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In Sarah Morgan’s ‘The Christmas Sisters,’ It Is Never Too Late for a Mother to Teach Her Daughters New Life Lessons [REVIEW]

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The snowy Scottish Highlands may be the perfect place for family time. (Photo courtesy Canva)

They may be sisters, but they are three very different women leading complicated lives. But when their adoptive mother asks them to return to the family home in the snowy Highlands of Scotland, coming together may prove a challenge for all of them in Sarah Morgan’s The Christmas Sisters.

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Estranged Siblings Reconnect in Jenny Hale’s ‘Butterfly Sisters’ [Excerpt]

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A trip home helps a woman find out what she really wants in life. (Photo courtesy Canva)

In recent years, Jenny Hale has become one of our favorite writers. She consistently delivers heartfelt stories we readily recommend to everyone because they’re about family and small-town life. It’s no wonder her stories translate well into Hallmark Channel movies! Now, in her latest book, Butterfly Sisters, she tells a story about a woman who must return to her family’s cabin to face the loss of her beloved grandma, see her estranged sister, and reconnect with an old beau. We hope you enjoy this special excerpt from the book! —J&H

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Lisa Gardner’s ‘Look for Me’ Examines Substance Abuse and Flaws in the Foster Care System [REVIEW]

When a family is murdered, can a detective get at the truth? (Photo courtesy Canva)

A family murdered. A girl on the run. Is she a savage killer or an innocent bystander? To find her, two women must first make sense of the clues. But can they do so in time? Find out in Lisa Gardner’s twisty thriller, Look for Me.

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Rodeo Rivals Compete for $1 Million in Marcella Bell’s ‘The Wildest Ride’ [REVIEW]

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A rodeo champion pursues one last win in Marcella Bell’s The Wildest Ride. (Photo courtesy Canva)

He’s a big city Texan. She’s a ranch-raised girl from Oklahoma. Eager to win a televised rodeo competition and its life-changing cash prize, they are natural rivals. But off screen, things are heating up between them. Can they win at love when only one person can win the money? Find out in Marcella Bell’s The Wildest Ride.

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In Debbie Macomber’s ‘It’s Better This Way,’ Two Families Seek Redemption in the Wake of Divorce [REVIEW]

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When two marriages are left in tatters following a torrid affair, the surviving spouses must piece together their lives and start anew. But grown children from both families refuse to accept and forgive the sins of their parents. Will everyone involved ever be able to move on in life or will they hold fast to their resentment forever? Find out in Debbie Macomber’s heartfelt new novel, It’s Better This Way.

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