Recommendations based on The Garden of Small Beginningsby Abbi Waxman

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Brown-Eyed Girl

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Wealthy businessman meets his match in a spirited woman who challenges his beliefs and steals his heart.

    The much anticipated final book in the Travis series,, Brown-Eyed Girl, from beloved author Lisa Kleypas, Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Sweet Salt Air

    by Barbara Delinsky
    Two childhood friends reunite on an island off the coast of Maine to write a cookbook, but secrets from their past threaten to tear them apart.

    On Quinnipeague, hearts open under the summer stars and secrets float in the, Sweet Salt Air,... Charlotte and Nicole were once the best of friends, spending summers together in Nicole's coastal ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Singles Game

    by Lauren Weisberger
    A young tennis player navigates the cutthroat world of professional tennis, facing tough choices and personal sacrifices along the way.

    The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada—a dishy tell-all about a beautiful tennis prodigy who, after changing coaches, suddenly makes ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Matchmaker

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    Dabney, a matchmaker, tries to find love for her daughter while keeping a secret from her past. A heartwarming story of family and love.

    In this moving story about losing and finding love again, a woman sets out to find the perfect matches for those closest to her., 48-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Sunshine Sisters

    by Jane Green
    Three estranged sisters reunite to care for their narcissistic mother, confronting their past and present struggles along the way.

    The, New York Times, bestselling author of, Falling, presents a warm, wise, and wonderfully vivid novel about a mother who asks her three estranged daughters to come home to help her end her life. ... (Goodreads)

  6. In Twenty Years

    by Allison Winn Scotch
    College friends reunite after 20 years and confront secrets, regrets, and missed opportunities.

    Twenty years ago, six Penn students shared a house, naively certain that their friendships would endure—until the death of their ringleader and dear friend Bea splintered the group for good. Now, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

    by Kelly Harms
    After her husband returns from a long absence, Amy Byler takes a break from single motherhood and rediscovers herself in New York City.

    An Amazon Charts and, Washington Post, bestseller., ,“A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine,, The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Gatecrasher

    by Madeleine Wickham
    A middle-aged woman crashes funerals to find wealthy widowers to marry, until she meets her match.

    Everything's coming up roses for Fleur Daxeny, as she goes through more rich men than she does designer hats... if that's humanly possible. Beautiful, charming, and utterly irresistible, her success ... (Goodreads)

  9. Sweet Tomorrows

    by Debbie Macomber
    A woman overcomes her past and finds love and happiness in a small town. Heartwarming and uplifting.

    Rose Harbor, Book 5 The much-anticipated conclusion to Debbie Macomber’s beloved Rose Harbor series, set in the picturesque town of Cedar Cove, Sweet Tomorrows is a vibrant and poignant novel of ... (Goodreads)

  10. Charlie All Night

    by Jennifer Crusie
    Radio DJ Charlie is forced to work the night shift with uptight producer Allie, leading to unexpected romance and chaos.

    Dumped by her boyfriend and demoted from WBBB's prime-time spot, radio producer Allie McGuffey has nowhere to go but up. She plans to make her comeback by turning temporary DJ Charlie Tenniel into a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. We Met in December

    by Rosie Curtis
    Jess and Alex meet in a London house-share in December. Their friendship blossoms into a romance, but life and secrets get in the way.

    Following a year in the life of a twenty-something British woman who falls hard for her London flat mate, this clever, fun, and unforgettable romantic comedy is the perfect feel-good holiday read. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Home Again

    by Kristin Hannah
    A woman returns to her hometown to confront her past and heal her broken heart, finding unexpected love and forgiveness along the way.

    Madelaine Hillyard is a world-famous heart surgeon at the top of her game. Her personal life is far less successful. A loving but overworked single mom, she is constantly at odds with her teenage ... (Goodreads)

  13. Class Mom

    by Laurie Gelman
    A humorous take on the life of a class mom, navigating the challenges of organizing school events and dealing with parents.

    Laurie Gelman’s clever debut novel about a year in the life of a kindergarten class mom—a brilliant send-up of the petty and surprisingly cutthroat terrain of parent politics., Jen Dixon is not your ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. While My Sister Sleeps

    by Barbara Delinsky
    A family is torn apart when one sister falls into a coma and the other must make a life-changing decision.

    Following the success of, The Secret Between Us, a book the, Boston Globe, hailed as “one of her best,” Barbara Delinsky returns with another moving and deeply satisfying novel, this one about the ... (Goodreads)

  15. Billy and Me

    by Giovanna Fletcher
    A small-town girl falls in love with a famous actor, but struggles to adapt to his glamorous lifestyle.

