The Girl She Used to Be

In this standalone novel by Maggie Miller, 55-year-old retired surfer Emma Cross grapples with feelings of emptiness in her quiet Florida beach town of New Hope. When siblings Sara and Ben move in next door, they help Emma reconnect with her former self and envision a brighter future. Just as she starts to reclaim her identity, her ex-husband's unexpected return stirs up unresolved emotions and challenges, prompting Emma to confront her past and consider the path to healing for both herself and her family.