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| | | | | A normal family might have stopped visiting Capri after one of them “accidentally” fell off a cliff, but the Lingates are far from normal. Wealthy enough to shrug off the scandal, they've only become more insular in the decades since. Sarah and Lorna scheme to finally learn the truth, but then Lorna vanishes.
Sarah Walker, Indianapolis Public Library, IN | |
| | | Promise Me Sunshine by Cara BastoneGrieving the loss of her best friend, a young woman’s life is turned upside down when she meets a grumpy stranger who swears he can help her live again in this heartwarming, slow-burn romance. This is a beautifully written love story that features the exploration of grief.
Karen Troutman, LibraryReads Ambassador |
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| The River Has Roots by Amal El-MohtarSisters Esther and Ysabel are among the lucky few to have found their way home after getting lost in the land of Faerie. When Esther falls in love with a stranger, a darkness threatens to separate the sisters forever. An enchanting story of the bonds of sisterhood and the magic of Faerie for readers who love a good riddle song or murder ballad.
Mara Bandy Fass, Champaign Public Library, IL |
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| Broken Country by Clare Leslie HallBeth is in mourning due to the death of her son when her first love moves back to town. A chain of events takes place that alters their lives. Unfolding with the urgency of a thriller, this novel deftly explores topics such as first love, sacrifice, and deep loyalty.
Theresa Bond, Middlesex Public Library, NJ |
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| All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah HarmanFlorence is a washed-up girl group singer and a hot mess. She skates through life, having no qualms about manipulating people to get what she wants. When her son is accused of a horrible crime, she investigates, but with morals so gray, can she actually bring a killer to justice? All the other mothers hate her -- with good reason -- yet readers will root for her.
Cari Dubiel, Twinsburg Public Library, OH |
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| The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan HenryClara receives a phone call regarding a letter from the mother who abandoned her when she was young and now presumed dead. From the moment Clara and her daughter Wynnie arrive in London to get the letter, a series of coincidences change their lives. A novel of love, motherhood, forgiveness, and being open to possibilities while knowing yourself.
Judy Sebastian, Eastham Public Library, MA |
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| Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyA gripping novel of a father and his children residing on a remote island, frantic to protect the last remaining seeds for future generations. Their lives are disrupted when an injured woman washes ashore. Mutual interest in the natural world enhances their passionate connection, despite a tense urgency for the truth.
KC Davis, LibraryReads Ambassador, CT |
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| The Shots You Take by Rachel ReidRiley is drowning in grief. Adam -- his ex-best friend and first love -- slips back into his life, determined to offer support and make amends for some seriously devastating decade-old mistakes. The emotional maturity of these two forty-something men will land perfectly with readers looking for heartfelt romance. eAudio on Hoopla
Jessica Freytag, Granville Public Library, OH |
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| Murder by Memory by Olivia WaiteDorothy Gentleman, ship’s detective on the Fairweather, is trying to solve a mystery in which the victim has been erased completely. There is a very real possibility that she herself is inhabiting the body of the killer, due to an emergency action by the ship's mind. Waite has come up with something insanely clever and truly original.
Jill Minor, Washington County Public Library, VA |
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