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Recipe for a Charmed Life (2024)Rachel Linden"Rachel Linden, like the characters she breathes into existence, has a special knack for creating a sense of wonder and a spark of joy. In her latest novel, she beautifully shows how people--and dreams--can change, often in the very best ways, and that finding passion just might be what this journey is all about. With humor, heart, and Linden's signature pinch of magic, Recipe for a Charmed Life enchants. Linden has a permanent place on my list of auto-buy authors!"The Christmas Cafe (2023)Eliza Evans"A frothy, feel-good confection of a novel, The Christmas Cafe is a love letter to new beginnings, tiny hometowns, and, of course, the most wonderful time of the year. An unforgettable debut that will make even the most cynical reader believe in Christmas miracles. Plan to devour this delicious tale in one sitting because once you step inside the world of Silver Bells, you'll never want to leave!" The River Runs South (2023)Audrey Ingram"Lovers of luscious prose and fans of ecofiction will flock to Audrey Ingram's moving Alabama-set tale. A story of second chances, motherhood, and the fragility of our environment, The River Runs South is a must read for anyone who has ever needed a fresh start. An unforgettable debut by a standout new voice in southern fiction." The Life She Wanted (2023)Anita Abriel"A compulsively readable coming-of-age story set against a dazzling Roaring Twenties backdrop, The Life She Wanted had me flipping pages late into the night. Full of intricately researched history and characters you'll root for, Anita Abriel's latest proves it might be a long and winding road, but true love always finds a way. Fans of The Gilded Age will devour this treat of a novel!" Call the Canaries Home (2023)Laura Barrow"With lush prose and vivid description, Laura Barrow paints a picture of three sisters and their grandmother searching to uncover a secret from the past - and heal the wounds that have, in many ways, shaped their lives. Lyrical and lovely, Call the Canaries Home is a stunning debut from a standout new voice in women's fiction. And Laura Barrow is officially on my list of must-read authors!" Welcome to Beach Town (2023)Susan Wiggs"Readers will savor sunny skies and perfect surf in this stunning new novel, but one thing is for sure: In this Beach Town, there is always more happening than meets the eye. Don't miss this expansive beauty of a summer book!" A Shadow in Moscow (2023)Katherine Reay"Rich with fascinating historical detail and unforgettable characters, A Shadow in Moscow deftly explores two female spies who will risk everything to change the world. Katherine Reay eloquently portrays the incredible contributions of women in history, the extraordinary depths of love, and, perhaps most important, the true cost of freedom in her latest stunning page-turner. A story that will leave readers examining what they hold most dear and positively brimming with hope, this is an important, timely tour de force--and a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered if just one person can make a difference." One Southern Summer (2023)Heidi McCahan"A story of reinvention, second chances, and finding love that truly conquers all, An absolute must read by a standout voice." Ciao For Now (2023)Kate Bromley"Smart, warm, and laugh-out-loud funny, CIAO FOR NOW is a must-read for anyone who could use a taste of la dolce vita. With pitch-perfect prose and razor-sharp wit, Kate Bromley delivers an Italian vacation within the pages of this charming novel. Be warned: CIAO FOR NOW is the book-equivalent of a bowl of fresh Italian pasta. Once you dive in, it's absolutely impossible to put down!" Summer Stage (2023)Meg Mitchell Moore"Summer Stage is a five-star novel that deserves a standing ovation! And Meg Mitchell Moore has a permanent place on my list of favorite authors." Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly (2023)Marie Bostwick"Marie Bostwick wows with this wise, warm-hearted novel about taking risks, chasing dreams, and finding solace in the places you love most. Set in an idyllic North Carolina mountain resort, it is a vacation in words that I did not want to leave and absolutely could not put down. Esme Cahill is a protagonist to root for who will ultimately uncover the true meaning of family, the power of ancestral memory, and how, sometimes, failing spectacularly is the only way to begin again. This is Marie Bostwick at her storytelling finest!" The Darlings (2023)Hannah McKinnon"Part delectable family drama, part testament to the various ways in which love blooms, Hannah McKinnon's THE DARLINGS is an absolute treasure of a novel . . . Slip this one in your beach bag and share a copy with a friend." Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl (2023)Renée Rosen"A scintillating, beautifully written peek into the life of one of America's most fascinating women, Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl is an ode to the singular magic of chasing and catching one's wildest dreams. Through Renee Rosen's well-trained pen, Estee Lauder returns, living and breathing on every page. Rosen is at the height of her storytelling prowess with this glittering novel that shines as brightly as the heroine at its center. I absolutely could not put it down." The Vibrant Years (2022)Sonali Dev"Sonali Dev has done it again in this sparkling page-turner about the unbreakable bonds of women and the necessity of forging an authentic path. Three generations of women from one dynamic family band together to navigate each chapter of life proving that, with the right people by your side, they can all be vibrant years. Dev's storytelling shines!" In Her Boots (2022)KJ Dell'Antonia"Witty, charming, and utterly unputdownable, In Her Boots is the perfect reminder that living life on our own terms might just be what it's all about. Once again, KJ Dell' Antonia has knocked it out of the park with a story that will work its way right into readers' hearts." The Lifestyle (2022)Taylor Hahn"An honest, open-hearted look at marriage and friendship and a reminder that, sometimes, the messiest parts of life are leading us where we're truly meant to be. This Emma retelling with a twist is a spectacular debut by a bold new voice." Gilt (2022)Jamie Brenner"One woman's quest to find her way in the world and reclaim her rightful place in the family--and famed jewelry company--that left her behind sets the stage for Jamie Brenner's latest, delectable read. Family drama, summer love, and one fabulous piece of jewelry combine to create a delicious page-turner that I positively could not put down. Brenner's perfect pacing and prose shine as brightly as the diamond at her novel's center--and cement her status as a standout voice in fiction. I am a huge Jamie Brenner fan, and Gilt is her best novel yet." Dog Friendly (2022)Victoria Schade"With huge heart, great tenderness, and plenty of unforgettable moments between dogs and their humans, Victoria Schade reminds readers that sometimes it takes getting away to find out where you are truly meant to be. Dog Friendly is a page-turning, feel-good story that--like a wet nose and a wagging tail--will work its way straight into readers' hearts. Add this literary gem to your TBR immediately!" On Gin Lane (2022)Brooke Lea Foster"In this atmospheric new novel, Brooke Lea Foster explores the glittering and bohemian world of the Hamptons in the 1950s - and the dark underbelly that her protagonist never could have imagined. A page-turning mix of historical fiction and coming-of-age, readers will devour On Gin Lane, and its lessons of self-discovery and following one's heart will remain long after the final page. An utterly enchanting tale." The Secret of Rainy Days (2021)Leslie Hooton"In distinctly Southern prose, Leslie Hooton captures the complexity of family dynamics and the difficulty of sudden loss in her sweeping sophomore novel. The Secret of Rainy Days explores what it truly means to come home again, especially when we think we have left forever-and how, sometimes, it’s the most difficult days and the lessons they bring that teach us who we truly are. Fans of coming-of-age stories will find themselves immersed in every page." A Summer to Remember (2021)Erika Montgomery"A Summer To Remember is an unforgettable tale of love, loss and finding your place that glitters as brightly as the golden age of Hollywood." The Clover Girls (2021)Viola Shipman"Viola Shipman has written a love song to long-lost friends, an ode to the summers that make us who we are. The minute I finished The Clover Girls, I ordered copies for all my friends. It’s that good." Summertime Guests (2021)Wendy Francis"In prose as glittering as the hotel in which the novel is set, Francis shines as a master storyteller. A must-read for anyone who could use an escape." Hepburn's Necklace (2021)Jan Moran"Second chances, twists of fate and a glittering Lake Como backdrop combine to create Jan Moran’s latest stunning read. Weaving back and forth through time, Moran creates an epic tale of love and loss that can’t help but make readers question what might have been. With lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, HEPBURN’S NECKLACE proves that Jan Moran is a writer at the top of her game and a storyteller to remember." If You Must Know (2020)(Potomac Point, book 1)Jamie Beck"In perfect prose, Jamie Beck weaves a story of two sisters at