This was my first book by Janine Rosche but certainly will not be my last! With Every Memory is a story of forgiveness on so many levels by everyone in the Mendenhall family. Ms. Rosche made you feel sympathy for every member of the family from the mom, Lori, who has lost most of her memories following a car accident that killed her teenage son to her husband, Michael, who seems distant from his wife and their teenage daughter to the daughter, Avery, who has pretty much withdrawn from life since losing her twin brother and even to the grandmother who thinks she knows the whole story of Lori's life. There are many surprises as Lori's memory returns but forgiveness heals wounds if we let it. I highly recommend With Every Memory to others. I received a complimentary e-book from the author through NetGalley. This is my honest opinion.

The trigger warnings at the beginning of the book need to be taken seriously as there are some very heavy topics in this book, including the death of a child, adultery, abuse and divorce. The main characters are Lori, the mom who has lost her memory and is struggling to regain it, and Avery, the twin sister of Austin who was killed in a tragic car accident. This is not by any means an uplifting story, but it is engaging. I did not like most of the characters because they mostly seemed manipulative, although they were well-developed and dynamic. I did like Lori and felt bad for all she had been through but my favorite character was Avery. She tugged at all of my heart strings as she tried to maneuver her way through the minefield of loss and her parents’ broken marriage. This is definitely not a book for young teens because the topics are for more mature readers. Even some adults might find it difficult to read this book because it explores such difficult and heart-rending subjects. That being said, I did enjoy the book and its Christian message for seeking and finding hope amidst the rubble that sometimes is life. The central focus is that life is not predictable and you have to hold on tightly to faith in order to come out the other side of some of the dark tunnels. That being said, I will say that the darkness is emphasized here and the hope is revealed slowly, so I had to wait for it, expecting things to turn around, which they eventually did. I applaud the author for her sensitive writing about such hard topics and recommend this book for those looking for emotional release in a book…this one has all the feels, including an ultimately hopeful ending.
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I love books that focus on traumatic brain injuries and this book is no exception. It focuses on our main character, Lori, who is in a tragic car accident before our story takes place and the results of that is a brain injury in which her whole memory from before the accident is gone. She is unable to remember her house, her family, her whole world gets taken from her in an instant and along with that she also lost a child in the accident as well. This book also focuses on the daughter, Avery and while point of view changes are not my favourite thing usually I really liked this one from the very beginning because it shows the reader an insight to the characters and how hard they were all taking these changes to the family dynamic. Avery is left feeling completely alone and rocked after her twin’s passing and then throw on her mother’s amnesia and everything is different and she doesn’t know how to cope with it all. Both characters are left trying to not only put their lives back together after the death of their son/brother but also to repair the relationship that they once had with each other and to bring the family back to a start of relative normal. When family secrets get revealed the whole family is rocked and that is when we see the real strength come out. What I didn’t like about this book however was I found it very hard to immerse myself in the story, I just kept putting it down. For such a short book this one took me an awfully long time to finish. Good read I just found parts of the plot to be a bit dry bit I think it’s because I didn’t get a whole lot of backstory on the characters which I’m used to from other books. Good read overall and I’m very happy that I got the chance to check it out I just think that this one might not have been written to my tastes.

I’m sure I can’t write a review that comes close to doing justice to this book by Janine Rosche. Contemporary Christian romance, yes, but so much more. It’s a raw telling of Lori who suffers traumatic brain injury. We see how it affects her personally, but also her family. And the loss of her son in the same accident only added further damage.

Complex characters with a lot of layers, Rosche pulls them back masterfully while dealing with incredibly hard issues; death of a child, sexual assault, brain injury, adultery, and divorce. Whew. That’s a lot for one family but many people deal with these things. Yet when this story was heavy and dark feeling, I could still sense hope. It was always there, even if peeking around a corner. As Lori, Avery, and Michael struggle to survive, Xander is there helping and encouraging; being a rock in the middle of it. I loved Xander!

If you’re looking for a challenging read that isn’t all smooth sailing, do give this a read.

