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The Resistance Daughter: An utterly sweeping and unputdownable WW2 historical fiction debut novel for 2025
by Joanne Kormylo"A stunning debut" Robert Dugoni"Action packed and full of drama... A must-read" Kathleen McGurlPoland, 1942. After witnessing the destruction of her hometown in Warsaw, Anna Kowalski joins the Polish Resistance. She is tasked with smuggling as many children as possible out of the Warsaw Ghetto through the sewers and relocating them to safety.Through her work, Anna meets Johnnie Nowak, an RAF pilot who had managed to escape from a prisoner of war camp. He's not safe in Warsaw, so Anna leads him out of the city to protect him...But suddenly Anna is caught by the SS and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp where she is surrounded by even more horror and despair. A female guard, known as The Beast, is renowned for her violence and aggression towards her prisoners, and she's set her sights on Anna.When Anna is relocated to a different camp, she finds herself reunited with Johnnie Nowak, the pilot she had saved. Desperate to escape, the two of them devise a plan that, if caught, could mean a fate far worse than death.Will Anna and Johnnie finally find freedom, and survive the war together?Inspired by true stories of WWII, don't miss this emotional and poignant historical novel debut of courage against all odds, perfect for fans of Anna Stuart and Soraya M Lane.Praise for The Resistance Daughter:"A stunning debut. Kormylo knows how to make history come alive through her tremendous research and storytelling" Robert Rotenberg"Sensitive and thoughtful" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Never turned pages so quickly" Tara Taylor "Along with a gripping plot, The Resistance Daughter offers an authentic insight into the life of prisoners of war captured by the Nazis during World War II" Leigh Russell "An emotional story of courage" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A meticulous and gripping page-turner that sheds light on an overlooked part of the horrors of the Second World War" Richard Woodbury"A sweeping historical fiction novel" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Resistance Daughter: An utterly sweeping and unputdownable WW2 historical fiction debut novel for 2025, based on a true story
by Joanne KormyloInspired by true stories of WWII, don't miss this emotional and poignant historical novel debut of courage against all odds, perfect for fans of Anna Stuart and Soraya M Lane.Poland, 1942. After witnessing the destruction of her hometown in Warsaw, Anna Kowalski joins the Polish Resistance. She is tasked with smuggling as many children as possible out of the Warsaw Ghetto through the sewers and relocating them to safety.Through her work, Anna meets Johnnie Nowak, an RAF pilot who had managed to escape from a prisoner of war camp. He's not safe in Warsaw, so Anna leads him out of the city to protect him...But suddenly Anna is caught by the SS and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp where she is surrounded by even more horror and despair. A female guard, known as The Beast, is renowned for her violence and aggression towards her prisoners, and she's set her sights on Anna.When Anna is relocated to a different camp, she finds herself reunited with Johnnie Nowak, the pilot she had saved. Desperate to escape, the two of them devise a plan, that if caught, could mean a fate far worse than death.Will Anna and Johnnie finally find freedom, and survive the war together?
The Resistance Lily
by Dana Levy ElgrodParis, 1941. At the height of World War II, young and headstrong Josephine Portier is the protégé of a wealthy family in the highest echelons of Paris society. When she meets the arrogant but handsome Gabriel, she wants nothing to do with him—until he reveals a shocking secret about her adoptive family that puts her in grave danger. With her life turned upside down and the Nazi forces ever advancing, Josephine finds a new calling when she joins the French underground Resistance. Her dislike for Gabriel soon flourishes into love, but their romance is short lived as she sacrifices her own freedom to allow his escape. Alone, she must brave the secret missions and Gestapo interrogations of a 1940s Parisian resistance girl. In a city ravaged by war, Josephine is drawn into a dangerous game of survival, in which losing is simply not an option.
The Resolution of Callie and Kayden (Callie and Kayden #6)
by Jessica SorensenTHE NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORThings are going well for Callie and Kayden. They're still dealing with their past and the pain connected to it, but for the most part they've moved on. The biggest decision they have at the moment is what they want to do with their lives in the future. Eventually, though, the past catches up with them and it leaves them with a choice no one wants to make. But Callie and Kayden learn that as long as they have each other, they can make it through just about anything . . .
