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Save the Date
by Mary Kay Andrews
A wedding planner's life is turned upside down when her sister's wedding is threatened by family secrets and unexpected events.
Can this wedding be saved? Up-and-coming floral designer Cara Kryzik is about to score the wedding of a lifetime—one that will solidify her career as the go-to-girl for Savannah society nuptials. The ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Lullaby Sky
by Carolyn Brown
A young mother on the run with her baby finds refuge in a small town, but her past threatens to catch up with her.
After seven years of misery and abuse, it’s all over—Hannah O’Malley is officially divorced., Hallelujah., It’s like every Christmas in her life all rolled up into one glorious day. Not only does ... (Barnes & Noble)
Small Admissions
by Amy Poeppel
A humorous and heartwarming novel about a woman's journey through the competitive world of New York City private school admissions.
People’s Book of the Week “Perfect for fans of Curtis Sittenfeld's, Prep,.”—,Booklist, Top 6 Books You Need to Read—,BuzzFeed, Best Books to Give Every Book Lover on Your List—,Town & Country, In ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Girls of August
by Anne Rivers Siddons
Four lifelong friends reunite on an island for their annual summer vacation, but secrets and tensions threaten to tear them apart.
Anne Rivers Siddons's, New York Times, bestselling novel about four friends whose lives are forever changed by the events of one summer. For fifteen years, four "girls of August" would gather ... (Barnes & Noble)
Secrets of a Shoe Addict
by Beth Harbison
A woman's obsession with shoes leads her to a secret life, but she must confront her past to move forward.
, Every woman has a secret. The question is: How far will she go to make sure it, stays, secret?,, Abbey Walsh never wanted anyone to find out about her shady past. After all, she's the wife of a ... (Goodreads)
The Upstairs Room
by Johanna Reiss
A young Jewish girl and her sister hide from the Nazis in a small upstairs room during World War II.
In the part of the marketplace where flowers had been sold twice a week - tulips in the spring, roses in the summer - stood German tanks and German soldiers. Annie de Leeuw was eight years old in ... (Goodreads)
The Hurricane Sisters
by Dorothea Benton Frank
Three generations of women navigate love, loss, and family secrets in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Hurricane season begins early and rumbles all summer long, well into September. Often people's lives reflect the weather and The Hurricane Sisters is just such a story. Once again, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Mother's Promise
by Sally Hepworth
A single mother and her daughter navigate life-threatening illnesses, family secrets, and unexpected friendships.
A poignant and breathtaking novel from the author of, The Things We Keep, and, The Secrets of Midwives., All their lives, Alice Stanhope and her daughter, Zoe, have been a family of two, living ... (Barnes & Noble)
Paperboy
by Vince Vawter
A young boy with a stutter takes over his friend's paper route for a month, facing racial tensions and personal challenges along the way.
The story takes place in 1959 in Memphis. "Little Man" Victor, an eleven-year-old boy who stutters, takes over his best friend Rat's paper route while Rat is visiting his grandparents. Little Man has ... (Wikipedia)
Crazy Little Thing
by Tracy Brogan
A small-town girl falls for a big-city lawyer, but their different lifestyles threaten their relationship.
Bell Harbor is a one-million copy bestselling series., If Sadie Turner is good at anything, it’s putting stuff in order. So when she finds her “perfect” life in disarray, she hopes a summer vacation ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shoe Addicts Anonymous
by Beth Harbison
Four women with a shoe addiction attend a weekly meeting to support each other in overcoming their obsession.
Helene Zaharis's politician husband keeps her on a tight leash and cancels her credit cards as a way of controlling her. Lorna Rafferty is up to her eyeballs in debt and can't stop her addiction to ... (Goodreads)
In Good Faith
by Scott Pratt
A lawyer defends a man accused of murder, but soon realizes his client may not be as innocent as he seems.
A family of four is slaughtered in rural Tennessee. Two weeks later, a retired high school principal and his wife are brutally slain. Two Satan-worshipping teens stand accused. It’s up to prosecutor ... (Goodreads)
The Marriage Pact
by Michelle Richmond
Newlyweds are invited to join a mysterious and exclusive club that promises to keep marriages strong, but soon realize the consequences of breaking the rules.
Newlyweds Alice and Jake are a picture-perfect couple. Alice, once a singer in a well-known rock band, is now a successful lawyer. Jake is a partner in an up-and-coming psychology practice. Their ... (Goodreads)
The Night the Lights Went Out
by Karen White
A woman moves to a small town and uncovers dark secrets about her new home and the people in it.
15 hours, 19 minutes From the, New York Times, bestselling author of the Tradd Street series comes a stunning new novel about a young single mother who discovers that the nature of friendship is ... (Goodreads)
Silver Linings
by Debbie Macomber
A heartwarming story of a woman who finds love and hope after a difficult divorce.
