Recommendations based on The Next Big Thingby Johanna Edwards

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  1. Good in Bed

    by Jennifer Weiner
    A story of finding identity, redemption, and self-love in spite of life's challenges.

    Candace (Cannie) Shapiro is a smart, sarcastic, and successful entertainment journalist living in Philadelphia . Although she has a small group of close friends, including her best friend Samantha, ... (Wikipedia)

  2. See Jane Date

    by Melissa Senate
    Jane's search for love leads her to a series of disastrous blind dates, until she realizes that true love may have been right in front of her all along.

    Twenty-eight-year-old Jane Gregg, an assistant editor, has sixty days to find an impressive date for her cousin's elegant society wedding, and after many riotous blind dates, a bout with nicotene ... (Goodreads)

  3. After You Left

    by Carol Mason
    A woman struggles to move on after her partner's sudden disappearance, until a stranger brings new hope.

    You want to know what the worst thing is? It’s not the embarrassment, or the looks on people’s faces when I tell them what happened. It isn’t the pain of him not being there—loneliness is manageable. ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Undomestic Goddess

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A lawyer's unexpected journey into domesticity, learning the joys of a simpler life.

    Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable: she’s made a huge mistake. A mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership. Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Babyville

    by Jane Green
    Three women navigate the ups and downs of pregnancy and motherhood, while dealing with their own personal struggles and relationships.

    Meet Julia, a wildly successful television producer who appears to have the picture-perfect life. But beneath the surface, things are not as perfect as they seem. Stuck in a loveless relationship ... (Goodreads)

  6. Where They Found Her

    by Kimberly McCreight
    A small town is rocked by the discovery of a dead newborn, and three women's lives become intertwined in the investigation.

    An idyllic suburban town. A devastating discovery. Shocking revelations that will change three lives forever., At the end of a long winter in well-to-do Ridgedale, New Jersey, the body of a newborn ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Remember Me?

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A woman discovers her past life and the secrets her family has kept from her.

    It is about Lexi Smart, a woman who has insecurities about herself until she experiences amnesia after a car accident. When she wakes up in the hospital she finds that she is a completely different ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Bookends

    by Jane Green
    Two women's friendship and life journeys, exploring the joys and challenges of adulthood.

    On the heels of her national bestsellers, Jemima J, and, Mr. Maybe, British sensation Jane Green delivers a sparkling tale of old friends reunited and old jealousies rekindled. Catherine Warner and ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Deep End of the Ocean

    by Jacquelyn Mitchard
    A family coping with the loss of their son and their journey to reunite.

    Wisconsin photographer and housewife Beth Cappadora leaves her youngest son, Ben, alone with his older brother for a brief moment in a crowded Chicago hotel lobby, while attending her high school ... (Wikipedia)

  10. First Grave on the Right

    by Darynda Jones
    A female Grim Reaper sleuth solves supernatural mysteries in a world of the living and the dead.

    First Grave on the Right, is the smashing, award-winning debut novel that introduces Charley Davidson: part-time private investigator and full-time Grim Reaper. Charley sees dead people. That's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Jemima J

    by Jane Green
    A woman's journey to find self-acceptance and fulfillment in a world of expectations.

    Jemima Jones is overweight. About one hundred pounds overweight. Treated like a maid by her thin and social-climbing roommates, and lorded over by the beautiful Geraldine (less talented but better ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Thorn Birds

    by Colleen McCullough
    A powerful tale of forbidden love, set in rural Australia in the early 20th century.

    The story begins in New Zealand on 8 December 1915, the fourth birthday of Meghann "Meggie" Cleary who is the only daughter of Padriac ("Paddy"), an Irish farm labourer, and Fiona ("Fee"), his wife. ... (Wikipedia)

  13. The Rescue

    by Nicholas Sparks
    A man and woman find love and healing through faith in a story of redemption and second chances.

    When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks; but there is one leap of faith Taylor can't bring himself to make: He ... (Goodreads)

  14. Darkly Dreaming Dexter

    by Jeff Lindsay
    An introspective serial killer navigates the dark side of morality, guided by his own code of justice.

    The novel's protagonist , Dexter Morgan , works for the Miami-Dade Police Department as a forensic blood spatter analyst . In his spare time, Dexter is a serial killer who kills murderers, rapists, ... (Wikipedia)

  15. I've Got Your Number

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A young woman's chaotic life is turned upside-down when she finds a stranger's lost phone.

    Poppy Wyatt loses her engagement ring, which has been in her fiancé's family for three generations, on the day that his parents arrive from the US and in the following panic, she also ends up losing ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Garden Spells

    by Sarah Addison Allen
    A tale of family secrets and magical powers, set in a small Southern town.

