New Releases by Lisa Wingate

Eine Familie, vier Schwestern. Ein Unglück, das sie für immer trennt. Eine Liebe, die sie auf ewig eint. Der bewegende SPIEGEL-Bestseller, inspiriert von einer wahren Geschichte. Für Avery hat das Leben keine Geheimnisse. Bis sie auf May trifft. Die 90-Jährige erkennt ihr Libellenarmband, ein Erbstück, und besitzt auch ein Foto von Averys Großmutter. Was hat diese Frau mit ihrer Familie zu tun? Bald stößt Avery auf ein Geheimnis, das sie zurück in ein dunkles Kapitel der Geschichte führt ... Memphis, 1939: Die junge Rill lebt mit ihren Eltern und Geschwistern in einem Hausboot auf dem Mississippi. Als die Kinder eines Tages allein sind, werden sie in ein Waisenhaus verschleppt. Rill hat ihren Eltern versprochen, auf ihre Geschwister aufzupassen. Ein Versprechen, das sie nicht brechen will, ihr aber mehr abverlangt, als sie geben kann ...

Kinderen van de rivier van Lisa Wingate is gebaseerd op het waargebeurde verhaal van een weeshuisdirecteur die kinderen uit arme gezinnen ontvoerde en verkocht aan rijke families. Kinderen van de rivier van Lisa Wingate is een aangrijpende New York Times bestseller, gebaseerd op een waargebeurd verhaal over een weeshuis. Memphis, 1939. De twaalfjarige Rill leidt met haar broertje en zusjes een zorgeloos leven op een woonboot aan de Mississippi. Dan slaat het noodlot toe: de kinderen worden ontvoerd en komen terecht in een weeshuis. Daar zijn ze overgeleverd aan de grillen van een wrede directrice. De jonge Rill doet er alles aan om haar broertje en zusjes bij elkaar te houden. South Carolina, heden. De rijke Avery Stafford leidt een geweldig leven. Een toevallige ontmoeting dwingt haar om haar familiegeschiedenis onder de loep te nemen, er blijkt meer verzwegen te zijn dan ze ooit had kunnen vermoeden. Kinderen van de rivier van Lisa Wingate is gebaseerd op het waargebeurde verhaal van weeshuisdirecteur Georgia Tann, die kinderen uit arme gezinnen ontvoerde en verkocht aan rijke families. ''Dit boek mag je niet missen.''– The Huffington Post

Quando Iola Anne Poole, un’anziana signora dell’isola di Hatteras, muore nel letto della sua abitazione, Tandi Jo Reese viene incaricata di risistemare la casa della defunta che è anche proprietaria del cottage in cui lei abita. In fuga da un matrimonio oppressivo e da un passato tormentato che continua a perseguitare anche il suo presente, Tandi è scappata insieme ai suoi due bambini e ora vive di fronte alla splendida e sontuosa villa vittoriana della signora Poole. Anche se le due donne non si sono mai conosciute, è stata proprio Tandi a ritrovarla, ormai morta, nel suo letto. E da quel momento inizia per lei un viaggio spirituale alla scoperta di quella strana casa, dei segreti che racchiude e, infine, di sé stessa. Il rinvenimento di ottantuno scatole minuziosamente decorate, ognuna delle quali rappresenta un anno della vita di Iola, le svelerà lo straordinario percorso di una donna vissuta nell’ombra: pensieri, desideri, speranze e paure di una personalità complessa, annotati su fortuiti pezzi di carta. E la lezione finale contenuta nell’ultima scatola avrà forse l’effetto di cambiare l’esistenza di Tandi per sempre… Una storia di rinascita e speranza guidata dal potere unico e invincibile dell’amore e della fede.

