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Editorial Content for The Apple Orchard

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs brings readers into the lush abundance of Sonoma County, in a story of sisters, friendship and the invisible bonds of history that are woven like a spell around us.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs brings readers into the lush abundance of Sonoma County, in a story of sisters, friendship and the invisible bonds of history that are woven like a spell around us.

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Tess Delaney makes a living returning stolen treasures to their rightful owners. She loves illuminating history, filling the spaces in people’s hearts with stories of their family legacies.

But Tess’s own history is filled with gaps: a father she never met, and a mother who spent more time traveling than with her daughter.

Then Dominic Rossi arrives on the doorstep of the San Francisco shop Tess hopes to buy, and he tells her that the grandfather she never knew is in a coma. Tess has been named in his will to inherit half of Bella Vista, a 100-acre apple orchard in the magical Sonoma town called Archangel.

The rest is willed to Isabel Johansen. A half sister she hadn’t heard of.

Isabel is everything Tess isn’t: all softness to Tess’s hard angles, warm and nurturing where Tess is tightly wound. But against the rich landscape of Bella Vista, with Isabel and Dominic by her side, Tess begins to discover a world filled with the simple pleasures of food and family, of the warm earth beneath her bare feet. A world where family comes first and the roots of history run deep. 

Editorial Content for Arcadia

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From the remarkable author of THE MONSTERS OF TEMPLETON comes a new novel of ideals, idylls and the impact when utopia clashes with free will.

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From the remarkable author of THE MONSTERS OF TEMPLETON comes a new novel of ideals, idylls and the impact when utopia clashes with free will.

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In the fields of western New York State in the 1970s, a few dozen idealists set out to live off the land, founding what would become a commune centered on the grounds of a decaying mansion called Arcadia House. ARCADIA follows this romantic and tragic utopian dream from its hopeful start through its heyday and after.

Arcadia’s inhabitants include Handy, the charismatic leader; Astrid, a midwife; Abe, a master carpenter; Hannah, a baker and historian; and Abe and Hannah’s only child, Bit.

While Arcadia rises and falls, Bit, too, ages and changes. If he remains in love with the peaceful agrarian life in Arcadia and deeply attached to its residents, how can he become his own man? How will he make his way through life and the world outside of Arcadia where he must eventually live?

In ARCADIA, Groff establishes herself not only as one of the most gifted young fiction writers at work today but also as one of our most accomplished literary artists.

Editorial Content Driving Lessons

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From the author of BALANCING ACTS and SAVING RUTH comes the funny, heartwarming and utterly relatable story of three women, each facing her own transitional moment, and all grappling with the idea of motherhood…

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From the author of BALANCING ACTS and SAVING RUTH comes the funny, heartwarming and utterly relatable story of three women, each facing her own transitional moment, and all grappling with the idea of motherhood…

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An executive at a New York cosmetics firm, Sarah has had her fill of the interminable hustle of the big city. When her husband, Josh, is offered a new job in suburban Virginia, it feels like the perfect chance to shift gears.

While Josh quickly adapts to their new life, Sarah discovers that having time on her hands is a mixed blessing. Without her everyday urban struggles, who is she? And how can she explain to Josh, who assumes they are on the same page, her ambivalence about starting a family?

It doesn't help that the idea of getting behind the wheel --- an absolute necessity of her new life --- makes it hard for Sarah to breathe. It's been almost 20 years since she's driven, and just the thought of merging is enough to make her teeth chatter with anxiety. When she signs up for lessons, she begins to feel a bit more like her old self again, but she's still unsure of where she wants to go.

Then a crisis involving her best friend lands Sarah back in New York --- a trip to the past filled with unexpected truths about herself, her dear friend and her seemingly perfect sister-in-law…and an astonishing surprise that will help her see the way ahead.

Editorial Content for Far Gone

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To save her only brother, Andrea Finch must face down a criminal mastermind, the FBI and her own demons in this thrilling novel from the author of the bestselling Tracers series.

