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The Wisdom of the Willow: A Novel by Nancy Chadwick

A nuanced, thoughtful take on family dynamics…  Chadwick’s latest is a beautifully crafted novel that celebrates the complexities of family relationships, the power of memories, and the wisdom gained through life’s journey. Under the resilient willow tree in their backyard,…
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I Never Said I Love You: A Novel by Sarah Magee

A remarkable outing… Magee’s captivating tale of travel, friendship, forgiveness, and the paths not chosen follows one woman’s introspective journey through her past and around the globe. From opposite corners of the world, Liss Larkin and Nao Kao Inthavong meet…
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A Sister Ago by Caitlin Buhr

A lyrical saga of grief, companionship, and the complexities of navigating adulthood… A woman struggles to come to terms with the sudden death of her sister in Buhr’s poignant tale. Ever since her sister’s untimely death, Christine has learned to…
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THE POPPY FIELD by Caroline Kellems

A heartfelt meditation on desire and responsibility. Kellems’s latest novel is a captivating exploration of love, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of intrigue and danger. Katherine’s life is uprooted when her husband decides to move…
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Series review: Cape May (Book #1 and #2) by Kimberly Brighton

A richly layered, funny, and compelling beach read… From the bustling courtrooms of Philadelphia to the tranquil sandy shores of the Jersey Cape, Brighton’s tender yet humorous Cape May series explores the power of choice and fate and the complexities…
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North to Home (Series) by Crissi McDonald

Brilliantly written, utterly compelling… Steeped in mystery and intrigue and laced with a dash of otherworldly, the engrossing series from McDonald impresses with its originality and imagination. Divorced after two decades of her marriage, Nolee Burnett is eager to leave…
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New Normal by Michelle Paris

An engrossing and poignant coming of age story that registers profound feelings.  Paris weaves in a tender story about grief, love, and second chances in her debut novel. Struggling to come to terms with the unexpected death of her beloved…
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The Ice Widow: A Story of Love and Redemption by Anne M Smith-Nochasak

A nuanced and wholly moving literary tale… Set mainly in Labrador, Canada, this engrossing tale from Smith-Nochasak focuses on one damaged woman’s search for love and fulfillment. It was during her first teaching year away from her home, in Endor,…
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Tango by Susan K. Kehoe

A rewarding take on second chances and finding love… In the absorbing latest from Kehoe, a young woman’s solitude is disrupted by her husband’s betrayal. Life for twenty-six-year-old Jessica Coxwell in Kentucky horse country is mostly content. She’s happily married,…
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Angels in the Architecture by Annie M. Ballard

A touching, closely observant tale… Ballard’s latest is an engrossing tale, charting the intricacies of familial bonds, discontent, and desire. Emelie is content in her life, living with her husband Liam and their five-year-old son Ben until a car accident…
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Nobody Told Me by Karla Rogers

Beautifully imagined and vividly crafted… Rogers explores the self-realization, transformation, and intricacies of motherhood in her absorbing debut. Molly Fowler has always defined herself by her role as a mother, wife, realtor, and a sister and is ready for the…
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Peace in the Abyss by Tayo Emmanuel

A heart-stopping story of love and heartbreak… Emmanuel’s poignant work of women’s fiction adeptly explores the aftermath of a troubled relationship. Preye Banigo has worked hard to build her own PR agency. Still mourning the death of her fiancé, Preye…
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Barefoot Alice by Jan Porter

Intense and evocative… A stunner. Porter’s latest tells the shattering story of one woman’s journey to self-acceptance and discovery. After three decades of her marriage, Alice finds herself abandoned and alone. An accidental turn while driving takes Alice to a…
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No Birds Sing Here by Daniel V. Jr. Meier

A deeply poignant, engaging read… Meier offers fascinating glimpse into the journey of two young people struggling to find meaning and reality in their artistic life in this moving tale. Instead of joining his wealthy father’s law firm, the young…
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So Long Soleá: Love At First Site In 3 (Not So Easy) Steps by Andrew Dambe

Humorous, sharp, and utterly engrossing… In this enthralling quest through the turbulent world of online dating, Dambe takes readers on his cuisine-loving, flamenco guitar playing protagonist’s exhilarating journey as he begins a mission to re-invent his life after a nasty…
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Secrets My Mothers Kept by Rebecca Tucker

An engaging tale of history, love, betrayal, and forgiveness… In this compelling, heartwarming tale by Tucker, a young woman sets out to find her birth parents. The name, Kaitland Emily Brouchard, in her birth certificate means nothing to Austin Nobel…
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Two Scoops, not Three by Terri Boas

An entertaining romp… Boas explores bond of friendship, marriage, infidelity, and ramifications of one’s actions in her entertaining debut. Briony, Lauren, and Natalie—all in their 30s—are old friends since school. Briony who is trying to find her Mr. Right is…
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Body Language by Marylee MacDonald

A mesmerizing collection… MacDonald’s remarkable insights and exquisite storytelling echo her characters’ longing to connect to others, and to life in her remarkable latest collection of twelve stories of love and longing. The vivid imagery of rural existence is a…
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Beyond The Surface by Trisha Ridinger McKee

Emotionally intelligent and gripping… McKee’s this rich, moving, and thoroughly stunning novel is a forceful and resonant portrayal of a woman who must face the demons from her own past to better her present and future. The seemingly content life…