Family for Beginners
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USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan returns with a life-affirming exploration of love, loss, and how families come in all shapes and sizes...
New York florist Flora Donovan is living the dream, but her bubbly optimism hides a secret. She’s lonely. Orphaned as a child, she’s never felt like she’s belonged anywhere...until she meets Jack Parker. He’s the first man to ever really see her, and it’s life changing.
Teenager Izzy Parker is holding it together by her fingertips. Since her mother passed away a year ago, looking after her dad and little sister is the only thing that makes Izzy feel safe. Discovering her father has a new girlfriend is her worst nightmare—she is not in the market for a replacement mom. Then her father invites Flora on their summer vacation...
Flora’s heart aches for Izzy, but she badly wants her relationship with Jack to work. As the summer unfolds, Flora must push her own boundaries to discover parts of herself she never knew existed—and to find the family she’s always wanted.
Praise
Praise for Sarah Morgan
A Wedding in December
“Morgan’s gently humorous aesthetic will leave readers feeling optimistic and satisfied.”
—Publishers Weekly
“An unforgettable read.”
—Romance Reviews Today
One Summer in Paris
“A cheerful and heartwarming look at friendship, family, love, and new beginnings.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Packed full of love, loss, heartbreak, and hope, this may just be Morgan’s best book yet.”
—Booklist
The Christmas Sisters
“The perfect gift for readers who relish heartwarming tales of sisters and love.”
—Booklist
“The Scottish Highland setting adds special moments in this tender family drama.”
—Library Journal
How to Keep a Secret
“Emotional, riveting and uplifting. If you’ve got a sister, you’ve got to read this book!”
—Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Jane Green meets Sophie Kinsella. Heartwarming, emotional, funny and real—I adored this book!”
—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author
“Fans of Karen White and Susan Wiggs will savor Morgan’s pairing of a second-chance romance with an intense family drama.”
—Booklist, starred review
“Her lovingly created characters come to life, the dialogue rings true, and readers will fly through the pages and then wish for more.”
—Library Journal, starred review
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A Wedding in December
One Summer in Paris
The Christmas Sisters
How to Keep a Secret
From Manhattan with Love
Moonlight Over Manhattan
Holiday in the Hamptons
New York, Actually
Miracle on 5th Avenue
Sunset in Central Park
Sleepless in Manhattan
Puffin Island
One Enchanted Moment
Some Kind of Wonderful
First Time in Forever
The O’Neil Brothers
Maybe This Christmas
Suddenly Last Summer
Sleigh Bells in the Snow
Dedication
To RaeAnne Thayne, who is as warm and wonderful as her books.
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