“Peeling back the curtain that shrouds life’s messy corners, Catherine West has written a story that we all need. Where Hope Begins will take your breath and quite possibly your heart. West reminds us that even in the midst of heartbreak and loss, hope is never out of reach. Where Hope Begins will linger long after you close the last beautiful page.”
—PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
“Catherine West gracefully braids together grief, humor, and longing in her newest book. Where Hope Begins is a beautiful and heartrending story of a marriage and the two people who must decide if it is worth saving. A story for anyone who’s had to start over—and those who wonder where others find the courage and strength to do so.”
—LAUREN DENTON, USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HIDEAWAY
“Catherine West has quickly become my favorite contemporary author, and this novel seals the deal! She is a master of writing vivid, haunting settings that are as much characters in her stories as the hero and heroine. Where Hope Begins had me rushing through the pages even while wishing the story would never end. Another wonderful novel on an already stellar list from this author.”
—DEBORAH RANEY, AUTHOR OF THE CHICORY INN NOVELS SERIES AND REASON TO BREATHE
“Emotionally gripping and stunningly honest, Where Hope Begins is a moving story that breaks the heart, then masterfully puts it back together, somehow fuller than it was before. Have a box of tissue on hand, Readers, and well done, Catherine West!”
—KATIE GANSHERT, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF NO ONE EVER ASKED
“From its first indelible line, Where Hope Begins swept me away through the deepest grief to hope restored. This stirring story of second chances and redemption will linger long in my heart.”
—LIZ JOHNSON, AUTHOR OF THE RED DOOR INN
“Where Hope Begins is a beauty-from-ashes story full of authenticity and emotion. With relatable characters, gorgeous prose, and a depth many stories lack, it captured me from the first page.”
—LINDSAY HARREL, AUTHOR OF THE HEART BETWEEN US
“Seamless and elegant, yet brimming with raw and robust emotion, this trip to wine country pulls out all the stops on the scenic route of great fiction. West has cultivated another poignant story of hope and healing all tangled in the vines with a second chance love story you won’t want to miss. One to be breathed and sipped and savored to the last drop!”
—AMY LEIGH SIMPSON, AUTHOR OF WHEN FALL FADES AND FROM WINTER’S ASHES, ON THE MEMORY OF YOU
“Overall, it’s an engrossing and ultimately moving novel, filled with mystery, romance and drama.”
—RT BOOK REVIEWS, 4 STARS, ON THE THINGS WE KNEW
“A beautiful exploration of the bonds that tie us together as family and the secrets that sometimes unravel those threads. Catherine West builds a world worth entering and characters that linger long after the last page is turned.”
—JULIE CANTRELL, NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FEATHERED BONE, ON THE THINGS WE KNEW
“Smartly written and highly engaging, Catherine West’s The Things We Knew dazzles, piercing the shadows of a family’s tragedy with the light of love.”
—BILLY COFFEY, AUTHOR OF THE CURSE OF CROW HOLLOW AND WHEN MOCKINGBIRDS SING
“Displaying an understanding of the conflicting dynamics of family relationships, Cathy West deftly weaves together the tumultuous storylines of the Carlisle and Cooper families. In The Things We Knew, she wrestles with how secrets can hide the truth of the past and cloud the future.”
—BETH K. VOGT, 2015 RITA FINALIST, AUTHOR OF ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE
“A poignant, multifaceted novel that pulled me in deeper with every turned page, The Things We Knew so adeptly explores the power of truth and its ability to set us all free. I can’t wait for readers to fall as hopelessly in love with Nick and the Carlisle family as I did. Well done, Catherine West!”
—KATIE GANSHERT, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE ART OF LOSING YOURSELF
“Catherine West’s debut, The Things We Knew, is a beautifully readable exploration of family secrets and their continuing effects on both those who know and don’t know them.”
—CHRISTA PARRISH, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF STILL LIFE AND STONES FOR BREAD
“The Things We Knew is a remarkable story, and author Catherine West is truly a wordsmith.”
—KATHI MACIAS, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF RED INK
“Intriguing setting, realistic characters with all-too-familiar tensions, and a tangle worth tracing to its source make The Things We Knew as satisfying as a Nantucket sunrise.”
—CYNTHIA RUCHTI, AUTHOR OF AS WATERS GONE BY AND SONG OF SILENCE
“Dynamic and lovely. This is a story that will capture your heart from the first page.”
—ALICE J. WISLER, AUTHOR OF RAIN SONG AND UNDER THE SILK HIBISCUS, ON THE THINGS WE KNEW
“Integrally woven, fast-paced, and hard to put down. Loved the setting and loved the characters. Great book!”
—CELESTE FLETCHER MCHALE, AUTHOR OF THE SECRET TO HUMMINGBIRD CAKE, ON THE THINGS WE KNEW
“Winner! Cathy West’s latest novel takes us on a journey into the heartache of aging parents, regrets, and sibling issues in ways that are both penetrating and infused with hope. Well-written, painted with emotional battles, addictions, and romance, West gives us poignant moments that stay long after the final page is turned.”
—JAMES L. RUBART, BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE FIVE TIMES I MET MYSELF, ON THE THINGS WE KNEW