Twisted Fate

Laina Jorden’s life is due for a change of fortune in debut author Miller’s moving, funny romance about rebuilding old relationships, trusting in fate, and healing grief. When Laina meets the attractive Mason Hartley at a wedding, she isn’t ready for a romance, as she’s still struggling with the death of her brother, Tyler. Tarot card reader Desi Chase and Laina’s best friend, Preston De Luca, persuade Laina to give love and Mason a chance. When Mason brings Laina to his stepbrother’s destination wedding, Laina discovers the groom is her childhood sweetheart Jared Grant, who moved away abruptly under mysterious circumstances. Laina stays for the wedding, hoping to find the answers she needs to make peace with her past and reshape her future. A truly sympathetic main character, sparkling dialogue, and a deeper message about loving oneself first make this contemporary a must-read. (Jan.)