Recommendations based on The Lighthouse Keeperby Cynthia Ellingsen

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  1. Have You Seen Luis Velez?

    by Catherine Ryan Hyde
    A young man helps an elderly blind woman find her missing friend, discovering the power of human connection and empathy along the way.

    An Amazon Charts and, Wall Street Journal, bestseller.,, New York Times, bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde brings heartwarming authenticity to the story of two strangers who find that kindness ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Kindness Goes Unpunished

    by Craig Johnson
    A sheriff investigates a cold case, uncovering secrets and uncovering justice.

    Walt Longmire has been sheriff of Wyoming's Absaroka County for almost a quarter of a century and has meted out justice with charm and a high-powered sense of humor, but when Walt tags along with ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Short Drop

    by Matthew FitzSimmons
    A quest to discover the truth behind a political scandal, with life-and-death stakes.

    A decade ago, fourteen-year-old Suzanne Lombard, the daughter of Benjamin Lombard—then a senator, now a powerful vice president running for the presidency—disappeared in the most sensational ... (Goodreads)

  4. Getting Rid of Bradley

    by Jennifer Crusie
    A woman hires a man to pretend to be her fiancé in order to make her ex-boyfriend jealous, but things get complicated when they fall for each other.

    The novel begins with the worst day of Lucy Savage's life. Her husband failed to appear in divorce court, she is shot at, but thinking she is being mugged, she assaults the cop who saved her, and ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Romanov

    by Nadine Brandes
    Anastasia "Nastya" Romanov possesses a magical spell that could save her family and change the course of history.

    My name is Anastasia . . . The history books say I died . . . They don’t know the half of it. Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was given a single mission: to smuggle an ancient spell into her suitcase on ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. 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)

  7. Coast Road

    by Barbara Delinsky
    A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband dies in a car accident, forcing her to confront secrets from her past.

    Life's greatest gifts come to us by accident. Barbara Delinsky has always had a gift for creating tales of extraordinary emotional power and depth. Now the New York Times bestselling author of Three ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Secrets of Lost Stones

    by Melissa Payne
    A woman moves to a small town and discovers a mysterious connection to the land and its secrets.

    A soul-stirring novel about the bonds between mother and child and the redemption that comes with facing the past and letting it go., Thirty-two-year-old Jess Abbot has lost everything: her job, her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Last Romantics

    by Tara Conklin
    Four siblings navigate life after their father's death and their mother's subsequent breakdown, exploring love, loss, and family bonds.

    The, New York Times, bestselling author of, The House Girl, explores the lives of four siblings in this ambitious and absorbing novel in the vein of, Commonwealth, and, The Interestings.,“The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Mysterious Affair at Styles

    by Agatha Christie
    A classic murder mystery, uncovering the truth behind a suspicious death.

    On the morning of 18 July, the household at Styles Court wakes to the discovery that Emily Inglethorp, the elderly owner, has died. She had been poisoned with strychnine . Arthur Hastings, a soldier ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Interlude in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a famous musician during a performance, uncovering dark secrets and motives.

    In early spring of 2059, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called off planet to face a grueling ordeal - giving a seminar at the largest police conference of the year, to be held in a swanky resort. A resort ... (Goodreads)

  12. Walk Me Home

    by Catherine Ryan Hyde
    A heartwarming story of two unlikely friends, a young girl and an elderly man, who embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery.

    From, New York Times, bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde comes a story of two young sisters who embark on a journey across the American Southwest to uncover what it really means to be a family. ... (Goodreads)

  13. Worthy

    by Catherine Ryan Hyde
    A troubled teenager finds redemption through a kind-hearted neighbor who teaches him the value of hard work and self-worth.

    They might’ve been a family., Virginia finally had the chance to explore a relationship with Aaron when he asked her on a date. She had been waiting, hoping that the widower and his young son, Buddy, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The House on Tradd Street

    by Karen White
    Real estate agent inherits a haunted house and uncovers secrets of the past. A ghostly mystery with a touch of romance.

    Practical Melanie Middleton hates to admit she can see ghosts. But she's going to have to accept it. An old man she recently met has died, leaving her his historic Tradd Street home, complete with ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Story Keeper

    by Lisa Wingate
    A young woman uncovers a dark family secret while researching her latest book, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

    From the #1, New York Times, author of, Before We Were Yours,!,“Wingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story-within-a-story, penned with a fine, expressive style, will captivate writers ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Good Widow

    by Liz Fenton
    A woman discovers her husband's secrets after his death and travels to Maui to uncover the truth about his past.