The Resolutions
by Mia GarciaA heart-expanding novel about four Latinx teens who make New Year’s resolutions for one another—and the whirlwind of a year that follows. Fans of Erika L. Sánchez and Emery Lord will fall for this story of friendship, identity, and the struggle of finding yourself when all you want is to start over. From hiking trips to four-person birthday parties to never-ending group texts, Jess, Lee, Ryan, and Nora have always been inseparable. But now with senior year on the horizon, they’ve been growing apart. And so, as always, Jess makes a plan. Reinstating their usual tradition of making resolutions together on New Year’s Eve, Jess adds a new twist: instead of making their own resolutions, the four friends assign them to one another—dares like kiss someone you know is wrong for you, find your calling outside your mom’s Puerto Rican restaurant, finally learn Spanish, and say yes to everything.But as the year unfolds, Jess, Lee, Ryan, and Nora each test the bonds that hold them together. And amid first loves, heartbreaks, and life-changing decisions, beginning again is never as simple as it seems.
The Respect Dare: 40 Days to a Deeper Connection with God and Your Husband
by Nina Roesner"They had a long and happy marriage." It sounds like the end of a fairy tale--an illusion shattered by modern reality. But it doesn't have to be. Join author and speaker Nina Roesner as she guides you through 40 days of deepening your connection with God and your husband by simply shifting the way you think about one key area of relationships--unconditional respect.In The Respect Dare, Nina shares true stories and thought-provoking questions that will help you apply biblical wisdom to the most important relationship in your life. This book is filled with stories of struggle and success, and many practical applications of respect that have dramatically changed marriages across the globe for the better.Nina has already led countless women through this practical and life-changing journey, and in The Respect Dare, Nina addresses the most common questions she's received over the years:How can I foster a culture of respect with my spouse?What does it mean to honor God through marriage?How can my relationship with God impact my marriage?Experience the meaningful intimacy God intended and discover what he can do in your heart and in your marriage when you choose to show respect his way.
The Rest Falls Away
by Colleen GleasonVampires have always lived among them, quietly attacking unsuspecting debutantes and dandified lords as well as hackney drivers and Bond Street milliners. If not for the vampire slayers of the Gardella family, these immortal creatures would have long taken over the world. In every generation, a Gardella is called to accept the family legacy, and this time, Victoria Gardella Grantworth is chosen, on the eve of her debut, to carry the stake. But as she moves between the crush of ballrooms and dangerous, moonlit streets, Victoria's heart is torn between London's most eligible bachelor, the Marquess of Rockley, and her enigmatic ally, Sebastian Vioget. And when she comes face to face with the most powerful vampire in history, Victoria must ultimately make the choice between duty and love. . .
The Rest Is Illusion
by Eric Arvin3rd EditionMagical realism meets coming of age as four Verona College students are thrown together by choice as well as circumstance. When their lives and loves are threatened by blackmail and violence, they respond by using all the means at their disposal—including some they aren’t even aware they possess. But will that be enough to prevent tragedy or even death? Eric Arvin’s first novel is once again available, ready to set your heart racing and your mind reeling.First Edition published by Booklocker.com, Incorporated, 2006.Second Edition published by Wilde City Press, June 2016.
The Rest of Life After Loving: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Du GuhongyingBetrayed by the best of friends and loved ones, then abandoned by relatives after being blind. She was clean and indifferent, with the air of an orchid in a hollow valley. He knew all the rules in the world, but he still retained his true nature. Kind but not weak, playing the piano well, even at the age of 18 blind people did not complain. The debts of her parents were to be repaid, and in this world of money and fame she sold herself to the creditor for a year on a contract. After a year, he would leave home in a clean slate. She had fallen in love with her creditor, a passionate love she had never had, and she knew she was not equal to him, so she did not ask for it. But the creditor's lover had murdered her for various reasons, and the creditor had treated his lover.
