Recommendations based on The Butterfly and the Violinby Kristy Cambron

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Secrets of a Charmed Life

    by Susan Meissner
    A young woman discovers family secrets, learns the power of forgiveness and finds her place in the world.

    The author of, A Bridge Across the Ocean, and, The Last Year of the War, journeys from the present day to World War II England, as two sisters are separated by the chaos of wartime... , , Current ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Negotiator

    by Dee Henderson
    An unlikely romance between a hostage negotiator and a police officer, set against a backdrop of danger and secrets.

    FBI agent Dave Richman from Danger in the Shadows is back. He's about to meet Kate O'Malley, and his life will never be the same. She's a hostage negotiator. He protects people. He's about to find ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Can't Wait to Get to Heaven

    by Fannie Flagg
    A Southern small-town woman's life is changed by mysterious events that open her eyes to a larger world.

    Elner Shimfissle, an octogenarian who doesn't know her own age since her sister Ida buried the family Bible to conceal hers, is known and liked by a large circle of friends and admirers. One morning ... (Wikipedia)

  4. The Masterpiece

    by Francine Rivers
    A successful LA artist's life is turned upside down when he meets a young woman who challenges his worldview and faith.

    New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken ... (Goodreads)

  5. An Echo in the Darkness

    by Francine Rivers
    The story of a young Christian slave girl, Hadassah, and her journey through the Roman Empire.

    A prosperous trader, Marcus Lucianus Valerian has made a fortune providing sand and slaves for the Roman games. But Hadassah, a slave in his family's household, has enchanted him with her quiet ... (Goodreads)

  6. A Voice in the Wind

    by Francine Rivers
    A Christian-inspired story of love, hope, and courage in the face of persecution.

    “The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like the thousands of bodies that lay where they had fallen in street battles.” With this opening sentence, A Voice in the Wind transports ... (Goodreads)

  7. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures

    by Kate DiCamillo
    A squirrel with superpowers and a young girl team up to save the world. Heartwarming and humorous, with charming illustrations.

    Flora Belle Buckman, a self-proclaimed cynic, spends her time reading comic books and struggling to understand her parents’ recent divorce . She is jolted into action when the neighbor runs over a ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Glitter Baby

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A Hollywood starlet returns to her Southern roots and confronts her past, including a former lover and a long-held family secret.

    Welcome to the world of the Glitter Baby, Fleur Savagar is the most beautiful woman in the world . . . to everyone but herself. With her oversized hands and paddle-boat feet, her streaky blond hair ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Dream Lake

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A magical love story set in a picturesque town, where a woman discovers the power of forgiveness and second chances.

    They say that opposites attract. But what happens when one has been devastated by betrayal and the other is so jaded that his heart is made of stone? Enter the world of Friday Harbor, an enchanting ... (Goodreads)

  10. Sophie's Heart

    by Lori Wick
    A young woman, Sophie, finds love and healing in a new community after escaping an abusive relationship.

    Lori Wick's Timeless Classic Returns, After the tragic death of his wife, Alec Riley struggles to put his life back together. He and his three children are lost in their grief...until Sophie walks ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Exit to Eden

    by Anne Rampling
    A steamy BDSM romance set on a private island resort.

    Welcome to the club to satisfy all your desires. In the Caribbean sun, the champagne flows and the games of pain and pleasure never stop. Lisa is the perfectionist. Elliot, the client. In their ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Healer's Apprentice

    by Melanie Dickerson
    A young healer's apprentice falls in love with a nobleman's son, but their love is forbidden. They must overcome obstacles to be together.

    Two Hearts. One Hope. Rose has been appointed as a healer's apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a rare opportunity for a woodcutter's daughter like her. While she often feels uneasy at the sight of ... (Goodreads)

  13. Sky Raiders

    by Brandon Mull
    Cole and his friends are kidnapped to a world where they must fight sky pirates to survive and find a way back home.

    In a world that lies between reality and imagination, a “fanciful, action-packed adventure” awaits ( Publishers Weekly , starred review). Come and claim it in this first book of the Five Kingdoms ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Anne of the Island

    by L.M. Montgomery
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery as she transitions into adulthood, away from home.

    Anne leaves Green Gables and her work as a teacher in Avonlea to pursue her original dream (which she gave up in, Anne of Green Gables, ) of taking further education at Redmond College in Nova ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Amy Snow

    by Tracy Rees
    Abandoned as a baby, Amy Snow embarks on a journey of self-discovery and uncovers secrets that change her life forever.

    Left to perish on a bank of snow as a baby, Amy has never known love, never known family. Reluctantly given shelter at nearby Hatville Court, she is despised by the masters and servants alike. The ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Beekeeper's Promise

    by Fiona Valpy
    A young woman uncovers her family's past during WWII in France, discovering secrets and a connection to a beekeeper.

