()– “The Lines Between Us”
by Rebecca D’Harlingue

Ana’s young niece Juliana vanishes suddenly in 1661 Madrid. Ana finds a diary in the room of the girl. After a futile search through Spain, Ana finds Juliana’s final entries. She discovers the terrible reason why the girl fleeing and abandons her search.

Rachel discovers a diary written by Juliana in 1992 Missouri. Rachel recognizes Ana, and Juliana. Her mother said them to her on her deathbed. Rachel uncovers the tragic family history of Juliana and seeks to understand the connection between the writings and Rachel hopes that by understanding these connections, she can heal the wounds she has suffered from her mother’s lifelong reticence. Buy at https://amzn.to/2Rajwv8.

“The Best Part of Us”
Sally Cole – Misch

Beth loved spending summers with her family in pristine northern Canadian lakes. Their unbreakable connection with family, nature, and friends was unshakeable. The family was forced from their home after rights to the island were challenged and then by nature.

Beth is now a Chicagoan, having created a new life for herself in the city after 14 years. There she has built a wall that separates the present from the past. Her grandfather then asks her to go back to the island and decide the fate of the island. She must decide whether she wants to keep the person she is or risk all to find out if anything she lost. Buy https://amzn.to/2wTaSuh.

“A Wife in Bangkok”
By Iris Mitlin Lav

Brian, Crystal’s husband will be sending her to Bangkok to manage their company’s Bangkok offices. He expects Crystal, his children, to accompany him. She reluctantly accepts. Crystal doesn’t want her small Oklahoma town to change. But it’s 1975 and Crystal, a woman of traditional values, believes she has to be a good spouse.

Crystal finds beauty in Thailand but also isolation, betrayal and loneliness. She is surrounded by shocking events and lonely, and she must struggle to adjust to a new culture. Finally, she must decide if her marriage to her husband is worth saving. Buy at https://amzn.to/2XFh9mE.

“A Place Called Zamora”
by LB Gschwandtner

Niko and El are stuck in a dystopian political city, where violence rules. Niko, who won a cynical horse race where only one rider could survive, chooses El for his prize and upsets the ruling order. This puts them both at risk.

They attempt to escape to the possible mythical utopia of Zamora, despite being pursued by the Regime and children of the city. As events unfold, El’s feelings for Niko turn to mistrust as the love they once shared begins to fade. Niko will never be able to claim his secret birthright if they reach Zamora. What about El? Buy https://amzn.to/2Aovg7z.

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