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A Convenient Date by Sarah Gerdes

An eloquent and stirring tale… Discovering real love is at the heart of this tender novel, but Gerdes also blends issues of trust, friendship, and enduring relationships into her poignant account of a woman’s journey of finding love. The unexpected…
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Danielle Grant Series (three-book series) by Sarah Gerdes

Seductively readable… Set in Zurich, Gerdes‘s three-book series is a resonant portrayal of a successful, independent woman who finds true love in unexpected circumstances. In the first installment (Made for Me) readers see Danielle Grant moves to Zurich to take…
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LOVE, DESTRUCTION & PINOT NOIR by Indigo Bryerly

Appealing protagonists, haunting love, and a twisty plot… A highly satisfying story! Bryerly makes her foray into the world of romance with this solid entry, which explores self-destruction, true love, and deep addictions. At forty-five, Sophie Beaumont is a complete…
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In a Moment by Sarah Gerdes

  A warmly satisfying read… A woman comes to term with soured relationships and ultimate betrayal in Gerdes’s beautifully written, gripping novel about treachery, the redemptive power of true love, and the special bond that comes from genuine friendship. Lindy…
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She: A Cautionary Tale by Carla Howatt

A poignant, engrossing tale… Howatt’s debut is a resonant and moving portrayal of a woman who finds herself on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance after a suffocating relationship. Olivia, a professionally successful, single mother, is cynical of online dating…
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Whale Rock by Diana Plater

A warmhearted, deeply intriguing drama… A small, cozy cafe in Sydney stands at the center of plater’s tale as it becomes a visiting space for various protagonists in this brilliantly crafted, poignant story. Shannon, the owner of a small seaside…
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Family Heartbreak by Jenny Phillips

  A though-provoking, engrossing novel… Phillips spins a briskly paced, keenly observed story in which a broken, abusive marriage impacts a child’s life in devastating ways. Set in Rhodesia, Zimbabwe and Australia, Jenny Phillips’s narrative of young Jessie’s life over…
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Just Because We Can by Nicole Brooks

  A moving debut… Nicole Brooks makes her debut with a moving story of love and ever-changing family dynamics filled with spiritual and emotional healing. After a string of failed IVFs and with onset of anxiety-laden panic attacks, Dale decides…
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Cake: a novel by Nicole Brooks

  Enthralling, genuinely absorbing … With its interesting premise, vivid prose, and moving characters, Brooks’ highly engrossing story resonates deeply in today’s progressive world. Ambitious and determined Keely has nothing in common with meek, compliant Michelle. But when the two…