A book that will stay with the reader long after the last page. Absolutely brilliant. Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

This drama-packed page turner will warm your heart! Eliza Knight, USA Today bestselling author of The Mayfair Bookshop

When life rewrites the story, only friendship will see them through.

After years of hard work, four best friendsCeleste, Yasmeen, Toni and Leslieare finally on the verge of opening the bookstore of their dreams. A place where their community can find solace with an intriguing new read, a comforting beverage and book-loving friends.

But before they can cut the ribbon, their worlds are upended.

Toni receives devastating news just months before her wedding, while Celestes struggling marriage threatens to collapse completely. Leslie learns a shocking secret about her family, and a lotto ticket changes Yasmeens lifebut not for the better.

As the bookstores grand opening fast approaches, the four women must lean on each other now more than ever to navigate their grief and uncertainty. And together, theyll learn that sometimes, even lifes most unexpected plot twists can lead to beautiful new beginnings.