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To save her only brother, Andrea Finch must face down a criminal mastermind, the FBI and her own demons in this thrilling novel from the author of the bestselling Tracers series.

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Police detective Andrea Finch is a rising star in her department until a split-second decision derails her career. Disgraced and disillusioned, she’s on leave from her job when she gets an urgent call from her younger brother. She’d prefer to ignore his latest plea for cash, but this time instinct tells her something is very wrong. Andrea’s search for answers takes her to a dusty Texas border town where danger lurks in plain sight and nothing is quite what it seems.

FBI agent Jon North is working undercover in west Texas investigating an unsolved murder that may be linked to a broader plot. But when the evidence points to Andrea’s brother, Jon finds that persuading the stubborn cop to help will be harder than cracking his toughest case.

Andrea must find a way to do what’s right while protecting her only sibling. As the clock ticks down on a deadly plot, Andrea and Jon race to confront a heartless killer who will stop at nothing to deliver a final, terrifying message.

by Rene Denfeld - Fiction, Literary Fiction

This wondrous and redemptive novel, for readers of Alice Sebold and Toni Morrison, is told from the point of view of a convict whose magical interpretations of prison life allow him to find absolute joy while isolated from the rest of humanity and a female investigator who experiences her own personal salvation in her work.

Editorial Content for For Such a Time

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In 1944, blond-haired and blue-eyed Jewess Hadassah Benjamin will do all she can to save her people --- even if she cannot save herself.

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In 1944, blond-haired and blue-eyed Jewess Hadassah Benjamin will do all she can to save her people --- even if she cannot save herself.

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Europe, 1944

Hiding behind the false identity of Stella Muller, blond Jewess Hadassah Benjamin is pressed into service by SS-Kommandant Colonel Aric von Schmidt at a Nazi transit camp. Unable to stand by as her people are sent to Auschwitz, Stella bravely appeals to her employer on the prisoners’ behalf. She soon discovers that Aric is an officer with hidden sympathies and finds herself battling an attraction to a man she should despise.

When her true heritage is revealed, Stella’s life hangs in the balance. Perhaps God has placed her here for such a time as this, but how can she save her people when she is unable to save herself?

Editorial Content for The House at the End of Hope Street

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Winsome, wise and delightfully imagined, Menna van Praag’s debut novel promises to captivate and enchant readers looking for a little bit of magic in their lives.

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Winsome, wise and delightfully imagined, Menna van Praag’s debut novel promises to captivate and enchant readers looking for a little bit of magic in their lives.

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A magical debut about an enchanted house that offers refuge to women in their time of need...

Distraught that her academic career has stalled, Alba is walking through her hometown of Cambridge, England, when she finds herself in front of a house she’s never seen before, 11 Hope Street. A beautiful older woman named Peggy greets her and invites her to stay, on the house’s usual conditions: she has ninety-nine nights to turn her life around. With nothing left to lose, Alba takes a chance and moves in.

She soon discovers that this is no ordinary house. Past residents have included Virginia Woolf and Dorothy Parker, who, after receiving the assistance they needed, hung around to help newcomers—literally, in talking portraits on the wall. As she escapes into this new world, Alba begins a journey that will heal her wounds—and maybe even save her life.

Filled with a colorful and unforgettable cast of literary figures, THE HOUSE AT THE END OF HOPE STREET is a charming, whimsical novel of hope and feminine wisdom that is sure to appeal to fans of Jasper Fforde and especially Sarah Addison Allen.

Editorial Content for The Idea of Him

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Captivating and seductive, told in the whip-smart voice of a woman who is working hard to keep her parenting and career on track, THE IDEA OF HIM is a novel of conspiracy, intrigue and intense passion --- and discovering your greatest strength through your deepest fears.

