Book Review: ‘Every Time You Go Away: A Novel’ Is A Delightful Ghostly Look At Moving On

New York Times bestselling author Beth Harbison is back with a ghostly tale of romance, love and a mother and sons chance to heal and move on after the sudden death of their husband and father three years ago.

Willa, Ben and their son Jamie were a happy family. Ben was a great father and husband. Three years ago while getting their summer home in Ocean City ready he died of a sudden heart attack by himself. It turns out he had a rare heart condition. It caused Willa to somewhat withdraw and her relationship with Jamie changed. Now Willa has made the decision to sell the house. She heads down by herself to start the process. She is joined by her friend Kristen and her daughter Kelsey and soon Jamie also comes.

There’s also one other guest her late husband Ben. He’s been appearing to her as a ghost and talking to her. Willa is the only one that can see him. Ben is trying to help her finally move on. He’s not sure how he gets to be here and how long he will be able to see her. He just tells her it is time to let him go. Willa also knows the must fix her relationship with her son for how she has acted.

When someone suddenly dies and you don’t have a chance to say goodbye it’s difficult. In this heartwarming, emotional story Willa is given a chance (whether it’s real or imaginable), she may finally get her goodbye and be able to move forward once and for all.

You can pick up Every Time You Go Away: A Novel in stores on Tuesday, July 24 from St. Martin’s Press.