Description:
A recently divorced lawyer returns home to care for her aging father, who is having trouble managing his beloved bees. When she enlists the help of a beekeeper, she finds her own life changed in unexpected ways.
Brief description: Linda Avellar is a former Emmy-nominated TV news reporter who's always loved a good story. After stepping away from the news business, she couldn't resist taking a job at the public library in Stamford, Connecticut, where she's surrounded by books.A Southern California native, she's lived in Connecticut most of her adult life with her husband, two kids, and a succession of amiable dogs and cranky cats. She is a founding member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association, and when she's not writing, you can find her digging in her garden, hiking with her grown kids in the Pacific Northwest, or sailing on Long Island Sound.
Review Quotes:
"Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot is a wise and poignant exploration of the fears that hold us back from connecting with the people we love and with ourselves. An absorbing debut from an author to watch!" -Jamie Beck, USA Today bestselling author
"Smartly observed . . . Avellar excels at making her two leads both charming and relatable." -Kirkus Reviews
"I loved this book. Cassie Linden is an everywoman, facing the challenges of caring for her aging dad, helping her son figure out college and worrying about her own future...and present. A gorgeous debut." -Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author