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Leaving Time
by Jodi Picoult
A young girl's quest to uncover the truth behind her mother's disappearance.
For more than a decade, Jenna Metcalf has never stopped thinking about her mother, Alice, who mysteriously disappeared in the wake of a tragic accident. Refusing to believe she was abandoned, Jenna ... (Goodreads)
Where There's Smoke
by Jodi Picoult
A firefighter saves a man's life, but the man accuses him of starting the fire. The truth is revealed through a court case.
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who “writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships” (,The Boston ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Storyteller
by Jodi Picoult
A storyteller's quest to restore faith in the power of storytelling and to mend the wounds of her past.
25-year-old Sage Singer lives in the small town of Westerbrook, New Hampshire . , A couple of years before the story began, Sage and her mother were in a car accident while Sage was driving. Sage's ... (Wikipedia)
Reconstructing Amelia
by Kimberly McCreight
A mother unravels the truth behind her teenage daughter's death, uncovering secrets from the past.
In Reconstructing Amelia , the stunning debut novel from Kimberly McCreight, Kate's in the middle of the biggest meeting of her career when she gets the telephone call from Grace Hall, her daughter’s ... (Goodreads)
A Dog's Purpose
by W. Bruce Cameron
A dog's journey to discovering its true purpose, through multiple lifetimes and owners.
The narrator first starts out as a feral Beagle / German Shepherd / terrier mix puppy. A few weeks later, after being nursed by their mother, a feral as well, the dog and his siblings Fast, Sister, ... (Wikipedia)
The Glassblower
by Petra Durst-Benning
Three sisters navigate love, loss, and their family's glassblowing business in 19th century Germany.
In the village of Lauscha in Germany, things have been done the same way for centuries. The men blow the glass, and the women decorate and pack it. But when Joost Steinmann passes away unexpectedly ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Two-Family House
by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Two siblings, both Holocaust survivors, reunite and grapple with the family secrets that have kept them apart.
"An emotional but dreamy novel that...will transport you far, far away from your next dreary Monday morning. You may do a lot of sobbing, but don't worry, you'll be smiling by the end." —Bustle, "12 ... (Barnes & Noble)
Inside the O'Briens
by Lisa Genova
A family's battle against Huntington's Disease, discovering strength in the face of tragedy.
Joe O’Brien is a forty-four-year-old police officer from the Irish Catholic neighborhood of Charlestown, Massachusetts. A devoted husband, proud father of four children in their twenties, and ... (Goodreads)
Necessary Lies
by Diane Chamberlain
A young social worker in 1960s rural North Carolina uncovers a dark secret that threatens to upend the lives of those around her.
It is 1960 in North Carolina and the lives of Ivy Hart and Jane Forrester couldn't be more different. Fifteen-year-old Ivy lives with her family as tenants on a small tobacco farm, but when her ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Let You Go
by Clare Mackintosh
A mother's heartbreaking journey of grief and guilt as she struggles to come to terms with the death of her son.
THE, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,One of, The New York Times Book Review’,s 10 Best Crime Novels of 2016!,Now in paperback—the next blockbuster thriller for those who loved, The Girl on the Train, and, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Home Front
by Kristin Hannah
A family's struggle to survive in wartime, and the emotional toll it takes.
In this powerhouse of a novel, Kristin Hannah explores the intimate landscape of a troubled marriage with this provocative and timely portrait of a husband and wife, in love and at war. All marriages ... (Goodreads)
The Couple Next Door
by Shari Lapena
A suspenseful tale of a missing child, revealing the secrets and lies of the seemingly perfect neighbours.
AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,Shari Lapena’s new thriller,, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!,“,The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.,”, ,—,People,“,Provocative and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Behind Closed Doors
by B.A. Paris
Psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage hiding a sinister secret.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING DEBUT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU CAN'T MISS! The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie? “A hair-raising debut, both unsettling and addictive...A ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
The Chance
by Robyn Carr
A woman moves to a small town to start over and finds love unexpectedly. But her past threatens to ruin everything.
