The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry

 

A beautiful story to start the new year. There is a blend of wishes, hopes and realities that weave together a story of a long missing mother, her ever hopeful daughter, and the sequel to a novel that cannot be translated. The story is written in a magical language created by the mother-author. When the daughter gets a call that her mother’s satchel of papers has been found after twenty-five years, she and her daughter travel to smog laden London to retrieve the satchel. From this point, a story of discovery and mystery begins. 

Never Planned on You by Lindsay Hameroff

 

One night of drinking games, a twin tattoo, and a one night stand become a fond memory for Ali and Graham. Somehow they both end up in Baltimore and their paths connect as she plans his wedding.

Things are getting mixed up for them in this mixed story of love.

Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine

 

Such a cute story of romance within several romance tropes. Author Margot, well loved by her readers suffers an epic fail. Her sister sends her off to the Alaskan wilderness where she meets Forest. He embodies every trope there is. Lust and love bloom and there is a lesson to be had.

The Start of the Story by Jane Lovering

 

A folklore researcher and an Irish historian wrangle over a Fairy Shane (stone) in the moors of York. Character driven and a lovely tale of finding what is missing from each of their lives.

Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn

 

The best of romances and a do not miss read. There is growing love, gentle unsureness, and insecurities, two adorable children, their handsome father, and a girl grown up to be a beautiful and caring woman. The story bends and twists through the developing relationship and carries you along the way.