Donna Hill Books

Families always have secrets. And secrets have the power to heal--or hurt. Now beloved author Donna Hill's enthralling novel explores the wrongs we do for the right reasons, and the ways we struggle to reconcile the truth. Journalist Zoie Crawford had to leave New Orleans to finally make her own life. Her grandmother, Claudia, inspired her to follow her dreams--just as her mother, Rose, held on too tight. But with Claudia's passing, Zoie reluctantly returns home, where the past is written in the lonely corners of the bayou and the New South's supercharged corridors of power. And there she discovers a stunning, painstakingly kept secret--one that could skyrocket her career, but destroy another woman's--and change both their vastly different lives, for better or for much worse. Zoie has always put the truth first. Now, as the line between the personal and professional blurs, and she tries to understand her relatives' deception, she must face some tough questions. Is there a way to expose the truth and save those you love? And at what cost? Heartfelt, emotional, and revelatory, A House Divided is an unforgettable tale about making the hardest of choices, coming to terms with all you could lose--and finding what forgiveness and family truly mean.

Fans of Jasmine Guillory and Helen Hoang will adore this irresistibly engaging story of two Filipino celebrities caught between everything they want…and everything they are. Filipino musician and producer Mon Mendoza feels out of place in New York, despite landing a life-changing opportunity. All he plans for his first night is a solo dinner of pancit canton, but that’s the perfect invitation for his stunning Pinoy neighbor. Actress Olivia Angeles excels at playing characters but struggles to fit into her true self, yearning for a Hollywood niche that honors her identity. All she desires is comfort in the form of noodles and her irresistibly attractive neighbor. Their one-night encounter quickly complicates as they find themselves working together on the same movie for the next month. As they explore their sizzling chemistry, they realize they share more than just cultural backgrounds. The journey challenges them to navigate their identities and relationships while balancing their dreams and desires. With themes of self-discovery and romance, this story captures the essence of finding love and belonging amid conflicting worlds. Don’t miss other fun titles from Afterglow, including The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky and The Bookbinder’s Guide to Love by Katherine Garbera.