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A scrappy Jewish teenager newly arrived in 1920s New York struggles to follow her calling as a matchmaker--seventy years later, her cynical divorce-attorney granddaughter realizes she has very inconveniently inherited the family gift for matching soulmates.

An uplifting novel about a heartbroken young pie maker who is granted a magical second chance to live the life she didn't choose. . . .

In "The Book Charmer," Karen Hawkins tells the tale of librarian Sarah Dove and newcomer Grace Wheeler, whose unlikely friendship helps save the enchanting Southern town of Dove Pond through the magic of books. This heartwarming story combines everyday charm with mystical elements, capturing the transformative power of friendship and the enchantment of finding the perfect book.

When two strangers are linked by a mail-in DNA test, it's an answered prayer--that is, for one half sister. For the other, it will dismantle everything she knows to be true. But as they step into the unfamiliar realm of sisterhood, the roles will reverse in ways no one could have foreseen.

After years of putting her family first, Genevieve Prentice is making a fresh start--but it's never easy to leave the past behind.

Journalist Kailey Crain's seemingly perfect life is shaken when she encounters her former love, now homeless and struggling. As Kailey navigates her feelings for both him and her fiancé, the novel delves into the complexities of love and sacrifice, weaving between past and present to explore the choices Kailey must make to find true happiness.

Joanna Teale, grappling with loss and illness, immerses herself in her bird research until a mysterious child named Ursa appears at her cabin, claiming to be from the stars and seeking five miracles. With the help of her neighbor Gabriel Nash, they uncover Ursa's extraordinary abilities but are haunted by unanswered questions and the threat of her dangerous past. As they form a bond, they must confront their own secrets and make difficult choices before Ursa's fate is decided by the stars.

Rill Foss and her siblings are abruptly separated from their shantyboat home and thrown into a cruel orphanage, battling to stay together amidst peril and deception. As they fight against the facility's harsh director, Rill struggles to protect her family in a world of uncertainty and danger.

New York journalist Jaya, reeling from miscarriage and a failing marriage, seeks solace in India, delving into her family's past. Immersed in the culture, she uncovers her grandmother's remarkable story from her former servant, Ravi. Through her grandmother's tale, Jaya finds unexpected strength and a newfound understanding of her legacy.