Terri DuLong spins a little extra holiday cheer for the
grand prizewinner of her Special Edition Christmas Contest,
with a prize of an original artisan SPINNING FORWARD
ornament and a copy of her debut novel. In SPINNING
FORWARD (released in November in trade paperback to
rave reviews), Terri has crafted a poignant story about the
trials and joys of close-knit relationships among family
and friends. This touching novel would make a great gift
for all the booklovers on your shopping list, especially
the knitters!
A New Englander born and bred, the last place Sydney
Webster expects to find herself starting over is on an
island off the coast of Florida. Yet here she is in Cedar
Key, trying to pull herself together after her husband’s
untimely death—and the even more untimely revelation of his
gambling addiction. Bereft of her comfortable suburban
life, Syd takes shelter at a college pal’s bed and
breakfast, where amidst the bougainvillea blossoms and the
island’s gentle rhythms, a plan begins to form.
Syd never considered the possibility of turning her passion
for spinning and knitting into something more than a hobby,
but when the unique composition of her wool draws
attention, a door is opened—the first among many. And as
she ventures out of her comfort zone, Syd finds herself
stepping into the embrace of a community rich with love,
laughter, friendship . . . and secrets. As long-hidden
truths are revealed, Syd faces a choice: Spin a safety
net—or spin decidedly forward and never look back.
"SPINNING FORWARD is a tremendous book.” —
SingleTitles.com
". . . an engaging, endearing novel!" —
CrystalReviews.com
"Poignant, absorbing, humorous . . . a debut that tugs at
the heart." —Sophia Nash, author of A Dangerous
Beauty
"A southern Debbie Macomber, but with a flair all her own.
I never wanted to leave Cedar Key." —Karin Gillespie,
author of the Bottom Dollar Girl series
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