New York Times bestselling author Jill Santopolo captured our hearts with the devastatingly beautiful novel The Light We Lost. Now that the long-awaited sequel, The Love We Found, is out, we can hardly contain our excitement! In celebration (and anticipation of the dreaded book hangover), we’re here with a list of ten equally charming books from authors we love. Grab your tissues, and get ready for your next favorite read! And if you haven’t already, make sure you pick Jill’s latest release!
The Love We Found by Jill Santopolo
It’s been nearly a decade since Gabe vanished from Lucy’s life—until she discovers a cryptic address in a box of his old photos. Impulsively booking a flight to Rome, she crosses paths with Dr. Dax Armstrong, a man whose quiet intensity stirs something long buried within her. As she unravels the mystery of Gabe’s past, Lucy must decide if she’s ready to embrace a new love—or if the weight of old secrets will keep her anchored in the past.
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The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Katarina Shaw knows she’s meant to be an Olympic figure skater, no matter what her family says. When she crosses paths with foster kid Heath Rocha, she knows their chemistry on the ice will take them all the way to the top. But a devastating event at the Olympics causes them to cease skating together forever. Nearly ten years later, public interest in Katarina and Heath is reignited with the release of an unauthorized documentary. Determined to set the record straight, Katarina breaks her silence—and the truth just might shock the world.
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The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner (4/8)
Whatever happened to The Griffin Sisters? Former pop duo members Cassie and Zoe Grossberg are virtually strangers; their quick success ended in a shattering breakup, causing the sisters to step out of the spotlight for good. But when Zoe’s daughter Cherry learns the truth behind the rise and fall of The Griffin Sisters, Cassie and Zoe must reunite to face the music—and each other.
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Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine
For all sixteen years of her life, Junie has been enslaved on Bellereine Plantation in Alabama, taking care of the house as well as the white master’s daughter, Violet. At night, however, Junie wanders the forest, longing for her deceased older sister, Minnie. When guests arrive at Bellereine to talk of marriage for Violet, Junie desperately awakens Minnie’s ghost, who is now bound to this world. In an effort to free her, Junie befriends coachman Caleb for help. But as the two grow closer and Bellereine’s secrets rise to the surface, Junie must grapple with the future of the world she once knew.
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In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
Dannie Kohan has planned her life down to the last minute detail. After landing a dream job interview and saying yes to her boyfriend’s marriage proposal, Dannie falls asleep peacefully. But when Dannie wakes up, she doesn’t recognize the room she’s in. Or the ring on her finger. Or the man sleeping next to her. It’s exactly five years in the future, and after an hour of confusion, Dannie wakes up back in her old apartment. Her future life isn’t anything she planned on. But maybe, just maybe, it could be exactly what she needs.
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Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Years before Eva Mercy became a bestselling author, she was a teenager desperately in love with Shane Hall. And for one magical week, they were inseparable. But Eva and Shane hadn’t seen each other in years—until their unexpected reunion at a literary event. Do Eva and Shane have a real second chance at love? Or will the ghosts of their past tear them apart for good?
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Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
Despite her lack of talent, Berkeley student Percy Marks has a lot of opinions about music, and songwriter Joe Morrow is, surprisingly, willing to listen. When Joe asks Percy for honest feedback on his music, she doesn’t hesitate. Little does she know, this moment will spark a creative partnership full of passion, yearning, and love.
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The Love Haters by Katherine Center (5/20)
In this brand-new rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center, Katie Vaughn’s career as a video producer is in serious jeopardy. Desperate to save her job, she takes a job in Key West profiling Coast Guard rescue swimmer Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson. Katie isn’t exactly the greatest swimmer, but she doesn’t let that stop her from getting close to Hutch. But the more Katie and Hutch are drawn to each other, the more complicated fudging the truth becomes. Soon, Katie finds herself caught between lying to protect herself or facing her fear of falling in love.
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The Wedding People by Alison Espach
As wedding guests gather in the lobby of the Cornwall Inn, no one pays any mind to the woman in the green dress and gold heels, assuming she’s just another member of the party. But Phoebe Stone came to the Cornwall alone, with no luggage and no invitation to the wedding. Lost without her husband, Phoebe is here for one last splurge. But Phoebe didn’t expect to become fast friends with the bride of the Cornwall Inn’s impending event. And now, the effects of their chance encounter will change their lives forever.
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Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
Bird Gardner’s mother, Margaret, left their family three years ago without explanation. A former poet, her books are now banned, and Bird has no interest in her work or her whereabouts. But when Bird receives a cryptic letter, he embarks on a journey to find her. What ensues is a tale of the importance of art and the incredible love of a mother.
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Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein (5/13)
After the unexpected death of her father, Vivian Levy travels to his cabin in Maine to spread his ashes and sell the property. But when she arrives, she stands face-to-face with Lucy Webster, the sister her father hid from her. Forced together by the tragedy of their father’s death, the sisters are hostile towards each other, disagreeing constantly on what to do with the cabin. Vivian and Lucy are as different as different gets. But when push comes to shove, can they repair thirty years of lost time?
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