2 books
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1. The Bessie Series
1972, Ravenspond, Canada. At only 15 years old, Bessie has to endure the worst experience imaginable: the sudden loss of her best friend Ash and her boyfriend Jason in a tragic accident. Worst of all, Bessie feels responsible for the tragedy. How is she supposed to go on living with all this grief and guilt? At times, she thinks it would be better if she didn't. But somehow, with the help of Angel Mel, her loving family, and unexpected new friendships, she is able to find her inner strength... And she discovers that even after all the rain, there will be sunshine.
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2. UpHill
Hillary Wilkes is the unlikely middle-aged heroine in this romantic comedy about a woman whose life is a precarious climb on an uphill battle. Toronto, early 2000's. Hillary "Lary" Wilkes is an emotionally and physically challenged, Over Fifty, once a very vibrant woman. She's at the lowest point of her life, having lost her dream job to a younger woman, her self-esteem, and even her sense of humor. Hillary is overweight, underloved and, as a result, feels unlovable - except perhaps from her family, whose encouragement keeps her from bottoming out. But enough of the self-pity: this is the year she will find herself an exciting new career, lose the 20 pounds for good and find the perfect mate. Quit smoking. Sort out her finances and ... well, maybe she can't do it all at once. But with the help of her best friend Becks, her wonderful neighbor Howard, her lovely niece Pumpkin and her loyal brother Roger, and the cheery encouragement from a new friend Dudley, she knows she can do it. One step at a time. With a hitch here and there and plenty of fun and hilarity, Lary reaches for the hilltop. But can she find the perfect job, and the perfect man?