Recommendations based on Small Town Rumorsby Carolyn Brown

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  1. The Lilac Bouquet

    by Carolyn Brown
    A woman inherits a small-town flower shop and discovers a mysterious bouquet that leads her to uncover secrets of the past.

    Come hell or high water, Emmy Jo Massey, will, have a wedding. After three generations of Massey women with children out of wedlock, she wants the whole town of Hickory, Texas, to witness the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. What I've Done

    by Melinda Leigh
    A woman returns to her hometown to confront her past and clear her brother's name of a murder charge.

    Morgan Dane’s new client has blood on her hands—and no recollection of what happened—as the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling series continues., Haley Powell wakes up covered in blood, with no memory of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Hidden Secrets

    by Carolyn Brown
    A small-town romance novel about a woman who returns home to uncover family secrets and finds love along the way.

    Kim Brewster’s ill-fated marriage was annulled so quickly that she thought she could keep the whole thing a secret…until she found out she was pregnant. But before her confession can blow a hole in ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Strawberry Hearts Diner

    by Carolyn Brown
    Two estranged sisters reunite to run their grandmother's diner, finding love and healing in the small town of Pick, Texas.

    From, New York Times, bestselling author Carolyn Brown comes a sweet romance about finding a place to truly call home., Being broke, unemployed, and stranded back in the tiny town of Pick, Texas, was ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Proposal

    by Jasmine Guillory
    A public proposal gone wrong leads to an unexpected fake engagement between two acquaintances. Will it turn into something real?

    The author of, The Wedding Date, serves up a novel about what happens when a public proposal doesn't turn into a happy ending, thanks to a woman who knows exactly how to make one on her own... When ... (Goodreads)

  6. 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)

  7. Winter Cottage

    by Mary Ellen Taylor
    A woman inherits a cottage in Virginia and discovers secrets about her family's past. She uncovers a mystery that changes her life forever.

    An Amazon Charts bestseller.,, A gripping novel about family secrets…and coming home for the first time., Still grieving the loss of her wandering, free-spirited mother, Lucy Kincaid leaves Nashville ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Defending Allye

    by Susan Stoker
    A former soldier turned bodyguard must protect a woman from her dangerous ex. Romance and suspense ensue.

    Love is a life-and-death risk for the Mountain Mercenaries in, New York Times, bestselling author Susan Stoker’s explosive series of alpha heroes, hot action, and hard passion…, Ever since his rescue ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Forget You, Ethan

    by Whitney G.
    Childhood friends turned enemies reunite in college, but their unresolved feelings and secrets threaten to ruin everything.

    Keep your friends close and your enemies closer..., I've hated Rachel Dawson since I was seven years old. My next door neighbor and number one sworn enemy, she's the reason why almost all of our ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Time Between

    by Karen White
    A woman returns to her childhood home to uncover family secrets and heal old wounds. A story of love, loss, and redemption.

    A stunning new novel of betrayal and forgiveness from, The New York Times, bestselling author. Thirty-four-year-old Eleanor Murray is consumed with guilt for causing the accident that paralyzed her ... (Goodreads)

  11. Bellewether

    by Susanna Kearsley
    A historical romance novel that explores the story of a French Canadian soldier and a Long Island heiress during the Seven Years' War.

    Some houses seem to want to hold their secrets. It’s 1759 and the world is at war, pulling the North American colonies of Britain and France into the conflict. The times are complicated, as are the ... (Goodreads)

  12. Tailspin

    by Sandra Brown
    A pilot's life spirals out of control when she becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy. Fast-paced thriller with unexpected twists and turns.

    A daring pilot races against time to deliver an important package – and keep it from falling into the wrong hands -- in this #1, New York Times, bestselling thriller of spine-tingling suspense and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Her Last Word

    by Mary Burton
    A serial killer is on the loose, and a woman with a tragic past may hold the key to stopping him.

    An unsolved crime pits a desperate woman against a relentless killer in, New York Times, bestselling author Mary Burton’s heart-stopping novel of psychological suspense…, Fourteen years ago, Kaitlin ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Hell on Wheels

    by Julie Ann Walker
    A former Navy SEAL turned motorcycle-riding vigilante must protect a woman from a dangerous enemy.

    "High-adrenaline thrills with high-octane romance... Riveting."—,Chicago Tribune,, She's off limits. But he can still dream..., Ex—Marine Nate "Ghost" Weller is an expert at keeping his cool"and his ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Cut and Run

    by Mary Burton
    A serial killer is on the loose, and detective Macy Crow must race against time to catch them before they strike again.

