This excellent novel about three women and their assumptions based on their memories is full with deep insight into the effect our past can have on us, how it can form our view of the world and how we judge tough situations. Our own guilt and guilt of others is another major issue.
Not only the three women, but also their husbands and especially three teenage girls have their own struggles. What we do, say and think affects others, if we want it or not. What we perceive as truth is sometimes quite far from reality. Do we allow ourselves to trust others and to trust God?

This story is about three women whose lives are turned on end as a result of a fatal car accident. Emilia is deputy who was first at the scene. Addison is the local coach’s wife and he is the one responsible for the accident. Brianne is Addison’s next door neighbor. She is a psychologist who is still reeling from a patient’s suicide. All three of these women’s life are in turmoil for one reason or another and they eventually find common ground and friendship and realize nothing was exactly how it had seemed. I really enjoyed this one!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

MORE THAN WE REMEMBER by CHRISTINA SUZANN NELSON is a family legal drama with some suspense, some romance, great characters, Christian input, and a really good plot.
Things are most definitely not as they seem wnen a three way car accident happens on officer Emilia Cruz' watch. Things go from bad to worse and we are really drawn into the different characters' emotions as they try to make sense of what has happened.
I am not going to tell you any more as I do not want to spoil things for you, excepting to say that it is a very worthwhile read and one I can highly recommend. This is the first book I have read by this author and it will most definitely not be the last.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

This book took me a little bit to get into, it had a lot of different perspectives to it, which felt alittle overwhelming at first, but then it got into a flow that I could follow and I really enjoyed it! I liked that it had humor, and some dark humor, while dealing with very real and hard things. I also enjoyed that it showed one event, so to speak, from multiple different perspectives! That was really interesting! I wish it had shown more through both of the husbands perspectives, but that is my only complaint!

Three women in a small Oregon town all have memories of the past that determine their present and future courses of action. But memories prevaricate. Sometimes, they outright lie.

Deputy Emilia Cruz comes upon the scene of a head-on collision with one fatality and discovers the second driver trapped in his truck—reeking of alcohol. With the determination of an evangelist out to save souls, she hustles to bring a case against the driver for vehicular homicide—it doesn’t matter if everyone in the community loves him. A high-school basketball coach should meet higher standards than other community members.

Deputy Cruz has no patience for drunk people who ruin lives. She knows all too intimately the results of a drunk’s negligence.

Addison Kilbourn’s life has spiraled out of control since moving in with her mother-in-law. Although she loves her mother-in-law, the woman seems out to lunch half the time. When an office shows up on her doorstep to informing her that her husband lies in the local hospital with serious injuries.

Even worse, a local deputy seems to believe that her husband drank and drove—thus ending the life of a mother of three teen boys. When he regains consciousness, he has no memory of the wreck or even their move to his mother’s house.

Brianne Demanno made a horrible mistake, and she quits her job and decides to pursue art. When her brother’s high-school buddy knocks on her door by mistake late one night her present reality takes a turn as she offers to help out her neighbor. Her newfound friendship with her neighbor helps her examine her memories of the past.

Who Will Love This Book

Readers who love delving into the lives of well-developed, relatable characters will enjoy this book. The three protagonists come from various walks of life and spiritual maturity. Reading the book reminds me of sitting in a cozy coffee shop riveted to the conversation between three friends seated at a table next to me.

Christina Suzann Nelson weaves together a poignant tale of three women whose lives intersect in a small town in ways they never would have expected.