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Bookends of the Heart
2024
First Published
4.55
Average Rating
218
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In the small town of Maplewood Grove, Lila runs Barton and Sinclair’s, a bookstore she started with her late husband, Ben. Still grieving two years after his death, she's comforted by the familiar surroundings of her store. When James, a retired history teacher, moves to Maplewood Grove looking for a quiet place to settle, he's drawn to the bookstore and its owner. As they both prepare for the annual Green Festival, a celebration that meant a lot to Ben, James finds himself increasingly involved in the community—and with Lila. As the festival nears, Lila must decide if she's ready to let someone new into her life, while James looks for a new purpose. "Bookends of the Heart" explores love, loss, and the possibility of second chances in a close-knit community.

Avg Rating
4.55
Number of Ratings
22
5 STARS
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3 STARS
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Wendy Meadows
Wendy Meadows
Author · 153 books

Stay up-to-date with New Releases, Discounted Books, and Giveaways at: http://wendymeadows.com/cozy ★ USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR ★ Wendy Meadows is a passionate Cozy Mystery Author whose stories showcase witty women sleuths and engaging plots. To date, she has published dozens of books, which include her popular Sweetfern Harbor Series, Maple Hill Series, and Alaska Cozy Series, to name a few. In a previous life, Wendy worked as a Graphic Designer, earning her Graphic Design Certification at the prestigious New York based Sessions School of Design. With this valuable artistic background, she designs her own book covers. In fact, she began writing fiction soon after designing numerous book covers for other fiction authors. When she isn't writing about amateur sleuths and their tactful crime solving, you can find Wendy either tending to her hobby farm, playing video games, or relaxing on her back porch. She also loves spending quality time with her husband, two sons, mini pig, and one adorable Labradoodle. Together, they call "The Granite State" home sweet home.

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