In My Wildest Dreams

“Burke keeps the reader invested by supplying fun cultural nostalgia, unique characters, a riveting storyline, drama, and lovely romance. She has also provided different storytelling mechanics, such as diary entries, that keep the book compelling.” The Booklife Prize

“It’s such a lovely, emotional story, in parts your heart will be breaking. One to read in a comfortable chair on a winter’s day.” Netgalley review

“I loved this book about an older woman who leaves her abusive husband and retreats to a cottage. She finds a second chance at love.” Netgalley review

“A great nostalgic book for anyone who grew up in the 70s like I did.” Goodreads review

” I liked the story because it truly showed who she was, her dreams, what she did when her dreams didn’t pan out.” Goodreads review


Sometimes love never truly ends. It waits—quietly, patiently—for the right moment.

After years trapped in a damaging marriage, Annie Martin retreats to a secluded cottage to escape the noise of the world and the wounds she can no longer ignore. Isolated and fragile, she struggles to rebuild her sense of self while memories of a first love from five decades earlier refuse to fade.

When chance brings her face-to-face with the boy she never forgot, the past collides with the present in ways she never expected. As old emotions surface, she must confront the girl she once was, the life she lost, and whether healing means letting go—or finally holding on.

In My Wildest Dreams is a deeply emotional novel about survival, memory, and the quiet strength it takes to reclaim one’s life after years of being diminished.

 Perfect for readers who cherish intimate, character-driven stories of resilience and second chances. 

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