Recommendations based on The First Mistakeby Sandie Jones

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  1. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

    by Kelly Harms
    After her husband returns from a long absence, Amy Byler takes a break from single motherhood and rediscovers herself in New York City.

    An Amazon Charts and, Washington Post, bestseller., ,“A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine,, The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Last Time I Saw You

    by Liv Constantine
    A suspenseful thriller about a woman who returns to her hometown for her high school reunion, only to be confronted with dark secrets from her past.

    The internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish follows that success with an addictive thriller filled with shocking twists about the aftermath of a brutal high-society murder. In a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Secrets Never Die

    by Melinda Leigh
    A murder investigation in a small town unearths secrets that were meant to stay buried.

    In this Amazon Charts,, Wall Street Journal, and, Washington Post, bestseller, Morgan Dane and PI Lance Kruger fight for the innocence of a young murder suspect—if only they could find him., When a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Save Your Breath

    by Melinda Leigh
    A woman's disappearance leads to a dangerous investigation, uncovering secrets and putting lives at risk.

    A #1, Wall Street Journal,, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller.,, In the sixth thriller in the multimillion-copy bestselling series, Morgan Dane and PI Lance Kruger investigate the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Girls Like Us

    by Cristina Alger
    Two women from different backgrounds, both daughters of a deceased FBI agent, team up to solve a murder case.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Banker's Wife, worlds collide when an FBI agent investigates a string of grisly murders on Long Island and faces the impossible question: What ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Before She Was Found

    by Heather Gudenkauf
    Three 12-year-old girls go into the woods, but only two come back. A gripping thriller about secrets, lies, and the danger of teenage friendships.

    In this chilling thriller, a slumber party turns deadly For twelve-year-old Cora Landry and her friends Violet and Jordyn, it was supposed to be an ordinary sleepover—movies and Ouija and talking ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Christmas on the Island

    by Jenny Colgan
    A London-based baker travels to a remote Scottish island to help a friend, and finds love and a sense of belonging in the process.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of The Café by the Sea —whose novels are “an evocative, sweet treat” (JOJO MOYES)—comes this heartwarming holiday novel set on a charming Scottish island., ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Internment

    by Samira Ahmed
    In a dystopian future, Muslim Americans are forced into internment camps. A young girl fights back against the oppressive system.

    An instant, New York Times, bestseller! , ",Internment, sets itself apart...terrifying, thrilling and urgent."—,Entertainment Weekly,, Rebellions are built on hope., , Set in a horrifying near-future ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Before I Met You

    by Lisa Jewell
    A young woman moves to London to uncover the secrets of her grandmother's past and discovers a world of jazz, glamour, and forbidden love.

    After her grandmother Arlette's death, Betty is finally ready to begin her life. She had forfeited university, parties, boyfriends, summer jobs - all the usual preoccupations of a woman her age - in ... (Goodreads)

  10. Nothing to See Here

    by Kevin Wilson
    A woman is hired to take care of two children who spontaneously combust when upset. A heartwarming story about unconventional families.

    A New York Times Bestseller • A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! Named a Best Book of the Year by, The,, New York Times Book Review,, The,, Washington Post,, People,, Entertainment Weekly,, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Every Last Lie

    by Mary Kubica
    After her husband's sudden death, Clara uncovers secrets that lead her to question everything she thought she knew about him.

    A widow’s pursuit of the truth leads her to the darkest corners of the psyche in this exhilarating thriller from, New York Times, bestselling author Mary Kubica,Clara Solberg’s world shatters when ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Book Charmer

    by Karen Hawkins
    A small town librarian has the gift of talking to books and must use it to save her town and family from a mysterious curse.

    New York Times , bestselling author Karen Hawkins crafts an unforgettable story about a sleepy Southern town, two fiercely independent women, and a truly magical friendship. Sarah Dove is no ordinary ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Last House Guest

    by Megan Miranda
    A gripping thriller about a small town's secrets and a mysterious death that leaves everyone a suspect.

    The summer after a wealthy young summer guest dies under suspicious circumstances, her best friend lives under a cloud of grief and suspicion. Littleport, Maine, has always felt like two separate ... (Goodreads)

  14. The River at Night

    by Erica Ferencik
    Four friends embark on a white-water rafting trip in the Maine wilderness, but their adventure turns into a fight for survival.

    A “raw, relentless, and heart-poundingly real” (Ruth Ware,, New York Times, bestselling author) thriller set against the harsh beauty of the Maine wilderness,, The River at Night, charts the journey ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. A Nearly Normal Family

    by M.T. Edvardsson
    A family is torn apart when their daughter is accused of murder. Each member must confront their own secrets and loyalty to each other.

