National bestselling author of A Paris Apartment, Michelle Gable graduated from The College of William & Mary. When not dreaming up fiction on the sly, she currently resides in Cardiff by the Sea, California, with her husband, two daughters, and one lazy cat.
A Great Country (2024) Shilpi Somaya Gowda "Shilpi Somaya Gowda deftly explores racial biases and class divides in this riveting, layered, and empathetic tale. Readers will feel deeply for the Shah family even as mistakes and miscalculations escalate, and convictions are challenged by real life. A GREAT COUNTRY is a timely, honest, and powerful story, and one that is sure to spark much discussion."
Strangers in the Night (2023) Heather Webb "Webb and Gaynor's latest collaboration is a historical fiction home run. The duo brings to life a vivid, engaging heroine, a glorious Cote d'Azur setting, and the ultimate princess, Grace Kelly. Meet Me in Monaco is smart, romantic, and heartbreaking, and the tale captivates from the start."
Last Call at the Nightingale (2022) (Last Call at the Nightingale, book 1) Katharine Schellman "Last Call at the Nightingale is a sexy, fun romp through the Jazz Age. With a well-plotted mystery and applause-worthy female characters, readers will soak up this spellbinding read."
The Paris Bookseller (2022) Kerri Maher "In her latest, Maher throws open a window to 1920s Paris and the Lost Generation, dropping readers into the fascinating true story of one woman's fight to save a masterpiece. Maher weaves a tale that is atmospheric, heartfelt, and brimming with life, leaving no doubt a novel is a living, breathing thing."
No Hiding in Boise (2021) Kim Hooper "Kim Hooper does it again in this gripping tale of family, love, and loss. Readers will root for the characters, and deeply feel their pain, hungrily turning the pages until the final puzzle piece falls into place."
The Winemaker's Wife (2019) Kristin Harmel "Centering on a lesser-known facet of American history, WHEN WE MEET AGAIN is a gripping novel of history, art, and the power of love. Kristin Harmel's work is always riveting but her storytelling reaches new heights with a tale that is layered, complex, and satisfying to the last page."
One Night at the Lake (2019) Bethany Chase "With gripping prose and a setting that is as sentient as the characters who inhabit it, Bethany Chase draws a tale that is immediate and real, the kind of story you’ll feel to your gut."
The Light Over London (2019) Julia Kelly "Deftly weaving together past and present, Kelly tells a fresh, heartfelt story of sisterhood and sacrifice, culminating in a gut-punch finish. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network."
Secret Sisters (2017) Joy Callaway "Joy Callaway's second novel is a galvanizing, insightful read based on the founding of America's first sorority. With a believable and winsome heroine, Callaway achieves the perfect balance between rich historical detail and themes that are modern and fresh. Smart and satisfying, Secret Sisters drives home the importance of fighting for your beliefs, widening your mindset, and finding your tribe."
According to a Source (2017) Abby Stern "Abby Stern's debut is dishy, wise, and full of heart. According to a Source gives readers a tour of inner Hollywood, where the city's dirty and glamorous sides meet. Despite the dazzling setting, protagonist Ella Warren is relatable for anyone who has faced difficult choices and made questionable decisions. Think you can't love a Hollywood gossip? Think again. Stern has written a winner."
Castle of Water (2017) Dane Huckelbridge "Far more complex than any given deserted island tale, Dane Huckelbridge has written a moving, harrowing, and downright literary novel in which even the inevitable comes as a surprise. Castle of Water will lift spirits and break hearts. I did not want this story to end."
The Paris Key (2015) Juliet Blackwell "Juliet Blackwell offers a compelling storyline with a charming protagonist and a deep well of family secrets, all gorgeously set in the City of Lights. The sights and smells of Blackwell’s Paris lingered long after I turned the last page. The Paris Key is an absorbing homage to family, friendship, and, of course, the greatest city in the world."
The Lake Season (2015) Hannah McKinnon "Two sisters, a glittering New England lake, and one desperate, last-chance summer set the stage for Hannah McKinnon's emotionally affecting new novel, The Lake Season."
