The Price of Friendship
Ingrid had once been part of an extraordinary friendship that included Cece and Joel. As teenagers, they thought they would never live their lives without each other. But Ingrid and Joel’s broken engagement shattered the group. Ingrid went on to become an editor who helped Cece get her first book published. When that exploded into an international best-selling series, both Cece and Ingrid reaped the benefits.
The world was excitedly awaiting the last installment in the series when Ingrid, and everyone else, was shocked by Cece’s death.
Since then, Ingrid has barely functioned, and lost an important ability to do her job. Her assistant has been covering for her, but her hard-nosed boss has caught on. The boss is only keeping Ingrid employed in the hopes that she will uncover Cece’s last installment.
For years, Ingrid has had nothing but anger for Joel, so returning to their hometown for the book search is torture. She is informed that Cece left Joel and her a package.
When opened, it contains a memoir of the three’s friendship penned by Cece during her final weeks, along with her last request that Ingrid and Joel read it–together.
Despite Ingrid’s love for Cece, can she do this thing with Joel? What good will this do towards keeping her job?
Many hidden things come to light in this tale, and mysteries are solved. Shocking things are revealed to Cece. Overall, the special friendship the three shared continues to both affect and enrich their lives, even with one member missing.
I loved this book.
Once, I was part of an exceptional friendship. Then one of our group walked away, and later, one passed away–and that passing almost killed the remaining two of us. However, the years we shared gave us memories, both wonderful and bittersweet, that continue affecting us, and enriching us. If you have ever been blessed with such a friendship, or wished for one, read this book. Even if you haven’t, get this five-star book, you will love it.
Thank you, Bethany House, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “The Words We Lost,” for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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