I've read a couple of great books recently.

Waiting for Daybreak:

Kathryn Cushman's special gift is telling a story from two very different sides and making each one sympathetic. As I read and got wrapped up in the dilemmas, I couldn't see any way to a satisfying ending, but Kathryn did it.

Paige Woodward told a small lie with the best of intentions, never thinking it would come back to haunt her. But, boy did it.

Clarissa Richardson had high expectations for herself but was willing to take shortcuts to get there.

As their paths intersect, only one of them gets to see her dreams come true.

Waiting For Daybreak is a powerful story of hanging on through the dark and trusting that things will get better, even when we don't see a way.

and Lying on Sunday

This book drew me in like a warm fire on a stormy day.

Abbie Torrington is dealt a double blow on her daughter's birthday when she learns she didn't have the family, marriage, or husband she thought she did. As Abbie works through the stages of grief and anger, she pulls the reader along on her journey.

Sharon Souza's wonderful prose moves the story with humor and heart wrenching honesty.

The ending left me satisfied and still wanting more. Just like that warm fire.