Guest post written by author Heather Frimmer
Heather Frimmer is a radiologist specializing in breast and emergency room imaging. Her first novel, Bedside Manners, was published in 2018 and has received several awards including the National Indie Excellence, Reader’s Favorite and Independent Press awards. She completed her medical training at Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian-Cornell and Yale New Haven Hospital.
She lives in suburban Connecticut with her husband, a trained actor and middle school teacher and their two children. Better to Trust is her second novel. Learn more at heatherfrimmer.com
Ever since I took an ethics course in college, I’ve been fascinated by moral dilemmas, both in real life and in the pages of fiction. When a character is faced with a tough choice, I love weighing the evidence and deciding for myself which way the scale tips. Perhaps that’s why I chose to center my book, Better to Trust, on a question of medical ethics. What would happen if a world-renowned neurosurgeon battling a prescription pill addiction makes the decision to operate on his sister-in-law’s brain? Each of these page-turning reads also pose fascinating ethical questions for the reader to deliberate.
He Gets That From Me by Jacqueline Friedland
September 14th, SparkPress
Maggie Fisher wants to escape her job at a checkout counter to become a teacher. When she sees a flyer offering thousands of dollars for gestational surrogacy, she recognizes an opportunity. She delivers twin babies for a gay couple in New York and finally starts to build the life she’s always wanted. Ten years later, the fertility clinic calls her out of the blue. Why would they need Maggie to take a DNA test now? A thought provoking novel exploring genetic quandaries and unconventional families.
Other People’s Things by Kerry Anne King
September 21st, Lake Union Publishing
Nicole Wood suffers from an irrepressible urge to move things from one place to another, not to steal, but more to relocate them to a better place. With her marriage falling apart and the threat of prison looming, she accepts a job as a house cleaner. When Nicole moves a paperback from one client’s home to another’s, she sets off a chain reaction. Will Nicole choose to embrace her dangerous gift in order to solve the mystery or leave objects where they are? A unique story full of quirky, flawed characters.
The Happy Accidents by Jamie Beck
September 21st, Montlake
At a casino to celebrate her birthday, Jessie Clarke convinces her sister, Liz, and childhood friend, Chloe, to join her in a pact; they must say yes to whatever adventures come their way. After a wild night of viral videos and gambling losses, they awake to the shocking consequences of their choices. Will they decide to double down or fold? A touching tale about life-long friendship, love and finding fulfillment.
Both Are True by Reyna Marder Gentin
October 5th, Moonshine Cove Publishing
Family court judge, Jackie Martin, is shocked when her live-in boyfriend, Lou, leaves her without explanation. The break up rocks Jackie’s world, causing her to doubt her job, her attractiveness as a partner and even her self-worth. When a member of Lou’s family ends up in her courtroom, Jackie is faced with the choice between her career and her relationship. But maybe there’s a way to have both? An engaging story about self-exploration and love lost and found.
Doctors and Friends by Kimmery Martin
November 9th, Berkley
Medical school friends, Hannah, Compton, and Kira, gather for a reunion vacation in Spain just as a viral pandemic erupts. When they return home, they all must negotiate the terrifying changes they find. Kira, an infectious disease doctor at the CDC, is faced with an unfathomable choice: which of her children will receive an experimental but possibly life-saving treatment? With a hook like this, you won’t want to put this one down.
The Secret Next Door by Rebecca Taylor
November 9th, Sourcebooks
When Alyson Tinsdale moves into The Enclave, an exclusive Denver development, she hopes to provide a safe and stable upbringing for her child. Tensions simmer as neighbors argue over a planned amusement facility within the community, and bubble to a boil when the body of a teenager is found by the community lake. Will Alyson remain loyal to a friend or share the information she knows? Suburban drama, neighborhood gossip and a mystery all mixed together, a perfect recipe for a captivating read.
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
November 30th, Ballantine Books
Diana O’Toole’s life is on track. She’s climbing the corporate ladder in the art auction world and her boyfriend, Finn, a surgical resident, is about to propose on their romantic trip to the Galapagos Islands. But when a pandemic hits New York, Finn must stay at the hospital, leaving Diana to take the trip of a lifetime on her own. The longer she is trapped in the remote location, the more Diana questions the path of her life. Will she stay the course with Finn or evolve into a completely different person? Either way, trust Jodi Picoult to take you on an emotional ride.
