Moving, redeeming, and page-turning! I loved this one from start to finish. Rosche reminds us all that the beautiful things are worth fighting for.

With Every Memory by Janine Rosche is a story that will quickly capture your attention and stay with you long after you finish reading. I have long been a fan of this author’s books, but this book stands out as a work of greatness. The relationships and tragedies and choices made by all— it was all so very real and much was unexpected. This is not your typical women's fiction. It is so much more. This is a book to re-read. It had me crying many happy tears as I read the ending on vacation. So so good! I think this book has great appeal to readers of many backgrounds. I cannot recommend it enough. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

For some reason, the topic of amnesia has always been quite intriguing to me. I don’t really even know what it is about amnesia that I find gripping, aside from the fact that it’s a malady that doesn’t affect a lot of people but it’s awful to deal with if you have it. I was originally drawn in by the cover of this book (after reading the book, I can’t quite figure out how it fits with the story…but that’s another topic!), but then once I saw the words stolen memories and family on the back cover copy, I knew I wanted to read it.

What. a. book. It wrecked me, kept me reading when I should have been doing something else, and in the end, I put it down with a sigh. This is a hard-hitting story. I could easily identify with Lori and her struggles, and I also understood Avery and where she was coming from (and, by the way, I loved her hobby—what a neat idea!). The characters in this book felt real, and by the time I finished, I almost wished there was a sequel because I wasn’t ready to be done with them!

If you enjoy stories that feel realistic and deep while still offering hope and redemption, I recommend this one. I’m looking forward to reading other books by this author, if I have the chance!

Content warning: Mentions of marriage struggles, intimacy, abuse, and a past wrong relationship.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book, and this is my honest opinion of it.

Fair Warning: this is NOT a book to pick up lightly. It is one of the BEST books I’ve read this year, and possibly ever, but it will turn you inside out. I loved getting to see the absolute brokenness of these characters that was redeemed and healed as the pages went on. What many saw as a perfect family was anything but and Janine took us on the most amazing journey to see all of the good, bad and ugly of tragedy and memory loss. Michael, Lori, Avery and Xander were such good characters and their arcs from first page to last was incredible and yet heartbreaking. The loss and grief they experienced could only be eased with forgiveness and truth and we got to see all of it. I can’t give any spoilers because this story must be read without them to really see the beauty of it. But, trust me, it’s a book you need in your life. I highly recommend you get a copy ASAP because you don’t want to miss it.

I received a complimentary ARC of this story from the author via BookFunnel. I am not required by anyone to write a positive review and the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.

This novel got off to a really slow start for me and remained that way until surprising memories surfaced about three quarters through the book. There were enough heart wrenching twists and turns in the revelations that, in the end, I was really glad I stuck with it. Ultimately, it is a good story about relationships, misunderstandings and relationship restoration.

It seemed like there were two stories here, Lori as she grapples with returning memories and Avery, grappling with the dual whammy of high school emotional theatrics and the loss of her twin. The narrative is seen from both Lori and Avery in an alternating manner. Either story could have been a good novel on its own and the two in one novel may not have given either story its full weight.

Roche's writing style is good, clear and understandable. With respect to the characters, I was surprised at the rather unaffected attitude of the person who, in a real sense, caused the accident and the death of Austin. No remorse, no nightmares, no sense of responsibility, no struggle with guilt. I found that unrealistic. There was a bit of a faith message as the family went to church but there was not the deep faith message of relying on Him during times of tragedy.

I liked this novel in the end, even thought I do think it should have had a much stronger faith message.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

With Every Memory
Janine Rosche
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As a result of a tragic accident that forever changed her life and her family, Lori Mendenhall has lost her memory of the last nine years. 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 few years 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?

We love finding authors we haven’t read before and being captivated by their writing. We both found it difficult to put this book down and easily finished it within two to three days. Rosche structured her story from the point of view from two main characters, Lori, the mother, and Avery, the daughter. These dual storylines propelled the story forward and had us racing to pickup the stories where they had last ended.

