Waking Up

Dawn of Discovery

When Emma Sinclair awakens in a sunlit hospital room with no memory of the past five years, she finds herself a stranger in her own life. In Waking Up, Amanda Carpenter spins a tender tale of self‐rediscovery as Emma pieces together the fragments of her identity. From the first tentative smile in the mirror to the whispered conversations that fill her dreams, every moment brims with the promise—and the peril—of second chances. Carpenter’s warm, lyrical prose draws you into Emma’s world, where the simple act of remembering can ignite both heartbreak and hope.

Shadows and Light

Guided by Dr. Marcus Whitfield, the compassionate neurologist who holds the key to Emma’s past, she embarks on a journey through familiar streets and forgotten passions. Alongside a cast of vividly drawn characters—a steadfast best friend whose loyalty never wavered, a once‐estranged sister whose forgiveness proves fragile, and the enigmatic stranger whose smile feels disarmingly like home—Emma uncovers secrets that test her courage. With each revelation, Carpenter explores the delicate balance between holding on and letting go, weaving subplots of quiet grief, unexpected laughter, and the electric spark of new love that refuses to be silenced by lost time.

Resurgence of the Heart

As Emma confronts the truth of what was—and what might still be—she must decide whether to embrace the life waiting for her or forge a new path altogether. Between candlelit dinners on cobblestone terraces and late‐night confessions beneath the whispering pines, Waking Up crescendos in an emotionally charged climax that celebrates resilience, forgiveness, and the extraordinary power of the human heart to heal. By the final page, you’ll believe that every fresh sunrise holds the chance to rewrite our story in hues of hope and love.

. Amanda Carpenter – acclaimed British romance novelist born in 1963, celebrated for her evocative storytelling and richly drawn heroines whose journeys illuminate the transformative magic of love and self‐discovery.