
A Million Little Choices
Sometimes secrets just won’t stay hidden . . .
Now from USA Today bestselling author and Christy Award Hall of Fame inductee Tamera Alexander comes the story of two women from different centuries living in the same house who share strikingly similar journeys.
Claire Powell’s life is turned upside down when her beloved husband admits to a “near affair.” But when Stephen accepts a partnership with an Atlanta law firm without consulting her and buys a historic Southern home sight-unseen―it pushes their already-fractured marriage to the breaking point. Claire’s world spirals, and she soon finds herself in a marriage she no longer wants, in a house she never asked for.
In 1863, Charlotte Thursmann, pregnant and trapped in a marriage to an abusive husband, struggles to protect her unborn child and the enslaved members of her household. Desperate, she’s determined to right the evils her husband and others like him commit. But how can one woman put an end to such injustice? Especially if her husband makes good on his threat to kill her?
Both Claire and Charlotte discover truths about themselves they never realized, along with secrets long hidden that hold the power to bring God’s restoration―if only they choose to let it.
This Southern historical fiction novel includes:
- Dual-timeline plot
- Thought-provoking treatment of the themes of difficult relationships, infidelity, forgiveness, and trust
- Discussion questions―you’re all set for book club!

A Million Little Choices
Sometimes secrets just won’t stay hidden . . .
Now from USA Today bestselling author and Christy Award Hall of Fame inductee Tamera Alexander comes the story of two women from different centuries living in the same house who share strikingly similar journeys.
Claire Powell’s life is turned upside down when her beloved husband admits to a “near affair.” But when Stephen accepts a partnership with an Atlanta law firm without consulting her and buys a historic Southern home sight-unseen―it pushes their already-fractured marriage to the breaking point. Claire’s world spirals, and she soon finds herself in a marriage she no longer wants, in a house she never asked for.
In 1863, Charlotte Thursmann, pregnant and trapped in a marriage to an abusive husband, struggles to protect her unborn child and the enslaved members of her household. Desperate, she’s determined to right the evils her husband and others like him commit. But how can one woman put an end to such injustice? Especially if her husband makes good on his threat to kill her?
Both Claire and Charlotte discover truths about themselves they never realized, along with secrets long hidden that hold the power to bring God’s restoration―if only they choose to let it.
This Southern historical fiction novel includes:
- Dual-timeline plot
- Thought-provoking treatment of the themes of difficult relationships, infidelity, forgiveness, and trust
- Discussion questions―you’re all set for book club!

Customer Reviews
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A Million Little Choices is irresistible!
In A Million Little Choices, Alexander pens a poignant tale of two women, separated by time but woven together by threads of faith and hardship. Relatable characters, high stakes, and a richly-layered plot keep the pages turning.This compelling dual-time story will have you reading late into the night!
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Wonderfully rich story woven through with love, humor, and spiritual insights
"I couldn’t put the book down. It was that good! Tamera Alexander does a masterful job at showing a marriage on the brink, and that what we do in our minds and hearts matters—not just what we do with our bodies. A Million Little Choices is a wonderfully rich story woven through with love, humor, and spiritual insights that simply will not let you stop reading!”