    Claire Waverley lives alone in small Bascom, North Carolina. The only person she's close to is an elderly relative named Evanelle, who has the gift of giving people exactly what they need before they ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Push

    by Sapphire
    A harrowing tale of a young girl's journey through poverty, abuse, and illiteracy in Harlem.

    Claireece Precious Jones is an obese, illiterate 16-year-old girl who lives in Harlem with her abusive mother Mary. Precious is a few months pregnant with her second child, the product of her father ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Talk Me Down

    by Victoria Dahl
    A small-town librarian and a former bad boy fall in love, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    Molly Jennings has one naughty little secret: her job as a bestselling erotic fiction author. Until her inspiration runs dry—thanks to a creepy ex—and it's time to skip town and move back to tiny ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Undead and Unworthy

    by MaryJanice Davidson
    Vampire queen Betsy Taylor faces new challenges as she tries to balance her royal duties with her personal life.

    Betsy Taylor thought entering the world of the undead was a big adjustment. Being a new bride isn't much easier. The blush has only been on for two months, and Betsy has a lot to do: set up the new ... (Goodreads)

  20. Hardline

    by Meredith Wild
    A billionaire tech CEO and a journalist fall in love while investigating a dangerous conspiracy. Steamy romance and thrilling suspense ensue.

    Software mogul Blake Landon has met his match in headstrong Erica Hathaway. While his controlling nature and her independent spirit continue to battle, Blake has no intention of letting her out of ... (Goodreads)

  21. Hard Limit

    by Meredith Wild
    Erica Hathaway's life is turned upside down when her company is threatened by a powerful investor. She must navigate the cutthroat business world to save it.

    Blake Landon is a man who has everything-wealth, good looks, and the love of Erica Hathaway. The power couple has been through hell and back, and when life has torn them apart, somehow they have ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Nanny Diaries

    by Emma McLaughlin
    A young woman's struggle to balance her professional and personal obligations as a nanny.

    Wanted: One young woman to take care of four-year-old boy. Must be cheerful, enthusiastic and selfless–bordering on masochistic. Must relish sixteen-hour shifts with a deliberately nap-deprived ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Lincoln Lawyer

    by Michael Connelly
    A defense attorney navigates the legal system and unravels a conspiracy that could destroy him.

    Moderately successful criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller operates around Los Angeles County out of a Lincoln Town Car (hence the title) driven by a former client working off his legal fees. ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Left Behind

    by Tim LaHaye
    A post-apocalyptic world of chaos and destruction, as the Rapture takes away all the believers in Christ.

    An airborne Boeing 747 is headed to London when, without any warning, passengers mysteriously disappear from their seats. Terror and chaos slowly spread not only through the plane but also worldwide ... (Goodreads)

  25. I Do

    by Cara Lockwood
    A wedding planner falls for a groom-to-be, but he's not the one she's supposed to marry. A romantic comedy with a twist.

    "She creates perfect days."In spite of her incorrigible curly hair, Lauren Crandell is a neat-freak and organizational guru, qualities that make her the perfect wedding planner. But when two weddings ... (Goodreads)

  26. Paperweight

    by Meg Haston
    A young woman struggles with an eating disorder and the loss of her best friend. She finds hope and healing in unexpected places.

    This emotionally haunting and beautifully written young adult debut delves into the devastating impact of trauma and loss, in the vein of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Wintergirls. Seventeen-year-old ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Starter Wife

    by Gigi Levangie Grazer
    A Hollywood wife's life falls apart after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. She must rebuild her life and find herself.

    there are starter jobs. starter cars. starter houses. and then there are starter wives.From the bestselling author of "Maneater" comes "The Starter Wife," a sexy, savvy, and wickedly funny novel ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Engagements

    by J. Courtney Sullivan
    A novel that explores the concept of marriage through the stories of four couples and the creation of the iconic De Beers diamond campaign.

    A, People Magazine, Top 10 Best Book of the Year, The bestselling author of Maine returns with an exhilarating novel about Frances Gerety, the real pioneering ad woman who coined the famous slogan “A ... (Goodreads)

  29. Geography Club

    by Brent Hartinger
    A group of high school students form a secret club to explore their sexuality and identity.

    Russel Middlebrook is keeping a secret from his two best friends, Min, a bright Chinese American girl, and Gunnar, a bright and socially awkward boy. Neither of them knows he is gay and that he has ... (Wikipedia)

  30. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

    by Betty Smith
    A coming of age story set in Brooklyn, depicting a young girl's struggles and growth.

    The novel is split into five "books", each covering a different period in the characters' lives. Book One opens in 1912 and introduces 11-year-old Francie Nolan, who lives in the Williamsburg ... (Wikipedia)