Engaged to a rich, handsome doctor, Mattie Forrest has a life that most people would love. Though things aren't as happy as they seem, she's determined to stay - until she gets a revealing letter from her fianc 's mistress, sent right before the young woman kills herself.Now heartbroken and newly single, Mattie must start over, with her best friend Helen to help pick up the pieces. But an incident with Helen's fianc drives a wedge between them, and forces Mattie to make one of the hardest decisions of her life.Struggling for closure, Mattie meets Mark. Two broken, kindred spirits find solace in one another, until one innocent afternoon reveals a shocking connection. Can they put aside their pasts to be together? Can Mattie find what she's looking for?Letters to Helen is an emotional, compelling book about friendship, love, and finding the courage to embrace what you really want in life.