By Kristie Booker
Blooming Into Life
A Novel
Colleen’s life in bustling Chicago is unraveling right before her eyes. A shocking photograph hints at her husband’s infidelity, shattering her world. With the guidance of her personal coach, she’s ready to face her insecurities head-on and rediscover the strong, capable woman she’s always been.
Miles away in rural Illinois, Mary Ann is beaming with pride. Her century-old family farm has caught the attention of a local news channel, and they want to feature it on their show. Mary Ann sees this as the perfect chance to bring her family back together and share the rich history of their land. She reaches out to her daughter, Colleen, inviting her and the grandkids to come home for the Fourth of July.
As Colleen navigates her personal journey and Mary Ann prepares for the farm’s big moment, both women find themselves grappling with the ups and downs of life. Colleen is determined to break free from the expectations of others and find true happiness, while Mary Ann hopes to pass down the wisdom and values of their family’s legacy. Through laughter, tears, and the unbreakable bonds of family, Colleen and Mary Ann discover that they have the strength to weather any storm and come out even stronger on the other side.
Coming Spring 2025!
Available spring 2025
Summer in the Moon Garden
A Novel
As Kat’s nineteen-year marriage crumbles and her twin sons study abroad in Spain for the summer, she returns to her hometown of Criss Creek, Illinois, for the annual Memorial Day celebration. Her best friend Jess faces her own marital struggles. Tired of her unemployed husband’s negligence and self-destructive behavior, she keeps her lottery win a secret, choosing only to confide in Kat. To bring back some fun and whimsy, they create a bucket list, hoping to find joy and distraction. However, their summer becomes much more than horseback riding and singing karaoke as the two set off on a journey towards self-discovery to reclaim their freedom. When Kat’s first love, Danny, shows up, the old feelings between them come bubbling back. Their potential reconnection is hindered by Kat’s turbulent divorce and her lingering guilt over breaking Danny’s heart two decades earlier when she chose her soon-to-be ex-husband.
Women’s fiction Author
Kristie Booker
Since the moment I learned to string a sentence together, I’ve been telling stories, a trait I attribute to the Irish blood coursing through my veins. I’ve always been captivated by the power of words. However, it took a fateful encounter with a psychic medium to push me towards realizing the dream of becoming an author. Her probing question—”You’re a writer, why aren’t you writing?”—sparked a fire within me, propelling me to finally breathe life into my stories on the page.
As a native of rural Illinois, small towns hold a special place in my heart. Despite living in Chicago for over two decades, I find myself yearning for my roots and reconnecting with the small-town essence of my upbringing through my writing, crafting stories that capture the essence of these beloved communities.
When I’m not lost in a book or typing my own stories, you’ll find me indulging in my passion for cooking and nurturing my small city garden. Planting flowers, herbs, and vegetables brings me joy, and I often find that my ideas seem to take root alongside them, transforming my modest yard into an oasis of creativity and growth.
As a mother of two nearly adult sons, a lazy labradoodle, and a wife to a wonderfully supportive husband, family is at the heart of everything I do.
I hope that my books fill you with the same sense of joy and magic that inspire me as I write them. Thank you for joining me on this journey, and I look forward to sharing more stories with you in the future.
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