WOUNDS WE SHARE

In Quinn's "Wounds We Share," Rhea Morgan, an ambitious detective who's rebuilt her life outside the specters of her youth, is drawn back to her hometown after a nine-year self-imposed exile. Summoned home for the unexpected wedding of her father to his new wife, Rhea comes back with boyfriend Jason Lee in tow, only to have the familiar streets and familial dynamics stir up old traumas. Haunted by the violent relationship with her ex, Caleb Ross, that emotionally and physically damaged her during her impressionable teenage years, Rhea deals with the long-lasting effects of domestic violence, family secrets, and the aftermath of her parents' divorce—sparked by her father's revelation that he is bisexual.

As the wedding preparations unfold, tensions simmer among Rhea's sisters: the perfectionist Ava, still carrying guilt from their mother's teenage pregnancy, and the optimistic Lila, whose emotional resilience masks deeper concerns. Amidst reunions filled with love, resentment, and unspoken hurts, old wounds reopen, forcing Rhea to confront the painful threads that bind her family together. Will the celebration of new beginnings offer a path to forgiveness and healing, or will it unravel the fragile peace she's fought so hard to achieve? Quinn's evocative novel weaves a compelling narrative of recovery, resilience, and the intricate complexities of human connections, reminding us that shared scars can either divide us or forge unbreakable bonds.