Juliette Fay crafts novels that delve into the complexities of family dynamics and the journey toward self-discovery. Her work is characterized by a deep insight into the human psyche and a sensitive portrayal of emotions. Fay masterfully intertwines compelling narratives with profound reflections on love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Readers appreciate her ability to create unforgettable characters and stories that resonate long after the final page.
Facing an unexpected turn in life, Sean Doran decides to return home to reassess his path and embrace change. This journey of self-discovery explores themes of destiny and personal growth as he navigates the challenges of redefining his future. Through his experiences, Sean learns valuable lessons about resilience and the importance of following one's heart.
On her own since the age of eighteen, Cass Macklin dated brilliant, troubled Ben McGreavy. They partied their way through their twenties...Now Ben is dead, and Cass is broke, homeless, scared, and pregnant. Determined to have a healthy pregnancy and raise Ben's baby, Cass turns to the only person with the means to help her: Ben's brother Scott, third baseman for the Boston Red Sox, a man with a temper and problems of his own
"It's July 1921, "flickers" are all the rage, and Irene Van Beck has just declared her own independence by jumping off a moving train to escape her fate in a traveling burlesque show. When her friends, fellow dancer Millie Martin and comedian Henry Weiss, leap after her, the trio finds their way to the bright lights of Hollywood with hopes of making it big in the burgeoning silent film industry. At first glance, Hollywood in the 1920s is like no other place on earth--iridescent, scandalous, and utterly exhilarating--and the three friends yearn for a life they could only have dreamed of before. But despite the glamour and seduction of Tinseltown, success doesn't come easy, and nothing can prepare Irene, Millie, and Henry for the poverty, temptation, and heartbreak that lie ahead. With their ambitions challenged by both the men above them and the prejudice surrounding them, their friendship is the only constant through desperate times, as each struggles to find their true calling in an uncertain world. What begins as a quest for fame and fortune soon becomes a collective search for love, acceptance, and fulfillment as they navigate the backlots and stage sets where the illusions of the silver screen are brought to life" -- Amazon.com
Set against the backdrop of post-World War I America, the story follows the Turner sisters as they navigate the challenges of poverty and family duty. With their father's injury forcing them into the world of vaudeville, the sisters embark on a nine-city tour filled with both peril and unexpected kindness. As they confront swindlers and seek love, their journey reveals the sacrifices made for family and the transformative power of pursuing one's passions. This tale blends heartwarming moments with reflections on identity and resilience.
This novel blends humor and poignancy to explore themes of love and compassion. It follows characters navigating life's challenges while striving to do the right thing. Their heartfelt journeys reveal the complexities of relationships and the importance of empathy, making for an engaging and relatable read.
In the tradition of Marisa de los Santos and Anne Tyler comes a moving debut about a young mother's year of heartbreak, loss, and forgiveness...and help that arrives from unexpected sources Four months after her husband's death, Janie LaMarche remains undone by grief and anger. Her mourning is disrupted, however, by the unexpected arrival of a builder with a contract to add a porch onto her house. Stunned, Janie realizes the porch was meant to be a surprise from her husband#8212;now his last gift to her. As she reluctantly allows construction to begin, Janie clings to the familiar outposts of her sorrow#8212;mothering her two small children with fierce protectiveness, avoiding friends and family, and stewing in a rage she can't release. Yet Janie's self-imposed isolation is breached by a cast of unlikely interventionists: her chattering, ipecac-toting aunt; her bossy, over-manicured neighbor; her muffin-bearing cousin; and even Tug, the contractor with a private grief all his own. As the porch takes shape, Janie discovers that the unknowable terrain of the future is best navigated with the help of others#8212;even those we least expect to call on, much less learn to love