The Broken Road Series
Latest release: May 7, 2019
Series
3
Books
About this ebook series
A twist of fate offers a troubled huckster a chance to start over in the #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s inspiring series debut.
Chicago celebrity Charles James has a terrible recurring nightmare. In it, he finds himself walking down a long, broken highway lined in flames. By day, he wonders why he’s so haunted and unhappy when he has all the fame and fortune he ever wanted. Coming from a childhood of poverty and pain, his life should be a dream come true . . .
He came by his wealth legally, but questionably. Using the power of his personality, he seduced people out of their hard-earned money. When financial ruin driven one of his customers to suicide, Charles is shaken. As his carefully crafted façade breaks down, he begins to question his choices, his relationships, his future . . . and the type of man he’s become.
Then a remarkable turn of events gives Charles something he never expected: a second chance . But making the most of it will require a long journey—walking the entire stretch of Route 66.
Chicago celebrity Charles James has a terrible recurring nightmare. In it, he finds himself walking down a long, broken highway lined in flames. By day, he wonders why he’s so haunted and unhappy when he has all the fame and fortune he ever wanted. Coming from a childhood of poverty and pain, his life should be a dream come true . . .
He came by his wealth legally, but questionably. Using the power of his personality, he seduced people out of their hard-earned money. When financial ruin driven one of his customers to suicide, Charles is shaken. As his carefully crafted façade breaks down, he begins to question his choices, his relationships, his future . . . and the type of man he’s become.
Then a remarkable turn of events gives Charles something he never expected: a second chance . But making the most of it will require a long journey—walking the entire stretch of Route 66.
The Broken Road: A Novel
Book 1 · May 2017 ·
5.0star
A twist of fate offers a troubled huckster a chance to start over in the #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s inspiring series debut.
Chicago celebrity Charles James has a terrible recurring nightmare. In it, he finds himself walking down a long, broken highway lined in flames. By day, he wonders why he’s so haunted and unhappy when he has all the fame and fortune he ever wanted. Coming from a childhood of poverty and pain, his life should be a dream come true . . .
He came by his wealth legally, but questionably. Using the power of his personality, he seduced people out of their hard-earned money. When financial ruin driven one of his customers to suicide, Charles is shaken. As his carefully crafted façade breaks down, he begins to question his choices, his relationships, his future . . . and the type of man he’s become.
Then a remarkable turn of events gives Charles something he never expected: a second chance . But making the most of it will require a long journey—walking the entire stretch of Route 66.
Chicago celebrity Charles James has a terrible recurring nightmare. In it, he finds himself walking down a long, broken highway lined in flames. By day, he wonders why he’s so haunted and unhappy when he has all the fame and fortune he ever wanted. Coming from a childhood of poverty and pain, his life should be a dream come true . . .
He came by his wealth legally, but questionably. Using the power of his personality, he seduced people out of their hard-earned money. When financial ruin driven one of his customers to suicide, Charles is shaken. As his carefully crafted façade breaks down, he begins to question his choices, his relationships, his future . . . and the type of man he’s become.
Then a remarkable turn of events gives Charles something he never expected: a second chance . But making the most of it will require a long journey—walking the entire stretch of Route 66.
The Forgotten Road: A Novel
Book 2 · May 2018 ·
4.5star
A troubled man’s pilgrimage across Route 66 leads him toward redemption in the inspiring sequel to The Broken Road.
Celebrity pitchman Charles James is supposed to be dead. But in a remarkable twist of fate, he’s very much alive and ready for a second chance at life—and love. Narrowly escaping death has made one thing clear: his money and fame weren’t making him happy. The last time he was happy—truly happy—was when he was married to his ex-wife Monica, before their relationship was destroyed by his ambition and greed.
Now Charles is embarking on an epic quest: He will walk the entire length of Route 66, from Chicago to California, where he hopes to convince Monica to give him another shot. Along the way, Charles is immersed in the deep and rich history of one of America’s most iconic highways. But it is also a journey of the heart, as he meets people along the road who will change his perspective on his life and the world.
Celebrity pitchman Charles James is supposed to be dead. But in a remarkable twist of fate, he’s very much alive and ready for a second chance at life—and love. Narrowly escaping death has made one thing clear: his money and fame weren’t making him happy. The last time he was happy—truly happy—was when he was married to his ex-wife Monica, before their relationship was destroyed by his ambition and greed.
Now Charles is embarking on an epic quest: He will walk the entire length of Route 66, from Chicago to California, where he hopes to convince Monica to give him another shot. Along the way, Charles is immersed in the deep and rich history of one of America’s most iconic highways. But it is also a journey of the heart, as he meets people along the road who will change his perspective on his life and the world.
The Road Home: A Novel
Book 3 · May 2019 ·
4.8star
A man’s journey to redemption along Route 66 comes to its dramatic conclusion of the #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s heartfelt trilogy.
Everyone believes Charles James was killed in a fiery plane crash. But after a remarkable twist of fate saved his life, he realized how unhappy that life had become. Now, with a second chance at finding happiness, he embarked on an epic journey. Walking the length of Route 66 from Chicago to California, he intends to finally reconnect with his ex-wife Monica.
In this final installment of the series that began with The Broken Road and The Forgotten Road, Charles is still on his pilgrimage across the iconic American road. He intends to finish his trek, despite learning that Monica is now planning to marry another man. With the initial reason for his trip in jeopardy, he still has lessons to learn along the way before he discovers—and arrives at—his true destination.
Everyone believes Charles James was killed in a fiery plane crash. But after a remarkable twist of fate saved his life, he realized how unhappy that life had become. Now, with a second chance at finding happiness, he embarked on an epic journey. Walking the length of Route 66 from Chicago to California, he intends to finally reconnect with his ex-wife Monica.
In this final installment of the series that began with The Broken Road and The Forgotten Road, Charles is still on his pilgrimage across the iconic American road. He intends to finish his trek, despite learning that Monica is now planning to marry another man. With the initial reason for his trip in jeopardy, he still has lessons to learn along the way before he discovers—and arrives at—his true destination.