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Recommendations based on Winter Loonby Susan Bernhard
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Killman Creek
by Rachel Caine
A woman's fight for survival against a killer who won't rest until he finds her.
A #1, Wall Street Journal, bestseller.,, Every time Gwen closed her eyes, she saw him in her nightmares. Now her eyes are open, and he’s not going away., Gwen Proctor won the battle to save her kids ... (Barnes & Noble)
Stillhouse Lake
by Rachel Caine
A woman and her children are forced to constantly move and change identities after her husband is revealed to be a serial killer.
Gina Royal is the definition of average—a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she ... (Goodreads)
Slade House
by David Mitchell
A supernatural thriller involving mysterious doorways that lead to a mysterious house with a sinister secret.
In 1979, Nathan Bishop and his mother are invited to the house of the respected Lady Grayer. Nathan is quickly acquainted with her son Jonah, and the two spend the afternoon in the garden of Slade ... (Wikipedia)
Purple Orchids
by Samantha Christy
A second chance romance between a wounded soldier and his high school sweetheart. Can they overcome their past and find love again?
Friends. Lovers. Enemies. Sometimes the lines between them are blurred. Gavin McBride She blindsided me. Broke me. Shredded me. And now she’s back, thinking I did the very same thing to her. Someone ... (Goodreads)
Let the Great World Spin
by Colum McCann
Interconnected stories of ordinary lives in 1970s New York, inspired by a high-wire artist's death-defying feat.
The events of the story are told in a largely non-linear fashion, with several different narrators telling the story from different perspectives. The story is interspersed with fictionalized accounts ... (Wikipedia)
The Lost Girls
by Heather Young
A family saga that explores the disappearance of three sisters from their secluded lake house in Minnesota in 1935.
In the summer of 1935, six-year-old Emily Evans vanishes from her family’s vacation home on a remote Minnesota lake. Her disappearance destroys her mother, who spends the rest of her life at the lake ... (Goodreads)
The Darkest Sunrise
by Aly Martinez
A heart-wrenching story of two broken souls finding love and healing in each other amidst tragedy and secrets.
Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me. Whoever coined that phrase is a bald-faced liar. Words are often the sharpest weapon of all, triggering some of the most powerful ... (Goodreads)
Beauty and the Mustache
by Penny Reid
A woman returns home to care for her sick mother and falls for a bearded man who challenges her views on life and love.
There are three things you need to know about Ashley Winston: 1) She has six brothers and they all have beards, 2) She is a reader, and 3) She knows how to knit. Former beauty queen, Ashley Winston's ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Liked My Life
by Abby Fabiaschi
A woman's suicide leaves her family in disarray, but she continues to guide them from beyond the grave.
Called "marvelous" and "absolutely stunning," this debut asks: What happens when a mother's death leaves her husband and daughter wondering why they thought everything was okay when it was not? ,“An ... (Barnes & Noble)
Galatea
by Madeline Miller
A retelling of the Pygmalion myth, exploring the relationship between a sculptor and his creation brought to life.
In Ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece – the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen – the gift of life. Now his wife, Galatea is ... (Barnes & Noble)
Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate
Family torn apart is reunited across generations, revealing a powerful tale of resilience and hope.
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the ... (Goodreads)
The Story of a New Name
by Elena Ferrante
Two young women's search for identity and independence in a patriarchal society.
In 2012, Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend introduced readers to the unforgettable Elena and Lila, whose lifelong friendship provides the backbone for the Neapolitan Novels. The Story of a New ... (Goodreads)
Unmarriageable
by Soniah Kamal
A modern retelling of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" set in Pakistan. A story of love, family, and societal expectations.
In this one-of-a-kind retelling of, Pride and Prejudice, set in modern-day Pakistan, Alys Binat has sworn never to marry—until an encounter with one Mr. Darsee at a wedding makes her reconsider. A ... (Goodreads)
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)
Hausfrau
by Jill Alexander Essbaum
A bored American housewife in Switzerland seeks fulfillment through a series of affairs, leading to tragic consequences.
For readers of Claire Messud and Mary Gaitskill comes a striking debut novel of marriage, fidelity, sex, and morality, featuring a fascinating heroine who struggles to live a life with meaning. ... (Goodreads)
The Edge of Lost
by Kristina McMorris
A young Irish boy is sent to America in the 1920s, where he navigates a life of crime and love on Alcatraz Island.
