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From internationally bestselling author and "rising star of Southern fiction" (Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author) Kristy Woodson Harvey comes the third novel in her Peachtree Bluff series, in which a secret threatens the tight-knit bond between a trio of sisters and their mother.With the man of her dreams back in her life and all three of her daughters happy, Ansley Murphy should be content. But she can't help but feel like it's all a little too good to be true. Meanwhile, youngest daughter and actress Emerson, who is recently engaged and has just landed the role of a lifetime, seemingly has the world by the tail. Only, something she can't quite put her finger on is worrying her - and it has nothing to do with her recent health scare. When two new women arrive in Peachtree Bluff - one who has the potential to wreck Ansley's happiness and one who could tear Emerson's world apart - everything is put in perspective. And after secrets that were never meant to be told come to light, the powerful bond between the Murphy sisters and their mother comes crumbling down, testing their devotion to each other and forcing them to evaluate the meaning of family. With Kristy Woodson Harvey's signature charm, wit, and heart, The Southern Side of Paradise is another masterful Peachtree Bluff novel that proves she is a "Southern writer with staying power" (BOOKLIST ) .Age Range: Adult
About the Author
Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of seven novels including UNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY, FEELS LIKE FALLING and the Peachtree Bluff Series. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing, a finalist for the Southern Book Prize, her work has been optioned for film and her books have received numerous accolades including:Southern Living's Most Anticipated Beach ReadsSouthern Living's Best Spring Break ReadsSouthern Independent Bookseller Association's Okra PickParade's Big Fiction Reads Every Book Club Will LoveEntertainment Weekly's Spring Reading PicksUs Weekly's Sweet Reads for Right NowWoman's WorldBest BooksPopSugar's Ultimate Summer ReadingUSA Today Happy Ever After's Best Women's FictionNew York Live's "Ashley's A-List"Deep South Magazine's Summer Reading ListRaleigh News & Observer's "The Best Reads of Summer"Charlotte Observer's "Summer's Best Books"Bustle's Books to Read and Discuss With Your Mom and GrandmaHuffington Post's Summer Reading: Women's Fiction StyleShe blogs with her mom Beth Woodson on Design Chic about how creating a beautiful home can be the catalyst for creating a beautiful life. Design Chic is the inaugural member of the design blogger hall of fame, sponsored by Traditional Home, and winner of Amara's Best Luxury Blog, as chosen by Roberto Cavalli. She also loves connecting with readers on kristywoodsonharvey.com.Harvey is a Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's school of journalism and holds a master's in English from East Carolina University, with a concentration in multicultural and transnational literature. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications and websites, including Southern Living, Traditional Home, Parade, USA Today, Domino, Our State and O. Henry. She has been seen in Today.com, Women's Health,The Washington Post, US News and World Report, The Huffington Post,Marie Claire's The Fix, Woman's World, Readers' Digest, Bustle, New York Live and North Carolina Bookwatch, among others.She is a proud member of the Tall Poppy Writers, serves on the board of Beaufort Historical Association, and is a member of the University of North Carolina's Women's Leadership Council. She is a frequent speaker at fundraisers, book conferences and private events. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and seven-year-old son where she is working on her next novel.