odds, relationships in peril, and lives turned upside down. A testament to the strength of family—and the beauty of forgiveness—If You Must Know is a summer read with staying power and a poignant reminder that what we need most will always find its way back to us." My Kind of People (2020)Lisa Duffy"My Kind of People is a powerful, endearing story about the life-altering moments that can shatter our reality--and the lengths the people who love us will go to put us back together. This multi-generational tale shows off Lisa Duffy's true talent for capturing voice and making her readers feel every emotion right along with her characters. This is the perfect story for book clubs and best friends to read together. Lisa Duffy's writing positively shines." Happy and You Know It (2020)Laura Hankin"The perfect mix of frothy fun, twisty mystery and social satire, Happy and Your Know It is a guilty pleasure of a book that is impossible to put down. Laura Hankin creates complex characters with lives that, like their Instagram feeds, are never as they seem. This is the summer read for book clubs, beachgoers and playgroup moms everywhere." This Won't End Well (2020)Camille Pagán"Witty, wise, and of the moment, This Won’t End Well is a story of unlikely friendships, calculated risks, and taking a stand—even when it’s easier to maintain the status quo. Charmingly flawed and endearingly real characters combine with a unique format to make Camille Pagán’s latest page-turner her best book yet." True to Me (2019)(By the Sea , book 1)Kay Bratt"Quinn Maguire has grown up believing that she knows the truth about her complicated childhood. But when her mother dies shortly after revealing an earth-shaking family secret, everything changes in an instant. Kay Bratt beautifully draws the story of a daughter returning to Maui—the enchanted land that she believes holds the key to her past—where she unlocks a promising future she never could have imagined. Full of secrets, love and gorgeous settings, True to Me is the ultimate escape." Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe (2019)Heather Webber"Full of family secrets, undeniable charm and that particular touch of magic so often found in the South, MIDNIGHT AT THE BLACKBIRD CAFE is a heartfelt and redemptive tale of a daughter looking to move forward in the place her mother couldn't wait to leave behind. Heather Webber creates a town as dynamic and real as her characters--and a story so compelling that it will stay on readers' minds long after the final page. I savored every word." True Places (2019)Sonja Yoerg"One of Sonja Yoerg’s great strengths as a novelist is her ability to portray women in all their complexity. Suzanne Blakemore is a perfect housewife and mother who has denied herself her own identity for so long that it seems she has forgotten to even look for it. When she picks up a child, dirty, starving, and abandoned, on the side of the highway, and eventually convinces her husband to take her in, it seems like yet another thing to take up space on Suzanne’s relentless to-do list. But it is in opening her heart to Iris that Suzanne begins to find a piece of herself—and the strength to realize that her own needs matter too. Gripping, emotional, and deeply authentic, True Places will have you flipping pages long into the night. This is Yoerg’s most compelling, honest novel yet." The Curiosities (2019)Susan Gloss"A richly layered tale of the intersection of five very different lives, The Curiosities uniquely depicts how each step in the journey leads us where we’re ultimately meant to be. Page by page, Gloss proves that the beauty of life—like art—is often revealed to us a little at a time. The Curiosities is an absolute must read!" Dreaming in Chocolate (2018)Susan Bishop Crispell"Dreaming in Chocolate is an endearing and beautifully spun tale of three generations of women and the enchanted chocolate shop that they share. A story of broken hearts, missed opportunities and the sometimes excruciating realities of motherhood, Susan Bishop Crispell teaches us that, even in a life surrounded by the mystical and inexplicable, sometimes, finding true love is the real magic." By the Book (2018)Julia Sonneborn"Julia Sonneborn’s witty and wise retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion is a refreshing tale that had me in its spell from the first page to the last. Spunky, relatable, and adorably flawed, heroine Anne Corey is balancing professorhood, sisterhood, and an aging father—and two irresistible men who love her and hate each other. A good dose of humor and a dash of drama make this a compulsively readable, utterly charming debut." Visitors also looked at these authors
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