The Best of Me

Name: The Best of Me
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728206202
Price: 19.0 NZD
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By Sharon Sala

Series: Blessings, Georgia

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Summary

The Best of Me by Sharon Sala is a captivating tale of love, resilience, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of life’s unexpected challenges. The story follows a woman who returns to her hometown to care for her ailing mother, only to confront unresolved emotions and rekindled relationships. It beautifully explores themes of personal growth and the enduring power of community ties.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

The heartwarming Blessings, Georgia series finale from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala.

Take a trip to Blessings, Georgia, where bestselling author Sharon Sala welcomes you with a small-town romance filled with:

An orphaned little girl who desperately needs a new home
A couple ready to welcome her with open arms
Friendly neighbours who are always there for each other
A Southern small town where great things happen to good people

Ruby Butterman and her husband, Peanut, cannot have children, but they're given a second chance at a family when eight-year-old orphan Carlie is left in their care. It's a challenge for Carlie to adapt to a new town, a new school, and a new family, and when she gets bullied at school, Ruby and Peanut discover how to step up as parents, and how to make a forever family for their beloved little girl.

No summer reading list is complete without a bright, hopeful, and uplifting romance by Sharon Sala!

The Best of Me is a tale of love, community, and second chances that will surely warm your heart.

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The Best of Me

The heartwarming Blessings, Georgia series finale from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala. Take a trip to Blessings, Georgia, where bestselling author Sharon Sala welcomes you with a small-town romance filled with: An orphaned little girl who desperately needs a new home A couple ready to welcome her with open arms Friendly neighbours who are always...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Best of Me by Sharon Sala concludes her beloved small-town series with emotional depth and impactful moments, as noted by Booklist.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728206202

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 360

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Blessings, Georgia Sharon Sala

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala has 135+ books in print, published in six different genres-romance, young adult, Western, general fiction, women's fiction and non-fiction. First published in 1991, her industry awards include the Janet Dailey Award, five-time Career Achievement winner, five-time winner of the National Readers' Choice Award, five-time winner of the Colorado Romance Writers' Award of Excellence, the Heart of Excellence award, the Booksellers Best Award, the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Centennial Award in recognition of her 100th published novel. She lives in Oklahoma, the state where she was born. Visit her at www.sharonsalaauthor.com and www.facebook.com/sharonsala.

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