Diane Chamberlain is the RITA Award winning author of sixteen novels, published in over twelve languages. A former hospital social worker and psychotherapist, Diane writes complex stories about relationships, redemption and forgiveness with a touch of mystery and suspense. She lives in North Carolina with her significant other, John, and her shelties, Keeper and Jet.
The Lost Baker of Vienna (2025) Sharon Kurtzman "Family love and sacrifice drive this heart-wrenching story of the struggle to survive after the Holocaust. Sharon Kurtzman captures the intense danger and uncertainty of the time through the eyes of a teenaged girl who fights for her family's future even as it puts her own at risk. The Lost Baker of Vienna opened my eyes to a piece of history I'd only vaguely understood, and the story will stay in my head and heart for a long time to come."
Fast Boys and Pretty Girls (2025) Lo Patrick "Is there a woman alive who never, at least once, found herself obsessively drawn to a bad boy? Now that former model Danielle Greer is married with children, she hopes she has left that destructive obsession far behind her. But author Lo Patrick is not going to let her off that easily. Patrick's skillful writing will keep the reader turning the pages as Dani's past crashes head on into her present."
First Lie Wins (2024) Ashley Elston "Who is the cat and who is the mouse? It's hard to tell when even the bad guys are so likable that you can't help but root for them. Clever, twisty, and suspenseful, First Lie Wins kept me on my toes right up to the satisfying conclusion."
No Two Persons (2023) Erica Bauermeister "In this beautifully written and inventive novel, Erica Bauermeister creates stories within a story, tying them together with gossamer thread. I was sad when I came to the end of this captivating and engrossing novel."
Atomic Family (2023) Ciera Horton McElroy "Atomic Family is a wholly original, gripping, and stunningly crafted story of one family's attempt to cope with the fears and uncertainty of the nuclear age. Ciera Horton McElroy captures the fragility of a young boy and his parents as they struggle with their own personal demons in the face of potential catastrophe. Atomic Family is as lyrical and assured as it is devastating."
The Family (2021) Naomi Krupitsky "It's been a long time since I've stayed up all night to read a book.... Krupitsky has created a riveting story powerful in its realism."
Over the Falls (2021) Rebecca Hodge "Rebecca Hodge is quickly becoming the master of gripping, life altering, realistic action fiction. In Over the Falls, she creates that perfect blend of physical and emotional survival that keeps the pages turning."
She Wouldn't Change a Thing (2021) Sarah Adlakha "For me, a mind-bending story only works if its characters are real and relatable. Sarah Adlakha gets it exactly right in She Wouldn’t Change a Thing. Her protagonist, faced with impossible, life altering choices, will keep the reader awake at night wondering ‘what would I do?'"
Every Now and Then (2020) Lesley Kagen "Kagen deftly illustrates her gift for blending the serious and the funny, the light and the dark. As a reader, I feel safe in her hands."
The Book of CarolSue (2020) Lynne Hugo "In The Book of CarolSue, Hugo deftly combines whimsy and longing, old grief and newfound joy. With her unique and compassionate voice, she writes about loss and redemption in a way that makes you laugh out loud one minute, tear up the next. Either way, you're sure to experience tender feelings for her engaging cast of unforgettable characters."
Full Bloom (2020) Judith Arnold "I'm starving! You will be, too, as you read Judith Arnold's latest, the story of Bloom's Delicatessen and the three generations of Blooms who fill it with pickles and bagels and ever-engaging conflict. With her trademark combination of warmth and wit, Arnold shows us what happens when the needs of the individual trump the needs of the family. If you're anything like me, you'll finish Full Bloom wishing you lived only a block away from the deli and its cast of intriguing characters."
Unspoken (2019) (Start Up in the City, book 2) Kelly Rimmer "Get ready for fireworks in your book club when you read Before I Let You Go! One of the best books for discussion that I've read in years."
A Family of Strangers (2019) Emilie Richards "I love settling down with a book by Emilie Richards, knowing I can turn myself over to her for a story that's both infinitely readable and emotionally deep. In A Family of Strangers, Emilie seamlessly mixes intrigue, romance and emotional drama as she puts family ties to the test with a protagonist you won't soon forget. You'll root for Ryan Gracey to do the right thing, even as you struggle along with her to determine what that right thing might be. A page-turner to the end!"
The Liar's Child (2019) Carla Buckley "Carla Buckley is a sly writer. Just when you think you have things figured out, she flips the story on its head. Deft plotting and psychologically fleshed-out characters make The Liar’s Child a ripping good read!"
The Sisters Chase (2017) Sarah Healy "Sarah Healy's The Sisters Chase will stay with me for a long time. It's a heart-rending tale of survival filled with deftly revealed surprises and twists."
Follow Me Down (2017) Sherri Smith "No one can be trusted as the flawed but sympathetic protagonist struggles to find her missing twin brother. This engrossing page turner will keep you guessing right up to the delicious ending."
The Second Mrs. Hockaday (2017) Susan Rivers "Susan Rivers sets this spellbinding, haunting human drama against the backdrop of the Civil War. Told through exquisitely crafted letters and diary entries, the delicious pacing leads to revelations both intriguing and unnerving. I was sorry to reach the end of this stunning debut."
The Echoes of Family (2016) Barbara Claypole White "Claypole White’s gift is her ability to put us into the troubled minds of her characters in a way that helps us not only understand them but fall in love with them as well."
The Sound of Glass (2015) Karen White "From the mysterious events of the first chapter to the heart-rending revelations of the last, Karen White paints a vivid portrait of a family filled with secrets, strife and—ultimately—love. I adore Karen’s stories and The Sound of Glass may well be my new favorite."
Luckiest Girl Alive (2015) Jessica Knoll "Luckiest Girl Alive is a brilliant character study wrapped up in a can't-put-it-down thriller. Ani FaNelli, the luckiest girl of the title, will infuriate you with her sharp edges, intrigue you with her unexpected fragility and ultimately win your heart. I lost myself in this intelligently crafted novel and can't wait to read more from Jessica Knoll."
The Language of Trees (2010) Ilie Ruby "Ilie Ruby's haunting story seems to spring fully formed from the mystical setting she so beautifully describes. The Language of Trees will make you believe that spirits live on, that hands can heal, and that if you open your heart wide enough, the world is full of second chances."