This. Book. Wrecked. Me. Like the “my husband had to ask me 3 times if I was okay” kind of wrecked. The grief that each of the Mendenhalls and their cohort went through, the unthinkable pain at the loss of Austin—twin brother, son, best friend, boyfriend—was so intense, and yet somehow incredibly relatable. The journey they take back to healing is an unforgettable one, peppered with mistakes, mishaps, and memories both good and bad. The faith elements were subtle but present, and it carries them forward as they figure out their new normal will be. I listened partly on audiobook and the voices switching as the perspectives changed was brilliant. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.

A great emotional journey to rediscover what was once lost. The topics in the book are sensitive so some readers may have triggers from it. The author tackles losing a child, divorce, trauma and memory loss in a way that is graceful yet powerful. The opening pages set the tone as we follow a family through a traumatic loss. Lori has many hurdles to overcome as she is finally released from the hospital. I can’t imagine what it would be like to have your memory erased and go home with strangers. The doctors assure her that her memory will come back but she faces each day struggling to understand what has happened.

I liked the dynamics of the family and how each one dealt with the tragedy in different ways. For Avery losing her brother is painful and at times seems to go to extremes to deal with her grief. The one constant in her life is Xander who also happens to be her brother’s best friend. I think Xander with his patience and unconditional love helped Avery maneuver through her struggles and helped her cope.

Lori realizes that her marriage is not as happy as she thought it was. She is convinced that Michael is hiding something and her fear starts to take over. It’s funny how our mind plays tricks on us. We become convinced that a situation happened and start to mistrust and place blame. Michael surprised me with his support of Lori even though I thought he was guilty. The way the author slowly unveils their life is good and allows us to see how the enemy can slither in and take over when we are not at our best. Lori’s recovery is slow but I liked how she never gave up. The chaos in the house at times was sad because three people all have one thing in common. They are each searching for healing.

This is a great story that shows us how tragedy can turn into healing and learning to trust. The story is light on faith but does give good illustrations of letting go of the past, forgiveness and cherishing memories.

I received a copy of this book from Revell Reads Blogger Program. The review is my own opinion.

Imagine surviving a terrible car accident where one of your children is killed. You sustain a brain injury and are hospitalized and in rehab for many, many months, learning to do everything again. You remember a lot from long ago, but are missing the last 8 years or so from your memories, including all those memories of the child you lost. You struggle with physical issues until you are well enough to continue your healing at home with your hubby and surviving child.
Once home, you see your surviving child is barely hanging on, your mother hates your husband and so does your neighbor who says she is your best friend. Hubby spends all his time at work and you wonder what else he is doing with a coworker. He doesn't always tell you the truth.
Your child is very unhappy and I think in need of therapy as she sort of ping pongs back and forth with her behavior both in school and at home.
Your friends don't seem like what you think you'd want in friendships and people are telling you that you changed a while back, resenting hubby never being around and started doing things for yourself.
Who are you really? Why does he lie... or does he? Will your child ever find her way? Can the three of you find happiness again?
Thank you NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest opinion

Wow, this book took hold of me from the start and never let go!
This author is new to me but she’s a great writer, IMO. I’ll be recommending this one to my book club!
Although the story dealt with marital difficulties and memory loss, as well as the death of a child, it wasn’t depressing but I felt had a hopeful tone. I liked the way the story was told from the viewpoint of Lori, the wife and mother, and Avery, her teenage daughter.

I received this book from the publisher via net galley in exchange for an honest review. Five stars!

I was not sure, by reading the back of the book, how much I wanted to read this story. I thought this could be really depressing, especially already knowing her son died in the accident that has stolen her memories over the past eight years. Yet, the amnesia, especially only the past eight years taken intrigued me enough to pick this one up.

I am so glad I gave this one a read. Author Rosche pulls us into the lives of the Mendenhall's through the voices of Lori and her daughter Avery as both try to circumvent life after the tragic death of Avery's twin brother. I can't imagine nor do I want to, to awaken from that horrific nightmare and not remember the past eight years of your life. For Lori, she remembers her twins younger, Michael and her poorer, yet much happier in their marriage. As she awakens to her reality, she is beginning to see that not all is what it seems.