From the #1 New York Times author of Before We Were Yours! This collection bundles 3 of Lisa Wingate’s contemporary/historical Carolina Heirlooms series together in one e-book, for a great value! The Prayer Box When Iola Anne Poole, an old-timer on Hatteras Island, passes away in her bed at ninety-one, the struggling young mother in her rental cottage, Tandi Jo Reese, finds herself charged with the task of cleaning out Iola’s rambling Victorian house. Running from a messy, dangerous past, Tandi never expects to find more than a temporary hiding place within Iola’s walls, but everything changes with the discovery of eighty-one carefully decorated prayer boxes, one for each year, spanning from Iola’s youth to her last days. Hidden in the boxes is the story of a lifetime, written on random bits of paper—the hopes and wishes, fears and thoughts of an unassuming but complex woman passing through the seasons of an extraordinary, unsung life filled with journeys of faith, observations on love, and one final lesson that could change everything for Tandi. The Story Keeper (2015 Christy Award winner! 2015 Carol award winner!) When successful New York editor Jen Gibbs discovers a decaying slush-pile manuscript on her desk, she has no idea that the story of Sarra, a young mixed-race woman trapped in Appalachia at the turn of the twentieth century, will both take her on a journey and change her forever. Happy with her life in the city, and at the top of her career with a new job at Vida House Publishing, Jen has left her Appalachian past and twisted family ties far behind. But the search for the rest of the manuscript, and Jen’s suspicions about the identity of its unnamed author, will draw her into a mystery that leads back to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains . . . and quite possibly through the doors she thought she had closed forever. The Sea Keeper’s Daughters (2016 Christy Award Winner!) From modern-day Roanoke Island to the sweeping backdrop of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and Roosevelt’s WPA folklore writers, past and present intertwine to create an unexpected destiny. Restaurant owner Whitney Monroe is desperate to save her business from a hostile takeover. The inheritance of a decaying Gilded Age hotel on North Carolina’s Outer Banks may provide just the ray of hope she needs. But things at the Excelsior are more complicated than they seem. Whitney’s estranged stepfather is entrenched on the third floor, and the downstairs tenants are determined to save the historic building. Searching through years of stored family heirlooms may be Whitney’s only hope of quick cash, but will the discovery of an old necklace and a Depression-era love story change everything?

Tidewater Sisters : "Tandi Reese and her sister, Gina, have complicated ties. Faced with legal papers for a fraud she didn''t commit, Tandi heads to the North Carolina Tidewater for a reckoning. But to unravel lies from truth, she must first confront strained sibling bonds and uncover a dark family secret."--Page 4 of cover.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours. From modern-day Roanoke Island to the sweeping backdrop of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and Roosevelt’s WPA folklore writers, past and present intertwine to create an unexpected destiny. Restaurant owner Whitney Monroe is desperate to save her business from a hostile takeover. The inheritance of a decaying Gilded Age hotel on North Carolina’s Outer Banks may provide just the ray of hope she needs. But things at the Excelsior are more complicated than they seem. Whitney’s estranged stepfather is entrenched on the third floor, and the downstairs tenants are determined to save the historic building. Searching through years of stored family heirlooms may be Whitney’s only hope of quick cash, but will the discovery of an old necklace and a Depression-era love story change everything? Beautiful and heartfelt with themes of family, forgiveness, and hope Features clean, sweet romance Includes discussion questions for book clubs

From the #1 New York Times author of Before We Were Yours! I want to be like this stretch of freshly cleared shore. At times I think, I’m ready. Let the waves wash over me. But then I catch myself running from the tide just before it happens . . . New York editor Jen Gibbs knew when she bought Evan Hall’s next blockbuster book, it would change her career. She didn’t know it would change her life. But after being sent along on the European book tour, at Evan’s request, she has made a promise she’s not sure she can keep—she’s crossed professional lines and accepted Evan’s surprising engagement proposal. Now she’s scared to death. In Jen’s family, marriage represents the death of every dream a woman holds for herself. Can the revelation of her mother’s long-held secret open the doors to Jen’s future and change her beliefs about life and love?

