
Samantha Casey loves everything about her job at an elementary school on the sunny, historic island of Galveston, Texas—the goofy kids, the stately Victorian building, the butterfly garden. But when the school’s beloved principal retires, he announces that his replacement will be none other than Duncan Carpenter—a former, unrequited crush of Sam’s from many years before. When Duncan shows up as her new boss, though, he’s nothing like the sweet teacher she once swooned over. He’s become stiff, and humorless, and obsessed with school safety.
Now, with Duncan determined to destroy everything Sam loves about her school in the name of security—even trying to replace the building itself with a high-tech version that’s nothing short of a prison—Sam has to find her voice and use it to stand up for everyone she cares about before the school that’s become her home is gone for good.
Told with Katherine Center’s unparalleled warmth, humor, and heart, this new novel proves why she is one of the fastest rising stars in fiction today.

Now that I’ve read her latest book, I’m definitely adding this to my shelf. Thanks for featuring, Susan💜
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So excited to read this one too Jo!😁🙏💜
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Just starting reading A LONG BRIDGE HOME by Kelly Irvin today and can’t wait for time to keep reading.
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Oh I love her books! Enjoy Kay!🙏💜
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Awesome choice Susan. I read her last two books and loved them both. I will be waiting impatiently for this one.
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Me too me too!!💖💖💖
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I am reading Mary Dahine BITTER ALPINE which was released yesterday. I will finish it today. Waiting is the new Belinda Day book by Heater Day Gilbert.
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Enjoy your books Betty!☕📚🙋💜
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Here’s a new book by a friend of ours: “Secrets of the Vineyard” by Mary Carol.
The setting is in the Napa Valley where Mary grew up. It is the first volume of a trilogy.
The publisher is Newman Springs. The ISBN is 978-1-64531-430-1. It is available in the usual places including Barnes & Noble.
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Oh very interesting! Thank you!!☕☕☕
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I have had great reviews. Everyone is looking forward to Secrets of The Vineyard Discovered. I have been pleasantly surprised at the men readers. Have a great read. Mary Carol, Author
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Happy reading Mary!🙋☕
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Definitely adding ‘What you wish for’ to my tbr! She’s my auto-buy author 💜
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Me too Toni! Me too!📚💜
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I am so excited about this one, Sus. Great choice!
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Thanks Jen! She’s going to shred our heart again, isn’t she?💜
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This is one that I am so excited to read too!!!
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So Many good books coming this year! Do you think we will be able to keep up??😂😂📚💜
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