ Why You’ll Fall in Love:
Heartbreaking yet hopeful 💔➡️💖: Marsh balances pain with purpose, and sorrow with second chances.
Brilliant dual POVs 🔄: Two lives, two voices—woven into one unforgettable story.
Can’t-put-it-down energy 🧲📚: Trust me, cancel your plans.
Remember the Butterfly 🦋 is more than a book—it’s an experience. One that lingers, heals, and reminds you of the power of love, even in the darkest of moments. If you're looking for your next emotional, thought-provoking, beautifully written women’s fiction read—this is it. 💯💫
February 14, 2022
Remember the Butterfly brings up a lot of difficult topics, and most women have experienced at least one of them: loss, desperation, abuse, infertility, drug abuse, abandonment, and more. Author Rebecca L. Marsh handles each topic with a delicate touch but doesn’t hold back any realities. That’s part of what makes Remember the Butterfly such a great read.
I don’t want to tell you too much about the story. If I did, you would be prepared for some of the emotions that are so necessary for readers to feel throughout the book, but here is what I can tell you:
The main character, Jillian, witnessed the brutal death of her sister previous to the beginning of the story. The trauma leaves her with nightmares that even the love of her husband and mother cannot soothe. She desperately wishes for motherhood; it is her one great desire, but nothing seems to work. Then what can only be described as a miracle happens. But that doesn’t mean everything goes right.
Remember the Butterfly is divided into three parts. Part One and Part Three are written in third-person. Part Two follows another character who becomes just as important as Jillian. This portion of the story is written in first-person. The switch between the two points of view is seamless, and both stories are necessary in order to bring about the truth of what some mothers go through.
You won’t regret spending time or money on Remember the Butterfly. Every minute spent reading it was worth it to me.
I don’t want to tell you too much about the story. If I did, you would be prepared for some of the emotions that are so necessary for readers to feel throughout the book, but here is what I can tell you:
The main character, Jillian, witnessed the brutal death of her sister previous to the beginning of the story. The trauma leaves her with nightmares that even the love of her husband and mother cannot soothe. She desperately wishes for motherhood; it is her one great desire, but nothing seems to work. Then what can only be described as a miracle happens. But that doesn’t mean everything goes right.
Remember the Butterfly is divided into three parts. Part One and Part Three are written in third-person. Part Two follows another character who becomes just as important as Jillian. This portion of the story is written in first-person. The switch between the two points of view is seamless, and both stories are necessary in order to bring about the truth of what some mothers go through.
You won’t regret spending time or money on Remember the Butterfly. Every minute spent reading it was worth it to me.
February 11, 2022
Jillian and her husband Wyatt are desperate to start a family but despite fertility treatment they remain childless until a miracle happens which points them on a very different life path to the one they imagined. Deftly divided into two distinct sections we get involved not just with Jillian's emotional story but also with that of Keeley, a damaged young woman, who has had more than her fair share of heartache. The connection between these two strong female characters is as profound as it is compelling, both are very different women and yet their tenuous connection becomes obvious as this emotional story develops.
The sensitive topics of infertility, domestic abuse, survivor guilt and unresolved grief are handled compassionately in a beautifully written story which keeps the concept of family very much at the forefront of everything. However, it's not just about the family you were born into, but also about the family you create for yourself, and with the concept of motherhood, in all its many guises very much at the heart of the story, Remember the Butterfly is one of those deeply emotional stories which lingers in your mind long after the last page is turned.
The sensitive topics of infertility, domestic abuse, survivor guilt and unresolved grief are handled compassionately in a beautifully written story which keeps the concept of family very much at the forefront of everything. However, it's not just about the family you were born into, but also about the family you create for yourself, and with the concept of motherhood, in all its many guises very much at the heart of the story, Remember the Butterfly is one of those deeply emotional stories which lingers in your mind long after the last page is turned.
September 2, 2025
Trigger Warnings: Murder, Trauma, Infertility & Fertility Treatments, Child Abuse/Neglect, Drug Abuse & Addiction, Emotional & Psychological Abuse, Loss/Grief
As a mom, this story really struck a chord with me. Remember the Butterfly is one of those rare books that quietly nestles into your heart and stays there. Rebecca Marsh has a gift for writing characters that feel so real, so vulnerable, you can’t help but want to reach into the pages and protect them.
Jillian and Keely, both of them, just tugged at me. Their pain, their strength, their longing for connection… I wanted to wrap them in a hug and shield them from everything life was throwing at them. Their stories are woven together with such tenderness and emotional depth that you feel every moment right alongside them.