    "...A compulsively readable tour de force." —,The Wall Street Journal,, New York Times Book Review, recommends M.T. Edvardsson’s, A Nearly, Normal Family, and lauds it as a “page-turner” that forces ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Seven Days of Us

    by Francesca Hornak
    A family is forced to spend Christmas together in quarantine, secrets and tensions rise as they confront their past and present relationships.

    It’s Christmas, and for the first time in years the entire Birch family will be under one roof. Even Emma and Andrew’s elder daughter—who is usually off saving the world—will be joining them at ... (Goodreads)

  17. Only Child

    by Rhiannon Navin
    A young boy navigates the aftermath of a school shooting, grappling with grief, trauma, and family dynamics.

    “Perfect for fans of Room … a heartbreaking but important novel.” —Real Simple Readers of Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty will also like this tenderhearted debut about healing and family, narrated by ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Rumor

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    A rumor spreads through a small island community, causing chaos and revealing secrets.

    Madeline King and Grace Pancik are best friends and the envy of Nantucket for their perfect marriages, their beautiful kids, their Sunday night double dates with their devoted husbands. But this ... (Goodreads)

  19. White Bird

    by R.J. Palacio
    A graphic novel companion to "Wonder" that tells the story of a young Jewish girl hidden during the Nazi occupation of France.

    In R. J. Palacio's collection of stories Auggie & Me , which expands on characters in Wonder , readers were introduced to Julian's grandmother, Grandmère. Told in graphic-novel form, White Bird is ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Stranger Diaries

    by Elly Griffiths
    A Gothic murder mystery set in a school where a teacher's death mirrors the plot of a famous ghost story.

    Clare Cassidy is no stranger to murder. A high school English teacher specializing in the Gothic writer R. M. Holland, she teaches a course on it every year. But when one of Clare’s colleagues and ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Chilbury Ladies' Choir

    by Jennifer Ryan
    A community of women uniting against a backdrop of wartime turmoil to form an unlikely choir.

    The village of Chilbury in Kent is about to ring in some changes.,This is a delightful novel of wartime gumption and village spirit that will make your heart sing out. Kent, 1940. In the idyllic ... (Goodreads)

  22. Winter in Paradise

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    A woman discovers her husband's secret life after his sudden death, leading her to a new life in the Caribbean.

    A husband's secret life, a wife's new beginning: escape to the Caribbean with #1, New York Times, bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand. Irene Steele shares her idyllic life in a beautiful Iowa City ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. The Other Woman

    by Sandie Jones
    Emily thinks she has found the perfect man, until she meets his fiancée. A twisted love triangle ensues.

    THE REESE WITHERSPOON X HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK AND, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER "One of the most twisted and entertaining plots. " —Reese Witherspoon "Whiplash-inducing."— New York Times Book ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. The Girls in the Garden

    by Lisa Jewell
    Unraveling a dark mystery behind a seemingly-perfect family in a quiet suburban setting.

    One of, People,’s,, Glamour,’s, and, BuzzFeed,’s Best Reads of Summer, from the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Then She Was Gone, “Jewell expertly builds suspense by piling up domestic ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes

    by Diane Chamberlain
    A young woman's journey to uncover her past, revealing secrets of her family history.

    In 1977, pregnant Genevieve Russell disappeared. Twenty years later, her remains are discovered and Timothy Gleason is charged with murder. But there is no sign of the unborn child. CeeCee Wilkes ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Governess Game

    by Tessa Dare
    A governess and a duke fall in love while caring for two mischievous children. A heartwarming and humorous historical romance.

    He’s been a bad, bad rake—and it takes a governess to teach him a lesson The accidental governess. After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: ... (Goodreads)

  27. Gwendy's Magic Feather

    by Richard Chizmar
    Gwendy returns to Castle Rock with a magical box that can grant wishes, but with great power comes great responsibility.

    The story takes place in King's fictional town of Castle Rock in 1974. Twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson encounters a stranger in dark clothes and a black hat who invites her to "palaver". "I had a ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Wives

    by Tarryn Fisher
    A woman shares her husband with two other wives, until she starts to uncover secrets that threaten her life and sanity.

    An Instant Bestseller! -The New York Times -USA Today -The Globe and Mail -The Toronto Star New York Times bestselling author Tarryn Fisher delivers a pulse-pounding, fast-paced suspense novel that ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

    by Holly Jackson
    A high school senior investigates a murder case for her senior project, uncovering dark secrets and putting herself in danger.

    The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it.But having grown up in the same small town that was ... (Goodreads)

  30. My Lovely Wife

    by Samantha Downing
    A couple's marriage takes a dark turn as they indulge in a twisted hobby of abducting and killing women.

    A couple's fifteen-year marriage has finally gotten too interesting... Our love story is simple. I met a gorgeous woman. We fell in love. We had kids. We moved to the suburbs. We told each other our ... (Goodreads)