The Charmed Friends of Trove Isle

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In a grown-up twist on The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains pens a powerful, uplifting story of female friendship and resilience in a small Southern town, as former childhood friends overcome grief and begin to take new chances in their lives…with the help of a long-lost gift they were meant to share. Perfect for readers of Karen Hawkins’ The Book Charmer or Heather Webber’s Midnight at the Blackbird Café.

Ten years after she left her hometown of Trove Isle, NC, Melody Palmer is back to receive an unexpected inheritance—her great aunt’s thrift store, Hidden Treasures. There, in a glass case beneath the register, Melody spies the long-lost charm bracelet she shared with her high school friends, Liz and Bri, and her younger sister, Alyssa. After a devastating prom night accident, it disappeared, and the girls’ friendship evaporated with it. Slipping the bracelet on her arm for safekeeping, Melody soon finds herself crossing paths with her former friends once more.

While Melody fled, Liz has stayed in Trove Isle, helping with her parents’ business instead of pursuing her photography goals. Guilt still weighs on her after that fateful night when they lost Alyssa. For Bri, the consequences were even more stark. After spiraling into self-destruction, Bri served four years in a women’s state prison and is about to be released—but can Trove Isle ever feel like home again?

Yet despite everything that’s changed, the promise that the bracelet once held—of adventures, achievements, love, and lifelong friendship—hasn’t quite faded. And together, they might yet find a way to reconcile their pasts and futures, one charm at a time . . .Praise for Annie Rains

“With a hint of magic and a heaping of friendship, Annie Rains has spun a tale that guides us through Melody, Liz, and Bri’s lives and loves that is sure to capture the hearts of readers. Rains is an expert in characters, holding the reader’s hand as they become invested in her heroines’ daily troubles and triumphs. I love this charming book!” ―Tif Marcelo, USA Today Bestselling Author of When Jasmine Blooms on The Charmed Friends of Trove Isle

“The Charmed Friends of Trove Isle has a whole lot of heart! Magic shines in the pages of this uplifting story about love and forgiveness, the enduring bonds of friendship, and the importance of finding the place where you most belong.” ―Heather Webber, USA Today Bestselling Author of Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe on The Charmed Friends of Trove Isle

“Annie Rains highlights the importance of family, friendship, and forgiveness in this moving tale of three women overcoming the past. From the first page to the last, The Charmed Friends of Trove Isle feels like coming home.” ―Lucy Gilmore, author of The Lonely Hearts Book Club on The Charmed Friends of Trove Isle

“Annie never disappoints but this one particularly hits out of the park with all the feels. I love a story of friendship and the little bit of magic woven in…chef’s kiss! 100% recommend!” ―Jeanette Escudero, author of The Apology Project on The Charmed Friends of Trove Isle

“Rains delivers a poignant portrait of love and second chances in this Christmasy, Groundhog Day–esque tale… Rains makes all the variations on December 4 feel fresh and exciting, drawing readers into Diana’s quest to reshape the past and change the future. Readers will eagerly devour this clever and emotional romance.” ―Publishers Weekly on Through the Snow Globe
 
“Annie Rains is a gifted storyteller.” ―RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author
 
“Annie Rains puts her heart in every word!” ―Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author
 
“Don’t miss this sparkling debut full of heart and emotion!” ―Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author of Welcome to Forever on Christmas on Mistletoe LaneAnnie Rains is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and fiction set in her home state of North Carolina. She lives with her husband, three children, feisty rescue cat, and mischievous dog in a small town full of lovable folks, scenic downtown areas, and breathtaking nature—similar to the towns she writes about in her books. Readers can find her at AnnieRains.com.US

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