This book pulled at my heartstrings in the best way. It’s not just a story about loss and healing—it’s about the quiet power of love, resilience, and the unexpected ways people find each other. If you’re looking for something that will move you and make you reflect on the bonds that shape us, this one’s worth the read.
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As a mom, this story really struck a chord with me. Remember the Butterfly is one of those rare books that quietly nestles into your heart and stays there. Rebecca Marsh has a gift for writing characters that feel so real, so vulnerable, you can’t help but want to reach into the pages and protect them.
Jillian and Keely, both of them, just tugged at me. Their pain, their strength, their longing for connection… I wanted to wrap them in a hug and shield them from everything life was throwing at them. Their stories are woven together with such tenderness and emotional depth that you feel every moment right alongside them.
This book pulled at my heartstrings in the best way. It’s not just a story about loss and healing—it’s about the quiet power of love, resilience, and the unexpected ways people find each other. If you’re looking for something that will move you and make you reflect on the bonds that shape us, this one’s worth the read.
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February 17, 2022
What is a mother? The person that gave you life. The person who took care of you, raised you, and loved you more than life itself. That is a question that each person must answer for themselves. The answer is as different as the person answering. Ms Marsh did an excellent job of diving into this question. An intense story involving two women, Jullian and Keeley. The character development of each woman shows us how alike but how different their lives are. It was one of those reads that keeps you turning the page and saying just one more chapter. This was a goodread giveaway that I was very thankful to get because this is a story that should be read by everyone.
February 28, 2022
Wow — this book grabbed my heart and wouldn’t let go. So much grief, and anguish and tough choices. The author did such an amazing job in touching on tough subjects like infertility, grief, abuse and the magnitude of love - through sacrifice. I highly recommend this and I am delighted to discover a new author.
I was given a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review and opinion.
I was given a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review and opinion.
March 3, 2022
I just finished Remember The Butterfly and it was so heart warming. I have some personal feelings for this book and I think the author did an excellent job expressing the feelings of all involved. I also think the title was most appropriate for the book. I so understood what it was saying.
April 7, 2025
Love this book
This is the first book I have read by this author and certainly won't be the last. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down.
Jillian and Wyatt keep trying for a baby but couldn't have one so they decide to adopt.
Keely had a baby that she couldn't keep so she decided to leave her baby at a church.
This story was really good and I think you will enjoy it too
This is the first book I have read by this author and certainly won't be the last. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down.
Jillian and Wyatt keep trying for a baby but couldn't have one so they decide to adopt.
Keely had a baby that she couldn't keep so she decided to leave her baby at a church.
This story was really good and I think you will enjoy it too
February 21, 2022
Being the tissues
I have never been able to finish a book in a day but I did with this one. Amazingly written story that will have your heart going back and fourth. I absolutely loved this story!
I have never been able to finish a book in a day but I did with this one. Amazingly written story that will have your heart going back and fourth. I absolutely loved this story!
July 22, 2022
I enjoyed this book. It was sad and uplifting at the same time. A good resolution at the end. A strong mother doing what's best for her child.
January 27, 2025
This book was not one I would have normally would have read but it did resonate with me as I am pregnant with my first and just the motions of trying to get pregnant, finally getting pregnant and the downward spirals on this adventure and story. it was super touching but wish there was more (my opinion) since at times I really couldn’t stand the Jill’s guilt and selfishness on her sisters death. Otherwise easy read and interesting take but did love the ending
December 22, 2024
Remember the Butterfly
by Rebecca L Marsh
Pub DateFeb 10 2022
ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op
Christian| General Fiction \(Adult\)| Women's Fiction
Netgalley and Victory editing provided me with a copy of Remember the Butterfly for review:
How would you feel if you had to give up what you treasured most?
Something unexpected changes the course of Jillian’s life. Jillian's life is turned upside down by something unexpected.
Having witnessed her sister's murder, she has been plagued by survivor's guilt. Her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, while endless fertility treatments weigh down her soul. As her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, endless fertility treatments weigh her down.
When hope seems beyond reach, she realizes her dream of becoming a mother. All Jillian’s pain is washed away and joy fills her heart.Joy fills Jillian's heart as all her pain is washed away.
It is up to Jillian to decide whether to hold on to her newfound happiness or give it all up for someone she loves when someone threatens to take it all away.
