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A young mother filled with regret returns to Sullivan's Island to rebuild her life and finds compassion in the most unexpected places in this heartfelt women's fiction story of self-discovery and second chances from bestselling author T. I. Lowe, whose novels have been described as "soul-stirring, unforgettable romance" (BookPage).
When Juniper Wilder's grief spiraled into addiction, leading first to an arrest for drunk driving, then jail and court-ordered rehab, she lost the most important thing in her life: her baby girl. Now, sober and on probation, Junie is determined to prove she can be the mother Fern deserves. But she's burned a lot of bridges, ones that can't be easily rebuilt.
Not every road is closed to her, however. Exiled to her late grandmother's South Carolina beach house, Junie starts over, ready to pay off her debts and prove to her brother that he can safely return custody of Fern. She works hard and finds surprising grace in an eclectic recovery community. There's an unexpected friendship, too―and maybe more―with her neighbor, Henry, a quirky college professor who helps her believe in second chances.
Still, it's hard for Junie to imagine ever forgiving herself, let alone receiving forgiveness from those she's hurt ... particularly when her past rears its ugly head and threatens to undo every bit of progress she's made.
"Addiction, loss, and recovery animate this affecting contemporary... . Lowe's character work is nuanced, and she excels at depicting the unglamorous, day-to-day grind of recovery. It adds up to a resonant testament to the power of community to help one make a fresh start." ―Publishers Weekly
"T. I. Lowe is a master of Southern storytelling, and South of Somewhere is her best book yet. Captivating, atmospheric, and filled with complex family dynamics, a vibrant community, romance, and healing, this is a beautiful story about how to step away from the person you have always been to become the person you were meant to be." ―Joy Callaway, international bestselling author of Sing Me Home to Carolina
"South of Somewhere is an earnest, thought-provoking story that should be lauded not only for its relevance but for its powerful message of resilience and hope. Written with humor, empathy, and a generous dose of Southern charm, Lowe's latest quickly immerses the reader in the story world and further proves she's a writer who excels at her craft." ―Donna Everhart, USA Today bestselling author of When the Jessamine Grows
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T. I. Lowe is an ordinary country girl who loves to tell extraordinary stories. She is the author of 21 novels, including the #1 international bestseller and critically acclaimed Under the Magnolias and her debut breakout Lulu's Café. Her novel Indigo Isle won the prestigious Christy Award in the contemporary romance category and was subsequently named Christy Award Book of the Year. She lives in coastal South Carolina with her husband and family.
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