The Fractured Life of Lucy Hughes
A Novel
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The Fractured Life of Lucy Hughes
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Narrated by:
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Shannon McManus
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By:
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Annie Morgan
After a surprise proposal fractures her life into two parallel timelines, a speech pathologist must learn to trust her own inner voice in this hopeful and inspiring story about identity and belonging.
Lucy Hughes has never loved being the center of attention, so she’s shocked when her boyfriend proposes via jumbotron. Frozen under the stadium lights, Lucy’s hesitation fractures her future into parallel lives:
No. A video of Lucy’s refusal goes viral, and the backlash is swift and brutal. Unemployed and sleeping in her best friend’s guest room, she slowly rebuilds her life. She’s barely back on her feet when she’s asked to advocate for victims of online harassment. But it would mean finding the courage to step back into the spotlight.
Yes. Lucy, who grew up in foster care, adores Matthew’s large, loving family. But burying her troubled childhood and her bisexuality to better fit into their Southern political dynasty is causing her to lose her grip on her own identity.
To create a future where she can be her authentic self, both versions of Lucy must confront the childhood trauma that shaped her adult relationships and find her own voice.
©2026 by Annie Morgan. (P)2026 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.Critic reviews
“Filled with heartache and hope, The Fractured Life of Lucy Hughes explores how split-second decisions can send our lives careening in different directions. With sharp prose and poignant storytelling, Annie Morgan offers a glimpse into the ways our past informs our future—and how we can wrestle control of our fate. It’s as beautiful in its subtlety as it is powerful in its clarity. I didn’t want it to end.”—Mara Williams, author of The Epicenter of Forever
“The plot and the clever mechanics of this book immediately struck me. I found myself immersed and fittingly relating to different pieces of each character’s life and perspective. It spurred me to ponder my own choices and how they intersect with others’ lives. Not only is this book a page turner, but it points a keen eye toward the forces of cause and effect, and how we are both the chooser and the chosen.”—Amy Ray, Indigo Girls
“Honest and hopeful, The Fractured Life of Lucy Hughes bravely explores second chances, identity, trauma, found family, and the choices we make that lead us to our true selves. Annie Morgan has crafted an emotionally charged journey that will heal so many readers’ hearts.”—Julian Winters, USA Today bestselling author of Last First Kiss