Kate Vale

Heartstrings (Cedar Island Tales) (Volume 2) Kate Vale

Did you know that 75-80% of wives and 90% of husbands whose spouses have cheated stay married? Why? How can a marriage withstand such a stress? This novel explores the ramifications of infidelity, without condoning it, and how it affects both marriage partners in this second in the series of tales set on Cedar Island in Washington state. 
Joel deeply regrets his mistake. He has loved Angela since they first met as university undergraduates. Moreover, he adores their twins, eight-year old Leah and Josh. Angela loves her husband but no longer trusts him and her fears that he will cheat again, and what it means for their marriage, haunt her. Making matters worse, Angela, at age 45, becomes pregnant, and she descends into depression, brought on by her realization that she can't seem to control any aspect of her life.Can this couple weather these complications? How has this major bump in the road of their relationship affected their children? And, is spousal trust so fragile that it can never be regained?