But Hert has asked Jackson to stay at the house while he is gone due to Ren’s ex, and in case Emerson should come back to the house. Him and the company lawyer leave to find him leaving Ren alone once more. Emerson runs off and this creates a problem for Hert. Without Hert ever being home, she feels that it is not appropriate for Em to be there with her any longer. Infuriated by this, she makes him move out of the house. Her friendship with Emerson hits a big snag when he makes a pass at her. She decides this will be her life and she will support him. Much is expected from her in the social scene as she tries to fit in a crowd that she completely does not connect with, and she is having more trouble connecting with her husband who is rarely home. She comes to realize his position is important to him and maybe being the supportive wife will make him happy. Ren is trying very hard to be the perfect wife to Hert. I received this book in exchange for an honest review. It's what comes after that makes things complicated. Conflicted and hurt, she searches for a way to get her life back on track.īut when she comes face to face with the person responsible for her parent's death, a life changing secret is revealed and Ren finds herself questioning the decisions she has made. Struggling with doubt, Ren finds it hard to forgive. And when yet another tragedy occurs, things will never be the same.Ĭaught between who she is and who she is supposed to be, Ren faces a harsh heartbreaking reality.

She soon realizes, no matter how hard she tries to live up to everyone's expectations for her, she falls short.

Less than sympathetic, Jackson doesn't agree with her decision to be a 'new and improved' Rennillia. Focusing on the only relationship that should matter, when Emerson crosses a line in their friendship, she has no choice but to let him go.Ĭonfused by Emerson's actions and desperately trying to keep up appearances, she confides in Jackson. Ren begrudgingly takes on the role of 'the right wife' trying to live up to everything she feels is expected of her. Set in a small southern town, death, love, hurt, friendship and anger bond Rennillia Cantinelli, Scott Herterand, Emerson Roberts and Jackson Thomas while shaping the paths they will follow into adulthood.Īfter a six year separation from her friends, Ren returns to the Roberts' house to start over.Ĭaught between love, loyalty, friendship and restrained by obligations, these four discover the bond they formed long ago is not the only thing holding them together.

A Turning Point by M. Sembera