Rachel Hauck has done it again. The Memory House intrigued me from the opening pages. Can a person remember the things her mind is determined to block? In this dual-timeline novel, Hauck beautifully weaves two stories and two women’s lives together through the Memory House. When New York City cop Beck Holliday receives a mysterious letter telling her of she’s inherited a house on the northern coast of Florida, she begins a journey that takes her into the past she forgot after her father died in the attacks on the World Trade Center.

While in Florida, Beck meets her childhood friend, Bruno Endicott, of whom she has no memory. But he remembers her. As they spend time together, she is brusque at first. But something about Bruno allows her to feel safe and to open up. As she moves into the home she inherited, the Memory House, and begins to explore, she discovers its previous owner—Everliegh Callahan—had pictures from her life hanging on the walls, and and somehow Beck is in some of them.

Everleigh Applegate loses her young husband in a storm and lives with her widowed mother. Her story is one of learning how to trust, how to look beyond the safe life and open her heart up to the possible. I loved her story and how she grew as a character. Hauck did a beautiful job of painting the setting realistically for the time period.

An intriguing dual timeline story, The Memory House touches on timeless issues women deal with. Difficult decisions that must be made, and their resulting ramifications. This story spoke to some of the struggles I’ve had personally, and they were conveyed with gentleness and truth and not with pat, easy answers.

I resonated with the characters’ individual stories, as well as the book as a whole. The premise is an original one. Hauck’s choice of characters is unique and interesting, in their jobs and personalities.

The Memory House kept me turning pages because I simply had to know how some of the bigger story problems would turn out (you’ll have to read to discover what these are). I loved how the characters had to face their fears to learn how to live in freedom. The themes of working through regrets and redemption stood out to me.

This story is ideal for readers who enjoy dual timeline stories with out-of-the-box characters and a unique storyline. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a story that makes them think and love a satisfying ending.

**I received an advanced e-copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A first read for me from this author. This book was very well written and I loved the dual timeline. This book tells the tale of two generations. Of love,loss, and life. The characters were amazing and felt like family! This heartfelt book is a must read! So thankful for my ARC from Netgalley for my honest review! I promise you will not be able to put this book down!

The feelings evoked by Rachel Hauck's masterful writing will stay with me for a long time. 'The Memory House' is a story of love in the most difficult of circumstances in life - loss and death. As a young widow myself I thought it might be too painful once I got into the story, but it was filled with beauty and light and I learned much about the characters and myself as I read. The story is split between two time periods which are intertwined by the connections of the characters, which continue to be revealed. I could gush on about this for hours, but just know it is deep and lovely.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Beck is a cop who works night shift and has been an emotional mess the last few months. She takes those emotions out on a perp and is immediately put on a one month suspension. The same day she learns she’s inherited a house from someone she doesn’t even remember. The book goes back and forth between the 1950/1960’s and the present. We learn more about the woman, Everleigh, who left Beck the house, and her first and second husband in the past, and the present is Beck with old neighbors Natalie and Bruno. Will she find her memories from the past? The book grabs you from the 1st chapter and won’t let go til the last page is read. Thoroughly enjoyed it and the plot twists throughout.
A complimentary copy was provided by Thomas Nelson through Net Galley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was an amazing book. I couldn't put it down; I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen in the two very different stories that were intertwined throughout the book. Beck was a hard working cop that had a memory loss that had taken place in her younger years and continued in her adult years. She finds herself pregnant and the new owner of a property in Florida. Beck barely remembers the house that she had played in as a child. She meets up with Bruno, a childhood friend that Beck can't remember. I love Bruno's integrity and his loyalty to Beck as she struggles with not remembering anything from her past. The way their relationship blooms in the book was sweet and tender.
The other story that is intertwined is about Everleigh the owner of the house that leaves it to Beck when she passes on. Everleigh has a difficult past that changes her into a different person. Don is a gentleman that remembers Everleigh from before her tragic past. Don is loyal and wants to do what is best for his family, yet he is not satisfied with where his family is leading him. I enjoyed watching their relationship change and make them both into a better version of themselves.
The overwhelming theme of the book is to remember. Remember the past including the things that hurt you the most. Those are the things that make us who we are. Both stories were filled with forgiveness and redemption of past and present relationships. The author did an amazing job of making this book very enjoyable and memorable. I highly recommend to anyone that loves romance and forgiveness of the past.

Wow! What a sneak peak! This chapter details a rough female police sergeant along with her who catches a young criminal and surprised at what they found. Beck is a tough one. It’s cool to see a female cop as a lead. This looks it will be a great read! Can’t wait for next month!

Edit: Just finished the entire book. Wow what a gorgeous read! Beautiful storytelling with great characters. I loved how the past and present stories intertwined. Everything came in full circle at the end! I enjoyed this novel more than its predecessor. I definitely recommend it.

