Brenda Brooks Books

“Sinuous and captivating.”― Foreword Reviews Shortlisted for the 2019 Staunch Book Prize For readers of Sharp Objects comes a thrilling modern noir with a fresh narrative voice that explores coming of age, desire, and the lengths we’ll go to for love When 24-year-old Nicole Hewett’s beloved childhood friend, Honey, returns to their small northern town after an unexplained six-year absence, Nicole realizes how her life had stalled without her. But the prodigal returns with troubling secrets, and before long Nicole is drawn into a high-stakes game. Honey is a thrilling, sensuous modern noir novel with a classic nothing is more dangerous than love.

The story highlights the significance of friendship and comfort for young children, emphasizing how special friends and hugs foster imagination and security. Hug-A-Lump serves as a true friend and companion, embodying these themes. Inspired by the author's daughters and siblings, the narrative aims to resonate with young readers and their experiences of love and companionship.