The Brighter the Light
PRAISE FOR MARY ELLEN TAYLOR
“Mary Ellen Taylor writes comfort reads packed with depth . . . If you’re looking for a fantastic vacation read, this is the book for you!”
—Steph and Chris’s Book Review, on Spring House
“A complex tale . . . grounded in fascinating history and emotional turmoil that is intense yet subtle. An intelligent, heartwarming exploration of the powers of forgiveness, compassion, and new beginnings.”
—Kirkus Reviews, on The View from Prince Street
“Absorbing characters, a hint of mystery, and touching self-discovery elevate this novel above many others in the genre.”
—RT Book Reviews, on Sweet Expectations
“Taylor serves up a great mix of vivid setting, history, drama, and everyday life.”
—Herald Sun, on The Union Street Bakery
“A charming and very engaging story about the nature of family and the meaning of love.”
—Seattle Post-Intelligencer, on Sweet Expectations
THE WORDS WE WHISPER
“Taylor expertly employs the parallel timelines to highlight the impact of the past on the present, exploring the complexities of familial relationships while peeling back the layers of her flawed, realistic characters. Readers are sure to be swept away.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A luscious interweaving of a spy thriller and a family saga.”
—Historical Novels Review
HONEYSUCKLE SEASON
“This memorable story is sure to tug at readers’ heartstrings.”
—Publishers Weekly
WINTER COTTAGE
“Offering a look into bygone days of the gentrified from the early 1900s up until the present time, this multifaceted tale of mystery and romance is sure to please.”
—New York Journal of Books
“There is mystery and intrigue as the author weaves a tale that pulls you in . . . this is a story of strong women, who persevere . . . it’s a love story, the truest, deepest kind . . . and it’s the story of a woman who years later was able to right a wrong and give a home to the people who really needed it. It’s layered brilliantly, and hints are revealed subtly, allowing the reader to form conclusions and fall in love.”
—Smexy Books
OTHER TITLES BY MARY ELLEN TAYLOR
Winter Cottage
Spring House
Honeysuckle Season
The Words We Whisper
Union Street Bakery Novels
The Union Street Bakery
Sweet Expectations
Alexandria Series
At the Corner of King Street
The View from Prince Street
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
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