The Me I Used to Be: A Novel

"Jennifer Ryan is at the height of her story-telling best. Page-turning, powerful, with high stakes drama and unforgettable romance, I couldn't put this novel down!"—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

If you like Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery, you’ll love Jennifer Ryan’s exciting new novel, where a young woman has the chance to rebuild her life and become the woman she was always meant to be…

An inheritance she never expected…

 After serving time for a crime she didn’t commit, Evangeline returns home to discover her father left her solely responsible for the family’s failing ranch, her mother blames her for her father’s death, and her brothers want her out of their way. With her family’s future squarely on her shoulders, she desperately searches for ways to save their home—before they lose everything.

A chance to right past mistakes…

Her only ally, Chris Chambers. The cop who sent her away is positive she took the fall for someone else. And if she helps him track down the real criminals, he’ll clear her record. But the closer Evangeline and Chris get to exposing the truth—and to each other—the deeper Evangeline is drawn into a dangerous sting that will finally bring her justice and pave the way for a bright future.

In New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan’s exciting new novel, a young woman has the chance to rebuild her life and become who she was always meant to be . . .

An inheritance she never expected . . .

After serving time for a crime she didn’t commit, Evangeline returns home to discover that her late father has left her solely responsible for the family’s failing ranch, her mother blames her for her father’s death, and her brothers want her out of their way. With her family’s future squarely on her shoulders, she desperately searches for ways to save their home—before they lose everything.

A chance to right past mistakes . . .

Her only ally: Chris Chambers. The cop who put her away is positive she took the fall for someone else. And if she helps him track down the real criminals, he’ll clear her record. But the closer Evangeline and Chris get to exposing the truth—and to each other—the deeper Evangeline is drawn into a dangerous sting that could finally bring her justice and pave the way for a bright future.

“The Me I Used to Be is Jennifer Ryan at the height of her story-telling best. Page-turning, powerful, with high stakes drama and unforgettable romance. I couldn’t put it down!” - Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

“Jennifer Ryan takes family drama to a new level in this tangled emotional web of a novel. Secrets come to light, love is rekindled, and redemption is found–all in the glorious golden sunshine of the Napa Valley. I loved it!” - Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author

“Gripping and emotionally compelling, The Me I Used to Be is a beautiful story of losing yourself, starting over against all odds, and coming out triumphant. I was hooked from page one!” - Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author

“Ryan (Dirty Little Secret) delivers an intoxicating blend of hair-raising suspense, betrayal, and true love with this gripping contemporary set in the rich vineyards of Napa Valley...Ryan’s fans will devour this outstanding tale, as will the many new readers she’s bound to win.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“The Me I Used to Be is a story full of lies, betrayal, and ultimately redemption. It shows us the power of love and family as well as how neither can really coexist without the other.”  - San Francisco Book Review