When Shelley Woodhouse wakes up in hospital from a coma, the first thing she says is that her husband must be arrested. He’s the reason she’s in here. She knows it. She remembers what he did. Clearly as anything. But there are things Shelley has forgotten too, including parts of her childhood. And as those start to come back to her, so do other memories. Ones with the power to change everything. But can she trust these new memories, or what anyone around her is telling her? And who is the mysterious hospital volunteer who brings her food and keeps making her smile? Is it possible to find your future when you're confused about your past?

While this was predictable from the start, I still enjoyed it a lot. I love reading about tragic situations and women who find the strength they didn't know they possessed. Pearson's writing is beautiful, and her storytelling ability, the ability to rip your heart to shreds and knit it together again, is powerful. Get the kleenex out! Totally loved this!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

Laura Pearson is not afraid to tackle difficult topics and she consistently does so with sensitivity and compassion. The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up is no exception.

Shelley’s awakening is both literal and figurative. The book opens with her in the hospital having just awoken from a coma. Her thoughts are muddled, but she believes her husband should be arrested. As her physical injuries begin to heal, she slowly recovers her memory. Ms. Pearson handles Shelley and the reader with gentleness as the story unfolds. Ultimately this book is a journey of healing and hope; of learning who and how to trust.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.

Didn’t care for this. 100% predictable from the beginning, just no point in reading since everything was pretty much laid out. I felt the back and forth time jumping style of writing did not work well here. Some of the last stories could have been edited out, lent nothing to the story itself. Some of the story just didn’t make any logical sense.

A beautifully written story of love, loss that had me experiencing so many emotions. When Shelley wakes up in the hospital she is very confused, except for one thing she is sure of. Her husband is the reason she the one who put her in the hospital and he needs to be arrested immediately. The rest of her memories are all jumbled. She thinks it’s 2017, while it is in actuality 2024. As her memories start to reemerge, she is confused as to what is what, who can and cannot trust and how to move forward with what is her new reality. Well developed characters and compelling story kept me riveted. Note that if you’re triggered by abuse to be mindful. It is not gratuitous in any way, but an integral part of the storyline handled with grace.

I have literally just finished reading The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up. Don’t let the beautiful cover deceive you, this is not what I call a fluffy book. Laura Pearson has written another emotional read, addressing extremely tough issues.

We meet Shelley as she wakes from a coma, groggy and disoriented. Realisation dawning on her that her husband’s actions have put her in the ITU bed. As the memory loss caused by her brain injury starts to return in disjointed fragments, we see snapshots of her early life that shaped the adult Shelley.

Shelley has, like many women I suspect, experienced coercive control and domestic abuse throughout her life. The spiral of this experience, so frequently repeats through individual lives and down the generations.

It is a book of contrasts, it is beautiful, but tragic, warm hearted but chilling, shows the very best, and the very worst of people. It is sensitively written, but doesn’t shy away from the ugliness of domestic abuse. I think, for me, it is ultimately a book about love, courage, hope and knowing your value. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me.

Shelley Woodhouse wakes up from a coma and the first thing she remembers is that her husband is the reason why she is there. As memories from her childhood start to resurface she starts piecing together the more recent events of her life.

This is told in two timelines, the current with Shelley being in the hospital and the past where she is remembering details from her childhood. The two timelines piece together well. It seems that those memories that surface from her childhood build on her remembering the current.

This is a heartwarming story of loss, love, and being able to start over.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book will make you think, laugh, and cry- sometimes all at once. It’s a difficult subject but so well worth the read. I highly recommend it!

What a great read, compelling from start to finish. One sitting read for me because I had to know! Shelley Woodhouse has woken from a coma in hospital and the one thing she remembers is that her husband tried to kill her! But no one will talk to her about it and the police don’t come to see her. Beautifully written in dual timeline and from Shelley’s perspective with an original storyline and a great character in Shelley.

Briefly, as Shelley starts to recover her only visitor is her friend Dee. Where are her other friends? And her Mum? Then Matt, a hospital volunteer pops into see her and soon she is looking forward to his visits but still no one will tell her anything about what happened and where her husband is. As her memory starts to come back in little fragments of the past, and she is able to move around the hospital a little, she is starting to feel positive about the future until she sees something that shocks her!

I felt so much for Shelley and her Mum and everything they had been put through by those who should have loved and cared for them. We all know it happens but if this book helps just one woman in this situation then it’s done a good thing. Granny Rose was a great person, supporting her family as she best could, such a supportive Mum and Grandmother. A wonderful story of resilience and strength, beautifully written and very emotional. I enjoyed this a lot.

Wow!!!!! I got so invested in this story and in the character of Shelley.

There are a lot of possible trigger points to the story, so if you have experienced any form of domestic abuse or brain injury, then just be on your guard.

I do believe that there needs to be more awareness in regards domestic abuse and I think this book does this in a more subtle way.

I highly recommend this book to everyone. If I could give it more than 5 stars then I would.

Wow!!!!! I got so invested in this story and in the character of Shelley.

There are a lot of possible trigger points to the story, so if you have experienced any form of domestic abuse or brain injury, then just be on your guard.

I do believe that there needs to be more awareness in regards domestic abuse and I think this book does this in a more subtle way.

I highly recommend this book to everyone. If I could give it more than 5 stars then I would.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a review.

