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Praise

Praise for the novels of Brenda Novak

“A page-turner with a deep heart.”

—Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author, on The Bookstore on the Beach

“Novak handles difficult topics with sensitivity, making for a heart-tugging romance. Readers are sure to be sucked in.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The Bookstore on the Beach

“I adore everything Brenda Novak writes. Her books are compelling, emotional, tender stories about people I would love to know in real life.”

—RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author

“Fascinating characters, powerful conflicts and complex emotions make any Brenda Novak book a must-read for me.”

—Sherryl Woods, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Once you visit Silver Springs, you’ll never want to leave.”

—Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Brenda Novak doesn’t just write fabulous stories, she writes keepers.”

—Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“The author deftly integrates topics such as coming to terms with one’s past and the importance of forgiveness into another beautifully crafted, exceptionally poignant love story.”

—Library Journal on Discovering You

“This Heart of Mine had such beautiful details that it captured my full attention—and had me sniffling and smiling while waiting to board my plane.”

—First for Women

Dedication

To the following members of my book group on Facebook:

Elizabeth Cronin, Maureen Fink, Roberta Peden,
Virgie Lane, Robyn Sneed, Marie Christensen,
Sheila Chin, Lynn Hill, Pam Record, Cathy Eberly,
Starr Roybal, Ginger Lyman, Liz Schneider,
Leslie Henning, Janice Rigby, Barb Ackerman, Amy Ikari,
Ali Hird, Carolyn Broderick, Sonia Connon, Lori Sang,
Juanita Whisenant, Shari Ashmore, Flavia McCutcheon,
Annjanet Foeckler, Sonya Steele, Cora Hannold,
Patricia King, Marilou Frary, Jeanne Keller, Donna Ingram,
Wendy Keel, Janice Shaw, Tracy Goodsell, Julie Bodie,
Denise McDonald, Sheila Wise, Tina Meyers,
Susan Frobish, Patti Lyn, Susanna Klein, DeeAnn Kraft,
Nalria Gaddy, Rosalind Dickinson, Mellissa Hewitt,
Pennie Schlepp, Marilyn Hendry, Nicki Hitchiner,
Christina Taylor, Jessica Strayer, Kirbi Smith,
Tammi Kendall, Denise Schaer, Jodie Roberge,
Cindy Reynolds, Laura Meyer, Maryann Anderson,
Deb Latham, Barbara Selman, Georgia Harrell,
Lisa Angus, Lezli Robin, Tanya Jackson, Tammy Bell,
Ann-Louise Smith, Judy Johnsen, BranDee Wenzl,
Kay Luker, Darla Pinkerton, Doris Ortiz, Sherry Thomas,
Heidi Williams, Robin Austin, Jimette Ross,
Terri Heywood, Cathy Woods, Nicole Duvall, Jessy Hogue,
Doris Barks, Dawn Tenud, Nancy Jordan, Gloria La Para,
Marie Newman, Bonnie Hazard, Andra Baley
and Cathy Garrison.

Your friendship—and that of so many others in the group
I didn’t have room to list here—has enriched my life.
Thanks for your tremendous support!

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