Jack St. Bride moves to Salem Falls after he is released from prison. A former teacher, he ends up being a dishwasher at a local diner owned and operated by Addie Peabody, who has a troubled past of her own.

Their relationship quickly develops into a romantic one. However, complications soon arise when Jack finds himself in trouble again. Addie's love for Jack is tested when the police show up at her door accusing him of rape. She also discovers that this is not Jack's first time being accused of sexual assault. She sets off to do a little detective work of her own.

Jodi Picoult is an excellent story teller. If you are looking for an easy enjoyable read that will keep you turning the pages, this is the book for you.

Picoult is very good at suspense and tying all the loose ends together. We are offered many different points of view. What I enjoyed the most was that I was never completely sure of the incident in question.

There were a lot of characters in this book. Therefore, in the beginning, it took a little bit to get into the book.

I immediately started reading another book, while I was still excited about reading.

I stayed up till three in the morning reading it. I felt energized and inspired.

Jodi Picoult

It is an entertaining page turner.

Some of it can seem kinda predictable or far-fetched. If you do not like that sort of thing, then this book might not be for you.

My favorite book by Jodi Picoult is my My Sister's Keeper .

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