by Lisa Wingate
First published 2025
Grieving the loss of her child, Nora flees to the sheltered forests of Shelterwood. Here, she hopes to find solace and the courage to start over. But the woods conceal their own secrets, and Nora soon finds herself entangled in the lives of the locals—a struggling single mother, a reclusive beekeeper, and a young runaway. As Nora is drawn into their plights, she must confront her own fears and the tragedy that drove her here, discovering that true healing lies in reconnecting with others. Emotional, evocative, and deeply moving.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, grief, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
384 pages · Paperback · Ballantine Books