From bestselling author Kristina McMorris comes an ambitious and heartrending story of immigrants, deception, and second chances. , On a cold night in October 1937, searchlights cut through the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Edinburgh Twilight
by Carole Lawrence
A murder mystery set in Victorian Edinburgh, where a detective and a medical student team up to solve the case.
As a new century approaches, Edinburgh is a city divided. The wealthy residents of New Town live in comfort, while Old Town’s cobblestone streets are clotted with criminals, prostitution, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Murderer's Son
by Joy Ellis
A detective returns to his hometown to investigate a murder that hits close to home, uncovering dark secrets and facing his own troubled past.
What if your mother was a serial killer? A BLOODY KILLER SEEMS TO HAVE RETURNED TO THE LINCOLNSHIRE FENS A gripping new crime series by the best-selling author of the Nikki Galena series. Twenty ... (Goodreads)
The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland
by Rebekah Crane
A summer camp for troubled teens brings together a group of misfits who learn to confront their pasts and embrace their true selves.
According to sixteen-year-old Zander Osborne, nowhere is an actual place—and she’s just fine there. But her parents insist that she get out of her head—and her home state—and attend Camp Padua, a ... (Goodreads)
The Magpies
by Mark Edwards
A couple moves into their dream home, only to be terrorized by their neighbors, the Magpies.
Meet the neighbours from hell, in the gripping thriller that reviewers and readers describe as "fast-paced," "chilling," and "impossible to put down.” When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home ... (Goodreads)
The Silent Wife
by Kerry Fisher
A woman's seemingly perfect life is shattered when her husband's infidelity is revealed. She must confront the truth and decide her next move.
Would you risk everything for the man you loved? Even if you knew he'd done something terrible? Lara’s life looks perfect on the surface. Gorgeous doting husband Massimo, sweet little son Sandro and ... (Goodreads)
And the Mountains Echoed
by Khaled Hosseini
Interconnected stories of family and love, tracing the consequences of decisions made throughout life.
The novel opens in the year 1952. Saboor, an impoverished farmer from the fictional village of Shadbagh, decides to sell his three-year-old daughter Pari to a wealthy, childless couple in Kabul. ... (Wikipedia)
Archangel's Legion
by Nalini Singh
Epic fantasy adventure of a band of angels protecting the world from dark forces.
Nalini Singh, the New York Times bestselling “alpha author of paranormal romance” (Booklist) returns to an immortal world of violent passion and lethal power…on the brink of a deadly archangelic war. ... (Goodreads)
Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of World War I
by Hazel Gaynor
A heart-wrenching love story set during World War I, told through letters exchanged between a soldier and his sweetheart.
An unforgettably romantic novel that spans four Christmases (1914-1918), Last Christmas in Paris explores the ruins of war, the strength of love, and the enduring hope of the Christmas season., New ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Ghostwriter
by A.R. Torre
A struggling writer is hired to complete a famous author's unfinished manuscript, but soon discovers dark secrets about the author's life.
from a New York Times Bestseller..., I have three months to write the last book of my life. Three months to confess the details of that day, and how it changed everything for me. My name is Helena ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
Red Clocks
by Leni Zumas
In a dystopian future, women's reproductive rights are abolished. Four women navigate the consequences of this law.
In this ferociously imaginative novel, abortion is once again illegal in America, in-vitro fertilization is banned, and the Personhood Amendment grants rights of life, liberty, and property to every ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Steep Price
by Robert Dugoni
Lawyer defends a woman accused of killing her husband, but the case becomes personal as she uncovers secrets about her own family.
New York Times, bestselling author Robert Dugoni’s thrilling series continues as Seattle homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite is plunged into a case of family secrets and murder…, ,“Another ... (Goodreads)
Because She Loves Me
by Mark Edwards
A gripping psychological thriller about a man whose perfect life is shattered when he discovers his girlfriend's dark past.
A gripping tale of jealousy, obsession and murder, from the No.1 Bestselling author of The Magpies . When Andrew Sumner meets beautiful, edgy Charlie, he is certain his run of bad luck has finally ... (Goodreads)
A Memory of Violets: A Novel of London's Flower Sellers
by Hazel Gaynor
A heartwarming story of two flower sellers in Victorian London, their struggles, and the power of hope and love.
From the author of the USA Today bestseller The Girl Who Came Home comes an unforgettable historical novel that tells the story of two long-lost sisters—orphaned flower sellers—and a young woman who ... (Barnes & Noble)
