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THE PARIS ASSIGNMENT
By Rhys Bowen
A mother’s quest for justice amid the chaos of war
THE BOOK
BookTrib is thrilled to feature the latest historical mystery from multi-award-winning and international bestselling author Rhys Bowen, the heartbreaking story of a courageous wife and mother determined to avenge her son’s death against inconceivable odds. Bowen’s writing is often praised for its engaging storytelling, rich historical detail, and well-developed characters. The Paris Assignment is no exception.
As World War II rages in the background, Madeline Grant and French journalist Giles Martin are desperate to keep their son, Olivier, safe and their family intact. But when the war lands on their doorstep in France, they’re forced to make tough decisions. While Giles stays behind to fight the resistance, Madeline and Olivier head to England, where they hope to find refuge. But in a tragic twist of fate, Olivier is killed — and a devastated Madeline is called to action. She accepts a request from the ministry to assist in the war effort, but her focus is ultimately lasered on two extremely personal goals: locate her husband and exact revenge for their fallen son.
THE AUTHOR
Rhys Bowen is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including The Venice Sketchbook, nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel; The Victory Garden; The Tuscan Child; and the World War II-based In Farleigh Field, winner of the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel and the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel. Bowen’s work has won over twenty honors to date, including multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. A transplanted Brit, Bowen divides her time between California and Arizona.
WINE PEOPLE
By Michelle Wildgen
An intoxicating story of complex friendships and wine
THE BOOK
BookTrib invites you to sip and savor: Written by one of North America’s best food and wine writers, Michelle Wildgen and Zibby Books present Wine People, an intoxicating page-turner that explores the complicated landscape of female friendships, set in the cut-throat world of the male-dominated wine industry.
Wren and Thessaly, opposite in almost every way, are forced to put their differences, and egos, aside as they navigate their new positions at a glamorous New York City wine importer. Thrown together at work — where they are expected to smile, socialize, and sell — the two first regard each other with suspicion … until an important business trip changes their lives, and their friendship, forever. Get lost in Wildgen’s mouthwatering descriptions of food and wine as two unlikely new friends take readers on a globetrotting adventure that spans from France, Germany, and Italy to the Midwest and Sonoma. Cheers!
THE AUTHOR
Michelle Wildgen is the author of the novels Wine People, Bread and Butter, But Not for Long, and You’re Not You, as well as the editor of the anthology Food and Booze: A Tin House Literary Feast. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, O, the Oprah Magazine, Salon, Real Simple online, Best Food Writing, Best New American Voices, and several literary journals and anthologies, including Tin House, StoryQuarterly, Prairie Schooner, TriQuarterly, Death by Pad Thai, Naming the World, and Dirty Words. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
THE BOOK OF SILVER LININGS
By Nan Fischer
A ghostly connection guides a woman’s heart to true love and happiness
THE BOOK
From acclaimed author Nan Fischer and Penguin Random House, BookTrib is thrilled to feature her latest novel, a timeless story about a woman on the precipice of making a terrible mistake about her future — and the letters from a ghost that show her the path to true love and happiness.
Soon after “yes-woman” Constance Sparks agrees to marry her boyfriend, Hayden, her research into her antique engagement ring transports her back in time where she learns not only about the man who once owned it, but also his tragic love story and subsequent death. His letters, tucked between the pages of an old book, speak to her own growing self-doubts and fears about her fiancé — and she finds herself writing this long-deceased man letters of confession, hoping it will help her navigate her path forward. She’s shocked to receive his response — and even more surprised to find herself falling in love with him. But how can she give her heart to a ghost?
THE AUTHOR
Nan Fischer is the author of The Book of Silver Linings, Some Of It Was Real, and the young adult novels, When Elephants Fly and The Speed of Falling Objects. Additional author credits include Junior Jedi Knights, a middle-grade Star Wars trilogy for LucasFilm, and co-authored sport autobiographies for elite athletes including #1 ranked tennis superstar Monica Seles, Triple Crown race winning jockey Julie Krone, Olympic gold medal speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, legendary gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, and Olympic gold medal gymnasts Nadia Comaneci and Shannon Miller. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Henry.
THE ROARING DAYS OF ZORA LILY
By Noelle Salazar
Threads of ambition: A glittering novel of dreams and sacrifices in Old Hollywood
THE BOOK
This is not your typical Hollywood glamor tale! The latest from USA Today bestselling author Noelle Salazar and Harper Collins is a dazzling story of a young woman’s epic journey to follow her dream of becoming a famous seamstress.
In present day, the discovery of a hidden label on a famous gown once worn by Greta Garbo deftly transports readers to 1924 Seattle, where a young, poverty-stricken girl named Zora spends her days looking after her younger siblings while taking on odd seamstress jobs to bring in some extra money. Her fantasy of becoming a famous seamstress seems nothing more than that — a fantasy. Until her best friend lands a position at a downtown club, luring Zora into a dreamlike world of music, glittering dresses, and boys. There, she finds connections that could launch her career — but at what cost?
THE AUTHOR
Noelle Salazar is the author of Angels of the Resistance and the USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of The Flight Girls, a novel that shines a light on the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) a little-known piece of American history. She is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest and a lifelong storyteller. Noelle lives with her family in Bothell, WA.
UNWILLABLE
By Jackie M. Stebbins
An inspiring tale of triumph and resilience against a devastating disease
THE BOOK
Jackie M. Stebbins knew personal sacrifice would be expected if she wanted to succeed as a trial lawyer — but when she’d almost reached the pinnacle of her career, she came to the shocking realization that her ambition had taken a serious toll on her health. She needed to slow down. To do that, she committed herself to a psychiatric ward and a month later learned that her insomnia, anxiety, and depression were attributed to much more than “career burnout.” She was diagnosed with a rare and debilitating brain disease — a disease that could have ended her life.
In Unwillable, Stebbins shares her emotional journey to survival in a book that will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately root for Stebbins and others like her. Unwillable is unmissable.
THE AUTHOR
Jackie M. Stebbins was an accomplished attorney who operated her own law firm, Stebbins Mulloy, before she was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis. Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare and can be fatal brain illness that is caused by a person’s immune system mistakenly attacking healthy brain cells. Jackie is now a writer and motivational speaker. She uses her high-energy personality, positive attitude, and story to spread awareness about autoimmune encephalitis and to share her inspirational resilience.
CAPTIVATED
By Jessica Rooker
Passionate debut delves into the complexities of love and desire
THE BOOK
Quinton Starks isn’t accustomed to not getting what he wants. The wealthy playboy is notorious for “loving and leaving,” a trail of empty booze bottles and broken hearts in his wake. That is, until he meets Amelia Johansson. Amelia is a sweet and humble innkeeper at a bed and breakfast, and Quinton is immediately drawn to her, suddenly a “changed man.” He must have her. There’s only one problem. Amelia is married. It’s a line Quinton isn’t sure he’s prepared to cross this time. But when fate steps in, giving Quinton an opportunity at true love, he must rely on more than his good lucks and money to win her over.
Jessica Rooker’s debut, Captivated, is a steamy romance debut that captures what the heart desires in a journey of lust and love. It is the first in a planned series.
THE AUTHOR
Jessica Rooker lives in a small town in Northeast Georgia on 30 acres. She enjoys writing titillating romance novels with erotic intimacy and alpha-male protagonists. She received her Bachelor of Arts in pre-law and an Associate’s in paralegal studies. During college she took elective courses in journalism and creative writing. Captivated is her first published novel.
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