Chapter One

by Taylor Page

Chapter One - A Tale of Love and Heartbreak. Sarah thought she had her whole life planned out. As a young girl, she dreamt of what she could become. Who knew her dreams could be so big? When Sarah decided to take a step back from her life and go on vacation, a run-in at the beach changed her life forever. Now she has a big decision to make.

258 pages, Paperback

First published December 17, 2021

About the author

I grew up in Sydney, Australia, in a very creative household. My mum writes beautiful poetry, my eldest brother writes children’s stories, my middle brother writes fantasy and my dad writes screenplays.

I have always read books. When I was a child, my mum would read me Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter, along with other classics.

My mum has always been my greatest influence. She has always encouraged me to write and continue to better myself.

I had always planned on becoming a primary school teacher; however, when I left high school and entered University, I quickly realised that wasn’t what I wanted to do. I went into child care instead. That was my real passion. I completed a traineeship, then bounced around a few centres before landing at my current workplace. I have been there for over five years now. The company I work for are incredibly supportive, and have celebrated my achievements.

I have always loved writing. Even as a young child, I would make up stories, write plays and invent new characters. My writing style has never been conventional, although when it comes to a classic romance story, it’s as conventional as it gets!

I wrote Chapter One at a time in my life when I was feeling very vulnerable. I had just had a cancer scare; we were all going through a pandemic, and I lost a very young family member.

I realised that life was too short to miss out on the things I always wanted to do. Creative writing was a way for me to cope and was a personal goal I had always wanted to achieve.

I lead a busy life, and writing is just a small part. I also do lots of volunteer work, which is incredibly rewarding. I have always loved to give back to the community, and have done so ever since I was a child. Another trait I share with my mum.

Reviews

[Justkeepreading · Rating 4 out of 5]

Make sure you have the tissues to hand with this one as it will definitely take you on a rollercoaster of a ride. Heartwarming and heartwrenching.

[Abigail L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Tale of Love and Heartbreak is an emotional rollercoaster that will leave readers breathless. The author expertly weaves a story of love and self-discovery that will tug at your heartstrings. Sarah's journey is relatable and inspiring, and readers will find themselves rooting for her every step of the way. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced a difficult decision and wondered what could have been.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chapter One - A Tale of Love and Heartbreak is a story of a young woman named Sarah who thought she had her life all figured out until a chance encounter on the beach changes everything. Now, Sarah must make a difficult decision that could alter the course of her life forever. This novel is a captivating tale of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery that will resonate with readers.

[Brooke Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was one of the best books I have read this year, I can't wait to read Chapter 2.