Tracey Garvis-Graves is the author of On the Island and Covet. She lives in a suburb of Des Moines, Iowa with her husband, two children, and hyper dog Chloe. She blogs at www.traceygarvisgraves.com using colorful language and a snarky sense of humor to write about pop culture, silly television shows, and her suburban neighborhood.
What You Do To Me (2023) Rochelle B Weinstein "With a deft hand, Rochelle Weinstein has crafted a fascinating, multi-layered tale expertly weaving between then and now. She introduces not one, but several intriguing elements from the past and how they shaped the present, and I desperately needed to know how everything would end. And all I can say is, what a wild and wonderful ride."
The River Runs South (2023) Audrey Ingram "The River Runs South captivated me from page one. I love stories where the location is almost a separate character, and Fairhope, Alabama really shines here. Camille's journey through the grief process after losing her husband never seemed predictable, and I felt a strong connection to Camille's daughter Willa, her parents Marion and Sam, and especially Mack Phillips, the charismatic local fisherman. Layered and nuanced, this is a great Southern tale."
Halfway to You (2023) Jennifer Gold "Halfway to You is an emotional and multilayered tale bursting with juicy family secrets and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This story within a story is filled to the brim with surprising reveals you won't see coming. I absolutely loved it."
The One That Got Away (2023) Charlotte Rixon "A poignant story filled with powerful life lessons, The One That Got Away is a testament to the staying power of first love. This is one heartwarming read."
Meant to Be Mine (2022) Hannah Orenstein "A heartfelt and unique spin on the concept of fate versus free will, Hannah Orenstein's Meant to Be Mine had me turning pages at a breakneck speed. The ending was absolutely perfect."
Maggie Finds Her Muse (2021) Dee Ernst "Amid the sparkling backdrop of Paris, a romance novelist with writer's block discovers the perfect complement to wine, cheese, and family -- the inspirational magic of a dashing man. Maggie Finds Her Muse is a delightful, uplifting, page-turner of a novel."
The Sight of You (2020) Holly Miller "With stunningly evocative prose, Holly Miller crafts an enthralling tale that picks up speed as it churns toward its inevitable conclusion. I'm not usually an emotional reader, but this book proved me wrong. The ending is simply perfect. Readers are going to love it."
What the Wind Knows (2019) Amy Harmon "With masterful and enchanting storytelling, Amy Harmon weaves a tale of epic love, alternating between the present and war-torn Ireland in 1921 like a seasoned historian. I was captivated."
Christmas at the Chalet (2018) Anita Hughes "In gorgeous detail, Anita Hughes paints a vivid picture of blossoming love amid the backdrop of snow-capped mountains and frozen lakes in the opulent setting of St. Moritz. This enchanting love story will leave you pining for the winter holidays. I loved every page."
Blind Kiss (2018) Renée Carlino "Blind Kiss beautifully illustrates how destiny prevails over even the best-laid plans. You will love this story."
No Time To Blink (2018) Dina Silver "Weaving expertly between past and present, Dina Silver crafts an engrossing tale of deceit and betrayal. You’ll hold your breath until the end."
Maybe Someday (2014) (Maybe Someday, book 1) Colleen Hoover "I've read everything Colleen Hoover has ever written, and each new book becomes my instant favorite. Her pacing is perfect and her characters leap off the page. I devour her words like candy."
In the Mirror (2014) Kaira Rouda "Emotionally gripping and heartachingly beautiful, this novel will make you think about what is truly important."
Red Hill (2013) (Red Hill, book 1) Jamie McGuire "Hauntingly evocative... a true testament to Jamie McGuire’s skill as a storyteller."