The Rest of Me: the unmissable uplifting novel from the bestselling author of My Everything
by Katie Marsh'Katie Marsh writes achingly beautiful, life-affirming stories that break your heart and refuel your hope' - Miranda Dickinson. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Lucy Dillon and Amanda Prowse. 'The Rest of Me is an utterly relatable and thought-provoking book [...] tender, peppered with humour, and filled with a cast of characters who are so vividly described it isn't long before they feel like friends. I laughed, I identified, I shed a tear. A lovely story that deserves to fly. I loved it.' Amanda JenningsAlex Fox knows there are lots of things she should be. She should be the perfect wife to her chronically ill husband Sam, and the perfect mother to their two daughters. She should be excelling in her high-stress job. And she should be completing the demanding to-do lists she makes to keep herself on track. Even if, just sometimes, she doesn't have time to breathe.When Sam's condition worsens and Alex donates a kidney to save his life, her carefully scheduled existence starts to unravel - eventually forcing her to face up to a past that she has buried for years.As the family she has fought so hard for threatens to fall apart, can Alex finally confront the mistakes that have shaped her - and rediscover what is most important in life?The Rest of Me is an emotional and uplifting story which will make you laugh, cry and hug the people you love a little bit tighter.****What readers are saying about The Rest of Me:'This heart-wrenching tale was one of the best I've come across. A beautiful book, an un-put-downable one, which will stay with me awhile.' Goodreads, 5 stars'Sensitive and thought-provoking... I adored it' - Netgalley, 5 stars'This book is amazing from the start...beautifully written with real life issues that I could relate to. I definitely recommend this is a top read.' - Netgalley, 5 stars'Katie's best book yet - I absolutely LOVED it!' - Goodreads, 5 stars'A proper tear jerker. [It] showed that family, love and pulling together in times of trouble really does help you pull through almost any crisis. Tissues needed throughout.' - Amazon, 5 stars 'A really engaging and emotive book, which kept me hooked. Highly recommended read.' - Netgalley, 5 stars'Another excellent book from Katie Marsh. A thought-provoking and emotional read. Thoroughly recommended.' Netgalley, 5 stars'An uplifting book which had me gripped throughout' - Netgalley
The Rest of Me: the unmissable uplifting novel from the bestselling author of My Everything
by Katie Marsh**Pre-order Katie Marsh's emotional new love story Unbreak Your Heart** 'I laughed, I identified, I shed a tear. A lovely story that deserves to fly. I loved it.' Amanda Jennings'Vividly written and packed with emotional punches The Rest Of Me is devastating yet uplifting.' Daily Express*******Alex Fox knows there are lots of things she should be. She should be the perfect wife to her chronically ill husband Sam, and the perfect mother to their two daughters. She should be excelling in her high-stress job. And she should be completing the demanding to-do lists she makes to keep herself on track. Even if, just sometimes, she doesn't have time to breathe.When Sam's condition worsens and Alex donates a kidney to save his life, her carefully scheduled existence starts to unravel - eventually forcing her to face up to a past that she has buried for years.As the family she has fought so hard for threatens to fall apart, can Alex finally confront the mistakes that have shaped her - and rediscover what is most important in life?***The Rest of Me is an emotional and uplifting story which will make you laugh, cry and hug the people you love a little bit tighter. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Lucy Dillon and Amanda Prowse. Readers and authors can't stop praising The Rest of Me:'Reading The Rest of Me felt like the equivalent of watching back-to-back episodes of Cold Feet - funny, heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining. A joyous, page-turning read.' Fiona Mitchell'A deeply emotional and utterly relatable tale of family life and modern motherhood. I fell quite in love with Alex and her family, and loved every word of this beautifully written book.' Kelly Rimmer'This heart-wrenching tale was one of the best I've come across. A beautiful book, an un-put-downable one, which will stay with me awhile.' Goodreads, 5 stars'Sensitive and thought-provoking... I adored it' - Netgalley, 5 stars'This book is amazing from the start...beautifully written with real life issues that I could relate to. I definitely recommend this is a top read.' - Netgalley, 5 stars'Katie's best book yet - I absolutely LOVED it!' - Goodreads, 5 stars'A proper tear jerker. [It] showed that family, love and pulling together in times of trouble really does help you pull through almost any crisis. Tissues needed throughout.' - Amazon, 5 stars'A really engaging and emotive book, which kept me hooked. Highly recommended read.' - Netgalley, 5 stars'Another excellent book from Katie Marsh. A thought-provoking and emotional read. Thoroughly recommended.' Netgalley, 5 stars'An uplifting book which had me gripped throughout' - Netgalley
The Rest of Me: the unmissable uplifting novel from the bestselling author of My Everything
by Katie Marsh'Katie Marsh writes achingly beautiful, life-affirming stories that break your heart and refuel your hope' - Miranda Dickinson. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Amanda Prowse. Can one act of love break a family apart? Alex believes that she can overcome anything. So when her partner Sam needs her help in the most unexpected of ways, she doesn't hesitate to offer it to him - even when it means making a huge sacrifice of her own. But what neither of them can foresee is that this one act of love will reverse their roles within the family... leaving Alex reeling, and isolated from Sam and their two children.How far will you go to save someone you love? And as the threads which hold her life - and the family she adores - together start to unravel, can Alex figure out ups and downs of her new reality before everything falls apart? The Rest of Me is a moving, emotional novel about a family navigating the aftermath of a shattering event. It will make you laugh and cry, and remind you of the importance of family and love.
