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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted by Jess Ames

This book is ideal for readers seeking an emotionally resonant story about personal resilience, the journey to self-empowerment, and the transformative power of friendship in overcoming life’s challenges. (StoryGraph)

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Book Details

Everything You've Ever Wanted by Jess Ames
Series: Clearwater Dreams #2
Published by Halo Publishing International on March 6, 2025
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Friendship, Women's Literature
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Pages: 276

Jenna Mitchell has spent her adult life under the control of her husband, her dreams of owning her own bakery pushed aside. But at twenty-eight, she's finally ready to reclaim her life and pursue her passion. Well… almost.

With the unwavering support of the Sensational Six—her close-knit group of friends—Jenna can finally envision a day where she is in charge of her own destiny, a big step forward for her. As she works at her friend’s café, Jenna begins to discover the strength and courage she needs to break free from her past and begin focusing on her future.

But can she quiet the echoes that keep finding their way back to her? Will the doubts they’ve created make it impossible for her to see—and trust—the path forward before her chance at a better life slips through her flour-dusted fingers?

Fans of Rachel Hanna will enjoy this warm and uplifting story about self-discovery, finding the courage to start anew, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family.

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Excerpt from Everything You’ve Ever Wanted

I’d prepared for this moment in therapy. We had role-played and rehearsed for weeks, and as I tilted the phone away from my ear in preparation of what I knew was coming next, I sent up a silent prayer that I could speak with the same resolve I’d finally achieved in my sessions.

“I’m just not so sure about that anymore, Craig. That’s not our home anymore, and for the record, I like it here.”

My therapist’s voice floated through my head. “Good. Very good. Keep going, Jenna. You’ve got this.” I focused on the tension in my shoulders and let them drop from somewhere near my earlobes.

“Oh, I’m sure you do like it there, living it up and doing whatever the hell you want, but you have to know it’ll never last, Jenna. You need me. You’ll never survive on your own. So, go down to the bank and get the money and get me the hell out of here,” he volleyed back. I could almost see his confident sneer as he waited for his words to take shape in my soft, pliable mind.

But what Craig didn’t know, and what I was finally learning, was that my mind could bend to my will, too.

I let the silence stretch long enough to gather up the scraps of my newly found strength, breathe in slowly through my nose, and look around to ground myself in the new life I was willing into existence, one bright white and navy throw pillow at a time. “Craig, I don’t think it’s a great idea for me to come bail you out right now,” I began with all the confidence I could muster, “but I’m sure your attorney will be able to work something out.”

“I don’t have an attorney, Jenna. I have a public defender,” he spit out.

“I know, Craig. But I —”

“Jenna, you’re being ridiculous. Come down here right—”

Taking a page from his own book, I cut him off. Hung up the phone. For the first time, I didn’t feel compelled to listen to him go on and on about all the ways I’d failed him, and all the ways he’d saved me. I no longer needed my subscription to his misguided savior program. It had become painfully clear who had been saving whom in our relationship, and I was no longer compelled to rescue him after what he’d done to land himself in jail.

It was embarrassing enough to know that he had destroyed my friend’s home, just as I was starting to get my feet under me and maybe forge my own path to a little bit of independence. I can’t even imagine how Paige had felt to come home and find her kitchen and bedroom destroyed. And then to find out it was my husband who had done it out of anger and jealousy that she was offering me a chance to bake for her retreats—an opportunity to gain some independence (God forbid)… I’d been lucky that Paige was such an understanding friend and didn’t hold Craig’s actions against me.

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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Giveaway!

Jess Ames will award a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.

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Official Tour Page for Everything You’ve Ever Wanted

Full Tour Schedule:

April 7: Joanne Guidoccio
April 7:  Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin’
April 8: The Faerie Review
April 9: What Is That Book About
April 10: Gina Rae Mitchell
April 11: Edgar’s Books
April 14: Read Your Writes Book Reviews
April 15: Long and Short Reviews
April 16: Aubrey Wynne: Timeless Love
April 17: Dawn’s Reading Nook
April 18: Locks, Hooks and Books
April 21: Sandra’s Book Club review
April 22: Deal Sharing Aunt
April 23: Wendi Zwaduk – Romance to Make Your Heart Race
April 24: It’s Raining Books
April 25: Straight from the Library
April 28: Girl With Pen
April 29: Ellwyn’s Blog
April 30: Boys’ Mom Reads!
May 1: Sea’s Nod
May 2: Beyond Romance
May 2: Always Reading review

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