In these contemporary romances from Lisa Wingate, four women find love, hope, and unexpected adventures on the shores of Moses Lake, Texas. Includes four novels in one volume: 1 Larkspur Cove 2 Blue Moon Bay 3 Firefly Island 4 Wildwood Creek

From the #1 New York Times author of Before We Were Yours! Tandi Reese and her sister, Gina, have always been bound by complicated ties. Amid the rubble of a difficult childhood lie memories of huddling beneath beds and behind sofas while parental wars raged. Sisterhood was safety . . . once. But now? Faced with legal papers for a fraud she didn’t commit, Tandi suspects that her sister has done something unthinkable. With Tandi’s wedding just around the corner, a trip to the North Carolina Tidewater for a reckoning with Gina was not part of the plan. But unraveling lies from truth will require confronting strained sibling bonds and uncovering a dark family secret that could free Tandi from her past or stain her future forever.

With love and loss tangled together, how was she to know where her life would lead? Allie Kirkland has always heard the call of her father''s unfinished destiny. When she''s offered a production assistant''s job on a docudrama filming in the hills near Moses Lake, Texas, the dream of following in her director-father''s footsteps suddenly seems within reach. The reenactment of the legendary frontier settlement of Wildwood is a first step into the film industry. A summer on set in the wilderness is a small price to pay for a dream. But in 1861, the real Wildwood held dangerous realities. Town founder Harland Delavan held helpless residents, including young Irish schoolteacher Bonnie Rose, in an iron grip. Mysterious disappearances led to myths and legends still retold in the region''s folk songs. Eventually, the entire site was found abandoned. When filming begins, strange connections surface between Allie and the teacher who disappeared over a century ago, and everyone in Wildwood--including Blake Fulton, Allie''s handsome neighbor on the film set--seems to be hiding secrets. Allie doesn''t know whom she can trust. If she can''t find the answers in time, history may repeat itself...with the most unthinkable results.

"She''d noticed immediately that I understood the lure of a good story. Sometimes a world that doesn''t exist is the only escape from the one that does." When successful New York editor Jen Gibbs discovers a decaying slush-pile manuscript on her desk, she has no idea that the story of Sarra, a young mixed-race woman trapped in Appalachia at the turn of the twentieth century, will both take her on a journey and change her forever. Happy with her life in the city, and at the top of her career with a new job at Vida House Publishing, Jen has left her Appalachian past and twisted family ties far behind. But the search for the rest of the manuscript, and Jen''s suspicions about the identity of its unnamed author, will draw her into a mystery that leads back to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains . . . and quite possibly through the doors she thought she had closed forever.

ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist, Christy Award Finalist, Christianity Today Book Award Finalist! "THE PRAYER BOX is a masterpiece of story and skill."-- Debbie Macomber, NYT #1 Bestselling Author "A good option for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Mary Alice Monroe" - Library Journal When Iola Anne Poole, an old-timer on Hatteras Island, passes away in her bed at ninety-one, the struggling young mother in her rental cottage, Tandi Jo Reese, finds herself charged with the task of cleaning out Iola''s rambling Victorian house. Running from a messy, dangerous past, Tandi never expects to find more than a temporary hiding place within Iola''s walls, but everything changes with the discovery of eighty-one carefully decorated prayer boxes, one for each year, spanning from Iola''s youth to her last days. Hidden in the boxes is the story of a lifetime, written on random bits of paper--the hopes and wishes, fears and thoughts of an unassuming but complex woman passing through the seasons of an extraordinary, unsung life filled with journeys of faith, observations on love, and one final lesson that could change everything. This masterfully woven tale includes: A lush, southern setting Themes of past mistakes, faith, and redemption A touch of romance Perfect for fans of Christian women’s fiction, this novel now includes discussion questions for book clubs.

From the #1 New York Times author of Before We Were Yours! Elizabeth Gallagher has been balancing on the ragged edge for a while now. Then a rough case on the boards of her 911 operator’s job collides with a family conflict at home, and Elizabeth finds herself finally coming apart at the seams. A four-state road trip—trapped in a car with her mother—is the last thing she needs. Their destination may be beautiful Hatteras Island, but the reason for going is anything by pleasant. After one disastrous hurricane, and with a second one working its way up the coast, it’s time to convince Aunt Sandy to abandon her little seaside store on North Carolina’s Outer Banks and return to the family fold in Michigan. But when the storm sweeps through, the three women will discover that sisterhood and the sea can change hearts, lives, and futures . . . often in the most unpredictable of ways.

