Gaining Visibility. Pamela Hearon

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      Praise for Gaining Visibility

      “Cross How Stella Got Her Groove Back with Under the Tuscan Sun, and you’ve got Gaining Visibility, a novel that is at times beautiful, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting. Pour a Chianti and savor the story of how Julia found her place in the sun.”

      —Wendy Webb

      “Gaining Visibility is a moving tale of reawakening, as Julia transcends the traumas from her past to embrace the exciting possibilities life has laid before her.”

      —Barbara Longley, bestselling author of the Love from the Heartland series

      “A beautiful story, eloquently written and full of heart. Pamela’s best book yet.”

      —Kimberly Lang

      “Pamela Hearon brings a new and powerful voice to women’s fiction with her poignant story of rebuilding life after breast cancer and divorce. From page one, the reader is drawn into a passionate journey that doesn’t let up until the emotionally satisfying final page. Hearon’s ability to blend substance and texture with moments of humor makes this one delicious read.”

      —Cynthia D’Alba

      Gaining Visibility

      Pamela Hearon

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      Table of Contents

      Praise for Gaining Visibility Title Page Copyright Page Dedication ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER 11 CHAPTER 12 CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 14 CHAPTER 15 CHAPTER 16 CHAPTER 17 CHAPTER 18 CHAPTER 19 CHAPTER 20 CHAPTER 21 CHAPTER 22 CHAPTER 23 CHAPTER 24 CHAPTER 25 CHAPTER 26 CHAPTER 27 CHAPTER 28 CHAPTER 29 CHAPTER 30 CHAPTER 31 Teaser chapter GAINING VISIBILITY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

      This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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      New York, NY 10018

      Copyright © 2016 by Pamela Hearon Hodges

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      eISBN-13: 978-1-4967-0429-0

      eISBN-10: 1-4967-0429-0

      First Kensington Electronic Edition: October 2016

      ISBN: 978-1-4967-0428-3

      First Kensington Trade Paperback Printing: October 2016

      To Heather and Andy,

      who’ve only just begun the journey

      toward your happily-ever-after.

      May you always travel it side by side and hand in hand.

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      Although writing this book has been an extremely personal journey for me, there have been far too many companions along the way for me to ever feel alone. I’d like to recognize a few.

      First and foremost, the Pink Warriors—those who have fought the battle against breast cancer, those who are currently fighting, and those who have been touched by the disease through someone they care for. Be strong. Stay courageous. Keep the faith, and never give up hope. A cure is out there.

      My fabulous agent, Jennifer Weltz of the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency, whose keen vision recognized the potential for this book, even in its earliest stages. Thanks for making me stretch on tiptoe until I could see it, too.

      My amazing editor, Esi Sogah, who knew exactly what the story needed and set me on the correct path to find it. I couldn’t have found my way without your guidance.

      Kensington Publishing, a publishing house that feels like family. Thanks for the warm welcome and the wonderful support.

      My longtime critique partner and friend, Kimberly Lang, who has seen this book through more rewrites than she could’ve ever imagined—and somehow loved them all.

      My critique partners at WriteRomance: Sandra Jones, Angela Campbell, and Maggie Van Well. You all have extraordinary, yet different, critiquing skills—and I get the benefit of them all.

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