Memories of the Lost (2024) Barbara O'Neal "Just when I thought Barbara O'Neal couldn't get any better... she does. Memories of the Lost is a study in pitch-perfect storytelling; an intriguing mystery and a tender love story, meticulously woven around a pair of protagonists who feel so wonderfully real I suspect I'll miss them for a very long time. I couldn't read this novel fast enough and yet the story never felt rushed, and ends just as beautifully as her characters - and her readers - deserve."
The Bookshop Ladies (2024) Faith Hogan "Heartfelt and satisfying, The Bookshop Ladies is a story about unlikely relationships, second chapters, and what it means to feel truly whole, shining a warm light on the role of friends and family on the road to self-discovery."
Swan Light (2023) Phoebe Rowe "There is nothing not to love about Phoebe Rowe's debut novel. Flawlessly researched and wholly immersive, Swan Light is a story about the importance of honoring the past. Rowe writes beautifully and takes readers on a journey to places both old and new, reminding us that sometimes the things we're looking for are looking for us too."
The Emerald Necklace (2023) Linda Rosen "A clear-eyed and timely story about the joy of second acts, the unshakeable bonds of friendship, and honoring the choices others make, even when they differ from our own."
Snap Out of It (2023) Maddie Dawson "Maddie Dawson's Snap Out of It is as delightful as it is original. Protagonist Billie Slate is on a one-woman mission to rid the world of unnecessary heartbreak - while dressed in a bunny suit. The consequences are both messy and magical. Dawson has given us an utterly charming story that manages to be both light and profound; it is a clear-eyed and sometimes laugh-out-loud look at the complications of grown-up love with an important lesson at its heart: healing is always possible when we keep our heart open to the possibilities of love."
Over Her Dead Body (2022) Susan Walter "Over Her Dead Body is a whodunnit with more twists and turns than a boardwalk roller coaster, where secrets abound and nothing is what it seems. If you're looking for a book that will keep you turning pages deep into the night, Susan Walter has absolutely written one."
Improbably Yours (2022) Kerry Anne King "If you're looking for a book with all the feels, Kerry Anne King's latest novel is it. Woven with a hint of magic and a heartwarming cast of characters, Improbably Yours is the story of a young woman determined to fulfill her dead grandmother's last wish, only to find herself on the trail of long-buried secrets and an unexpected path to self-discovery. A treasure of a novel about finding your true place in the world and embracing the life you were meant to live."
A Spanish Sunrise (2022) Boo Walker "Boo Walker's A Spanish Sunrise is a beautifully written tale about overcoming grief, embracing the true meaning of family, and resurrecting lost dreams. Walker takes a deep dive into grief's many guises, yet manages to deliver a story that is both heartfelt and hopeful. A splendid cast of characters and settings that positively come to life on the page make this one of the most satisfying books I've read in a long time. Clear-eyed, thoughtful, and thoroughly charming, A Spanish Sunrise is the perfect escape!"
The Passing Storm (2021) Christine Nolfi "Christine Nolfi’s The Passing Storm is a poignant and clear-eyed story about second chances, reawakening the heart, and having the courage to reclaim the life you were meant to live. Nolfi dives deep into the well of human emotions as her characters fight to right their journeys after life’s storms have blown them off course, showing us that sometimes the bravest thing of all is facing our own truth."
Parting the Veil (2021) Paulette Kennedy "If you love a gothic tale full of twists and turns and things that go bump in the night, Paulette Kennedy’s Parting the Veil is a not-to-be-missed treat. This debut is the perfect book to curl up with on a stormy night, but don’t expect to put it down easily. And don’t forget the Earl Grey and biscuits."
A Day Like This (2021) Kelley McNeil "The best books are those that force us into another’s shoes, into their joys and sorrows, their loves and their losses. Kelley McNeil’s A Day Like This is one of those books. A thoughtful tale rich in both question and possibility, plumbing the mysteries of diverging paths, roads not taken, and the journey toward self-acceptance. This beautiful debut is guaranteed to echo long after the last page is turned."
Memories in the Drift (2020) Melissa Payne "Memories in the Drift is an unforgettable story about forgiveness, compassion, and the incredible power of community, offering us a poignant reminder of what real courage looks like, and what it truly means to fight for the life you were meant to live."
A Million Little Lies (2020) Bette Lee Crosby "Steeped in secrets and southern charm, A Million Little Lies is both heartwarming and heartbreaking; a tale about forgiveness, family, and what it means to finally find your true home."
Wildland (2020) Rebecca Hodge "Storytelling at its best . . . A detailed and gripping page-turner you won’t want to put down but will also want to slow down and savor."
A Lily in the Light (2019) Kristin Fields "What happens when a four-year-old vanishes without a trace, when a family is unshaped and long-held dreams begin to unspool—when you don’t even know what to hope for anymore? These are the questions Kristin Fields deftly explores in her beautifully written debut A Lily in the Light. Honest, heartfelt, and at times wrenching, Fields’s novel exposes every heartache and raw nerve of her compellingly flawed characters, touching on the many ways we punish ourselves and those we love when life leaves us feeling powerless—and how we must ultimately learn to forgive."
Christmas at the Chalet (2018) Anita Hughes "Another delicious treat...Christmas at the Chalet transports readers to a world of glamour and romance, and reminds us that a fairytale wedding isn't just about the dress. It's about making sure the right Prince Charming is waiting at the end of the aisle."