"A whirlwind romance--and a leap of faith--has made Mallory Hale a mother and a rancher''s wife in small-town Texas. Can she survive the wild adventure?"--Provided by publisher.

Heather Hampton returns to Moses Lake help sell the family farm but finds herself on an unexpected journey into the area''s history, hope, and heart.

“A story beautifully told, with richly drawn characters that will...make you want to laugh and cry”* from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends and Before We Were Yours. All her life, Epiphany Salerno has been tossed like a dandelion seed on the wind. Now, at sixteen, she must move to the low-rent side of Blue Sky Hill and work where she''s not wanted: in an upscale home on The Hill. J. Norman Alvord''s daughter has hired a teenager to stay with him in the afternoons. Widowed and suffering from heart trouble, Norman wants to be left alone. But in Epie''s presence, Norman discovers a mystery. Deep in his mind lie memories of another house, another life, and a woman who saved him. As summer comes to Blue Sky Hill, two residents from different worlds will journey through a turbulent past, and find that with an unexpected road trip through sleepy Southern towns comes life-changing friendship...and clues to a family secret hidden for a lifetime. Winner of the 2012 Carol Award for Women''s Fiction from the American Christian Fiction Writers

Adventure is the last thing on Andrea Henderson''s mind when she moves to Moses Lake. After surviving the worst year of her life, she''s struggling to build a new life for herself and her son as a social worker. Perhaps in doing a job that makes a difference, she can find some sense of purpose and solace in her shattered faith. For new Moses Lake game warden Mart McClendon, finding a sense of purpose in life isn''t an issue. He took the job to get out of southwest Texas and the constant reminders of a tragedy for which he can''t forgive himself. But when a little girl is seen with the town recluse, Mart and Andrea are drawn together in the search for her identity. The little girl offers them both a new chance at redemption and hope--and may bring them closer than either ever planned.

Lauren Eldridge had avoided returning home to Daily, Texas, until her father confesses to being in over his head. Paying back an old favor, he''s invested in a horse that''s supposed to be the star of a new Hollywood movie. Only the horse won''t behave. And Lauren is the best trainer in the state. Convinced to return, she soon finds more than she bargained for when the movie''s screenwriter turns out to be leading-man handsome. This movie may be Nate Heath''s last shot at turning his career around. He didn''t have high hopes at first, but the town of Daily may be just what everyone needs to find hope and healing. And maybe even a little romance.

Play it safe paleontologist, Lindsey Attwood, who has sworn off romance isn''t on vacation. She here on a covert mission to help recover dinosaur tracks stolen from a local guest ranch.

Offered a job writing fluffy magazine articles about rural Texas cooking, Colleen Collins heads to the charming little town of San Saline, where she finds it impossible to resist the infuriating local boy, True McKittrick. Original.

While stuck in a small town waiting out a storm, magazine editor Laura Draper finds her way to the Lone Star Cafe, where a laid-back local musician makes her think twice about rushing home to her high-pressure city life.

In a time of crisis, two women come together and set off down a road of hope in this novel in the Tending Roses series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours. Twenty-year-old Jenilee Lane, whose dreams are as narrow as the sky is wide, doesn’t imagine any good could come out of the tornado that has ripped across the Missouri farmland where she makes her home. But some inner spark compels her to take action. To rescue her elderly neighbor Eudora Gibson from the cellar in which she’s been trapped. To make her way to the nearby town of Poetry, where the townspeople have begun to gather in the only building left standing. To collect from the devastated landscape fragments of life that lie strewn about in the tornado’s wake: letters, photographs, and mementos that might mean something to people who have lost everything. Eudora Gibson didn’t think Jenilee had it in her. But the girl she’s hardly noticed for years is now surprising her—stepping forward with a bravery that inspires Eudora to face her own bitter past. Brought close by tragedy, the two will learn lessons about the resilience of the human spirit and the ties that make a community strong. And together, they will travel to a place that once lay beyond their dreams.