The Rest of My Life
by Sheryl BrowneA commitment-shy bad boy living on a houseboat may have finally found a woman he wants to build a real home with . . . Living on a gently rocking houseboat, sexy Adam Hamilton-Shaw is a magnet to the women of Worcestershire. No commitment, just good times. Once, his dream was to just sail away—preferably with a conquest in every port. But lately Adam has been feeling adrift—his wild ways more cautionary than idyllic. Writer Sienna Meadows is new to this picturesque corner of England. Looking for local color to inspire her latest work, she’s rented a cottage near the marina. There’s no more stimulating view than Adam. Despite his reputation, he’s making Sienna feel a little unmoored . . . To Adam, Sienna seems perfect at first. She’s beautiful, attainable, and temporary. To Sienna, Adam is more than a distraction. He’s a vulnerable man with a damaged past and broken heart. And Sienna is determined to mend if—if only he’ll let her. “Adorable, sweet . . . [and] sassy.” —Whispering Stories “Sometimes a story sticks with you long after the final word is read. The Rest Of My Life is that kind of story.” —Keeper Bookshelf
The Rest of My Life with You
by Faith Baldwin[from the back cover] "At 23, Judith had already broken two engagements, both to attractive, suitable men. Then she fell in love--overwhelmingly--with Matthew Norman, who was the wrong person in every respect. For one thing, she didn't really like him. She'd known him since they were children, and she thought him selfish and spoiled. For another thing, he was married. And his adoring wife was pregnant with their first child. The only honorable solution was to run away at once. There were other cities; she needn't ever see him again. Neither he nor his wife must ever discover how she felt. But how far and how long could she run? And what would happen when she had to stop running?"
The Rest of the Story
by Sarah DessenFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a big-hearted, sweeping novel about a girl who reconnects with a part of her family she hasn’t seen since she was a little girl—and falls in love, all over the course of a magical summer. <P><P>Emma Saylor doesn’t remember a lot about her mother, who died when Emma was twelve. But she does remember the stories her mom told her about the big lake that went on forever, with cold, clear water and mossy trees at the edges. <P><P>Now it’s just Emma and her dad, and life is good, if a little predictable…until Emma is unexpectedly sent to spend the summer with her mother’s family that she hasn’t seen since she was a little girl. <P><P>When Emma arrives at North Lake, she realizes there are actually two very different communities there. Her mother grew up in working class North Lake, while her dad spent summers in the wealthier Lake North resort. <P><P> The more time Emma spends there, the more it starts to feel like she is also divided into two people. To her father, she is Emma. But to her new family, she is Saylor, the name her mother always called her. <P><P>Then there’s Roo, the boy who was her very best friend when she was little. Roo holds the key to her family’s history, and slowly, he helps her put the pieces together about her past. It’s hard not to get caught up in the magic of North Lake—and Saylor finds herself falling under Roo’s spell as well. <P><P>For Saylor, it’s like a whole new world is opening up to her. But when it’s time to go back home, which side of her—Emma or Saylor—will win out? <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Restless Dark
by Erica WatersEnter Cloudkiss Canyon at your own risk. Sadie meets Wilder Girls in this unnerving tale about the struggle for survival, the twisted satisfaction of revenge, and the darkness hiding in all of us. From Erica Waters, the acclaimed author of Ghost Wood Song and The River Has Teeth, this mystery will haunt you to the end.The Cloudkiss Killer is dead. Now a true-crime podcast is hosting a contest to find his bones.Lucy was almost the serial killer’s final victim. Carolina is a true-crime fan who fears her own rage. Maggie is a psychology student with a little too much to hide.All of them are looking for answers, for a new identity, for a place to bury their secrets.But there are more than bones hiding in the shadows…sometimes the darkness inside is more frightening than