The Future She Left Behind

2017 American Book Fest Award-Winner Praise for The Future She Left Behind A deeply emotional story about family ties, second chances, and the pleasures of taking life one day at a time. Beautiful. --Jane Porter, USA Today bestselling author of It's You Characters who feel like neighbors, a quirky small-town setting, a snooty mother-in-law, a heroine coming into her own and a smokin'-hot leading man are ideal ingredients for a story that readers will find difficult to put down. A book-club worthy reminder that family can be found in unexpected places. --RT Book Reviews (starred review) With engaging characters and a fast-moving plot, this latest from Thomas...will please fans of women's fiction with family drama and transformation. --Library Journal Praise for The Promise of Forgiveness There's a big promise in this book: love, redemption, and a story so gripping I couldn't put it down. --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Silver Linings A compelling story of forgiveness with a warm heart at its center. You won't want to put it down! --Joan Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of Shameless Resonates with the power of redemption and absolution while exploring the idea of choosing your own family. A complex novel that examines the mother-daughter bond and the lengths a person will go to to be forgiven. --Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of Thought I Knew You A heartfelt novel of mysteries hidden in lonely hearts. Marin Thomas gives us characters that jump off the page, people we root for and who dare to reach for love. A keeper! --Curtiss Ann Matlock, USA Today bestselling author of Love in a Small Town The Promise of Forgiveness takes a heartfelt look at the complexities inherent in familial relationships. It's authentic and poignant, and will have you turning pages well past bedtime. --Emily Liebert, author of Some Women