"Both captivating and heartbreaking, Redmile's novel is a stunning literary debut"
- Diana Douglas, author of Somewhere Picking Dandelions
Hold On
A historical fiction novel, based in Canada during the 1930s and 1940s
Kate has to decide between losing her family or possibly her life.
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Growing up in the Great Depression wasn't always easy, especially when a small town scandal uprooted Kate's family to Northern Ontario. When her older brother, Harry, decides he's had enough of their alcoholic father and moves to Quebec, Kate is left without his guidance and support.
Unaware of her own vulnerability, Kate catches the eye of the ever so handsome, Jacob, who quickly steals her heart, filling the empty spot she's had for years. WWII hits Kate hard when family and friends enlist, but nothing in comparison to how the man who was once a dream come true for her, has slowly become er worst nightmare. Just as she begins to accept her fate, a forbidden romance brings her the only hope for survival, and Kate must find her own strength to fight for the life she wants and deserves. |
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I devoured the last 70 pages and my heart is still racing! More please! -Caroline
Redmile's book is beautifuly written. Kate's story is very touching and heartfelt, while also being heartwrenching but hopeful. Must read! - Anne
Amazing, riveting could not put it down! I felt a deep connection with the character and the struggles she went through, cannot wait for the sequel! - Melissa
I couldn’t put this book down. I felt every emotion throughout the entire book. I can’t wait to read it’s sequel, waiting impatiently for its debut. - Jenny
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"Brilliantly depicts the difficulty of being a mother and a person at once.” - Karina Kaushal, author
Let Go
...the much-anticipated continuation of Hold On
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Still reeling with grief and heartache, Kate has slowly begun building a life in a new town after being banished from her children by her abusive and menacing husband, Jacob.
The one person who knows Kate’s true story is Ralph, forever true and loyal. He encourages her to keep faith that she will be reunited with her girls and reminds her of his promise to give her the life she deserves. Setting down fresh roots, supported and comforted by past and new-found friends, Kate steps out in courage to take control of her life. When Jacob reappears, she is not prepared and doesn’t want to face him, but he isn’t backing down without a fight. Neither Kate nor Jacob can let go for different reasons, but one of them must, willingly or not. |
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