4.5 <b> In the memory house </b>

I don’t know how Rachel Hauck does it.. she some how makes me like reading Christian Fiction.. she is the ONLY author I have enjoyed in this category and I fell in love with her on accident many years ago with her Royal Wedding Series. So as usual I thought dumb me lets keep putting this book off ( since November) because I totally wont enjoy it.. WRONG !!!!
This story was beautiful and captivating and initially the weaving of so many story lines got confusing but then it all clicked for me and I was engrossed and obsessed with the characters. I was sad for all of their pain and happy for all of their happiness. It turns out God had a plan for them all along and it was all kept in the memory house. I think this book is a bit different for our author because there was more contemporary romance versus the Christian fiction angle. Now there wasn’t any of the “bang bang” in a traditional romance but it was very pure and natural.
Now the ending of it all I wanted more from .. it needed more closure.. like seriously .. what are our main characters going to do with their lives now? I have NO idea?

After reading the first chapter, readers will not want to put down this book. Written in a dual storyline, the characters are relatable and likeable. The two main characters, Everleigh and Beck have both had tragedy and coped in similar ways. The selective memory loss is an interesting topic to write about. I liked the way the author wove her story around the loss of memory and the way everything became clear in the end. Highly recommended!

Rachel Hauck is a masterful storyteller which she proves once again in The Memory House. This is my new favorite book of hers. It is full of heartbreaking lose, forgiveness, and unconditional love. The Memory House is a time split novel from the 1950’s to present day telling the stories of Everleigh, Don, Beck, and Bruno. As you travel from each character’s story not only is the flow seamless, but fully detailed and developed.

Everleigh and Beck follow similar paths in that they both experience unimaginable loss, wrestle with fear and guilt, but find forgiveness and grace which leads to unconditional love from Don and Bruno. Everleigh’s life has more impact than she knows as she leaves Beck her beloved Memory House which is truly a place of hope.

This book is extremely touching and I hated to see it end! It goes on my list of all time favorites. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through Net Galley. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is an enchanting of two generations of two different families connected in mysterious ways. Rachel has a style of telling a story in the past then she starts another story in the present. She does this with a good bit of skill. The two stories always merge in a peculiar way at the end. I found this book to be a bit confusing at first because I had trouble keeping the characters straight. But after getting into the book, I rather enjoyed the story. I read it on my Kindle, but I wish I had the paper back so I could flip back to certain bits of information. Rachel drops hints from one story that leads to the other story. It's exciting when you see it all come together. Once again she points out that we can find healing and forgiveness if we have all the information and follow our hearts that lead to God.

I received an ARC for an honest review.

I love Rachel's books. The common thread of this story is fear and how we let it rule our lives. There are two couples in two different time lines that intersect. Everleigh Applegate and Don Callahan and Beck Holiday and Bruno Endicott. Beck and Bruno meet as children and spend a lot of time with Everleigh. Everleigh has to overcome the fear of loss to have true love with Don. Don has to overcome the fear of disappointing his father to find true happiness. Beck must overcome the fear of what happened to her father, he died in the tragedy of 9/11, to regain her memory and Bruno must overcome the fear of failure to attain happiness. Rachel intersects their lives through the Memory House which brings true healing to all of them. One of my favorites by her.

The Memory House by Rachel Hauck is a beautiful book. Written from 4 points of view, going back and forth between present day and the 1960's, showing us the similarities between Beck and Bruno, the modern day couple, and Everleigh and Don who are the past couple. How their lives intersect even though they lived 50 years apart. This is an intricately woven story of love, fear, and taking chances. Ms Hauck touches on topics from points of view that don't often get written about. A Wonderful book!

Rachel Hauck is a long time favorite author of mine. I was super excited to read this one. Let me tell you that it did not disappoint. In trade mark Hauck fashion, she instantly captures the reader, hooks them with her tender characters and weaves a story that is unforgettable. The Memory House is a keeper for me, and I highly recommend this story to all with the highest of 5 stars!

Oh wow! Just beautiful. I have loved all of her books and was very curious when I saw this description. Knowing Rachel’s writing style, I wasn’t sure how to reconcile the idea of a memory house. From the very beginning, I was sucked in, as I always am with her stories. All the stories captivated me and didn’t let loose until the very end. Even now, the characters challenges and moments of growth bless and challenge my heart. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I honestly wasn't sure if I would finish the book after the first chapter because of what happens with the dog, but I am so glad I continued. I have always loved Rachel Hauck's books, and this book is no exception. I love time slip novels and Rachel is a master of weaving together two plotlines set in different time periods. In this novel the reader is drawn into the modern day story of a NYPD cop who has lost her memories of her father who tragically died in the September 11th terrorist attacks. She inherits a house in Fernandina Beach, Florida from Everleigh Callahan, who she also doesn't remember from her childhood. The parallel story is set during the 1950s and early 1960s and focuses on young Everleigh Applegate who has tragically lost her husband. After such tragedies, both women struggle to accept new love, Beck from football agent, Bruno Endicott, and Everleigh from Don Callahan. We also are drawn into the personal stories of both men, so the reader is able to read from all four characters' perspectives. I found myself drawn into both stories, which kept me turning the pages late into the night, both eager to find out what happens yet not wanting the story to end. I highly recommend Rachel Hauck's new novel. It one of my favorite of her books, and I have read them all
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I have to tell you: I read Rachel Hauck’s next book, The Memory House, and…

It is SO. GOOD.