    Twin sisters separated by the past are reunited by unspeakable crimes in, New York Times, bestselling author Mary Burton’s throat-clutching novel of suspense…, Trauma victims are not new to medical ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Whiskey Sea

    by Ann Howard Creel
    A young woman in the 1920s navigates the dangerous world of rum-running and smuggling on the East Coast.

    Running rum during Prohibition, she’ll risk her life—and her heart., Motherless and destitute, Frieda Hope is determined to make a better life for herself and her sister, Bea. The girls are taken in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. A Merciful Silence

    by Kendra Elliot
    FBI agent investigates a murder in her hometown, uncovering dark secrets and facing her traumatic past.

    In the fourth book of the, Wall Street Journal, bestselling series, FBI agent Mercy Kilpatrick must unlock the mystery of a mass murder, and the secrets of its silent witness…, For Mercy Kilpatrick, ... (Goodreads)

  18. Perfection

    by R.L. Mathewson
    Zoe is a perfectionist who falls for her messy neighbor, Trevor. Chaos ensues as they navigate their differences and feelings for each other.

    Zoe is used to taking care of herself and has long ago accepted that if anything bad was going to happen, it was going to happen to her. So when she loses her job over something most bosses would ... (Goodreads)

  19. When We Left Cuba

    by Chanel Cleeton
    A Cuban exile in 1960s Florida becomes involved in the CIA's plot to overthrow Fidel Castro. A story of love, politics, and family secrets.

    Instant, New York Times, bestseller!,In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life—and heart—to take back her country in this exhilarating historical novel from the author of, The Last ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Seconds to Live

    by Melinda Leigh
    Detective Ava McLane investigates a series of murders while dealing with her own traumatic past. Time is running out to catch the killer.

    A, Wall Street Journal, bestseller, Wildlife biologist Mac Barrett avoided his hometown of Scarlet Falls for years—too many bad memories. But when he receives the news that his father is dying, he ... (Goodreads)

  21. Such a Pretty Girl

    by Laura Wiess
    A young girl must confront her mother's abuser as he is released from prison.

    They promised Meredith nine years of safety, but only gave her three. Her father was supposed to be locked up until Meredith turned eighteen. She thought she had time to grow up, get out, and start a ... (Goodreads)

  22. The House by the Lake

    by Ella Carey
    A family saga spanning from pre-WWII Germany to modern-day Australia, centered around a lakeside house and the secrets it holds.

    The cobbled streets were dark as Isabelle hurried through the shadows, dodging in and out of doorways, constantly looking back. She worried the sound of her loudly thumping heart would give her away, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Chilled

    by Kendra Elliot
    A small town detective investigates a murder case with ties to her own past, uncovering secrets and danger along the way.

    As a forensic nurse on a search and rescue team, Brynn Nealey braves a dangerous blizzard to find the survivors of a plane crash in the Cascade Mountains. Joining her is Alex Kinton, a former US ... (Goodreads)

  24. Hour of Need

    by Melinda Leigh
    A small-town lawyer investigates a murder and uncovers a web of secrets and lies.

    A 2015 Daphne du Maurier Award finalist from, Wall Street Journal, bestselling author Melinda Leigh., While fighting in Afghanistan, Major Grant Barrett receives devastating news: his brother and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The Summer Wives

    by Beatriz Williams
    A young woman falls in love with a wealthy man on an island in the 1950s, but their romance is threatened by secrets and class differences.

    “ The Summer Wives is an exquisitely rendered novel that tackles two of my favorite topics: love and money. The glorious setting and drama are enriched by Williams’s signature vintage touch. It’s at ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. The Key

    by Kathryn Hughes
    A young woman discovers a mysterious key that unlocks secrets from the past, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

    A hidden note. A lost love. A second chance... 'A wonderful, enthralling story; one that I didn't want to end' Lesley Pearse on, The Key , 'A heartbreakingly powerful read', The Sun, on, The Key, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Sunrise Point

    by Robyn Carr
    A woman moves to a small town to start over and finds love and healing.

    Return to Virgin River with the books that started it all…,, Nora Crane will do what it takes to keep her family afloat. Things are better than they've been for a while; still she's barely scraping ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. 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)

  29. Law Man

    by Kristen Ashley
    A small-town sheriff falls for a woman with a troubled past, leading to danger and drama.

    Love is just around the corner . . . Sweet, shy Mara Hanover is in love with her neighbor. For four years, she has secretly watched her dream man from afar. Handsome police detective Mitch Lawson is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Love and Ruin

    by Paula McLain
    A historical fiction novel about the passionate love affair between Ernest Hemingway and journalist Martha Gellhorn during the Spanish Civil War.

    The Paris Wife focuses on the romance, marriage and divorce of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife Hadley Richardson, who met when Hemingway was 20 years old, and Richardson 28. They marry and move ... (Wikipedia)