Moreover, this was quite an accomplishment considering the novel dealt with heavy topics such as infidelity, assault, physical trauma, and grief. Somehow, Rosche was able to write infusing the story with feelings of hope, reconciliation, and devotion. The surprising ending revealed a beautiful picture of forgiveness and selfless love. It reaffirmed how God can miraculously take the ashes of our lives and turn them into beauty.

We received an advance copy from the publisher. This is our honest review

With Every Memory is the first book I’ve read by Janine Rosche, and wow! This story packs a mighty emotional punch. I’m very careful about adding new authors to my reading list, because I never want to write a bad review. There was something about first, the beautiful cover, and then the back cover blurb, that pulled me in to reading this. I’m very glad I did.

There are some tough themes here, but they’re handled sensitively. Additionally the author does warn readers those parts are coming. The difficult topics serve to make this book pack a powerful emotional wallop. This is the story of Lori, who is badly wounded in a terrible accident. The tragedy claims the life of her teenage son, and leaves her with amnesia. Lori remembers years ago, but not more recent times, and she doesn’t recognize the home and family life she returns to.

As Lori puts the difficult pieces together and her teenage daughter struggles to come to terms with who she wants to be, the family wrestles with life’s biggest questions.

This story isn’t an easy read, but it is gripping. I finished this in a day, compelled to find out the whole story. The book is well written, with deft touches that reveal Roche as a master storyteller. If you enjoy contemporary or women’s fiction, then With Every Memory is highly recommended.

I received a copy from publisher via NetGalley. The opinions are all my own.


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Janine Rosche tackles some very serious issues in this book that will send readers on an emotional roller coaster. The family has experienced a heart-breaking tragedy and as they are putting the pieces back together, secrets from the past threaten to destroy the fragile threads that are holding their family together.

It is told from two points of view, that of Lori and her daughter Avery. As they each dealt with grief, anger and betrayal I found myself pulled into their story. While I was eager to read of Lori's retrieved memories and the resolution they would bring, I was surprisingly captivated by Avery's journey. I love the fact that the author has penned realistic characters that reflect the different ways people grieve and find hope through the power of love and forgiveness.

This is the first book I have read by Janine Rosche. She writes with a richness of heart that is sure to delight readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and the author/publisher. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I highly recommend With Every Memory to everyone who enjoys reading clean Women’s Fiction. I found myself turning the 300+ pages quickly as I pored over every word.

Written by Janine Rosche (rhymes with “crochet”), With Every Memory, absolutely fulfills the author’s passion to create stories that celebrate life, love, and family without shying away from struggles and heartaches.
Starting with the first sentence and finishing with the last word, With Every Memory had me captivated with every page and every twist.

The three living family members were wonderfully developed, flaws and all. This unique story was brilliantly written with details shared at just the right moments for the flow and exquisiteness of this splendid novel.

With Every Memory is categorized as General Fiction / Women’s. Even though the characters attend church, their faith does not appear to be active or a priority in their day-to-day living. Even though I was disappointed that so many opportunities to shine the light on God’s Word and His ways were not included in this remarkable story, With Every Memory magnificently tore at my heart, mind, and all my emotions.

There is no doubt that I will be revisiting this story over and over again in my mind -- it is that good.

I received a complimentary eARC of With Every Memory from Revell and NetGalley -- a positive review is not required. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

BOOK REVIEW - With Every Memory - Janine Rosche - 5/5 Stars

THE STORY
I've read some really good 5 Star books this year but it's been a while since I read a book so good that I stayed up til 3am reading it and then finished it as soon as I woke up! Janine Rosche is a new-to-me author that I wish I'd discovered years ago. I wasn't sure I'd like With Every Memory, as I don't read a lot of Womens Fiction but I was blown away by this family drama that had a surprising amount of romance in it! This story completely sucked me in and had so many twists, turns and reveals I couldn't predict what would happen next. I was so engrossed by Lori and Avery and was feeling every rollercoaster emotion with them. Lots of books have good endings and some have perfect ones, this was one of them!

