About the book: 2024 / I understand how much my life has changed due to new circumstances. I was a happy 16-year-old girl with a wonderful brother, Jess, whom I adored. But then Jess died. No matter how many times I wanted to be in the car instead of him, it still wouldn't change anything. Five years later, my father's eyes are still filled with hatred and regret whenever he looks at me. I did not forget my mistake, but I was able to accept it. But my father did not. He may always look at me as a failure, but I am determined to start a new life. In a new city, where love promises to be more generous than the contempt that I see in my father's eyes. If I'm lucky, the distance will make him look at me again as his daughter. Until then, I will try to find my own path. Painted Memories is an original contemporary romance novel about love, loss, and recovery from tragedy. His characters are real. Between humor and heartbreak, it is filled with funny, touching moments, as well as redemption. The book contains sexual content - recommended for those over 17 years of age.