Chris Paynter crafts novels that delve into complex relationships and personal transformations. Her works often explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning. Paynter employs a sensitive style that draws readers into the emotional landscapes of her characters. Her narratives are typically set against backdrops that mirror the internal states of her protagonists.
Following a family tragedy, Lindsey Marist, a successful children's book author, retreats to her cabin, struggling to cope with daily life. Isolated and overwhelmed by grief, she finds herself unable to create the uplifting stories that once defined her career. The narrative explores themes of loss, isolation, and the challenge of finding inspiration amidst personal turmoil.
Set in the small town of Francis, Georgia, the story follows Dani Roberts as she navigates life after her public breakup on Twitter. While managing her bookstore, she seeks solace and stability, grappling with the aftermath of her past relationship. As she strives for a fresh start, Dani's journey explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the complexities of love in the digital age.
Book Three in the Playing for First baseball series. Continues the ongoing story of Amy Perry, first baseman for a major league baseball team, and Lisa Collins, the sportswriter who covers her story.
Corey Banner's life is shattered after a car accident takes her partner Judy, leaving her to grapple with grief for two years. Seeking solace and a fresh start, she relocates from Lansing, Michigan, to Grand Lake, Colorado, aiming to heal from her profound loss. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the journey toward recovery as Corey navigates her new life in a different setting.
The narrative centers around Bailey Hampton, who is tasked with writing a biography of the late film star Daphne DeMonet. Upon meeting Daphne's longtime companion, Eleanor Burnett, Bailey is surprised to find her ex-partner, Chelsea Parker, also present for the interview. This unexpected reunion complicates the process, suggesting themes of past relationships and the intertwining of personal and professional lives. The dynamics between the three women promise to reveal deeper insights into Daphne's life and legacy.
Life is sweet for star athlete, Amy Perry, who is the only woman playing professional baseball. But not everyone is accepting of an open lesbian on a men's ball team, and Amy finds the harassment hard to take. Thank goodness she's found a fulfilling relationship with Stacy McCrady, and still has the friendship and support of sportswriter Lisa Collins. When personal tragedy strikes, Amy goes into a tailspin, and both her game and her union with Stacy suffer brutal blows. It takes a true team effort to get her back on track in both parts of her life. In Two for the Show, readers are reunited with characters they met in Paynter's Playing for First, and they'll be introduced to several new players who demonstrate why baseball is really just a metaphor for the game of life.
The story centers on Madison Lorraine, a celebrated artist who has withdrawn from her craft following the death of her wife, Callie, from cancer. Living a subdued life in Islamorada, Florida, with her young daughter Mo, Madison grapples with grief and the absence of inspiration. The narrative explores themes of loss, motherhood, and the struggle to reclaim one's passion amidst personal tragedy.
Lisa Collins enjoys a fulfilling career as a sportswriter for a minor league baseball team, supported by her best friend, Frankie Dunkin. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when Amy Perry arrives, introducing new challenges and complexities to her previously straightforward existence. The story explores themes of friendship, ambition, and the impact of unforeseen relationships.
The story follows author Angie Cantinnini, who adopts a pseudonym at her agent's urging to secure a publishing deal for her hard-boiled male detective novels. Unexpectedly, the series becomes a massive success, bringing both fame and fortune. As Angie navigates her newfound wealth and the challenges of her dual identity, she faces the complexities of creativity, gender, and the publishing industry.