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Captivating and seductive, told in the whip-smart voice of a woman who is working hard to keep her parenting and career on track, THE IDEA OF HIM is a novel of conspiracy, intrigue and intense passion --- and discovering your greatest strength through your deepest fears.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of THE MANNY --- a vibrant novel of love, life lessons, and learning to trust yourself

Allie Crawford has the life she always dreamed of --- she's number two at a high-profile P.R. firm; she has two kids she adores; and her husband is a blend of handsome and heroic. Wade is everything she thought a man was supposed to be --- he's running a successful newsmagazine and, best of all, he provides the stable yet exciting New York City life Allie believes she needs in order to feel secure and happy.

But when Allie finds Wade locked in their laundry room with a stunning blonde in snakeskin sandals, a scandal ensues that flips her life on its head. And when the woman wants to befriend Allie, an old flame calls, and a new guy gets a little too close for comfort, she starts to think her marriage is more of a facade than something real. Maybe she's fallen in love not with Wade, but with the idea of him.

Captivating and seductive, told in the whip-smart voice of a woman who is working hard to keep her parenting and career on track, THE IDEA OF HIM is a novel of conspiracy, intrigue and intense passion --- and discovering your greatest strength through your deepest fears.

Editorial Content for The Last Original Wife

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Experience the sultry Southern atmosphere of Atlanta and the magic of the Carolina Lowcountry in this funny and poignant tale of one audacious woman’s quest to find the love she deserves, from New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank.

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Experience the sultry Southern atmosphere of Atlanta and the magic of the Carolina Lowcountry in this funny and poignant tale of one audacious woman’s quest to find the love she deserves, from New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank.

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Leslie Anne Greene Carter is The Last Original Wife among her husband Wesley’s wildly successful Atlanta social set. His cronies have all traded in the mothers of their children they promised to love and cherish --- ’til death did them part --- for tanned and toned young Barbie brides.

If losing the social life and close friends she adored wasn’t painful enough, a series of setbacks shake Les’s world and push her to the edge. She’s had enough of playing the good wife to a husband who thinks he’s doing her a favor by keeping her around. She’s not going to waste another minute on people she doesn’t care to know. Now, she’s going to take some time for herself --- in the familiar comforts and stunning beauty of Charleston, her beloved hometown. In her brother’s stately historic home, she’s going to reclaim the carefree girl who spent lazy summers sharing steamy kisses with her first love on Sullivans Island. Along Charleston’s live oak- and palmetto-lined cobblestone streets, under the Lowcountry’s dazzling blue sky, Les will indulge herself with icy cocktails, warm laughter, divine temptation and bittersweet memories. Daring to listen to her inner voice, she will realize what she wants…and find the life of which she’s always dreamed.

Told in the alternating voices of Les and Wes, THE LAST ORIGINAL WIFE is classic Dorothea Benton Frank: an intoxicating tale of family, friendship, self-discovery, and love, that is as salty as a Lowcountry breeze and as invigorating as a dip in Carolina waters on a sizzling summer day.

Editorial Content for Looking for Me

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A signature blend of keen emotional insight and Southern sensibility in a richly-drawn story that will delight fans old and new.

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A signature blend of keen emotional insight and Southern sensibility in a richly-drawn story that will delight fans old and new.

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Beth Hoffman’s bestselling debut, SAVING CEECEE HONEYCUTT, won admirers and acclaim with its heartwarming story and cast of unforgettably quirky characters. Now her flair for evocative settings and richly drawn Southern personalities shines again in her compelling second novel, LOOKING FOR ME.

Teddi Overman found her life’s passion in turning other people’s castoffs into beautifully restored antiques. Leaving her hardscrabble Kentucky childhood behind, Teddi opens her own store in Charleston. She builds a life as unexpected and quirky as her many customers, but nothing alleviates the haunting uncertainty she’s felt since her brother Josh mysteriously disappeared. When signs emerge that Josh might still be alive, Teddi returns to Kentucky, embarking on a journey that could help her come to terms with her shattered family --- and find herself.