Recommendations based on From Sand and Ashby Amy Harmon

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  1. The Bird and the Sword

    by Amy Harmon
    A mythical tale of courage, love and a young woman's transformation.

    Swallow, Daughter, pull them in, those words that sit upon your lips. Lock them deep inside your soul, hide them ‘til they’ve time to grow. Close your mouth upon the power, curse not, cure not, ‘til ... (Goodreads)

  2. Lilac Girls

    by Martha Hall Kelly
    A story of three women's lives, intertwined by World War II, and their remarkable courage.

    Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades. On the eve of a ... (Goodreads)

  3. Beneath a Scarlet Sky

    by Mark T. Sullivan
    True story of a young Italian man's courage and heroism during WWII.

    Based on the true story of a forgotten hero,, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours., Pino ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Queen and the Cure

    by Amy Harmon
    A healer and a queen embark on a dangerous journey to save their kingdom from a mysterious illness.

    There will be a battle, and you will need to protect your heart. Kjell of Jeru had always known who he was. He'd never envied his brother or wanted to be king. He was the bastard son of the late King ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. When I'm Gone

    by Emily Bleeker
    A woman discovers the secrets of her late husband, leading to a journey of self-discovery.

    An Amazon Charts and, Wall Street Journal, bestseller. Dear Luke,First let me say—I love you…I didn’t want to leave you… Luke Richardson has returned home after burying Natalie, his beloved wife of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Smallest Part

    by Amy Harmon
    Childhood friends navigate love, loss, and secrets. A heart-wrenching story of friendship, forgiveness, and second chances.

    It was a big lie. The biggest lie she’d ever told. It reverberated through her head as she said it, ringing eerily, and the girl behind her eyes—the girl who knew the truth—screamed, and her scream ... (Goodreads)

  7. November 9

    by Colleen Hoover
    Two strangers meet on November 9th and agree to meet every year on the same day, but life keeps getting in the way.

    Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Queen's Poisoner

    by Jeff Wheeler
    A young boy's cunning and bravery help him survive a treacherous court full of secrets and danger.

    The first book in the million-copy,, Wall Street Journal, bestselling Kingfountain series from Jeff Wheeler., King Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Rose & the Dagger

    by Renée Ahdieh
    Sequel to "The Wrath & the Dawn," following Shahrzad's quest to save her kingdom and the man she loves from a powerful curse.

    The darker the sky, the brighter the stars. In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad is forced from the arms of her beloved husband, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once thought Khalid a monster—a ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Sea of Tranquility

    by Katja Millay
    A young woman's journey of healing and redemption, as she confronts her traumatic past.

    A, School Library Journal, Best Book of 2013, An ALA/YALSA Alex Award Winner, I live in a world without magic or miracles. A place where there are no clairvoyants or shapeshifters, no angels or ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901

    by Nancy E. Turner
    A young woman's struggle for independence, chronicles her journey through the American Southwest.

    “Belongs on your must-read list. This novel is a gem.” — Omaha World-Herald Nancy E. Turner's unforgettable, These Is My Words, melds the sweeping adventures and dramatic landscapes of, Lonesome ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Storyteller's Secret

    by Sejal Badani
    A woman travels to India to uncover her family's past and discovers a hidden story of love, sacrifice, and tragedy.

    An Amazon Charts,, USA Today, and, Washington Post, bestseller.,, From the bestselling author of, Trail of Broken Wings, comes an epic story of the unrelenting force of love, the power of healing, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Memory of Us

    by Camille Di Maio
    A forbidden love story set in 1930s England, where a wealthy Catholic girl falls in love with a Protestant gardener.

    Julianne Westcott was living the kind of life that other Protestant girls in prewar Liverpool could only dream about: old money, silk ball gowns, and prominent young men lining up to escort her. But ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Before We Were Yours

    by Lisa Wingate
    Family torn apart is reunited across generations, revealing a powerful tale of resilience and hope.

    Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the ... (Goodreads)

  15. Dragonfly in Amber

    by Diana Gabaldon
    Romantic adventure through history as two time travelers fight to change their destiny.

    Claire Randall has returned to her own time, where she has been living for 20 years with her husband Frank. Following his death, she brings her daughter, Brianna, to the home of the Randalls' old ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Perfect Scoundrels

    by Ally Carter
    Teenage con artist Kat Bishop and her crew must pull off a heist to clear her father's name. Twists and turns abound.

