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Raising four very different daughters on her own in rural Arkansas wasn't easy for Miss Pearly Bell. And she's always regretted that the sisters went their separate ways for good?and never wanted to see each other again. But when Pearly is stricken with a terminal illness, she summons them all home?determined to somehow help them get right with each other and forgive...But that means dealing with past secrets and lies first

The story revolves around Shannon and Jay Lovejoy, a seemingly perfect power couple whose vibrant romance has deteriorated after three years of marriage. As their divorce unfolds, it reveals a tangled web of infidelity and betrayal, compounded by the unexpected and shocking death of Jay's mistress. This dramatic turn of events challenges their public persona and exposes the darker realities behind their glamorous lives, exploring themes of love, loss, and the consequences of hidden truths.

Award-winning author ReShonda Tate Billingsley delivers a poignant, page-turning novel about the power—and fragility—of family, personal identity, and the choices we are called on to make . . . Raised by a widowed mother, Jill Reed has come a long way from her difficult youth. But while she may not have had money, Jill never doubted she was rich in love. Her mother, Connie, made Jill the center of her world. Now, even though she has a young family of her own, it’s Jill’s turn to care for her ailing mother. When early dementia begins to set in, Connie starts talking about Jill’s “other life.” Jill assumes it’s just rambling confusion. Still, Connie’s stories about Jill’s childhood, and her father’s early death, never quite added up. And when a strange man shows up to Jill’s job bearing news that turns Jill’s life upside down, there’s no denying Connie’s devastating secret. As Jill sets out to learn more about her past, she’s stunned by what she learns and what it will mean for her future. Now, she must decide what price she’s willing to pay to claim the life that’s rightfully hers.

Freshly forty-five, Aja James knows that her life is good, complete with a loving, wealthy husband, well-adjusted children, and a beautiful home. Yet the truth is, she feels painfully unfulfilled, stuck in the present, haunted by a painful past. When a friend suggests a girls' trip to a tropical paradise, Aja hopes a change of scene will also change her perspective. On vacation, filled with fun and freedom, Aja is relieved to find her spirits lifting. But her good time also shines a light on what's troubling her: from her siblings to her husband and kids, she's spent nearly her whole life taking care of everyone--except herself. She's lost her spark. She's lost her identity. Desperate to turn things around, Aja makes an impulsive decision--one that outrages her family and stuns her friends. But it may also be her wisest choice. Because it's only through learning what she could lose--and what's truly worth keeping--that Aja can transform this temporary fix into real, lasting happiness

At The Markham Hotel, four individuals— a wronged wife, a widower, a single mother, and a neighborhood hustler— converge, each seeking solace and resolution for their troubled lives. Their unique backgrounds and shared experiences intertwine, revealing themes of healing and the search for belonging amidst personal struggles. As their stories unfold, the hotel becomes a backdrop for unexpected connections and revelations.

Angelique's seemingly perfect life is marred by her husband's neglect, as he prioritizes work over their emotional connection. While she craves his attention, she finds solace in the online game, Words With Friends. Meanwhile, Blu, grappling with his wife's depression, also seeks escape through the same game, where he encounters Angelique. Their interactions reveal a growing bond as both characters navigate loneliness and the complexities of their relationships, highlighting themes of emotional fulfillment and connection in unexpected places.

From the national bestselling and award-winning ReShonda Tate Billingsley comes this gripping and emotional exploration of the complex bond between mother and daughter.From the time Brooke Green was seven years old, she has lived with the pain of losing her mother. Her father has done the best job he could in raising her, but a piece of her always felt empty. On the day of her father's funeral, her grandmother breaks the shocking news: her mother, Sarah, is very much alive. She abandoned her family because she claimed she wasn't fit for motherhood. After doing some research, Brooke discovers her mother is living in Atlanta, enjoying a great career...and a brand new family. Stunned, Brooke doesn't know if she wants answers or revenge against the mother who abandoned her. When she meets Sarah's husband, Tony, Brooke sees the perfect way to make her mother pay. But her plan for revenge just may leave everyone in danger, and end up costing Brooke more than she ever bargained for.

The story centers on Gloria Jones, a church first lady grappling with the harrowing accusation against her son, who is implicated in the fatal shooting of a police officer. As a manhunt unfolds in a racially charged Texas town, Gloria faces a moral dilemma: protect her son or turn him in. Complicating matters is her strained marriage with minister Elton Jones and the determined prosecutor, Kay Christiansen, whose ambition could be jeopardized by the case. Gloria must confront her past and hidden truths to fight for her son's future.

The story explores the complexities of familial relationships and the impact of infidelity through Lauren Robinson, who learned the art of being a mistress from her father's affairs. While she cherished the secrets she kept, her mother Joyce harbors deep resentment, unable to forgive either her husband or Lauren for the family's turmoil. As Joyce's health declines, the tension and blame within the family intensify, revealing the emotional scars left by betrayal and the struggle for acceptance and forgiveness.