Book cover of Five Years Gone

Book description

The most brazen terrorist attack in history. A country bent on revenge. A love affair cut short. A broken heart that never truly heals.


Ava

I knew on the day of the attack that our lives were changed forever. What I didn’t know then was that I’d never see John…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Five Years Gone as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This ranks as one of the best books I’ve read. It cut me to the heart, brought tears, and yet brought hope.

It’s a complicated story about a woman who waited years for the man she loved. Then she moved on and is about to marry a new love, Eric, when John returns. He dreamed of Ava during his captivity and thought they would pick up where they left off but it doesn’t happen. She’s forced to make a terrible, gut-wrenching decision and must live with it.

But the story ends with hope for John and the future and there’s…

If you love Five Years Gone...

Ad

Book cover of Sunset Bay Sanctuary

Sunset Bay Sanctuary by Roxanne Snopek,

NOW OPTIONED FOR FILM!

She's building a future she can live with. But a secret from her past is about to change everything.

Haylee Hansen has made a career out of caring for and training the dogs and horses on her aunt's ranch. Part halfway house, part work camp, it…

Want books like Five Years Gone?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 62 books like Five Years Gone.

Browse books like Five Years Gone

Book cover of Don't Back Down
Book cover of Saving Jake
Book cover of Small Town Rumors

Share your top 3 reads of 2025!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,276

readers submitted
so far, will you?