    Kat Bishop can steal anything-including your heart. Intrigue, adventure, romance, and charm abound in this, New York Times, bestselling series. Katarina Bishop and W.W. Hale the fifth were born to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Birds of Prey

    by Wilbur Smith
    A thrilling adventure of a young woman's quest for revenge against those who wronged her. Set in the African wilderness.

    In 1667 Holland is at war with England . Sir Francis Courteney and his son Hal attack ships of the Dutch East India Company off the coast of Africa. They are betrayed and Sir Francis is executed. Hal ... (Wikipedia)

  18. A Dark Lure

    by Loreth Anne White
    A woman returns to her hometown to confront her past, but finds herself trapped in a deadly game with a serial killer.

    Twelve years ago, Sarah Baker was abducted by the Watt Lake Killer and sexually assaulted for months before managing to escape. The killer was caught, but Sarah lost everything: her marriage, her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Firefly Lane

    by Kristin Hannah
    A lifelong friendship between two women, navigating through life's ups and downs.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of On Mystic Lake comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . . In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her ... (Goodreads)

  20. Allie and Bea

    by Catherine Ryan Hyde
    An unlikely duo, a senior citizen and a teenage runaway, embark on a road trip and find friendship, family, and hope.

    An Amazon Charts bestseller., Bea has barely been scraping by since her husband died. After falling for a telephone scam, she loses everything and is forced to abandon her trailer. With only ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Glassblower

    by Petra Durst-Benning
    Three sisters navigate love, loss, and their family's glassblowing business in 19th century Germany.

    In the village of Lauscha in Germany, things have been done the same way for centuries. The men blow the glass, and the women decorate and pack it. But when Joost Steinmann passes away unexpectedly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. From Lukov with Love

    by Mariana Zapata
    A figure skating enemies-to-lovers romance between Jasmine and Ivan. They must work together to win a championship and confront their pasts.

    If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. After seventeen years—and countless broken bones and ... (Goodreads)

  23. Ten Tiny Breaths

    by K.A. Tucker
    A young woman's journey of healing, finding strength and courage to overcome tragedy.

    After a terrible car accident destroys her life as she knew it, twenty-year-old Kacey escapes to Florida, where she encounters an irresistible man determined to capture her wounded heart. Just ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Daughters of the Dragon

    by William Andrews
    Two Korean sisters are separated during WWII and must navigate their way back to each other through the chaos of war.

    When twenty-year-old Anna Carlson travels from America to a Korean orphanage to locate her birth mother, she’s devastated to learn the woman is already dead. But just when it seems her search is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The Prisoner of Cell 25

    by Richard Paul Evans
    A man's story of transformation, discovering hope and redemption in the darkest of places.

    Michael Vey is a teenager with Tourette's syndrome and an electrical superpower that he desperately works to keep hidden from the world. His abilities allow him to shock people through physical ... (Wikipedia)

  26. What She Left Behind

    by Ellen Marie Wiseman
    Abandoned by her mother in a mental institution, Clara uncovers the truth about her family's past.

    In this stunning new novel, the acclaimed author of THE PLUM TREE merges the past and present into a haunting story about the nature of love and loyalty—and the lengths we will go to protect those ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Perfect Child

    by Lucinda Berry
    A couple adopts a seemingly perfect child, but as she grows up, they discover dark secrets about her past and true nature.

    A, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller.,, A page-turning debut of suspense about a young couple desperate to have a child of their own—and the unsettling consequences of getting what they ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Defending Jacob

    by William Landay
    A father must defend his son who is accused of murder, unraveling the truth of a complex crime.

    Andy Barber is an assistant district attorney in Newton , Massachusetts. He is investigating the murder of a 14-year-old boy, Ben Rifkin, who was a classmate of his son Jacob and was found stabbed to ... (Wikipedia)

  29. The Fiery Cross

    by Diana Gabaldon
    Epic saga of a time-traveling couple navigating the dangers of 18th century Scotland.

    Claire, the heroine of Outlander , figures in The Fiery Cross as a reluctant oracle and wife to Jamie Fraser, her 18th-century partner, and faces the politics and turmoil of the forthcoming American ... (Wikipedia)

  30. How to Kill a Rock Star

    by Tiffanie DeBartolo
    A love story between a music journalist and a rock star, exploring the complexities of fame, creativity, and relationships.

    Written in her wonderfully honest, edgy, passionate and often hilarious voice, Tiffanie DeBartolo tells the story of Eliza Caelum, a young music journalist, and Paul Hudson, a talented songwriter and ... (Goodreads)