Ruined

by Simone Elkeles

First published 2010

Rebecca's carefully constructed life begins to crumble when circumstances force her into a position she never wanted. Having worked hard to distance herself from a painful history, she finds herself confronting the very things she hoped to leave behind. The weight of past decisions threatens to overwhelm her as she navigates relationships that challenge everything she believes about herself. Trust becomes a luxury she cannot afford, yet isolation proves equally dangerous. Rebecca must decide whether to continue running from her demons or finally face them head on. Her choice will determine not only her own future but the fate of those who have come to depend on her. In this raw exploration of redemption and second chances, Rebecca discovers that sometimes the path forward requires embracing the very parts of yourself you most want to forget.

Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary, contemporary-romance, family-drama

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: redemption, second-chance

779 pages · Paperback · Flux

Content warnings: abuse, depression, emotional-abuse

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