    In this utterly sweet and moving women's fiction novel, a celebrity comes to town and sweeps a young woman - who is used to being overlooked - off her feet. Sophie May is content with her life in her ... (Goodreads)

  16. 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)

  17. The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe

    by Mary Simses
    A lawyer inherits a blueberry farm and bakery in Maine, leading her to question her fast-paced city life and rediscover love.

    A high-powered Manhattan attorney finds love, purpose, and the promise of a simpler life in her grandmother's hometown. Ellen Branford is going to fulfill her grandmother's dying wish — to find the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Simple Wild

    by K.A. Tucker
    A young woman travels to Alaska to reconnect with her estranged father and falls in love with the rugged wilderness and a local pilot.

    Calla Fletcher wasn't even two when her mother took her and fled the Alaskan wild, unable to handle the isolation of the extreme, rural lifestyle, leaving behind Calla’s father, Wren Fletcher, in the ... (Goodreads)

  19. Hooking Up

    by Helena Hunting
    Amalie and her one-night stand, Lexington, navigate their complicated relationship while dealing with their own personal issues.

    Amalie Whitfield is the picture of a blushing bride during her wedding reception ― but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of proclaiming his undying love, her husband can be heard, by Amalie and ... (Goodreads)

  20. Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries

    by Helen Fielding
    Bridget Jones navigates the ups and downs of pregnancy and motherhood while trying to figure out who the father of her baby is.

    Bridget Jones is a Bangor University graduate. She is a 32-year-old single woman whose life is a satirized version of the stereotypical single London 30-something in the 1990s and very unlucky in ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Half a World Away

    by Mike Gayle
    A man discovers he has a teenage daughter he never knew existed, and must navigate the challenges of building a relationship with her.

    Strangers living worlds apart.,Strangers with nothing in common.,But it wasn’t always that way…,Kerry Hayes is single mum, living on a tough south London estate. She provides for her son by cleaning ... (Goodreads)

  22. Shacking Up

    by Helena Hunting
    Ruby's life takes an unexpected turn when she moves in with a stranger, Bancroft, and their attraction grows.

    Ruby Scott is months behind on rent and can’t seem to land a steady job. She has one chance to turn things around with a big audition. But instead of getting her big break, she gets sick as a dog and ... (Goodreads)

  23. No Judgments

    by Meg Cabot
    A young woman returns to her hometown in Florida to help her grandmother during a hurricane, and finds love and self-discovery along the way.

    The storm of the century is about to hit Little Bridge Island, Florida—and it’s sending waves crashing through Sabrina “Bree” Beckham’s love life… When a massive hurricane severs all power and cell ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. The Lido

    by Libby Page
    A community comes together to save their local lido from closure, changing the lives of two women in the process.

    A tender, joyous debut novel about a cub reporter and her eighty-six-year-old subject—and the unlikely and life-changing friendship that develops between them. Kate is a twenty-six-year-old riddled ... (Goodreads)

  25. Hidden Summit

    by Robyn Carr
    A woman seeks refuge in a small town after a traumatic event, finding love and healing in unexpected places.

    Sick of running into her cheery ex-husband and his new wife, Leslie Petruso accepts a job at the Virgin River branch of Haggerty Construction and takes the high road right out of town. Now she's got ... (Goodreads)

  26. Wicked Sexy Liar

    by Christina Lauren
    Max and his fake fiancée, Chloe, navigate their complicated relationship while trying to keep their secrets hidden.

    When three college besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything can—and does—happen. Book Four in the New York Times Wild Seasons series that began with Sweet Filthy Boy (the Romantic Times book of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Little Earthquakes

    by Jennifer Weiner
    A group of friends navigating motherhood, friendships, and life's daily challenges.

    Rose and Maggie Feller are two young sisters who share little in common except their shoe size. Rose is the eldest and has been watching after Maggie since they were young children and their mother ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Apple Orchard

    by Susan Wiggs
    Tess Delaney discovers her family's past and finds love while restoring an apple orchard in Sonoma.

    From #1, New York Times, Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs,“…sweet, crisp and juicy.”—Elin Hilderbrand,“A powerful story of love, loss, hope and redemption.”—,Kirkus, Starred Review,Tess Delaney makes a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Grand Finale

    by Janet Evanovich
    Stephanie Plum is back, this time trying to solve a string of robberies while dealing with her love life and eccentric family.

    From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author comes a revised, repackaged novel sure to please her many fans. She writes "high speed comic mayhem" (,Detroit Free Press,); she's "a blast of fresh ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Hot Asset

    by Lauren Layne
    Sparks fly between a Wall Street executive and a SEC investigator as they navigate a high-stakes insider trading case.

    Featured on, Inside Edition,.,, A sexy agent hounds Wall Street’s hottest new wolf in an exhilarating novel from, New York Times, bestselling author Lauren Layne., Ian Bradley is the definition of a ... (Barnes & Noble)