Kristy Woodson Harvey ist eine Bestsellerautorin, deren Werke sich häufig mit den Komplexen des Lebens im Süden und weiblichen Beziehungen befassen. Ihr Schreiben zeichnet sich durch seine Wärme und seine Fähigkeit aus, die Nuancen menschlicher Verbindungen einzufangen. In ihren Romanen erforscht sie Themen wie Heimat, Familie und die Suche nach dem eigenen Platz in der Welt. Ihre stilistische Kompetenz und fesselnden Erzählungen machen sie zu einer bedeutenden Stimme in der zeitgenössischen Frauenliteratur.
With the man of her dreams back in her life and all three of her daughters happy, Ansley Murphy should be content. But she can't help but feel like it's all a little too good to be true. Meanwhile, youngest daughter and actress Emerson, who is recently engaged and has just landed the role of a lifetime, seemingly has the world by the tail. Only, something she can't quite put her finger on is worrying her--and it has nothing to do with her recent health scare.
An Okra PickA USA Today Happy Ever After's Best Women's FictionSouthern Living's Most Anticipated Beach Reads of 2018Deep South Magazine's Summer Reading ListA Peachtree Bluff NovelAfter finding out her military husband is missing in action, middle sister Sloane's world crumbles as her worst nightmare comes true. She can barely climb out of bed, much less summon the strength to be the parent her children deserve.Her mother, Ansley, provides a much-needed respite as she puts her personal life on hold to help Sloane and her grandchildren wade through their new grief-stricken lives. But between caring for her own aging mother, her daughters, and her grandchildren, Ansley's private worry is that secrets from her past will come to light.But when Sloane's sisters, Caroline and Emerson, remind Sloane that no matter what, she promised her husband she would carry on for their young sons, Sloane finds the support and courage she needs to chase her biggest dreams -- and face her deepest fears. Taking a cue from her middle daughter, Ansley takes her own leap of faith and realizes that, after all this time, she might finally be able to have it all.
"In the newest installment of USA TODAY bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey's Peachtree Bluff series, three generations of the Murphy women must come together when a hurricane threatens to destroy their hometown-and the holiday season in the process"-- Provided by publisher
"From "the next major voice in Southern fiction" (Elin Hilderbrand) and the bestselling author of the Peachtree Bluff series comes an evocative tale of friendship between two vastly different women who bond under the most unexpected circumstances"--
Recently separated Amelia Saxton, a dedicated journalist, never expected that uncovering the biggest story of her career would become deeply personal. But when she discovers that a cluster of embryos belonging to her childhood friend Parker and his late wife Greer have been deemed “abandoned,” she’s put in the unenviable position of telling Parker—and dredging up old wounds in the process.Parker has been unable to move forward since the loss of his beloved wife three years ago. He has all but forgotten about the frozen embryos, but once Amelia reveals her discovery, he knows that if he ever wants to get a part of Greer back, he’ll need to accept his fate as a single father and find a surrogate.Each dealing with their own private griefs, Parker and Amelia slowly begin to find solace in one another as they navigate an uncertain future against the backdrop of the pristine waters of their childhood home, Cape Carolina. The journey of self-discovery leads them to an unforgettable and life-changing lesson: Family—the one you’re born into and the one you choose—is always closer than you think.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER *Glitter Guide's Must Reads for April *PopSugar's Ultimate Summer Reading *Bustle's Books to Read and Discuss With Your Mom and Grandma *New York Live's Ashley's A-List Pick. From a rising voice in Southern fiction comes the first in a new series about the journeys of three sisters and their mother, exploring a past secret that could redefine their family. Caroline Murphy, a New York native, vowed never to return to Peachtree Bluff, the small Southern town where her childhood summers were spent. After her father's death, she was forced to move back during her senior year, a decision that left lasting scars. Now, following a public and humiliating divorce from a high-society heir, Caroline seeks refuge with her mother, Ansley, bringing along her nine-year-old daughter. Ansley, who has always prioritized her daughters, has built a new life as the owner of a waterfront design business. However, as Caroline, along with her sisters Sloane, whose husband is overseas, and successful actress Emerson, returns home, Ansley fears losing the independence she's gained. Complicating matters, a figure from Ansley's past resurfaces, threatening to reveal a long-held secret. This engaging tale delves into the complexities of familial bonds, infused with Southern charm and emotional depth.
