The day after graduation is considered the beginning of adulthood. Jenny Hammond is embracing her newfound independence by moving into a new apartment with her best friend after securing her first job. Life is perfect, that is until it gets hard. An unexpected tragedy will push her to an emotional edge. Conflicts at work could end up costing her the job she loves driving her closer to that edge. As she struggles to hang on she finds that the hand reaching out to her belongs to the one person she never would have expected to lean on.
Discovering that becoming an adult brings with it hope and despair, love and loss, and weakness and strength. Will she be able to navigate through all the challenges blocking her path before all is lost? Will she find a way to move past her insecurities to allow in the one person who might be able to help heal her heart and find a way to start living again? Can she come to terms with all the changes a year can bring?
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Sexual Content - 1/5
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Violence - 1/5
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Language - 1/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 0/5
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Summary
College is over and "real" life is about to begin for Jenny Hammond. She is terrified, but she has her best friend by her side and a new job working for a land trust, so she is hoping for the best. Her new apartment comes with everything, including an annoying neighbor who knows just how good he looks.
As Jenny goes through her first year of life after the security of school, she will encounter first loves, first heartaches, and more. When tragedy strikes, Jenny knows she has to make the choice to continue living or to sink deep into herself.
The Difference of a Year is a stirring novella about what it looks like to move on - from school, from family, and from who you are to who you want to be. Author MJ Wilson creates a dynamic world where Jenny has to learn to stand up for herself and risk everything to get what she truly wants.
There is minimal language, sex and violence in the story. Possible trigger for assault.
Violence: 1 Star
Language: 1 Star
Sexual: 1 Star
Drug/Alcohol: None to note. They drink wine, but not to the point of getting drunk ever.