THE ROMANCE
If I had to pick favourite trope it would be Second Chance Romances. I love seeing God's redemption, mercy and forgiveness being played out in a story. Lori and Michael's story ticked all those right boxes! I also loved reading the contrasts between new love and established love as both Lori and Avery found their way and love after so much trauma.

THE TRUTHS
The world will tell you that wealth equals happiness but as you'll in this story, wealth means nothing if you don't have someone to share it with. My family wasn't well off, there were times I would get jealous at the things my friends had that we couldn't afford but looking back as an adult, I had so much that others didn't: a happy childhood, loving caring parents that gave me a solid God centered education, siblings that are friends and experiences that were unique and special to me. So don't measure your blessings by the number dollar signs, look beyond and deeper than that and you might find you're more blessed than you realize!

Absolutely loved this story! This story was heart-felt and sad and hopeful. I loved the characters! I really enjoyed seeing the story from Lori and Avery's point of views. The transitions were really well-done and did really add to the story. Janine Rosche knows how to draw you in from the first line and never lets go! Highly recommend!

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

I found Janine Rosche's With Every Memory to be a beautiful book to read. I am going to give it five plus stars. I loved it.

While Janine Rosche tackled some tough issues in With Every Memory, I must say I was completely drawn in from the very beginning. Her masterful writing produced a compelling and emotional story full of unexpected twists and turns. Lori and Michael must navigate life following an unimaginable loss and Lori’s amnesia resulting from a traumatic brain injury. When she returns home, Lori is faced with a life she doesn’t remember and relationships that are difficult. She slowly recovers her memories and has to decide if she wants to return to the life she had before the accident. In the middle of all that, as more truth is revealed, I love the grace and integrity Michael displays when he could have easily given up.
Xander emerged as a hero for me early on in this story. He exhibits a level of loyalty and faithfulness that helps Avery endure her darkest and hardest moments. And Avery possesses the bravery needed to fight for her broken family when everyone else has given up.
With Every Memory is full of all the themes of redemption, grace and unconditional love displayed in some beautiful and often unexpected ways. I received an early copy for review. The comments and opinions expressed are my own.

This is my favorite Janine Rosche novel to date. It addresses devastating loss, grief, and heartache but overflows with hope, forgiveness, and redemption. Sin and consequences bring regret and shame yet unconditional love triumphs over the ugliest of human actions and emotions. Told from Lori and Avery’s first person viewpoints, the narrative is raw, heart-breaking, emotional, and real. The dialogue, especially between Avery and Xander, is witty and brings humor to the story.

Lori is lovable from the start as she wanders through her slow progress of reclaiming memories to recapture who she was before the accident. There are plenty of secrets and surprises in her journey of self-discovery, which had my mouth hanging open. I had mixed feelings about Michael her husband at the beginning but ended up admiring him in the end. Avery, Lori’s daughter, is feisty, smart, and passionate but weighed down by guilt, rebellion, and angst. I loved loved Xander and his patient, tender kindness and love for Avery. The accident cost Lori, Michael, and Avery much but allowed them to see their self-imposed prison of selfishness and harm to seek a better way.

If you’re a fan of stirring women’s fiction, this book is for you. I received the book from Revell via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

This is a very emotional story, and over all it was a fast read. That being said, I didn’t really like the characters (other than Xander and Avery). And since I didn’t like them it was hard to really care about what happened. I did really like the way the story started with Lori being discharged from the hospital instead of at the point of the accident where I feel like the story would have typically started. This book was a bit cheesy to me, and the characters didn’t seem fully formed and some of their actions didn’t feel realistic to me. Lori was in an accident that left her almost dead and took her son away from her. the accident left her with retrograde amnesia and she doesn’t really remember much from the last 8 years of her life. As she goes home she realizes that she doesn’t really know who she had become let alone what was happening in her marriage. While Lori and her husband are trying to figure out what is going on with them Avery is struggling with grief and how to survive losing her twin brother. She also is figuring out if she can still graduate or if she missed too much school. It wasn’t a bad book, and I think he good points only made me want the rest to be better to match the glimmers I saw.