    Amazon Charts bestselling authors Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke make their suspense debut in this twisty, emotional thriller., Elementary school teacher Jacqueline “Jacks” Morales’s marriage was far ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Freedom's Landing

    by Anne McCaffrey
    A group of humans, abducted by an alien race, must adapt to their new planet and work together to survive and escape their captors.

    Kristin Bjornsen lived a normal life, right up until the day the spaceships floated into view above Denver. As human slaves were herded into the maw of a massive vessel, Kristin realized her normal ... (Goodreads)

  18. Unfinished Business

    by Nora Roberts
    A woman returns to her hometown to confront her past and rekindle a romance with her high school sweetheart.

    Heartfelt reunions and second chances—don’t miss this classic story from #1, New York Times, bestselling author Nora Roberts! When she was sixteen, Vanessa Sexton had her life perfectly mapped out. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Angel Falls

    by Kristin Hannah
    A woman travels to Venezuela to scatter her husband's ashes and discovers secrets about his past. She also finds love and healing in unexpected places.

    When Mikaela Campbell, beloved wife and mother, falls into a coma, it is up to her husband, Liam, to hold the family together and care for their grieving, frightened children. Doctors tell him not to ... (Goodreads)

  20. In Between

    by Jenny B. Jones
    Katie Parker is sent to live with a new family and navigate the challenges of fitting in and finding her place in a small town.

    Can we overcome our past? Katie Parker is about to get a new life—whether she wants one or not. With her mom in prison, and her father AWOL, Katie is sent to live with a squeaky-clean family who ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Marriage Lie

    by Kimberly Belle
    Iris' husband dies in a plane crash, but she discovers he wasn't who he said he was. She sets out to uncover the truth.

    Even the perfect marriage has its dark side… Iris and Will's marriage is as close to perfect as it can be: a large house in a nice Atlanta neighborhood, rewarding careers and the excitement of trying ... (Goodreads)

  22. In the Land of the Long White Cloud

    by Sarah Lark
    Two women, one Māori and one English, navigate love, loss, and cultural clashes in 19th century New Zealand.

    Helen Davenport, governess for a wealthy London household, longs for a family of her own—but nearing her late twenties and with no dowry, her prospects are dim. Responding to an advertisement seeking ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Ladies' Room

    by Carolyn Brown
    After her husband leaves her for a younger woman, a woman finds solace and support in the ladies' room of a small-town bar.

    Secrets told in the church ladies' room are supposed to stay in the ladies' room. But that doesn't mean that what Trudy overhears there during her great-aunt Gertrude's funeral won't change the rest ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Woman on the Orient Express

    by Lindsay Jayne Ashford
    A journey of self-discovery for a woman traveling on the Orient Express, retracing the steps of Agatha Christie's famous trip.

    Hoping to make a clean break from a fractured marriage, Agatha Christie boards the Orient Express in disguise. But unlike her famous detective Hercule Poirot, she can’t neatly unravel the mysteries ... (Goodreads)

  25. Unlucky 13

    by James Patterson
    A murder mystery set in a small town, as a detective attempts to uncover the truth.

    When two dead bodies are found inside a wrecked car on the Golden Gate Bridge, Detective Lindsay Boxer doubts that it will be anything as simple as a traffic accident. The scene is more gruesome than ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Break

    by Marian Keyes
    A woman's journey to recovery, letting go of the past and embracing a new life.

    'Myself and Hugh . . . We're taking a break.' 'A city-with-fancy-food sort of break?' If only. Amy's husband Hugh says he isn't leaving her. He still loves her, he's just taking a break - from their ... (Goodreads)

  27. Age of Swords

    by Michael J. Sullivan
    In a world of magic and swords, a band of warriors must fight to protect their people from an ancient evil.

    A Goodreads Choice Award Nomination for Best Fantasy Novel of 2017 The gods have been proven mortal and new heroes will arise as the battle continues in the sequel to Age of Myth–from the author of ... (Goodreads)

  28. P.S. from Paris

    by Marc Levy
    A bestselling author and a successful actress reconnect in Paris, reigniting their past romance and facing the challenges of their present lives.

    From Marc Levy, the most-read French author alive today, comes a modern-day love story between a famous actress hiding in Paris and a bestselling writer lying to himself. They knew their friendship ... (Goodreads)

  29. A Merciful Death

    by Kendra Elliot
    FBI agent investigates a series of murders in a small town, uncovering dark secrets and facing personal demons.

    Soon to be a TV series by Warner Brothers Television and Ellen Degeneres’s A Very Good Production., FBI special agent Mercy Kilpatrick has been waiting her whole life for disaster to strike. A ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Whispering Rock

    by Robyn Carr
    A woman's journey of healing and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a small mountain town.

    Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series…, Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands ... (Barnes & Noble)