Under the Southern Sky

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

One of Country Livings 20 New Books You Dont Want to Miss This Spring
One of Bookstrs 8 Most Anticipated Reads of 2021
One of Frolics 12 Most Anticipated Books of 2021
One of BookTribs Most-Anticipated Reads of 2021
One of Brit + Cos Books You Should Read with Your BFF

Two childhood friends discover that loveand familycan be found in unconventional ways in this timely, moving novel from the USA TODAY bestselling author of the beautifully Southern, evocative Peachtree Bluff series (Kristin Harmel, internationally bestselling author of The Winemakers Wife).

Recently separated Amelia Saxton, a dedicated journalist, never expected that uncovering the biggest story of her career would become deeply personal. But when she discovers that a cluster of embryos belonging to her childhood friend Parker and his late wife Greer have been deemed abandoned, shes put in the unenviable position of telling Parkerand dredging up old wounds in the process.

Parker has been unable to move forward since the loss of his beloved wife three years ago. He has all but forgotten about the frozen embryos, but once Amelia reveals her discovery, he knows that if he ever wants to get a part of Greer back, hell need to accept his fate as a single father and find a surrogate.

Each dealing with their own private griefs, Parker and Amelia slowly begin to find solace in one another as they navigate an uncertain future against the backdrop of the pristine waters of their childhood home, Cape Carolina. The journey of self-discovery leads them to an unforgettable and life-changing lesson: Familythe one youre born into and the one you chooseis always closer than you think.

From the next major voice in Southern fiction (Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Under the Southern Sky is a fresh and unforgettable exploration of love, friendship, and the unbreakable ties that bind.

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Praise forUNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY

"Harvey (Feels Like Falling) delivers a heart-wrenching tale of love and loss in this tearjerker...Harvey brings her characters to life, including Greer, whose heartbreaking journal entriesimagine the family she and Parker would have. These passages are particularly wrenching, making the books happy ending all the more moving. Fans of womens fiction will devour this.Publishers Weekly(starred review)

Pack your beach bag, Harveys back with another delightful story of the magic of southern coastal townsAs with Mary Kay Andrews or Patti Callahan Henry, Harvey spins romance around well-drawn characters, complete with strengths and weaknesses, and always mindful of the beauty that comes from living in the modern South.Booklist

Sometimes the key to new love lies hidden in old friendships. InUnder the Southern Sky, Kristy Woodson Harvey stirs up a warm-hearted mix of hometown charm and the sort of thoroughly modern problems that bring us back to the people who know us best and the places that remind us of who we really are.Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Timesbestselling author ofBefore We Were YoursandThe Book of Lost Friends

Perfect for:fans of beach reads,P.S. I Love You,and anything by authors Jennifer Weiner and Elin Hilderbrand.A perfect pick for book clubs or a weekend read,Under the Southern SkyfollowsjournalistAmelia as she makes a heart-wrenching discovery that changes everything.Country Living

"Under the Southern Skyis more than sweet Southern fictionit packs a punch and leads you in all sorts of unexpected directions...a gratifying story that is more than a beach read. It makes you think, ruminate and reminisce, all while being transported to quaint southern towns full of quirky characters. The book will appeal to fans of Jodi Picoult and Lisa Wingate, and will make you reconsider the fortifying bonds of familythose youre born into and those you create.First for Women

"I've always been a Kristy Woodson Harvey fan, but she has taken things to a whole new level withUnder the Southern Sky,her best novel yet. I laughed, sobbed, and gasped at the story's clever twists and turns; I couldn't flip the pages fast enough to see how Amelia's and Parker's story turned out. You'll need plenty of tissuesand maybe some of Cape Carolina's beloved bourbon-spiked sweet teato make it to the end. Deliciously plotted, intricately constructed, gorgeously written, and brimming withhope,Under the Southern Skywill steal your heart and make you think about first loves, second chances, and the unforeseeable twists of fate that guide us all."Kristin Harmel,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Book of Lost Names

"There's something about Woodson Harvey's writing that just feels as calming as sipping sweet tea on a warm summer night."E! Online

