The Daughters of Erietown by Connie Schultz

In 50's working-class northeast Ohio, Ellie lives with her grandparents and would like to go to college. Her boyfriend, Brick, sees a scholarship to play college basketball as a way to escape his abusive father. Their plans change when Ellie discovers she's pregnant and they get married. The Daughters of Erietown follows the lives of Ellie, Brick, and their children over the next fifty years as love, secrets, and the changing times through the decades help influence the decisions the characters make. For readers who enjoy novels about family relationships.

The Ascent by Adam Plantinga

When Detroit cop Kurt Argento is forced to resign, he decides to leave town for a while. Driving in Missouri, he stops a crime in progress, but is arrested by a crooked county sheriff and thrown in jail. Being the fourth of July weekend, Kurt is taken to Whitehall, a private prison, until he can go before the judge on Tuesday. Kurt's time there coincides with the governor's daughter, Julie Wakefield, visiting Whitehall for one of her graduate school classes. When the security system at the prison goes haywire and random cell doors open automatically, Whitehall is thrown into chaos and the violence begins. Kurt, Julie, and several others find themselves teaming up to try to make it to the roof of the prison so they hopefully can be rescued. The Ascent marks the arrival of a great new author in the thriller genre. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Thomas Perry, and Nick Petrie. It will be published in January.

American Girl by Wendy Walker

Accepted to MIT, Charlie can't wait to get out of Sawyer, Pennsylvania. Autistic and living with her mother, stepfather, and two brothers, Charlie works long hours at the Triple S deli to save money for her education. When the owner of the Triple S, Coop, is found murdered, everything that Charlie has been working for is put in jeopardy. There are several people in Charlie's life that she would protect to the utmost--which is what Charlie is prepared to do. Who in Charlie's circle is a killer? American Girl is a suspenseful character-centered read with a main character who stays with you long after the last page is turned.

So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan

In this latest collection by acclaimed Irish author Claire Keegan, the trio of stories revolves around the relationships between women and men. In "So Late in the Day", a man named Cathal reflects on his time with the woman he almost married, while "The Long and Painful Death" is about a female writer who is spending two weeks at Henrich Boll's house on Achill Island, which is now a writer's retreat. Unfortunately, a professor of German literature interrupts her visit. Lastly, "Antarctica" is about a married woman who goes away for the weekend with disastrous consequences. As with her previous works I have read, Keegan again proves to be a writer that can say so much so concisely.

The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen

Retired from the CIA, Maggie is at peace living on a farm in Maine and tending to her chickens. When someone visits Maggie asking for help in finding an old colleague and then a body is dumped in her front yard, Maggie realizes her past is not buried and she must look back in order to discover who is after her now. Helping Maggie are her old friends from the CIA who live in the same town as she does-Declan, Ben, Lloyd, and Ingrid-"The Martini Club." The Spy Coast, Gerritsen's debut of her new series, is a fast-paced read that leaves one wanting to spend more time with Maggie and her friends. A great read-alike for Killers of a Certain Age and the Thursday Murder Club series.

The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker

Nicole has left Sydney because of a bad relationship and finds herself renting a house in the small town of Rosella Cove. While there, Nicole has agreed to make repairs to the cottage, since it's fallen into a state of disrepair. Nicole also begins to get to know some of the local residents, including Mandy (who becomes and friend), Danny, (for whom she has feelings), and Charlie (an old man who lives in the cottage's boatshed). Will Nicole be able to put her past heartache behind her and start anew?