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As spring wildflowers bloom in the American midwest in 1917, Lorraine McQuarrie envisions those same flowers rising from the trenches in war-torn France. Ever a fearless young woman, Lorraine knows the Great War is coming for her nation and her loved ones. She would brandish a helmet and uniform if she could; anything to save her youngest brother from the fate of a German rifle. It’s not until General John Pershing calls upon women to join the war effort that Lorraine finds her opportunity. For the first time, American women will join their husbands, sons, and brothers at the front lines.

Stepping Beyond Silence follows the journey of Francesca Moreau, a therapist who returns to her hometown of Belle Rive, Louisiana, to rebuild her life after leaving behind an abusive marriage. Haunted by shadows of the past, Francesca confronts not only the specter of her former husband, Declan, but also her fears and doubts. In the heart of Belle Rive, surrounded by its historic charm and family comfort, Francesca reclaims her voice.

Ring takes you on an unforgettable odyssey through the depths of human emotion, from the hollows of grief to the heights of newfound hope. In the backdrop of a snow-covered sanctuary designed to aid the dying, Lee, a middle-aged non-binary person from the Midwest, grapples with the unbearable weight of losing their young adult daughter. Abandoning their previous life and even the comfort of a longtime spouse, Lee is driven by a quest for closure—or an end to it all.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Something Is Better than Nothing and learn about how life changed for Alicia Delory after her army husband's return from Afghanistan.