Jamie McGuire
by Jamie McGuire
In a world where love and danger are a heartbeat apart, will Camille’s decision save the Maddoxes… or destroy them?
The highly anticipated sequel to #1 New York Times bestseller BEAUTIFUL OBLIVION.
Infertility is a quiet thief, dismantling not only possibilities but parts of Camille herself. She’s learned to live with the ache, yet doubt lingers; it chips away at her sense of self, leaving her to question if she’s still the woman Trenton Maddox married. All around her, life moves forward—friends celebrate milestones, families grow—while she remains stuck, watching from the sidelines, trapped in a waiting game with no certainty of the life she once imagined, filled with laughter, tiny footprints, and a home brimming with love and chaos.
Trenton Maddox doesn’t question his marriage—Camille is his, period—but he knows pain when he sees it, and his wife has always carried more than she lets on. He’s not the guy who throws punches in parking lots anymore; these days, he fights with patience, devotion, and the ability to fix anything before she has to ask. Endless doctor visits, hormone shots, and motility tests—none of these were part of the plan, but plans are for people who like smooth sailing, and a Maddox is built for storms. The real problem? Love doesn’t fix everything, no matter how much of it he throws at her. For a guy who’s spent his whole life refusing to lose, it’s a tough pill to swallow.
As if that weren’t enough, Madison resurfaces—not the little girl Trenton once knew, but a striking twenty-something with an undeniable attraction to him. Mackenzie’s younger sister is no longer a reminder of Trenton’s college tragedy; she’s a reckoning.
Watching, waiting, turning obsession into a weapon, Madison’s focus quickly shifts from Trenton to Camille. As unsettling as her fixation becomes, it’s nothing more than a distraction. The real threat lies in the hands of those pulling the strings—an unseen enemy that won’t hesitate to send a brutal message if it means stopping Special Agents Thomas Maddox and Liis Lindy before the FBI gets too close to the truth.
For years, Camille has stood firm while others questioned whether she was truly loyal to Trenton. Now, as the past collides with the present in ways she never saw coming, one impossible choice will decide everything. Her marriage. Her future. Maybe even her life.
Only one thing is certain: In the game of love and loss, no one walks away unscathed.
Jamie McGuire is a #1 New York Times bestselling author obsessed with high stakes, flawed characters, and stories that hit hard and linger.
JAMIE MCGUIRE was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and studied at Northern Oklahoma College, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Autry Technology Center, where she earned a degree in Radiography. She pioneered the New Adult genre with her international bestseller BEAUTIFUL DISASTER and has since continued to captivate readers with a diverse collection of novels spanning contemporary romance, apocalyptic thrillers, paranormal romance, and sci-fi. She made history as the first indie author to land a print deal with Wal-Mart, bringing self-publishing to the shelves of one of the world’s largest retailers. Jamie lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her son and their somewhat obnoxious Malinois-Lab mix, Coco, while attempting to parent two adult daughters who no longer have to listen to her.
A Beautiful Funeral: A Novel is now a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best seller!