Told with emotion and humor, Rules of Disengagement examines the lasting effects of trauma on life and relationships and the healing power of love.
Since the loss of her sister, Stephanie Mitchel has hidden her pain by living the life set out in the Mitchel Sister's Guide to an Awesome Life. However, on the night she expects her boyfriend to propose, he breaks up with her, sending her life into a tailspin.
Stephanie's world no longer makes sense. Following their Guide to an Awesome Life, her sister had everything: popularity, talent, and the love and adoration of friends and family. So why has Stephanie found herself alone and friendless? Even worse, her band is hired to sing at her ex's wedding.
Luckily, it is there that she meets Jake, the first person to push her out of her comfort zone, causing her to break some of the rules she holds so dear. With Jake's support, Stephanie begins to open up and rediscover her true self. But at the first sign of trouble, she panics and retreats to her old behavior, sabotaging their relationship.
Embracing an inner strength she never knew she had, Stephanie vows to move forward and live life on her own terms, even if it means facing her painful past. Can she mend her broken relationships, or is it too late for some of them?
This poignant second book in the Lost and Found Family Series introduces several more characters on their way to becoming a family of friends. If you enjoy stories about transformational journeys and healing love, you'll love Janet Koops' courageous tale.
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