Set in Cedar Cove’s charming Rose Harbor Inn, Debbie Macomber’s captivating new novel follows innkeeper Jo Marie and two new guests as they seek healing and comfort, revealing that every cloud has a ... (Goodreads)
Distant Shores
by Kristin Hannah
A woman leaves her unhappy marriage to start anew in a small coastal town, where she discovers love, friendship, and the courage to pursue her dreams.
Elizabeth and Jackson Shore married young, raised two daughters, and weathered the storms of youth as they built a family. From a distance, their lives look picture perfect. But after the girls leave ... (Goodreads)
Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery
by Jenny Colgan
A heartwarming Christmas tale of love, friendship, and baking in a small seaside town.
It's the most wonderful time of the year… and the perfect moment to escape to a charming English village! From the beloved author whose novels are "sheer indulgence from start to finish" (SOPHIE ... (Barnes & Noble)
Winter Storms
by Elin Hilderbrand
The Quinn family gathers for a final Christmas on Nantucket before their matriarch passes away. Secrets and drama unfold amidst the winter storms.
Instant National Bestseller, Gather under the mistletoe for another round of caroling with the Quinn family in this heartwarming third addition to Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling Winter Street series. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The House on Tradd Street
by Karen White
Real estate agent inherits a haunted house and uncovers secrets of the past. A ghostly mystery with a touch of romance.
Practical Melanie Middleton hates to admit she can see ghosts. But she's going to have to accept it. An old man she recently met has died, leaving her his historic Tradd Street home, complete with ... (Goodreads)
Summer Rental
by Mary Kay Andrews
Three friends rent a beach house for the summer, navigating love, friendship, and secrets in a charming coastal town.
Sometimes, when you need a change in your life, the tide just happens to pull you in the right direction… Ellis, Julia, and Dorie. Best friends since Catholic grade school, they now find themselves, ... (Goodreads)
The High Tide Club
by Mary Kay Andrews
A young lawyer is tasked with executing the will of a wealthy woman, uncovering secrets and scandals from her past.
From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Weekenders, comes a delightful new novel about new love, old secrets, and the kind of friendship that transcends generations. When ... (Goodreads)
The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley
by Hannah Tinti
A father-daughter journey of healing, as they confront the secrets of the past.
A father protects his daughter from the legacy of his past and the truth about her mother's death in this thrilling new novel from the prize-winning author of, The Good Thief., After years spent ... (Goodreads)
Now That You Mention It
by Kristan Higgins
After being hit by a car, a woman returns to her hometown to heal and confront her past. She learns to forgive and find love.
From the bestselling author of If You Only Knew and Life and Other Inconveniences comes a witty, emotionally charged novel about the complications of love, family and going home again, One step ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Christmas Shoes
by Donna VanLiere
A journey of redemption and the power of love during the Christmas season.
Sometimes, the things that can change your life will cross your path in one instant-and then, in a fleeting moment, they're gone. But if you open your eyes, and watch carefully, you will believe.... ... (Goodreads)
Messenger of Truth
by Jacqueline Winspear
An investigator is hired to solve a mysterious murder, uncovering a web of secrets and lies.
Maisie Dobbs investigates the mysterious death of a controversial artist—and World War I veteran—in the fourth entry in the bestselling series London, 1931. The night before an exhibition of his ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Only Woman in the Room
by Marie Benedict
The story of Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress and inventor who played a crucial role in the development of modern communication technology.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty. Her beauty almost certainly ... (Barnes & Noble)
Summer of '69
by Elin Hilderbrand
The story of the Levin family's summer in Nantucket during the tumultuous year of 1969, exploring themes of family, love, and societal change.
Four siblings experience the drama, intrigue, and upheaval of the '60s summer when everything changed in Elin Hilderbrand's #1, New York Times, bestselling historical novel. Welcome to the most ... (Barnes & Noble)
All We Ever Wanted
by Emily Giffin
A wealthy Nashville family is rocked by a scandal involving their son and a girl from a less privileged background.
In the riveting new novel from the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, First Comes Love, and, Something Borrowed, three very different people must choose between their family and their values. ... (Goodreads)
Shadow Spell
by Nora Roberts
An Irishwoman discovers secrets of her past while uncovering a powerful, magical legacy.
With the legends and lore of Ireland running through his blood, falconer Connor O’Dwyer is proud to call County Mayo home. It’s where his sister, Branna, lives and works, where his cousin, Iona, has ... (Goodreads)
In This Grave Hour
by Jacqueline Winspear
Detective Maisie Dobbs investigates a possible German spy in the midst of World War II.
Sunday September 3rd 1939. At the moment Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain broadcasts to the nation Britain’s declaration of war with Germany, a senior Secret Service agent breaks into Maisie Dobbs' ... (Goodreads)
