The Same Backward as Forward by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Book Overview
At twenty, Hannah Rooney has mastered the art of being invisible. Focused on nursing school and plotting a future away from her family’s notorious criminal ties, she’s counting down the days until her beloved sister, Kaylie, turns eighteen and both can escape.
Meanwhile, Tobias Hawthorne II, heir to one of the richest families in the country, exudes privilege and arrogance — yet beneath his charm lies deep emotional turmoil and hidden secrets.
Their lives collide on a tragic stormy night when a devastating fire destroys Kaylie’s life and leaves Toby nearly dead and without memory. When a local fisherman rescues Toby from the sea, he asks Hannah to help him save the man she believes is responsible for her sister’s death. Fueled by hatred, Hannah agrees to care for him — and finds that love can emerge from the most unlikely places.
In this emotionally rich tale of loss, resilience, and complicated love, Hannah and Toby must confront danger, grief, and their own evolving feelings as they navigate a path neither expected.