Cypress Point

by Diane Chamberlain

Diane Champerlain is noted for writing novels that explore the complexities of human relationships- between men and women, brothers and sisters, parents and children. My goal is to read all of her books. This is book 2 for me.

Joelle's best friend Mara has a brain aneurysm during childbirth and is now so brain damaged that she can only move one arm, smile, and make a little puppy whine sound. Now Joelle and Mara's husband are brought together by their mutual devastation over Mara's condition. Eventually, their feelings grow into something more than friendship, and one night of passion. Now though, they both refuse to act upon their feelings and to feel anything but guilt for their night together. Out of desperation, Joelle calls the healer, who according to her parents, brought her back to life after she died at birth,hoping she can cure Mara too.

This turns into the story of the healer and her twin sister as well. It's a book about love, promises, hope, secrets, and regrets.