The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian Based on a true story, a wife of a soldier on the Confederate side & a Yankee soldier who has been wounded. She takes care of him, hoping someone would do the same. goodreads.com/review/show/72… Chris Bohjalian Doubleday NetGalley

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The Californians by Brian Castleberry A story in two timelines, the present & the 1980’s, a story of theft, of family, of an artist whose paintings are stolen. A beautifully written story. goodreads.com/book/show/2145… Rummy Mariner Books NetGalley

The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry A story of forgiveness, family, love, with a sprinkling of potential romance, and a journey to find their way home. goodreads.com/book/show/2141… Patti Callahan Henry Atria Books | X Atria Books | X

The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd Set in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland, a story composed during WWII, a story of nature, the beauty shared, moments of danger, & precious moments of silence, as well. goodreads.com/review/show/72… Nan Shepherd Scribner NetGalley

The Fisherman's Gift by Julia R. Kelly Set in a small Scottish village, a boy is found on the shore by a woman who knows heartbreak & loss. She cares for him as though he is her son, returned. goodreads.com/review/show/72… Julia R. Kelly Simon & Schuster | X NetGalley

The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue Based on the 1895 Montparnasse derailment, the focus is on one woman’s thoughts, her plans & perhaps if those around her will change her mind as the journey continues. goodreads.com/review/show/72… Emma Donoghue Simon & Schuster | X NetGalley

Saltwater by Katy Hays A family born into money & the entitlement that came along with it. A mother who died, years before, leaving her 3 year old daughter, Helen, without solid memories of her. goodreads.com/review/show/72… Katy Hays Marc Rand House Jason Ballantine NetGalley

The Sirens by Emilia Hart A story of sisters, family, truths withheld, shared in two timelines, 1999 & 1800, secrets, the bond of sisterhood, lies & mistreatment by men. A powerful & moving story by one of my favourite authors. emilia hart natalie morton.com NetGalley

Trust Me on This by Lauren Parvizi A story of sisters, a father dying slowly who requests they be by his side. Aurora needs to attend an event & is anxious to get there before it’s too late. goodreads.com/review/show/73… Lauren Parvizi Lake Union Publishing NetGalley

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Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd Set in the 1950’s this follows the life of a former nun, a friend who disappeared. She knew the place, Gulls Nest, that she’d gone to before, so she heads there in hopes to find her. goodreads.com/review/show/70… Jess Kidd Atria Books NetGalley

Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith A story of siblings. As their lives diverged, they haven’t spent time together. When they do gather for a weekend, secrets revealed & their bond stronger. goodreads.com/review/show/73… Jennifer E. Smith #Ballantine_Books NetGalley

The Imagined Life by Andrew Porter Set in California as the cultural movement begins to blossom into a more liberal attitude regarding sex, and a journey for the son to reach his father & make amends. goodreads.com/review/show/73… Andrew Porter @Knopf NetGalley

You Make My Heart Stop by Becky Hunter A somewhat sad & unusual story, overall, of a young woman whose life was changed, and the people in her life. goodreads.com/review/show/73… @Bookish_Becky @grandcentralpublishing NetGalley

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You Can Never Die: A Graphic Memoir by Harry Bliss A very touching story of life, grief, family, friends, and the animals who love us and depend upon us. goodreads.com/book/show/2110… Harry Bliss Celadon Books NetGalley