anything the dead leave behind.Praise for Erica Waters’ The River Has Teeth and Ghost Wood Song:“Potent, atmospheric, and wholly satisfying.” —Kirkus (starred review)“A backwoods murder ballad of a book. [The River Has Teeth] is well worth a listen.” —NPR"The River Has Teeth is the perfect story for anyone who is tired of feeling helpless. This book has teeth, too." —Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf “A gorgeous, creepy gem of a book. Ghost Wood Song weaves a captivating spell you won’t want to break.” —Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn and Sawkill Girls"Ghost Wood Song will make your heart dance." —Jeff Zentner, Morris Award winning author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days"The perfect balance of atmospheric chills, dark familial secrets, and a yearning for the warm comforts of home." —Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows
The Restless Tide
by Julia BryantPortsmouth in the 1920s is a city of vivid contrasts between the comfortable and the destitute. Thousands of men have been laid off from the Royal Naval Dockyard and many are begging in the streets. Mary Vine believes her luck has changed. After surviving her first nineteen years, fiercely defending her chaotic family against anyone who dares criticise them, she has found happiness at last with her fiancé, submariner Michael Miller. Cissie Nugent has lost her position as housemaid and is surviving by selling her body to passing sailors. But she has further to fall as she is betrayed by the only person she has ever trusted. Captain Charles Clements, once the employer of both Mary and Cissie, returns to Portsmouth after a humiliating divorce. Though a hero of Jutland, he must find a new sort of courage to face a future without his family. Soon the lives of Mary, Cissie and Captain Clements will change for the better in unexpected ways.
The Restless Tide
by Julia BryantPortsmouth in the 1920s is a city of vivid contrasts between the comfortable and the destitute. Thousands of men have been laid off from the Royal Naval Dockyard and many are begging in the streets. Mary Vine believes her luck has changed. After surviving her first nineteen years, fiercely defending her chaotic family against anyone who dares criticise them, she has found happiness at last with her fiancé, submariner Michael Miller. Cissie Nugent has lost her position as housemaid and is surviving by selling her body to passing sailors. But she has further to fall as she is betrayed by the only person she has ever trusted. Captain Charles Clements, once the employer of both Mary and Cissie, returns to Portsmouth after a humiliating divorce. Though a hero of Jutland, he must find a new sort of courage to face a future without his family. Soon the lives of Mary, Cissie and Captain Clements will change for the better in unexpected ways.
The Restless Virgin
by Peggy MorelandTEXAS BRIDESWAITING FOR MARRIAGE?No way! Not now that sexy Nash Rivers was back in town. Samantha McCloud had never been so worked up over a man. But the beautiful virgin didn't know the first thing about wooing a rough and rugged man like Nash-or so she thought....Nash had never felt so hot under the collar! All over one little Texas lady with a body that wouldn't quit. Heck, if the stubborn rancher didn't watch out, he'd soon be hog-tied and heading up the aisle. 'Cause sweet Samantha wasn't a one-night kind of woman. But was he a lifetime loving man?TEXAS BRIDES: Come on down to the McCloud family ranch-'cause there's no place like Texas for a wedding!
The Restoration
by Janet WhiteLaura Hampton's exciting career as an emergency room nurse gets a lot more complicated two weeks before Christmas when her husband is rushed in by the paramedics and dies tragically in front of her. The tranquility of her friend's Asheville, North Carolina cabin does not bring the escape she had been looking for when an accident brings her into the life of Andrew Somerset and his old family cemetery. As Andrew helps Laura with the restoration of the cemetery, secrets unfold about the eccentric Andrew Somerset, secrets that can destroy their building relationship. Laura's neighbor, Mike Sizemore, is more than ready to uncover and disclose Andrew's secrets. Will Andrew do whatever it takes to win Laura's heart, even if that means taking another man's life?