Share the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of the people who inhabit the small Oregon town of Thunder Point with #1, New York Times, bestselling author Robyn Carr., With its breathtaking vistas and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Can't Help Falling in Love
by Bella Andre
A heartwarming love story between a successful businessman and a struggling artist. They fall in love despite their differences and past traumas.
"An amazing love story with an amazing hero that keeps you hooked!" ~ 5 stars Gabe Sullivan risks his life every day as a firefighter in San Francisco. But after learning a brutal lesson about ... (Barnes & Noble)
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Jamie Ford
A touching story of the intersection of love, family, and culture during World War II.
Henry Lee, the son of Chinese parents in Seattle , Washington, is the only Asian child at his elementary school. His father makes him wear an "I Am Chinese" button so he will not be mistaken for a ... (Wikipedia)
Dying for Chocolate
by Diane Mott Davidson
Caterer Goldy Schulz investigates a murder at a chocolate-themed party. Recipes included.
The Caterer Meet Goldy Bear: a bright, opinionated, wildly inventive caterer whose personal life has become a recipe for disaster. She's got an abusive ex-husband who's into making tasteless threats, ... (Goodreads)
Bluegrass State of Mind
by Kathleen Brooks
A young woman returns to her hometown and uncovers a web of corruption and danger. She finds love and fights for justice.
She thought she would be safe far away in Kentucky...McKenna Mason's perfect life in New York City has just been destroyed. She is now a witness to a horrific crime involving some of America's most ... (Barnes & Noble)
Captive of My Desires
by Johanna Lindsey
A tale of a young woman's journey from being a captive to finding love and freedom in the arms of her captor.
Johanna Lindsey sweeps readers into the privileged world of English aristocrats and the exotic haunts of Caribbean treasure hunters in a new novel of passion and romantic adventure featuring the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Four Friends
by Robyn Carr
Four childhood friends reunite in their hometown, facing past traumas and discovering new love and purpose in life.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr comes the story of four friends determined to find their stride. Ultimately, they'll discover what it means to be a wife, mother, lover, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Duchess
by Danielle Steel
A young woman marries into a wealthy family and must navigate the challenges of high society and family secrets.
Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, ... (Goodreads)
Hello Love
by Karen McQuestion
A heartwarming story of a woman who receives letters from her deceased husband, guiding her towards a new love and a second chance at happiness.
From the bestselling author of, The Long Way Home, comes a charming novel about two strangers who find a second chance at happiness when they’re brought together by one extraordinary dog. A year ... (Goodreads)
Go Set a Watchman
by Harper Lee
Confronting the past and present, a woman struggles to reconcile her beliefs with those of her hometown.
Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, a single 26-year-old, returns from New York to her hometown, Maycomb, Alabama, for her annual fortnight-long visit to her father Atticus, a lawyer and former state ... (Wikipedia)
The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kidd
A powerful story about a girl's journey to freedom, despite the limitations of slavery.
Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts, Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope, daring, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the world—and it is now ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Hero
by Robyn Carr
A former marine returns home to start a new life and finds love in a small town.
www.robyncarr.com, With warmth and sensitivity, #1, New York Times, bestselling author Robyn Carr shows readers that falling in love can be the bravest act of all. , In a moment of desperation, Devon ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Plea
by Steve Cavanagh
A lawyer must defend his guilty client or face deadly consequences. Twists and turns abound in this legal thriller.
When David Child, a major client of a corrupt New York law firm, is arrested for murder, the FBI ask con-artist-turned-lawyer Eddie Flynn to secure Child as his client and force him to testify ... (Goodreads)
Just What Kind of Mother Are You?
by Paula Daly
A mother's worst nightmare comes true when her friend's daughter goes missing after a sleepover at her house.
A searing and sinister thriller for readers who liked Gone Girl. What if your best friend's child disappears? And it was all your fault. A searing and sinister thriller for readers who liked Gone ... (Goodreads)
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
A story of two women's intertwined lives, spanning generations and crossing continents.
The #1 New York Times Bestseller “A lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of America’s history. Beautiful.”—Ann Packer Moving ... (Barnes & Noble)
