Women’s fiction set in small towns—with heart, hope, and second chances.

Discover stories of friendship, family, and the quiet courage to begin again.

Women’s fiction set in small towns—with heart, hope, and second chances.

Discover stories of friendship, family, and the quiet courage to begin again.

Women’s Fiction Author

Kristie Booker

Kristie writes women’s fiction centered on friendship, reinvention, and the quiet strength it takes to begin again. A rural Illinois native now living in Chicago, she finds herself drawn to the charm of small-town life—places where people know your name, secrets run deep, and second chances bloom.

When she’s not reading or writing, Kristie can be found cooking with seasonal ingredients from her local farmer’s market or tending to her backyard garden, where she grows flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Her family—including two nearly grown sons, a lazy labradoodle, and a wonderfully supportive husband—are at the heart of everything she does.
Kristie hopes her books fill you with the same joy and sense of possibility that inspire her to write them.

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Summer in the Moon Garden

A Novel

Summer in the Moon Garden is a heartwarming novel of friendship, reinvention, and the unexpected ways life can bloom again—no matter where you’ve been.

By Kristie Booker

Blooming Into Life

A Novel

Blooming Into Life is a testament to the enduring power of family and the freedom found in letting go. 

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Second Chances in Life and Love

Second Chances in Life and Love

Second chances—those slippery, almost mythical opportunities we long for—often feel like something that happens in books or movies rather than in real life. “If only I could do it all over again…” How many times have you thought those words to yourself? Maybe it was...

Recipes

Spatchcock Chicken

This recipe yields a perfectly juicy bird with crispy skin and tender meat, roasted on a bed of onions, lemon, and garlic.

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Since I began making my own vanilla extract, I’ve noticed a big difference in the flavor of my baked goods.

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Deeply rich and irresistibly moist, this chocolate cake recipe has become my absolute go-to for both elegant layer cakes and perfect cupcakes.

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