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Lost in Paris by Elizabeth Thompson
When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch — perfect for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The Beekeeper’s Daughter.
A heartwarming and charming saga set in the City of Lights, Lost in Paris is an unforgettable celebration of family and the love between a mother and a daughter. New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins calls it “a luscious, layered story of inheritance, heartbreak, reinvention, and family. I adored this book.”
The Lockhart Women by Mary Camarillo
Brenda Lockhart’s family has been living well beyond their means for too long when Brenda’s husband leaves them and the family’s economic situation declines. Daughter Peggy thinks she’s heading to college, until her father offers her a job sorting mail while she attends community college instead. Daughter Allison can’t believe her luck that California golden boy Kevin has fallen in love with her.
Meanwhile, the chatter about the O.J. Simpson murder case is always on, a media frenzy that underscores domestic violence against women and race and class divisions. Brenda thinks O.J. has been framed. Both daughters are more interested in their own lives — until Peggy notices bruises Allison can’t explain.
A House with Holes by Denise Mast Broadwater
With their marriage on the line, this risky rehab could cost more than savings. Can a devoted pair rebuild their dream out of a nightmare?
Denise Broadwater thought she lived on strong foundations. But when she and her husband took on an ambitious remodeling of a Charleston, SC, classic in a crime-ridden neighborhood, the cracks in her resolve started to show. And after a brick shattered their front window, she feared they’d bitten off more than they could chew.
In this powerful warts-and-all memoir, Broadwater lays bare the tests and triumphs of restoration and close living. With insightful marital wisdom, she’ll lead you through an unforgettable tale of reinvention. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3chbR7X.
Pace’s Post: Ramblings of Wisdom from a Middle-Aged Doc by Victor M. Pace, MD
Written by a family medicine physician with 29 years of medical experiences and 55 years of life experiences, this book is a compilation of values, ideas, and journeys.
The chapters are independent of each other and are intended to be enjoyed by all adolescent and adult readers. Topics include: traveling, hobbies, activities, family time, philosophical ideals, and much more. Some of the chapter titles are: Risk Taking, Technology Then & Now, Why Everyone Should Visit My Hometown, The Love Of Pets, My Journey Through Racism, and The Value Of Journaling. It’s all here wrapped up in one book.