    Heartbroken and hoping for a new start, Abi Howes takes a summer job in rural France at the Château Bellevue. The old château echoes with voices from the past, and soon Abi finds herself drawn to one ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt

    by Caroline Preston
    A young woman's coming-of-age story told through a scrapbook filled with photos, ticket stubs, and other memorabilia from the 1920s.

    “ The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt is a literary bottle rocket—loaded with whimsy, pizzazz, and heart.” —Adriana Trigiani “Is it possible that I have just read/experienced/devoured the most delightful ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Defense

    by Steve Cavanagh
    Eddie Flynn, a former con artist turned lawyer, defends a man accused of murder. But the case is not what it seems.

    "If you're a fan of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Brad Meltzer, then you will be a fan of Steve Cavanagh's, The Defense,." ,—,Nelson DeMille, #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, Radiant ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Shepherds Abiding

    by Jan Karon
    A heartwarming Christmas story about the residents of Mitford, as Father Tim tries to restore a Nativity scene.

    The eighth novel in the beloved Mitford series, by the bestselling author of, At Home in Mitford, and, Somebody Safe with Somebody Good, Millions of Americans have found Mitford to be a favorite ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Wednesday Sisters

    by Meg Waite Clayton
    Five women form a writing group in the 1960s and navigate the challenges of marriage, motherhood, and pursuing their dreams.

    When five young mothers—Frankie, Linda, Kath, Ally, and Brett—first meet in a neighborhood park in the late 1960s, their conversations center on marriage, raising children, and a shared love of ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Steel Kiss

    by Jeffery Deaver
    A tragic accident caused by a malfunctioning escalator leads to a series of murders. Can forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme solve the case before it's too late?

    Amelia Sachs is hot on the trail of a killer. She’s chasing him through a department store in Brooklyn when an escalator malfunctions. The stairs give way, with one man horribly mangled by the gears. ... (Goodreads)

  22. Time's Edge

    by Rysa Walker
    Time-traveling teenager, Kate, must navigate multiple timelines to prevent a catastrophic future.

    To stop her sadistic grandfather, Saul, and his band of time travelers from rewriting history, Kate must race to retrieve the CHRONOS keys before they fall into the Cyrists' hands. If she jumps back ... (Goodreads)

  23. 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)

  24. Angels Walking

    by Karen Kingsbury
    A man on the brink of suicide is saved by an angel and given a mission to save others. A heartwarming story of redemption and second chances.

    Somewhere in heaven, a decision has been made. An Angels Walking team has been assigned to a desperate mission: a broken baseball player, the love he left behind, and the miracle that might save a ... (Goodreads)

  25. Etta and Otto and Russell and James

    by Emma Hooper
    Etta embarks on a journey to see the ocean, leaving behind her husband Otto and friend James. Russell, a coyote, joins her on the way.

    I've gone. I've never seen the water, so I've gone there. I will try to remember to come back. Etta's greatest unfulfilled wish, living in the rolling farmland of Saskatchewan, is to see the sea. And ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Story Keeper

    by Lisa Wingate
    A young woman uncovers a dark family secret while researching her latest book, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

    From the #1, New York Times, author of, Before We Were Yours,!,“Wingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story-within-a-story, penned with a fine, expressive style, will captivate writers ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Secret of Pembrooke Park

    by Julie Klassen
    Abigail Foster accepts a governess position at Pembrooke Park, uncovering secrets and danger. A romance novel set in Regency England.

    Abigail Foster fears she will end up a spinster, especially as she has little dowry to improve her charms and the one man she thought might marry her–a longtime friend--has fallen for her younger, ... (Goodreads)

  28. Angel Falls

    by Kristin Hannah
    A woman travels to Venezuela to scatter her husband's ashes and discovers secrets about his past. She also finds love and healing in unexpected places.

    When Mikaela Campbell, beloved wife and mother, falls into a coma, it is up to her husband, Liam, to hold the family together and care for their grieving, frightened children. Doctors tell him not to ... (Goodreads)

  29. Natural Born Charmer

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A quirky artist and a football star collide in a small town, leading to a hilarious and heartwarming romance.

    Chicago Stars quarterback Dean Robillard is the luckiest man in the world: a bona-fide sports superstar and the pride of the NFL with a profitable side career as a buff billboard model for End Zone ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Kiss of a Stranger

    by Sarah M. Eden
    A young woman is forced to marry a stranger to save her family's reputation, but finds love in unexpected places.

    When Crispin, Lord Cavratt, thoroughly and scandalously kisses a serving woman in the garden of a country inn, he assumes the encounter will be of no consequence. But he couldn't be more mistaken- ... (Barnes & Noble)