I loved this story of Shelley who wakes from a coma in hospital and knows that her violent husband has put her there. Shelley has to build herself and her memories back up in this story which is told in a then and now timeline.

Loved it.

The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up is a story about domestic abuse. Written with a dual timeline, we bounce back and forth between Shelley's childhood and younger days and when she wakes up from a coma in the hospital. The book is well written and most of the characters are likable, but this is not a book that I would recommend due to the subject matter. I can't say that I enjoyed this book. That being said, I have read other books by this author that I did enjoy. Thanks to the author Laura Pearson, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley. I received a complimentary copy of this ebook. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Interesting and sensitive take on domestic violence that is so common still in society today.
Shelley Woodhouse has just woken from a coma and is having trouble remembering and recovering. As her memories slowly unfold, and her life is revealed there is a darkness that is hard to read at times.
This is an evocative take on generations of abuse prevailing, the effects of which need to be managed but lived with, how everyone in the family is affected, the acceptance and denial, the difficulty in leaving or stopping it in any way..
The book is clever with a slow reveal as you get to know all the characters. Confusing at times as it would be for Shelley. This is well written and clever.
It’s a tough subject and not to be sugar coated. Sensitively portrayed, powerful in the message of people who have no power or use their power unwisely. This is a brave story, and one all women should read.
Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the early read.

Laura Pearson has written an emotionally charged story that will pull at your heartstrings. An eye-opening, important account of spousal abuse and fractured relationships..

We follow Shelley as she wakes up in the intensive care unit. Very few things are clear. She's suffered a traumatic brain injury, has been in a coma, and has lost most of her memory. What she does remember is that her husband tried to kill her.

Told in duel timelines Shelley's memory resurfaces slowly to detail the long history of family violence that began in childhood

I loved the character building in this book.
They are relatable and resilient, and you can't help routing for them..
Granny Rose is a wonderful, supportive woman whose love and strength were unwavering.

Laura Pearson writes beautifully of hope, resilience, and recovery. She speaks about the importance of family and shines a light on tough topics with such compassion.

This story is an homage to the women who suffered at the hands of those who were supposed to love them.

An absolute must read.

Thank you to the author , Netgally, and Boldwood Books for an advanced copy.
My review was voluntary.



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The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up is an uplifting story about a woman who wakes up from a coma. I found it slow at the start but once it hits its stride you will fly through this wanting to see what exactly happened to Shelley. It deals with some pretty heavy topics, mainly domestic violence and the impact it has. I thought it was interesting and the characters were well-written. I enjoyed the writing style and will have to check out more by this author.

Shelley Woodhouse wakes up in an ICU and this story helps you understand how she got there.The story is told in alternating past and present timelines.This is an easy to read story about relationships and friendships.warning trigger -there is domestic abuse.Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.

Laura Pearson's writing goes from strength to strength and her many fans will praise her latest book, albeit there should be a warning that it contains domestic abuse. Shelley Woodhouse wakes up in hospital after being in a coma. All she remembers is that some years ago her husband David tried to kill her. Nobody understands her concerns and fears as she tried to recall her prior life. The difficult subject is written with great sensitivity and I found it unputdownable.

Shelly Woodhouse has woken up in the hospital, with fractured memories of her husband trying to kill her. What follows is an exploration of the nature of memory, the importance of family, and the cyclical nature of domestic violence. We follow Shelly as she recalls her life from childhood to the present, and as she remembers more details a little at a time.

I was pulled into this story right away, and quickly grew to love many of the characters (and hate others - who deserved it). It's a compelling read, as we unravel the mystery of Shelly's life right along with her. It was confusing and frustrating, but it was supposed to be because that's exactly what Shelly was experiencing.

There were things that I guessed before they were revealed, and others that I didn't. Either way, I couldn't put down the book and it was responsible for several hours of missed sleep as I read late into the night. The writing is simple but creates a nuanced and layered story, and masterfully conveys complex emotions.

I would have liked to see one specific character receive their comeuppance, which would have made the ending more satisfying. But aside from that, it leaves the reader with a sense of closure and hope.

If you enjoy stories that peel back like an onion, characters with both flaws and charm, and a focus on the love of family (both found and biological), I highly recommend this book. **You should know going in that there are detailed scenes of domestic violence**

Resilience & second chances: loved it😍

I loved the way author Laura Pearson turns tragic abuse into inspirational recovery and growth. And highlights the insidious, multi-victim nature of partner abuse. The Now and Then alternating format worked well, having Shelley's lost memories come back slowly to detail the long history of family troubles that started in her childhood and her slow path surmounting them. I found the reading experience moving: not a tear-jerker for me but it resonated strongly and the ending was even more positive than I had hoped.

Shelley's mom Tina takes up with a man to ease her loneliness as a single mom and he and his violent ways affect the whole family. Shelley's abuse while still a child and later as a married woman is no less tragic but she escapes earlier and finds her calling helping other women.

As the story flows, it speaks of a domestic mystery that must be uncovered before Shelley can recuperate and brave the world again. It kept me totally engaged and new twists and revelations popping up made the book a great read. And the final element to cap it off for me was Shelley's connection with Matt, so different from the men who had terrorized her life and sapped her ability to trust men.

This is the third Laura Pearson novel I've read in a matter of months and I can't wait to find her next work.

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I enjoyed reading this book.

It’s about Shelley, who awakes after being in a coma and begins to connect her memories together. Slowly we begin to know about what her life before coma was like.

I highly recommend this book.