Kelli Estes grew up in the apple country of Eastern Washington before attending Arizona State University where she learned she'd be happiest living near the water, so she moved to Seattle after graduation. Today she lives in a Seattle suburb with her husband and two sons. When not writing, Kelli loves volunteering at her kids' schools, reading (of course!), traveling (or playing tourist in Seattle), dining out, exercising (because of all the dining), and learning about health and nutrition.
Genres: Historical
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Kate & Frida (2025)
Kim Fay
"In Kim Fay's poignant and nostalgic novel, protagonists Kate and Frida form an epistolary friendship where they are safe to be vulnerable and authentic and, as a result, are each able to grow in unexpected ways. Written in the early 1990s, their letters take the reader to war-ravaged Sarajevo, idyllic Paris, and peaceful Seattle, and show what really matters in life: joy, love, and hope (and also, great books and delicious food). This delightful story made me hug my friends closer!"

The Irish Girl (2024)
Ashley E Sweeney
"The Irish Girl is a story of resilience amidst trauma, love amidst loss, self-acceptance amidst rejection. Reminiscent of our immigrant ancestors and the unfathomable hardships they undoubtedly faced, I read this story in one sitting and found myself thinking about this fiercely strong girl long after I finished."

Lost Autumn (2020)
Mary-Rose MacColl
"A captivating story of two women finding their way through powerful relationships and difficult decisions. Lost Autumn is both a grand adventure and a tender reflection on how lives bump against each other leaving bruises or, sometimes, deep wounds that take a lifetime to heal."
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