"Harvey delivers a fresh and unforgettable portrait of modern parenthood and the thoroughly traditional ways that love continues to conquer all."Booktrib

"I adore Kristy Woodson Harveys writing styleand topics! I always know that Im getting an immersive, well-written, visually transporting book when I open one of Kristys and this is one of her best. And thats saying a lot!"Zibby Owens,Moms Dont Have Time to Read Books

This is a character-driven ()romance with a lot of introspection. Recommend to readers of Mary Kay Andrews and Susan Mallery.Library Journal

Emotionally charged with despair and loss, two childhood friends unite in their pain. As time passes, they confront the binds that tie them to their families and each other accepting what is and what can be.New York Journal of Books

In Under The Southern Sky, Kristy Woodson Harvey has created a genuine work of heart. One full of sunshine. And be prepared for Aunt Tilley. Shell dance off the page and forever take up space in your soul.Kristy Barrett, A Novel Bee

This is the book that will land her [Kristy Woodson Harvey] a screenwriting deal and solidify her presence not just on the Southern literary scene, but on the shelves of womens fiction lovers across the globe; it is a truly good readThere is such depth of characters and plot on display; Cape Carolina comes alive in this novel.Salisbury Post

PutUnder the Southern Sky, the latest novel by North Carolinas rising star Kristy Woodson Harvey, on your reading list, right at the top...Harveys stories are always entertaining and captivating, with believable and sympathetic characters. One of the qualities that makes her books stand out is sheer writing talentHarvey knows what shes doingShes a pro, with good stories told well.Greensboro News & Record
Praise forFEELS LIKE FALLING

"Two women in turmoil, two lives at a crossroads. Only Kristy Woodson Harvey can make sense of the sometimes devastating, often-times delicious dilemmas faced by the protagonists of her newest perfect beach read FEELS LIKE FALLING. Readers will fall in love with entrepreneur Gray, whose husbands betrayal leaves her feeling adrift and looking for something beyond career success, while plucky down-and-out Diana will win the hearts of those of us who always root for the underdog. Buckle up, buttercups, because FEELS LIKE FALLING feels like your next summer sizzler!"Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Sunset Beach, The High Tide Club, and The Weekenders

"Kristy Woodson Harvey has the voice of a best friend; a storyteller of the finest sort. Feels Like Falling takes us on a page-turning journey with two very different women who must somehow find their way together. Harvey asks the important question how do we let go of the preconceived notions of our life And she answers that question with lyrical prose, an uncommon wisdom and a sharp wit. This is more than a novel about friendship, it is also a storyforfriendship: you will find yourself sharing it with everyone you love. Dive in; the storytelling is delicious!"Patti Callahan Henry, New York TimesBestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis

Harvey creates genuine, capable, flawed protagonists and fun secondary characters, and readers will appreciate the thoughtful depiction of women supporting one another in an easy, breezy story. Fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Mary Alice Monroe should add this to their beach read lists.Booklist

In pitch-perfect tones, Harvey creates two Southern women doing their best to deal with everything life throws at them, and her able plotting will keep readers turning the pagesHarveys optimistic tale just might convince readers that bouncing back can actually land a person in a better place than where they started.Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR KRISTY WOODSON HARVEY

A major new voice in southern fiction. Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author

[A] rising star of southern fiction. Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author

Kristy Woodson Harvey really knows how to tell a southern tale. Cathy Lamb, New York Times bestselling author

One of the hottest new southern writers. Parade

My prediction is that writers come and writers go, but Kristy Woodson Harvey is here to stay. The Huffington Post

Author Bio

Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Wedding Veil, Under the Southern Sky, and The Peachtree Bluff series, which is in development for television with NBC. A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hills school of journalism, her writing has appeared in numerous online and print publications including Southern Living, Traditional Home, USA TODAY, Domino, and O. Henry. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her books have received numerous accolades including Southern Livings Most Anticipated Beach Reads, Parades Big Fiction Reads, and Entertainment Weeklys Spring Reading Picks. Kristy is the cocreator and cohost of the weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. She blogs with her mom Beth Woodson on Design Chic, and loves connecting with fans on KristyWoodsonHarvey.com. She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband and son where she is (always!) working on her next novel.