Publisher's Synopsis
Thirty years have elapsed since their high school days, yet Lee Burke remains tethered to the hope of healing a long-ago shattered heart. Across the vast expanse from California to Florida and back, he carries the enduring imprint of his teenage sweetheart, Patty Jean Smarling, etched deeply within his soul. Their love story was abruptly severed by familial obligations thrust upon Lee, tearing him apart from Patty Jean.
Driven by an unyielding determination to reclaim what was lost, Lee embarks on a poignant quest for reconciliation, a journey that unexpectedly leads him back to Patty Jean's side. However, their reunion unfolds with unexpected intensity, unleashing a torrent of unresolved emotions and desires.
Yet, amidst the fervor of their reunion, Lee confronts a harsh reality-some wounds never truly heal; they fracture anew. As he grapples with the anguish of his past, Lee seeks solace in the embrace of psychotherapy, guided by a compassionate therapist who assists him in untangling the intricate threads of Patty Jean's familial complexities.
Through this soul-searching odyssey, Lee confronts profound truths about himself and the intricate dance of love, loss, and redemption. In the crucible of his emotional journey, he discovers that while some scars may fade with time, the echoes of lost love endure, shaping the very essence of his being.
