In Every Life: A Novel by Rea Frey

When Ben, her beloved husband, is diagnosed with late-stage cancer, Harper's world is upended. Having left her dreams of being an artist behind in New York to build a simpler life as an art teacher in Chattanooga, Harper is now faced with an unimaginable challenge. Ben’s final wish for her, despite his deteriorating health, is that she find a new love before he passes away.

As fate would have it, a New York Times journalist arrives to cover Ben’s story, bringing Harper face-to-face with Liam Hale, her first love who disappeared from her life a decade ago. Encountering Liam reawakens old questions and regrets: What if she had ended up with Liam instead of Ben? What if she had followed her artistic dreams?

In a twist of fate, Harper makes a wish and wakes up in a parallel universe where her what-ifs have become reality. She is now living the life she might have had with Liam, pursuing her artistic passions and exploring a new path.

As Harper navigates this alternate reality, she must grapple with whether the grass is truly greener or if she is better off cherishing the life she had with Ben. This poignant novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in the choices we make, inviting readers to consider if we are ever truly content with the paths we choose. ❤️📚❤️