The Restoration Box Set
by Naleighna KaiTRANSITIONShe made one mistake. Leaving him under the cover of darkness to escape the consequences of her actions would spiral into something so horrific that it cost the innocent lives of many. What she had done was enough to put her in an early grave, but what her husband did was downright diabolical. Time after time, the women and children paid the price, when men made decisions without consulting God first. TRANSFORMATIONTamar and Amnon. He saw. He came. He conquered. And he didn’t care that she would bear the brunt of his bad choices. As a King’s son, nothing would be denied him, even though this particular experience should. Passion for him, became pain for an innocent woman. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the worst of sins in this scandal. The man who was supposed to love and protect her did nothing, forcing her brother to take deadly action that plunged the kingdom into chaos. MY TIME IN THE SUNKari Baltimore’s perfect life comes to a screeching halt when her husband's enemy stands and tells the entire congregation, "Our first lady was a fourteen-year-old prostitute …" All the sordid secrets that she’s managed to keep hidden, even from her husband, resurfaces with a vengeance when Terrence Henderson, a man who is hellbent on destroying everything they’ve built, shares her past with everyone and causes a rift that is not easily mended. Tony Baltimore makes strategic moves to protect his wife from everyone who’s coming against her—including members who are so “heavenly” minded that they’re no earthy good. When the betrayal has done too much damage to repair, and the smoke clears, no one will ever be the same
The Restorer
by Amanda StevensNever acknowledge the dead. Never stray far from hallowed ground.Never get close to the haunted. Never, ever tempt fate.My name is Amelia Gray. I'm a cemetery restorer who sees ghosts. In order to protect myself from the parasitic nature of the dead, I've always held fast to these rules passed down from my father...until now. Detective John Devlin needs my help to find a killer, but he is haunted by ghosts who shadow his every move. To warn him would be to invite them into my life. I've vowed to keep my distance, but the pull of his magnetism grows ever stronger even as the headstone symbols lead me closer to truth and to the gossamer veil that separates this world from the next.
The Restorer (The Graveyard Queen #1)
by Amanda StevensA cemetery restorer with a haunting secret must break her own rules when she meets a detective on the hunt for a killer in this romantic urban fantasy.Never acknowledge the dead.Never stray far from hallowed ground.Never get close to the haunted.Never, ever tempt fate.My name is Amelia Gray. I’m a cemetery restorer who sees ghosts. In order to protect myself from the parasitic nature of the dead, I’ve always held fast to these rules passed down from my father . . . until now.Detective John Devlin needs my help to find a killer, but he is haunted by ghosts who shadow his every move. To warn him would be to invite them into my life. I’ve vowed to keep my distance, but the pull of his magnetism grows ever stronger even as the headstone symbols lead me closer to truth and to the gossamer veil that separates this world from the next.
The Resurrection of Joan Ashby: A Novel
by Cherise Wolas“[A] stunning debut . . . reminds me of my most favorite authors: J. D. Salinger, Carson McCullers, Truman Capote, Joan Didion.” —A. M. Homes, winner of the Women’s Prize for FictionKirkus Reviews’s Best Fiction of 2017Booklist’s Top 10 First Novels: 2017The New York Times Book Review’s Editors’ ChoiceIndie Next Pick for September 2017Bustle’s 9 Fall Book Debuts by Women You’re Going to Want to Read ImmediatelyNantucket Magazine’s 7 for September 2017Entertainment Weekly’s Thirteen Books to Read in AugustSan Diego Magazine’s Your Book Shelf: 5 Books to Read in AugustI viewed the consumptive nature of love as a threat to serious women. But the wonderful man I just married believes as I do—work is paramount, absolutely no children—and now love seems to me quite marvelous.These words are spoken to a rapturous audience by Joan Ashby, a brilliant and intense literary sensation acclaimed for her explosively dark and singular stories.When Joan finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, she is stunned by Martin’s delight, his instant betrayal of their pact. She makes a fateful, selfless decision then, to embrace her unintentional family.Challenged by raising two precocious sons, it is decades before she finally completes her masterpiece novel. Poised to reclaim the spotlight, to resume the intended life she gave up for love, a betrayal of Shakespearean proportion forces her to question every choice she has made.Epic, propulsive, incredibly ambitious, and dazzlingly written, The Resurrection of Joan Ashby is a story about sacrifice and motherhood, the burdens of expectation and genius. Cherise Wolas’s gorgeous debut introduces an indelible heroine candid about her struggles and unapologetic in her ambition.
The Resurrectionist
by Sierra WoodsEven the toughest resurrectionist needs protection sometimes... And make no mistake: Dani is tough...so tough even the grave couldn't keep her down. Ever since mysterious beings brought her back from her tragic murder, she's been using her newfound powers to restore justice to the world of humans. It's hard, dangerous work, and sometimes a little backup doesn't hurt-especially when it comes from a hunky cop like Sam Lopez. There's only one catch: Dani's past has taught her that she can't trust another man. Besides, Sam has demons of his own to battle. They'll just have to ignore the heat that's building between them. Until a great evil begins to rise, and then Dani and Sam need to get closer than they've ever been.