As each memory is released from the characters in the story another puzzle piece is added. As each piece is added, the reader is left wondering what will happen next. When the reader is able to put the whole piece together, he or she can see how even the difficult things in life can still be a thing of beauty!



There is a warning from the author at the beginning of the book about some of the more difficult aspects of the book. I was a little worried if it would be too much for me but I felt that the author handled the difficult subjects well.



Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

This book is so hard to put down! I loved the premise of it, how the main character has gone through a traumatic accident and has forgotten the last 8 years, giving herself a chance to reset where her life was heading. It deals with some tough subjects, like grief over losing a child and the feeling that her husband may have been unfaithful before the accident, so some triggers there. Well written!

I think I've found my favorite Janine Rosche story! I've had to backtrack on some of the things I've started to type realizing how easy it is to share something only to realize it might be a spoiler of sorts. Nothing outright, but too close. Let's see what I CAN say without giving anything away!

This is a very emotional story. There's a backstory that is slowly revealed as you read the book. You get an idea of why Lori has a traumatic brain injury. We also get a glimpse into a fractured marriage and family. Let me just say, you'll have immediate feelings towards Lori and Michael. Janine does a great job of helping the reader feel empathy and annoyance.

Their daughter Avery plays a huge role in the story and my emotions were on a roller coaster ride with her. The author really does bring you as a fly on the wall into their lives. Xander, someone Avery has known for a long time is one of my favorite characters in the entire story. He's an incredible example of grace and kindness.

And can we talk about characters we loathe, which just shows off an author's skill at writing even more? Lori's mother is awful. Worse than awful, and she will make you feel some kind of way... probably want to knock her block off like I wanted to.

There were a few surprises that will have you 😳! Trust me... and they're worth the wait to find out as you read through the story.

I DO wish there had been a stronger faith thread in the story. The characters attend church and they talk about a character who prayed, but other than that, we don't really see any active faith in the characters lives. I think there were a couple of missed opportunities for them to show a personal faith, growth, or understanding of God working in their lives as they worked through their difficulties.

This was really a fantastic story that I would highly recommend!

Loved this book! It captured my attention from page one and never let go. I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect from it, especially with mother\daughter POVs since the author previously penned romance, but I very much appreciated the individual journeys as well as the love stories of each of the main characters. With Every Memory also tackled several hard topics, but with a grace and subtlety that I really admired. I thought the story and writing were both exceptional, but surprisingly didn’t connect much emotionally to it, until the last 25% or so, when I balled like a baby until the end. I was a fan of Janine Roche before but her writing has matured greatly since her previous books, and she’s now an auto-buy author for me. Highly recommend! 4.5/5 stars!

With Every Memory by Janine Rosche explores many topics - traumatic brain injury, adultery, child loss, and rape. The author does warn the reader at the novel's beginning about the issues for those who might be triggered by them.

The main topic of the story was Lori's memory loss. How she lost it, and the knowledge that her daughter's (Avery) twin brother was killed in the same accident kept me reading. The author's research into traumatic brain injuries was very well done. Because Lori has no memories, we have to learn her backstory at the same time she does. This is an interesting way to come at the story, and kept me engaged.

However, the formatting in the NetGalley version was off-putting. At least, I think it was the formatting. More than once, the scene changed without warning to what seemed like a jump into another scene. One minute Lori is at home, and then suddenly, she is on a trip with her friends or talking to her doctor. It wasn't apparent if there was a paragraph division. I don't think this was the author's fault, but more likely NetGalley's inability to format books for Kindle.

I loved Avery and Xander's relationship. The author also brilliantly depicted teenage angst. The surprises along the way as Lori's memories return were very well done. However, the lack of Christian content was a big disappointment for me. Showing the family going to church was not enough. While I appreciated how the author tried to keep this as real-to-life as possible, there were many opportunities to make this a life-changing, God-honoring story instead. Ultimately, I struggled as to why this was considered a Christian book.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell through NetGalley for my honest review.