The narrative centers on a deep childhood bond between the narrator and Warren, highlighted by a unique signal—the rubbing of an earlobe—that summoned Warren whenever needed. This gesture symbolizes the innocence and magic of childhood, suggesting an almost supernatural connection that transcends ordinary experiences. The story explores themes of reliance, friendship, and the lasting impact of childhood memories.
The hardscrabble Chase women - Mary, Hannah, and their mother Diane - have been eking out a living running a tiny seaside motel that has been in the family for generations, inviting trouble into their lives for just as long. Eighteen-year-old Mary Chase is a force of nature: passionate, beautiful, and free-spirited. Her much younger sister, Hannah, whom Mary affectionately calls 'Bunny', is imaginative, her head full of the stories of princesses and adventures that Mary tells to give her a safe emotional place in the middle of their troubled world. But when Diane dies in a car accident, Mary discovers the motel is worth less than the back taxes they owe. With few options, Mary's finely tuned instincts for survival kick in. As the sisters begin a cross-country journey in search of a better life, she will stop at nothing to protect Hannah. But Mary wants to protect herself, too, for the secrets she promised she would never tell - but now may be forced to reveal - hold the weight of unbearable loss. Vivid and suspenseful, The Sisters Chase is a whirlwind page-turner about the extreme lengths one family will go to find - and hold onto - love.
Ellen Carlisle faces a crisis as infertility strains her marriage and forces her to return to her conservative Christian roots. Living with her devout parents in suburban New Jersey, she grapples with her past and the expectations of her upbringing. As she navigates unemployment and the threat of divorce, Ellen must confront her beliefs and desires, ultimately discovering that what she thought she didn't want might be exactly what she needs. This journey explores themes of faith, family, and personal growth amidst adversity.