A traumatized cop with missing memories and a secret, an inheritance, a woman with a painful past reluctant to try again at love, and another split-time setting. This one does promise to be a little different from her previous novels – it starts out a little dark – but it’s Rachel Hauck, people. The hope has to be just around the corner. Or maybe a few more pages in. Right? : )

The Memory House doesn’t hit shelves until April, but if you’re a fan of Rachel Hauck, this is definitely one to add to your TBR shelf!

The Memory House was a beautifully written story about love, loss, and forgiveness. Rachel Hauck is an amazing writer and she is becoming one of my favorites! I look forward to each of her new books. The Memory House is no exception. Hopping back and forth between two different time periods, we learn about the lives of two women - Beck and Everleigh.

Beck, a cop in New York who has no memories of the past, including her father who died in the 9/11 tragedy, is on a leave of absence when she finds out that she has inherited the house of a woman she doesn't know in Florida. She travels down to claim her inheritance and ends up reuniting with an old friend. Through some ups and downs, this old friend helps her discover all that she has lost.

Everleigh is happily married with a child on the way when the unimaginable happens. After losing her husband and her baby, she falls into a rut and finds herself living with her mother. It isn't until she runs into an old friend that she finally finds what she needs to move on from her boring day to day routines.

The big question? How are these two ladies connected? Why did Everleigh leave Beck her house? Through this story, we learn how both of these women had to truly find themselves and take uncomfortable risks to move away from the past. This was a great read with relatable characters and a super engaging plot.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This newest book by Rachel Hauck was a journey you will not want to miss! One of our favorite authors, she is extremely talented weaving together characters and storylines in the past and present.

We start off with young Everleigh Applegate in the 1950's. She has it all: a wonderful husband, a baby growing in her womb and a bright future, until a dreadful tornado sweeps through and shatters her hopes and dreams. Now stuck in a monotonous and hopeless pattern of life, it is hard for her to see the sun peeking through the clouds - until an old acquaintance shows up. Can Don breathe new life and hope back into Everleigh? Will Everleigh open both her heart and life to a new beginning?

Beck Holiday, a present day New York City cop, is on a leave of absence due to anger issues. Frustrated and confused on what is next for her, she receives a letter in the mail saying she has inherited a house in Florida from someone named Everleigh Applegate. Beck lost her father in the attacks on 9/11 and along with losing him, she lost many of her memories tied to him as well; including her childhood trips to Florida where Eveleigh lived. Confused as to why she would inherit this house, she takes advantage of her time off to travel to Florida to find out. Upon arriving she runs into Bruno; apparently her first crush,. She may not remember him, but he definitely remembers her and their summers spent together! Can Bruno help Beck get her memories back? And is it too late for him to earn a spot in her heart?

This book is filled with emotion, struggles, forgiveness and love. We had a hard time putting it down and spent too many nights staying up past our bedtimes to keep reading! We fell in love with the characters and appreciate the depth Rachel brought into this story. Only the rushed and crammed ending held this back from a higher star rating for us! We highly recommend taking this journey!

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.**

Aaack, this book was so sweet and heartfelt and so good!

Loves:

I loved how the story jumped between modern times and the 1950s and I loved watching how both stories wove together. I was impressed by how all the many different subplots came together to create the overall plot, and every character served a purpose. Beck was awesome; she was so relatable and impossible to dislike. Similarly, Everleigh was loving and also easy to empathize with. The beautiful romance, the authentic characters, the alternating and descriptive settings—it was a beautifully crafted and carefully told tale. I loved the subtle mysteries, the wild dreams, and the themes.

Dislikes:

At the beginning, I was almost turned off by the intense description following Brody’s journey as a sports agent. As someone who is entirely unaware of sports terminology, it was difficult for me to follow those scenes. This didn't affect my overall opinion of the book, but it did make following Brody's story difficult at times.

Analyzation:

I definitely could tell at times that the book wasn’t fully edited yet, but at the same time, I easily caught a glimpse of the author’s vision and I absolutely loved it. A few scenes will need to be cut down, a couple added onto, but other than that, the story’s skeleton is strong. I did have trouble telling Don and Brody apart, but not terribly so. I was so fascinated by the significance of the Memory House and loved all the symbolism. It was a good length; the book is actually pretty long, but for me, it ended too soon. I savored every word.

Themes: Forgiveness, healing, making things right, love, kindness, doing the right thing.

Overall: Loved it. Loved it. Every time I put it down, I couldn’t wait to get back to it.

Notes: Some sexual aspects between married couples are implied, but never stated explicitly.

Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

Recommended to: 14 and up for some more mature themes and some sexual innuendos.

For whatever I couldn't read this book. I only received about one chapter to read and nothing more. I do believe it was a Kindle error of some kind. I tried to download it again, but same thing happened.
Based on everyone's general feedback I'm going to leave 4 stars as well.
Thank you NetGalley & Harper Collins for the advanced copy.