Not only is her son gone, but there is something wrong with her marriage and Avery is acting out. On Avery's side she is experiencing some intense grief. She lost her brother, best friend, and confidant while almost losing her mom. A freak accident changed life as they knew it and Avery is trying to catch up to graduate with the help of her brother's best friend, Xander. Who was also her biggest tormentor, once upon a time.

As Lori forges ahead and memories begin to resurface, she is going to need all the help she can get to keep her family together. This was a compelling read of love and faithfulness and the strength of the familial bond. And the power of forgiveness.

I was provided a copy of this novel from Revell Publishing through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

This book was really good! It had me guessing in the beginning, but had a twist I didn't even think of! I really enjoyed the author's style of writing and the story itself. It had many Iayers to it. I will look for more books by this author. Very good!

There are many books that--- though perhaps entertaining to read at the time--- tend to be forgotten fairly quickly once you've moved on to the next. Then there are others that absolutely take hold of your heart and your emotions, and those are the ones that you know will stick with you long after the final pages. With Every Memory most certainly falls into that second category for me.

The story opens with Lori preparing to leave the hospital after a tragic accident that took her son and the last eight years of her memory. As readers, we are drawn into her life as she adjusts to her new life--- a life that looks nothing like the life that she remembers. It alternates between her POV and that of her teenage daughter Avery as she struggles with her own grief and anger over the loss of her twin brother. Throughout the story, the author takes on some really tough topics to include grief, infidelity, sexual assault and betrayal. With topics such as these, this book definitely could have gone to a much darker place. Admittedly, there were definitely several times throughout that I found myself reaching for the tissues... but at the same time, the author handled these topics with sensitivity and grace, and I walked away with a sense of healing and hope rather than sadness. I do think part of that might have been the romance between Avery and Xander, which I absolutely adored! I thought that offered a nice light not just among the heavier topics, but also in comparison to the strained marriage between her parents too.

This is not a story with perfect characters. Their story was in many ways broken and messy and heartbreaking. Yet it was a story that reminds us that there is forgiveness and second chances too. Overall, I thought this was a fantastic read, and one that I would highly recommend!

**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All opinions are my own.

Although this book has several sensitive and possibly triggering subjects for some readers, talented author Janine Rosche handles them carefully and gives ample warning in her author’s notes at the beginning. She is not afraid to tackle hard, messy, and realistic situations in her books, and I’ve come to expect feeling all types of emotions when I turn the pages. Rosche has created some intriguing and multi-layered characters for this book and placed them in some heart-wrenching situations. There are actually two different storylines that are woven together in the tale. Lori and Michael Mendenhall are parents of twins, one of which—Austin--was killed in an automobile accident that left Lori with residual memory loss. The other twin, Avery, is a high school student that is trying to cope with the loss of her twin and also her mother’s trauma. Xander, a friend of the twins, plays an important part in the story and was my favorite character. I liked his maturity and concern for Avery and her family.

There are several twists and turns that kept me guessing and turning the pages. Be prepared for all sorts of emotions when you read this story. It’s both heart-breaking and heart-warming and lots of the in-between feelings. 4.5 stars!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

This is my first novel to read by this author and what an interesting one it is. I look forward to reading more from her in the future. WITH EVERY MEMORY was an emotional read but was very enjoyable. I highly recommend this book. After a tragic accident in which her son was killed, and a traumatic brain injury left her in a coma, Lori is struggling with amnesia. The Dr. says little by little she will be able to remember things.
Lori, Avery, and Michael are all such complex characters who are made more so by the tangled webs of this horrible grief and trauma. Are some things better left in the hidden mind of memory? As a result of this tragic accident that forever changed her life, Lori has lost her memory of the last nine years of her life. When she is able to go home after a year of surgery and rehab, her family is completely different than what she does remember. As memories of the past begin to return, secrets resurface that threaten to tear her family apart. Will they be able to repair their broken hearts and find a new future together?……
I requested and received this book from Revell. I am not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own.

Imagine if the tragic accident that took the life of your son also took the last six years of your memory with it. Lori struggles returning to a home she doesn't remember, with brand new family dynamics healing not only from the loss of her son but also years of change she can no longer remember. Why does it feel like they weren't the happy family she recalls?

