Life Happens on the Stairs

Life Happens on the Stairs
And there's no running when it's your turn...

Winner of the 2018 Breakthrough Novel Awards
3rd Place, Young Adult Romance - 2016 Linda Howard Award of Excellence

Elsie Richardson’s world crumbles when her dad drops from a seizure at the 4th of July festival. The reality that his brain tumor is back with a vengeance slams the 17-year-old aspiring artist and her family into intense hardship. Her mom needs help to make ends meet, forcing Elsie into adulting overnight. On top of that, Elsie’s caustic, grudge-holding brother is on his way home, and Elsie fears he will only make matters worse.

Feeling alone and hopeless, Elsie does as she’s told and goes to work with her mom. That’s when she meets Tyler Vaughn, the grandson of her mom’s wealthiest client.

After he invites her to go jogging at the historical Shiloh National Military Park, Elsie is warned by her mom to stay away from the wealthy, young man. Elsie gets the notice a bit too late, and so she lies about who she’s meeting each morning.

Over the next few weeks, Tyler becomes her secret solace amidst all the uncertainty she’s facing. But when reality strikes and her private world crashes, she's forced to find her inner strength on her own.

Amy J. Markstahler's Life Happens on the Stairs will touch your heart in many ways. It's a hopeful story that reminds us of the miracle of love and family, and the possibility of second chances.

If you enjoy realistic fiction with a love story that will give you all the feels, this award-winning debut novel is a must read.

Life gave her an assignment
One she didn’t choose
Lost for answers
She felt beaten and bruised...
The days dragged on
Hopeless and dark
Until she met the one
Who lit a spark...
She needed a place
Somewhere to hide
He professed his devotion
Yet, she lied and lied...
She was stuck in adulting
Forced to be strong
Time was ticking
Her dad didn’t have long...
Ashamed and embarrassed
She could barely breathe
Torn between family
And a companion she needs.

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Life Happens on the Stairs

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