A wife’s perfect life unravels when her husband asks for a fresh start—and she discovers he already has one

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About The Anniversary He Left

Thirty years of marriage. A dream anniversary trip. And a husband who has already started over.

Jennifer Baker thought she and John had built a life sturdy enough to last. They met in college, weathered the demanding years of medical school and nursing shifts, and made a home together. With their thirtieth anniversary approaching, Jennifer has even planned a romantic escape to St. Lucia. Then John comes home with divorce papers—and insists there is nothing left to save.

He says he wants a fresh start. But the address on the papers, the missing clothes, and a chance glimpse of John with a colleague suggest he may have planned his new life long before telling Jennifer. As questions mount and whispers follow her through the hospital, she must decide what to do with the future they built together—and the vacation meant to celebrate it.

Jennifer goes to St. Lucia alone, carrying heartbreak into a honeymoon suite designed for two. There, an unexpected encounter offers a different view of solitude, possibility, and the woman she has been putting second.

The Anniversary He Left is an emotionally charged domestic drama about betrayal, reinvention, and finding the courage to choose yourself when the life you trusted comes undone.

ISBN (ebook): 9781456688172 /

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About Cy Summers

Cy Summers
Connie Summers is a contemporary romance and women's fiction author who believes love, passion, and new beginnings have no expiration date. Writing especially for readers over 40, she creates heartfelt stories about mature relationships, unexpected heartbreak, second chances, and the courage to begin again. Her novels, Misty Fjord of the Heart and The Anniversary He Left, explore the complexities of love, the strength found in life's unexpected turns, and the possibility of rediscovering happiness when everything changes. A Certified Life Coach and Wellness Mentor with over 40 years of experience understanding life's transitions, Connie brings emotional depth, relatable characters, and authentic human experiences to her storytelling. She is also the author of The Path to a Balanced Life and the Eight Dimensions of Intentional Living series, and founder of Journey4TheSeason. Stories of Life, Love, Growth, and New Beginnings—Because Every Season Has a Story.

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