This heartfelt story about love and sacrifice will take you on an emotional journey.
I Give Remember the Butterfly five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
by Rebecca L Marsh
Pub DateFeb 10 2022
ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op
Christian| General Fiction \(Adult\)| Women's Fiction
Netgalley and Victory editing provided me with a copy of Remember the Butterfly for review:
How would you feel if you had to give up what you treasured most?
Something unexpected changes the course of Jillian’s life. Jillian's life is turned upside down by something unexpected.
Having witnessed her sister's murder, she has been plagued by survivor's guilt. Her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, while endless fertility treatments weigh down her soul. As her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, endless fertility treatments weigh her down.
When hope seems beyond reach, she realizes her dream of becoming a mother. All Jillian’s pain is washed away and joy fills her heart.Joy fills Jillian's heart as all her pain is washed away.
It is up to Jillian to decide whether to hold on to her newfound happiness or give it all up for someone she loves when someone threatens to take it all away.
This heartfelt story about love and sacrifice will take you on an emotional journey.
I Give Remember the Butterfly five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
March 21, 2022
Thanks to Rebecca for sending me a copy of her book to review.
I couldn’t put this book down at all and read it in less than a day. Rebecca has managed to get to emotional depths few authors manage.
Her handling of the description of grief is possibly one of the most accomplished I’ve read. It is so identifiable for those who have lost someone, so brutal but honest. In a way, it is rather beautiful.
I’m not sure if I’ve physically ever cried at a book before, but I did with this one in several places. There’s such profound moments of heartbreak, but also joy that it’s impossible not to be moved.
There are two main narratives to this book and Rebecca has managed to make it so multi-layered and so intricately woven; there isn’t one narrative I preferred over the other, they complimented each other perfectly.
I find it quite easy to get distracted by other things when reading (unless it’s a really good read) but I think the house could have been knocked down and I’m not convinced I’d notice.
There are some very tough topics mentioned; guilt, grief, domestic abuse, infertility, loss, surgery, and mental health, but they’re not over the top and seem natural. But there is joy here, it’s full of love and hope, sacrifice and faith.
I can’t believe this book hasn’t been snapped up by one of the big publishers and reached the height it thoroughly deserves.
I couldn’t put this book down at all and read it in less than a day. Rebecca has managed to get to emotional depths few authors manage.
Her handling of the description of grief is possibly one of the most accomplished I’ve read. It is so identifiable for those who have lost someone, so brutal but honest. In a way, it is rather beautiful.
I’m not sure if I’ve physically ever cried at a book before, but I did with this one in several places. There’s such profound moments of heartbreak, but also joy that it’s impossible not to be moved.
There are two main narratives to this book and Rebecca has managed to make it so multi-layered and so intricately woven; there isn’t one narrative I preferred over the other, they complimented each other perfectly.
I find it quite easy to get distracted by other things when reading (unless it’s a really good read) but I think the house could have been knocked down and I’m not convinced I’d notice.
There are some very tough topics mentioned; guilt, grief, domestic abuse, infertility, loss, surgery, and mental health, but they’re not over the top and seem natural. But there is joy here, it’s full of love and hope, sacrifice and faith.
I can’t believe this book hasn’t been snapped up by one of the big publishers and reached the height it thoroughly deserves.
December 1, 2024
Such a beautiful read
I really enjoyed this. How horrible, being in that position to have to choose. Can't wait to read more books by Rebecca
I really enjoyed this. How horrible, being in that position to have to choose. Can't wait to read more books by Rebecca
March 14, 2022
Received as a Goodreads giveaway. This book feels like a written form of a Hallmark movie. I did a stop to check to see if somehow I'd picked up a conservative/Christian/religious author by mistake. Yes, it's heartwarming. No, it's not realistic. The moral is heavy-handed, and is told in two distinct stories that pit the girl girl (complete with baggage) against the bad girl (yes, with baggage also). And of course, good will triumph, because bad sees the light. The book had its moments, but at the end, left me feeling meh. However, if you relish the conservative Christian genre, this book is probably your jam.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2024
I really liked this, very moving story about a mother's love. Wasn't really into the ending though,. It was tied up a little to neatly and didn't fit the tone of the rest of the book. Would still recommend for a quick easy read .
February 13, 2022
A beautiful story that covers so much loss, and even more love. Loving Keeley is so easy as you read her story and see her choices. Take time to enjoy this wonderful story.
June 26, 2022
3.5 Stars
March 6, 2023
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