Everything We Never Knew: A Novel

THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER"A beautiful story about the courage to be curious and change from within." —Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Like A Monk and host of On Purpose A dazzling, lightly speculative novel from Emmy Award winner Julianne Hough on the untapped power we hold inside.On stage at an awards banquet is the last place Lexi Cole expected to drown. But as she accepts the award for top-seller at her realty firm, something unusual catches Lexi's eye: a man surrounded by a dark haze. Then she hears a woman screaming for help, and the taste of saltwater overwhelms her. Just as Lexi's throat begins to close, the man leaves the room and the sensation of drowning abruptly stops. Later that night, the man dies of an overdose, and Lexi learns about the traumatic boating accident that killed his sons and tore his family apart.Lexi wants to believe it's a bizarre coincidence. Any other explanation would disrupt the normal, comfortable life she's worked so hard to build. Lexi is an expert at denial, a pro at fitting in. But as more strange events unfold, Lexi can't deny the truth: something is changing inside her. She feels other people's emotions, sometimes even glimpses their private memories.By embracing her new abilities, Lexi can help heal people—though not until she confronts the past she's spent a lifetime burying. But when a vision reveals her husband is in danger, Lexi must decide: face her inner demons or lose the person she loves most.Atmospheric and emotional, Everything We Never Knew is the gripping story of one woman embracing her power, no matter what the world thinks.

Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Like A Monk and host of On Purpose

"At one point in our lives we are all challenged to leave behind the person we are expected to be and become who we truly are. This book is a beautiful story about the courage to be curious and change from within."

Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness

"A powerful story about the bravery of self transformation, in order to create harmony in your world. Lexi shows us how to reclaim our power to remember who we truly are!"

Vienna Pharaon, bestselling author of The Origins of You and host of This Keeps Happening

"This is a beautiful story about the courage to go on a path of self discovery and come face to face with the parts of ourselves we’ve learned to ignore and hide. So many of us can see a part of ourselves in Lexi’s story as she offers us the lesson in trusting our own intuition, and learning to feel confident in using our voice. I couldn’t put this book down."

Bozoma Saint John, Hall of Fame–inducted marketer, entrepreneur, and author of The Urgent Life

"It’s absolutely incredible when a story feels like your own even though you’re not the main character in it. I’ve been deeply moved by Lexi’s transformative journey which feels so familiar, yet still has the power to teach me about the possibilities in my own life. This book is a gift and a testament to the human spirit… and EVERYONE should read it!"

Daniel Amen, MD, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life

"A fun, powerful look at the inside of transformation. I highly recommend it."

Michael Thompson, author of How to Be Remembered

"Heartwarming and intriguing, Everything We Never Knew is a story of connection, compassion, and embracing change. Julianne Hough and Ellen Goodlett draw you in from the very first page for a gripping and deeply personal journey."

Dr. Joe Dispenza, New York Times best-selling author of You Are the Placebo

"There’s nothing like a good story. Everything We Never Knew is a wonderful and enlightening journey of the soul’s quest for meaning, love, healing, and personal transformation. There are lessons and tools for everyone who reads this book."

About the Author

Ellen Goodlett is the author of the young adult duology RULE and RISE, as well as the fiction podcasts ELIXIR and MEMORY LANE (Season 1). She grew up in Pittsburgh, spent her 20s in New York City, then left with a single suitcase to explore the world. She currently resides in Lisbon, Portugal.Emmy Award-winner, entertainer, producer and entrepreneur Julianne Hough is known to audiences globally for her success in film, television, and music. She became a household name as a two-time champion on ABC’s top-rated Dancing with the Stars before making a seamless transition to award-winning recording artist and accomplished actress. Her acting credits include Safe Haven opposite Josh Duhamel, Diablo Cody’s Paradise with Russell Brand and Octavia Spencer, Rock of Ages with Tom Cruise, and Netflix’s original Dolly Parton anthology series Jolene. Julianne founded Canary House Productions, which provides storytelling rooted in transformation, self-discovery, and identity, as well as KINRGY, the only trauma-informed dance fitness & energy healing modality backed by neuroscience and evidence-based research. Most recently, she co-founded low-calorie premium wine company, Fresh Vine Wine.

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