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Emilie Richards

    July 12, 1948

    This author crafts compelling narratives that delve into intricate relationships and the mysteries of the past, often centering on female protagonists. Her writing is marked by a style that immerses readers in the emotional lives of her characters and the complex plots that unfold hidden secrets. She excels at capturing the power of female friendships and familial bonds, infusing her works with both deep emotion and suspense. Through each novel, she aims to offer a unique perspective on human destinies and the quest for truth.

    Emilie Richards
    Beautiful Lies
    Quilt Along with Emilie Richards: Endless Chain
    One Mountain Away
    The Way Back Home
    A Family of Strangers
    When We Were Sisters
    • 2021

      The House Guests

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.7(1176)Add rating

      Two women. Two families. Two lifetimes' worth of secrets. In the wake of her husband's sudden death, Cassie Costas finds her relationship with her teenage stepdaughter unraveling. After their move to historic Tarpon Springs, Florida, Savannah hates her new town, her school and most of all her stepmom, whom she blames for her father's death. Cassie has enough to contend with as she searches for answers about the man she shared a life with, including why all their savings have disappeared. When Savannah's rebellion culminates in an act that leaves single mother Amber Blair and her sixteen-year-old son homeless, Cassie empathizes with the woman's predicament and invites the strangers to move in. As their lives intertwine, Cassie realizes that Amber is hiding something. She's evasive about her past, but the fear in her eyes tells a darker story. Cassie wonders what the woman living under her roof is running from...and what will happen if it finally catches up to her.

      The House Guests
    • 2019

      A Family of Strangers

      • 621 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      A USA Today Bestselling AuthorCould a lifetime of memories . . . be a lifetime of lies? All her life, Ryan Gracey watched her perfect older sister from afar. Knowing she could never top Wendy's achievements, Ryan forged her own path while her family barely noticed. The sisters' choices have taken them in different directions, which is why Ryan is stunned when Wendy calls, begging for her help. There's been a murder -- and Wendy believes she'll be wrongfully accused. Ryan digs for answers, yet the trail of clues leads to nothing but questions. What does Ryan owe a sister who becomes more and more a stranger with every revelation? Is Wendy, who always seemed so perfect, just a perfect liar -- or worse?

      A Family of Strangers
    • 2017

      The Swallow's Nest

      • 645 pages
      • 23 hours of reading

      USA Today Bestselling AuthorAs friends and colleagues celebrate her husband's recovery from lymphoma, a new arrival hands Lilia Swallow a baby boy and vanishes. Toby is Graham's secret, conceived in a moment of despair. Lilia is unprepared for the betrayal he represents, and for the love she begins to feel once her shock subsides. Now three women will fight for custody of the child they've come to love.

      The Swallow's Nest
    • 2016

      When We Were Sisters

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      As children in foster care, Cecilia and Robin vowed they would be the sisters each other never had. Now famous singer-songwriter Cecilia lives life on the edge, but when Robin is nearly killed in an accident, Cecilia drops everything to be with her. Reunited, the sister's begin to work on a project that could uncover memories for them both. Yet soon dark secrets of the past emerge that could test their bond to its very limit.

      When We Were Sisters
    • 2012

      One Mountain Away

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      4.2(1282)Add rating

      When Charlotte Hale faces her own mortality, she realizes that her ambition has almost destroyed her chance at happiness and vows to make amends.

      One Mountain Away
    • 2010

      A Truth for a Truth

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.8(267)Add rating

      The sudden death of a former minister in Emerald Springs raises suspicions for Aggie Sloan-Wilcox, the current minister's wife, who believes he was murdered. As the community grapples with the shocking event, Aggie must uncover the truth behind the crime, questioning the seemingly peaceful village's hidden secrets and motives. The story delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and the darker sides of small-town life, as Aggie navigates her suspicions and the complexities of her community.

      A Truth for a Truth
    • 2010

      Meet four women who think they share nothing but a spit of land called Happiness Key. With her husband in prison, pampered Tracy Deloche is left with five ramshackle beach houses and no idea how to start over. Janya Kapur left her close-knit Indian family for an arranged marriage to a man she barely knows. Wanda Gray takes a job guaranteed to destroy her already failing marriage—if her husband cares enough to notice. Widow Alice Brooks has grown forgetful and confused. Her family comes to stay with her, but Alice isn't sure she's grateful. When the only other resident of Happiness Key dies alone in his cottage, the four women warily join forces to find his family. Together they discover difficult truths about their own lives and the men they love—and uncover the treasure of an unlikely friendship.

      Happiness Key
    • 2009

      A Lie for a Lie

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.7(350)Add rating

      Charged with the murder of a local celebrity, the ex-wife finds herself in a web of intrigue. Aggie Sloan-Wilcox, the minister's wife, embarks on a quest for divine guidance to uncover the truth and exonerate her. As she navigates the complexities of faith and justice, Aggie must confront her own beliefs and the secrets of those around her. This gripping tale intertwines themes of redemption and the power of faith in the face of adversity.

      A Lie for a Lie
    • 2007

      Beware False Profits

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.8(402)Add rating

      The story follows Aggie Sloan-Wilcox and her minister husband, who anticipate a peaceful weekend but are quickly drawn into a mystery when a member of their congregation goes missing. As they navigate the challenges of their roles in the community, they must balance their personal desires for rest with the urgent need to uncover the truth and support their flock.

      Beware False Profits