From the New York Times bestselling author of JEMIMA J, and THE BEACH HOUSE, comes Jane Green’s most emotional and powerful novel yet:  a story that explores the complications of a woman marrying into a ready-made family, and the true meaning of motherhood.

Andi has spent much of her adult life looking for the perfect man, and at thirty-seven, she’s finally found him.  Ethan–divorced with two daughters, Emily and Sophia–is a devoted father and even better husband.  Always hoping one day she would be a mother, Andi embraces the girls like they were her own. But in Emily’s eyes, Andi is an obstacle to her father’s love, and Emily will do whatever it takes to break her down. When the dynamics between the two escalate, they threaten everything Andi believes about love, family, and motherhood—leaving both women standing at a crossroad in their lives…and in their hearts.

ANOTHER PIECE OF MY HEART is a novel that illuminates the nuances and truths about relationships and is Jane Green at her absolute best.

Coming from St. Martin’s Press, March 13, 2012

Synopsis:

A New York Times bestseller and “a poignantly written novel that powerfully celebrates the power of love and friendship” (Chicago Tribune)

Over the course of twelve novels, Jane Green has established herself as one of the preeminent names in women’s fiction. In Promises to Keep she weaves a profoundly moving tale that will enthrall both new and old fans.

Callie Perry lights up every room she enters, and adores her settled family life in tony Bedford, New York. Steffi is Callie’s younger sister. At thirty, she’s still a free spirit bouncing between jobs and boyfriends in Manhattan. Their long-divorced parents, Walter and Honor, share little besides their grown daughters. But when Callie receives a difficult diagnosis, the family will come together for one unforgettable and ultimately life-changing year.

PAPERBACK RELEASE DATE: May 31, 2011

Promises to Keep by Jane Green

Callie Perry is a successful family photographer living in upstate New York. She adores her two daughters, has great friends, and actually doesn’t mind that her workaholic husband gets home at 9 p.m. every night-that is, when he’s not traveling six months out of the year.

Callie’s younger sister, Steff, on the other hand, has never grown up. She’s a free spirit, living in downtown Manhattan and bouncing between jobs and boyfriends. Lately, she’s been working as a vegan chef, even though she can’t cook.

Lila Grossman is Callie’s best friend and has finally met the man of her dreams. Eddie has two wonderful children, but also a drama queen ex-wife who hates Lila. And then there are Callie and Steff’s parents, Walter Cutler and Honor Pitman. Divorced for thirty years, they rarely speak to each other.

The lives of these colorful characters intersect when they each receive a shocking note that summons them together for one extraordinary summer in Maine and changes their lives forever. This novel is about the hard choices we have to face, about having to be your parents’ child long after you’ve grown up, and about the enduring nature of love.

The queen of women’s fiction is back with her most emotional and powerful novel to date. Jane Green’s Promises to Keep is the story of Callie Perry, a successful family photographer in upstate New York. Callie’s younger sister Steff is a free-spirited city girl who has yet to land (in life, in love, or in work). And to complete the trio is Lila, Callie’s best friend who has finally found love (and unfortunately her love has a nightmare of an ex). The heart of the story comes when Callie is given a brutal diagnosis and must come to terms with the finality of life. This is a novel about surviving, about love and friendship and the enduring power of the human spirit. Promises to Keep is an emotional journey that is well worth the trip. It will give readers a renewed appreciation for the life we live, the friends we make, and the promises we keep. A truly wonderful story.

Sixty-five-year-old Nan Powell has lived comfortably and happily in Nantucket since the suicide of her husband, Everett, so she is thrown for a loop when she learns that she is in danger of losing her beloved house. After weighing her options, Nan decides to turn her home into a bed-and-breakfast. The guests she gets for the summer are all at a crossroads in their lives in one way or another. Daniel has just separated from his wife and is facing something he has denied for years; Daff is recovering from the heartbreak of a divorce and getting a much-needed break from her anger-filled 13-year-old daughter; and Nan’s son Michael is on the run from a disastrous affair. Nan finds herself opening up to her guests and enjoying their company, but she is shocked when she discovers a person close to one of them has a startling connection to her. Peopled with likable, flawed, realistic characters and moving seamlessly between them, this is Green’s best novel in years, a compelling, unputdownable read.

In Jane Green‘s THE BEACH HOUSE, we are introduced to a cast of characters that are facing personal dilemmas and crossroads in their respective lives. The central character around which every character rotates is Nan Powell. Nan is a slightly eccentric, free-spirited widow who lives in the New England island paradise of Nantucket and on a whim (and because of financial strains) decides to turn her house, Windermere, into a charming inn. Each character is introduced with exquisite detail before they all converge on the island in search of peace and a chance to heal. Unfulfilled marriages, personal demons, hidden agendas and fear keep these characters prisoners in their own lives. Nantucket, an island never before explored with such beauty and tranquility, offers them a chance to reflect, understand and appreciate the obstacles and changes in their lives.

Nan is such a likable character because she throws caution to the wind. She refuses to be consumed by the worries and stress of every day life. Losing her husband to suicide nearly thirty years earlier has given her an appreciation for the fleeting quality of life and instilled in her a strength in character that very few people attain in a lifetime.

Jane Green writes with such fluidity and honesty that her novels never read like typical girl-meets-boy fare. Her novels are about journeys in life. Her dialog is exceptional, nothing feels forced or out of place,  and every scene is significant to the ultimately satisfying end. I am looking forward to reading Jane Green’s summer release, PROMISES TO KEEP and will be certain to review this title when it releases.

Penguin is hosting bestselling author, Jane Green, at a live chat over at The Water Cooler, July 6th at 2pm EST. Head over there to ask Jane your pressing questions.

Not only do I love Jane’s books (I typically devour them the minute they are released) but I also love that she is so active on the internet. She blogs, Tweets, and updates her Facebook page regularly. She also posts personal photos, like the inside of her living room at Christmas, on a frequent basis. I love when authors invite readers into their lives. I will be posting a review to DUNE ROAD in the very near future. I am absolutely adoring it, so stay tuned!

One Sentence Summary: A woman’s life changes when she rents out rooms in her Nantucket house.

This is the kind of book that is going to get sand wedged between it’s pages and sunblock streaked across its cover. It is the perfect beach book, one you can get lost in while the sun revolves around you. It’s a wonderful book by a wonderful writer. What’s even better is that when you return from the beach tanned and exhausted, you can plop down in front of your computer and read the online blog of the author (and friend of Martha Stewart!), Jane Green.

Enjoy this book and your summer!