Before We Were Us
Before We Were Us by Denise Hunter is a contemporary romance published by Thomas Nelson in 2024. This 304-page novel explores the complexities of love and memory through the story of Lauren Wentworth, who wakes up in a New Hampshire hospital with no recollection of the past four months. As she grapples with her lost memories, she discovers that her former nemesis, Jonah Landry, has become her boyfriend, leading her to question her big-city aspirations and the life she has forgotten.
Readers will find a cozy and wholesome narrative that delves into the dynamics of workplace relationships and personal growth. As Lauren navigates her obligations at a rustic resort alongside Jonah, she struggles with the decision to embrace her past or move forward without him. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a small-town setting, highlighting themes of love, amnesia, and self-discovery. This stand-alone novel also includes discussion questions for book clubs, making it a thoughtful choice for readers interested in contemporary fiction with Christian elements.
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She can’t remember. He can’t forget. How did Lauren’s number one nemesis, Jonah, become her adoring boyfriend? Can Jonah convince Lauren to remember why she wanted to stay? Love is complicated in this cozy and wholesome, small-town amnesia romance with a big-city girl and her resort co-worker.
When Lauren Wentworth wakes up in the hospital after falling from a ladder, she has more questions than answers. Way more. She knows where she is–the wilds of New Hampshire. But she’s apparently lost the last four months of her life. Is she really contemplating forfeiting her big-city dream job for a position at a rustic resort? And how did her number one nemesis become her adoring boyfriend?
Jonah Landry is crushed to learn Lauren has forgotten their entire summer together. Terrified of losing her for good, he determines to help her remember their deep connection as she finishes her obligation to the resort. But soon it becomes apparent Lauren doesn’t want to remember falling in love with him or rethinking the entire course of her career. She wants to pretend the summer never happened and move on with her life. Without him.
As Lauren falls back into the steady routines of resort work with Jonah, she’s relieved her memories haven’t returned and remains resolute about her big-city future. But as autumn leads into winter, she begins to see glimpses of the Jonah she’s forgotten. Will she be able to resist the steady love of this patient man? Or is her heart destined for its own freefall?
- Charming contemporary clean romance
- Book length: approximately 83,000 words
- Stand-alone novel
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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