PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF KRISTY WOODSON HARVEY

Lies and Other Acts of Love

“Lies and Other Acts of Love establishes Kristy Woodson Harvey as a major new voice in Southern fiction. This book stirred mighty emotions in me, yet left me with a sense of peace. A truly delightful read.”

—Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author of The Rumor

“A richly detailed, intergenerational tale of love, loss and loyalty. Harvey pulls the reader into the hearts and souls of her characters.”

—Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence

“Winsome and wise, Lies and Other Acts of Love shows us that true, strong marriages are forged as much out of pain as passion. Kristy Woodson Harvey treats both Annabelle, the young, naive heroine, and Lovey, the formidable matriarch, with skillful tenderness. Fans of Southern fiction, especially book clubs, will flock to this engaging, heartfelt story.”

—Sonja Yoerg, author of House Broken and The Middle of Somewhere

“Richly drawn Southern characters . . . A story so perfectly detailed that we could imagine ourselves on a wraparound porch in the South with a tall glass of sweet tea. Lies and Other Acts of Love will grab you by the heartstrings and pull hard. A perfect story about the lies we tell and the secrets we keep—all in the name of love.”

—Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, authors of Your Perfect Life and The Status of All Things

Dear Carolina

“Kristy Woodson Harvey weaves a story around characters with rich, complicated lives we all identify with . . . Beautifully shows how a family comes to be. Not only by blood, but also by choice.”

—Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Betting the Rainbow

“Southern fiction at its best. [Dear Carolina] shows us that love is not without sacrifice, and there’s little in life that doesn’t go down easier with a spoonful of jam. Beautifully written.”

—Eileen Goudge, New York Times bestselling author of The Replacement Wife

“Dear Carolina is like the Southern women within its pages and those who will love this book: sweet as sweet tea on the outside and strong as steel on the inside . . . Woodson Harvey is a natural.”

—Ann Garvin, author of On Maggie’s Watch and The Dog Year

“Southern to the bone and full of engaging characters . . . Captures your heart and doesn’t let go; [Woodson Harvey’s] keen insights into a mother’s love will stay with you long after the last page.”

—Kim Boykin, author of Palmetto Moon