Avery hasn't done well since losing her twin brother. How could she possibly return to school and all of their friends? But now she won't graduate unless she gets her grades back on track, and now her parents have hired a tutor—the one boy she doesn't want to be around.

With alternating points of view, Lori and Avery bring us two different perspectives on grief, loss, and the difficulty of moving forward when your life has been turned upside down. Though the subject matter was tough, I read the book fairly quickly, interested in seeing how things worked out for this family.

This story is well-written, but I was disappointed faith did not play a larger role. The characters go to church but a relationship with God isn't really portrayed. The teen scenes could be hard to read because of how emotionally volatile and cruel that age can be. I saw some of the plot twists coming, and like other reviewers have noted, the characters aren't particularly likable.

However, if you enjoy stories that really delve into human nature and deal with difficult topics, this is one I would recommend to you. The storyline is unique and I enjoyed the mother/daughter perspective.

I received my copy of the book from the publisher. All thoughts in this review are my own.

Book Details
"I pulled the small spiral notebook out of my purse and set it on my lap. 'Did you find that useful for recording snippets of memories?'
'A little. I'd get a feeling that something important happened once, but the details live just out of reach.'"
Lori is trying to recover from a tragic accident that not only took the life of her son but also took many of her recent memories. Her husband and daughter are also reeling from the loss. Everyone seems distant from each other, and Lori cannot figure out why. All she knows is that as she is trying to move forward, understanding the years preceding the accident need to be remembered first. Even if the process is painful.

This is a heart wrenching book but in all of the best ways. One cannot help but be drawn to the main character who is both trying to move on yet stay anchored to a past she cannot quite recall. Lines are clearly drawn in the beginning, but as time passes, certain parts become a bit blurred. Trying to rediscover yourself can be an overwhelming process, especially when grief is involved.

This title could have followed a predictive path. But it didn't. While parts were definitely sad, the author wove hope throughout the book. Not only is Lori trying to recover, but so is her daughter. And how Avery is helped with tackling her own loss definitely includes some more lighthearted moments.

There was so much that I did not expect when I read this book. I was worried that the whole emphasis was going to be on the tragedy of the accident, but that really was not the case at all. Instead, it was about how one family muddles their way through circumstances beyond their control to find healing. While the process is not always pretty, the result is worth the effort. This was a beautiful book, and I am SO glad that I read it. I cried plenty of tears but also laughed along the way. I could not put this book down as the mystery of solving a blurry past kept drawing back, I had to keep reading.

I had the privilege of reading through an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley. I wanted to read the book. All opinions are my own.

I can relate to this book on several levels. I had surgery on my brain and am missing many memories. I have been in a messed up family also. I am familiar with a lot of the things going on in this book.

There was a warning at the beginning of my Kindle version about the content of the book. Yes, it hit on several hard subjects but, thankfully, not as in-depth as I had expected. The book started kind of slow for me. It did pick up eventually.

The book held my interest and the story flowed relatively well. It is a Christian book but not what I would call a Christian book. Only one character seems to have true faith and that's not addressed much. The others attend church.

I have never read anything by Janine Rosche and I enjoyed this book so I will look forward to reading more.

I requested and received this book through Revell Reads program. I am not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own. I give this book a solid 4 out of 5 review.

4.5 stars

There are some stories that captivate you from word one and keep your heart in complete thrall until the very end. There are some stories that, once finished, you have to sit and just absorb for a bit before you can squeeze all your feelings into words. And there are some stories you are forced to read while hiding away in the bedroom so your sobs don’t disrupt your husband’s work day. With Every Memory by Janine Rosche is all of the above.

This book without a doubt engaged every single one of my emotions – from grief to anger to joy and even some swooning. I wept with Avery and Lori, I wept for them… and I wept out of my own grief too because the author has so poignantly captured the complex emotions of loss. I also got mad enough to purse whomp a few characters who desperately needed it, though the author successfully stayed my hand a few times by unexpectedly turning the tide just in time to spare that character my book-filled-tote-enabled rage. Interestingly, however, this book is also not what I would call ‘heavy’. It’s somber in parts, sure. And it wrung a lot of tears out of me. But at the same time, a steady undercurrent of joy and warmth – and even a little humor and romance – surround this story in a comforting embrace that soothes the pieces of your heart it just broke.

