Beyond the Point of Return by Anna Mac

Imagine waking up to discover the life you knew had vanished in a blaze, only to find yourself granted a second chance, five years younger and armed with the searing knowledge of past betrayals. This is the reality that slams into Jane Fowler, the protagonist of this gripping tale of rebirth and retribution, a **contemporary romance** woven with threads of suspense and familial discord. Jane's former life was a tapestry of selfless devotion, a life where she readily offered her own well-being for the sake of her family. But that loyalty was shattered when her own sister, Madelyn, orchestrated a cruel charade, framing Jane for a heinous crime. The family, blinded by Madelyn’s deception, turned against Jane, culminating in a brutal act of rejection from her own father. Left heartbroken and physically wounded, Jane succumbed to the flames, believing her life was over. However, fate has other plans. Reborn into her younger self, Jane is no longer the naive girl who sought validation from a family that readily cast her aside. The years of pain and betrayal have forged a steely resolve within her. This time, she vows, things will be different. She will not live for others, but for herself. Her past mistakes will be rectified, and she will navigate the treacherous waters of her family with a newfound sense of self-preservation. Returning to the house that holds so many painful memories, Jane finds herself surprisingly unfazed. She's no longer bound by the emotional chains that once held her captive. Her newfound indifference is immediately apparent when her brother, Peter, arrives with a summons from their parents. Jane's detached response throws him off balance, a stark contrast to the approval-seeking sister he once knew. The stage is set for a dramatic confrontation, a clash between the old Jane and the reborn woman who refuses to be manipulated. But as Jane begins to unravel the carefully constructed web of lies that Madelyn has spun, she realizes that the forces arrayed against her are more formidable than she initially imagined. The secrets that lie buried within the Fowler family are darker and more dangerous than she ever suspected. Each step she takes toward reclaiming her life seems to draw her deeper into a vortex of deceit and hidden agendas. Can Jane navigate this treacherous path, exposing the truth and finally finding the love and acceptance she deserves, or will the shadows of her past consume her once more?