A reunion between an estranged mother and daughter opens a world of secrets in a poignant novel by the bestselling author of Magnolia Nights. Julia Martin grew up wealthy, but it wasn't until she met her husband, Jack, that she knew true happiness. He made her feel worthy and loved. Their marriage was also an escape from her sister's bullying, her father's scrutiny, and her chilly and enigmatic mother. But when tragedy strikes on the night she gives birth, Julia's happiness is shattered. She has no choice but to return home to her family's South Carolina mansion, where the grief and guilt buried in her mother's past await her. As a young woman trapped in a bitter marriage, Julia's mother, Iris, once needed her own means of escape. In Lily, she found a best friend. In the flower shop they opened, she discovered independence. Then came a transgression-unforgivable, unforgettable, and unresolved-that changed Iris's life forever. Now, in Iris's most desperate hour, her only hope is to regain the trust of the daughter she loves-and to share the secrets of the heart that could rebuild a family's broken bonds.

About the Author
Ashley Farley is the bestselling author of the Sweeney Sisters series as well as Sweet Tea Tuesdays, Magnolia Nights, Beyond the Garden, Nell and Lady, and other books about women for women. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life situations, and her goal is to keep readers turning pages with stories that resonate long after the last word. In addition to writing, she is an amateur photographer, an exercise junkie, and a wife and mother. While she has lived in Richmond, Virginia, for more than two decades, part of her heart remains in the salty marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, where she grew up. Through the eyes of her characters, she captures the moss-draped trees, delectable cuisine, and kindhearted folk with lazy drawls that make the area so unique. For more information, visit www.ashleyfarley.com.

Reviews
"Only One Life is a thought-provoking and bittersweet tale of how family secrets and misplaced loyalty can destroy a family. Gripping, smart, and heartbreakingly honest, Farley's latest is a compelling novel that belongs at the top of your must-read list." -Bette Lee Crosby, USA Today bestselling author "A powerful, moving story of the dark secrets hidden beneath the veneer of wealth, and the healing power of love between a mother and her adult daughter. This is southern fiction at its best!" -Christine Nolfi, bestselling author of the Sweet Lake series "Ashley Farley's Only One Life is a compelling, bittersweet story about Julia and Iris, an estranged mother and daughter that must find their way back to each other after family secrets and dysfunction drive them apart. Equal parts heart-wrenching and heartwarming...You will root for these women as they face harsh tragedies, as well as the truths of their family's past, with strength, grace, and honesty. I highly recommend it!" -Jane Healey, author of the bestselling The Beantown Girls "Ashley Farley is known for telling true-to-life southern stories with humor, compassion, and charm. A tender and moving portrayal of a family ripped apart by tragedy-and a mother and daughter brought back together by love-Only One Life will remind readers that, even in the worst circumstances, there is always the opportunity for a second chance. A summer must-read!" -Kristy Woodson Harvey, bestselling author of Slightly South of Simple



Book Information
ISBN 9781542093842
Author Ashley Farley
Format Paperback
Page Count 298
Imprint Lake Union Publishing
Publisher Amazon Publishing