(And here’s where I briefly pause this otherwise deep review to shallowly interject that the young adult romance thread in With Every Memory is just super swoony and everything delightful and made my heart lighter to read it. I may never recover from Xander’s steadiness. He is my very favorite person in this book.)

Lori, Avery, and Michael are all such complex characters who are made more so by the tangled webs of grief and trauma, and as Rosche peeled back these layers one by one I found myself hanging on every word. The plot device of Lori’s retrograde amnesia adds even more complexity because she has become in essence an unreliable narrator of her own life. If she’s not sure what – or who – to trust, then neither are we as readers. And even with all their brokenness exposed on these pages, I could not tear myself away from the messiness nor the hope of survival and maybe even restoration. Because isn’t that a big part of why we read stories like this? To be reminded that (to quote a Natalie Grant song) it’s possible to have the sacred torn from our lives and still survive?

Bottom Line: With Every Memory by Janine Rosche is beautiful and messy and full of emotion. It’s about love and family and fractured marriages and troubled teenagers and amnesia and grief… but it’s also about fighting for the restoration of what’s been lost even when it doesn’t look like you thought it would. This is such poignant storytelling, and the author paints such vivid word pictures with such tangible emotions, that you will be unable to stop reading once you’ve begun. I do wish that the faith thread had been a bit stronger, given the opportunities that seemed perfect to point to the One who ultimately restores and redeems. BUT I also trust the author and the story she felt led to write & I’d rather have the lighter faith thread that is present than one that feels unnatural or forced just for the sake of including it. Regardless, it’s a story I’ll be thinking about for a long time, and I would happily spend more time with these characters in the future.

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

I have Janine Rosche's earlier novels on my TBR list and so I was excited to read her new novel that has a strong message for women's literature. While the book is listed as a second chance romance, it's a stronger message of devotion and forgiveness.
I thought that the storyline of a wife with a TBI coming home to only one living twin child would be one that was hard to read due to the sorrow of it. Rosche does a great job of telling of the story of a train taking a teen son and leaving a mom injured without it being the main story. Lori Mendenhall is that mom and she comes home to a life she doesn't remember, one that has many secrets.
The author gives two twists at the end of the story that I didn't see coming and makes the reader remember that all is not as it seems in a life. I enjoyed this book and the depth of the storyline with the elements of faithfulness and forgiveness in marriage interwoven in it.
I was given a complimentary copy of With Every Memory thanks to Revell publishing, but all opinions are my own.

Losing your child is the worst thing that could ever happen to you. Losing your memory leaves you searching for the truth and questioning everything. Who am I? Why did I do that? What happened?

Reality is what Lori is searching for. But can she handle the truth? Was she ready for the truth?

I couldn't put this book down. I read it in one day. There were many twists and turns to the story. I would never have guessed the outcome. Be prepared. I recommend this book.

I received this from Revell to review.

The author added a trigger warning to the book: "This novel contains difficult and potentially triggering topics, such as death of a child, sexual assault, adultery, and divorce."
This isn't a sweet candy-coated novel. It's a deeply emotional story of people who fail each other, even as they love with a fierceness. Rosche states that she tries to handle the trigger topics with sensitivity while showing the reality of the trauma. I believe she has done this. The book goes back and forth between two points of view: Avery, the eighteen-year-old daughter, and Lori, the mom, who has lost her memory due to traumatic brain injury. My favorite part of the story is Avery's point of view. She recounts the family's struggles as a teenager who has lost so much and is barely swimming above water. The story kept me reading because Rosche went so deep emotionally. She tapped into family dynamics and didn't miss a beat of the ups and downs. The beautiful part of the story is the grace and forgiveness she has woven in. Although not preachy at all, the reader knows there is faith and hope at the heart. If you enjoy realistic fiction that pulls at the heartstrings, you may want to give With Every Memory a try. I received a complimentary copy and my opinions are my own.