Just not the easy one.
Years ago, James walked away from the woman he loved.
Not because he didn’t care, but because he believed there was something he needed to do, a life he needed to build, a future that demanded he leave the past behind.
And he did.
He built the life he thought he wanted.
He moved forward.
He never looked back.
Until one unexpected moment changed everything.
When James sees Clara again after all those years, what he thought was long buried quietly returns, not as memory, but as something real. Something unfinished.
Now, faced with the truth he once avoided, he must confront the question he never allowed himself to ask:
What if the life he left behind was the one that truly mattered?
The One I Let Go is a deeply moving story about love, regret, and the quiet realisation that some choices never truly leave us.
Because sometimes…
it’s not about the life you built.
It’s about the one you walked away from.
Chris Taylor writes stories about life as it is truly lived, shaped by choices, time, and the moments we often only understand in hindsight.
His work explores the quiet emotional truths that connect us all: first love, missed chances, the paths we take, and the unexpected ways the past can return when we least expect it. Rather than offering perfect endings, his stories reflect something more familiar: real people, real decisions, and the lasting impact of both.
Before turning to fiction, Chris spent years writing across a wide range of topics, building a catalogue of books focused on personal development and human potential. That experience continues to influence his storytelling, bringing depth, reflection, and authenticity to every page.
Now writing contemporary fiction, Chris focuses on emotionally driven stories that resonate with readers who recognise pieces of their own lives within the characters and choices on the page.
He currently lives in Thailand, where he continues to write and explore the stories that stay with us long after they are finished.