Blackberry Island

Susan Mallery

When Sophie Lane’s cat-toy business collapses, she returns to Blackberry Island determined to rebuild her life and career—but starting over proves more complicated than she imagined. There, she reconnects with Kristine and Heather, two women facing very different struggles: a marriage that has left Kristine surrendering control, and Heather’s exhausting effort to support herself and her mother while pursuing a better future. As their friendship deepens, the three women confront the limits they have placed on themselves and discover the courage to make difficult changes. Filled with warmth, humor, and emotional insight, this heartfelt story celebrates chosen family, resilience, independence, and the friendships that help us find our way forward.