The Plans They Made Together

The perfect marriage. The perfect lie.

I thought we were happy, until the truth shattered everything.

As a wife and mother, I believed our life was solid. But when Cole’s betrayal came to light, it also allowed light to shine on something far more dangerous: the quiet, persistent pattern of control and manipulation I’d mistaken for love.

Suddenly, everything made sense.

The gaslighting. The isolation. The way I’d learned to silence myself to keep the peace.

Now, I see it clearly, and I can’t go back.

With the help of my trusted circle, my “Secret Squirrels,” and a strength I didn’t know I had, I begin to lay the groundwork for a new life. One where I reclaim my voice, protect my kids, and take back the power he tried to steal.

Then Cole hands me an unexpected opportunity. I can't pass it up.

And I’m ready.

Gripping, emotional, and quietly powerful, The Plans They Made Together is a journey of resilience, healing, and the kind of love that empowers rather than controls.

Content warning: This book includes depictions of emotional abuse and manipulation. A specific chapter contains a content warning for more graphic scenes.

©2025 Tessa Leigh (P)2026 Tessa Leigh

A very strong woman.

This story doesn't really pertain to me. I've been married for 55 years. But it is very relatable for all of us. If communication can't help a relationship, what could? Divorce. Abuse. Very emotional, delicate subjects. Children to protect. Zoe makes a list of to dos and checks them off. An excellent story.

I was gifted an Audible version of this book from the author. Narrated by Tessa Carr beautifully. She has a nice voice for Zoe. Her male voices, not the best, but perfectly fine. 5 stars for her as well.

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Woman fiction

The Plans They Made Together by Tessa Leigh is a great woman’s Fiction and started her life over. Tessa Carr did a great job with the narration. The story is interesting, thought- provoking, and more.

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New beginning

This is a great book for someone who finds them self in a bad situation and need to know a way out. This story leads you through the experience that the person is going through. She tell you how with the friend you truth and a plan you. An over come the journey, so listen and learn how.

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Blueprint for a new life

I loved this book. It is the story of one woman's journey to flee her abusive husband. A step-by-step guide on how to get out of an abusive relationship with a wonderful story included. I did not want to stop listening.

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Ride of Emotions

This was a very emotional read for me. Many of the same things happened in my family when I was a child. As emotional as this is, it’s also uplifting and hopeful. A definite sign for women to not be afraid to do what they need to do, and to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel.