CROSSING OCEANS By Gina Holmes

Gina Holmes is a writer who interviews other authors on a wonderful website called Novel Journey. Gina is a generous supporter of her fellow writers, so I didn't want to miss the opportunity to give her a shout-out now that her own debut novel is hitting the stores.




Here's the summary for CROSSING OCEANS ...

Nothing deepens a stream like a good rain . . . or makes it harder to cross. Jenny Lucas swore she’d never go home again. But life has a way of upending even the best-laid plans. Now, years after she left, she and her five-year-old daughter must return to her sleepy North Carolina town to face the ghosts she left behind. They welcome her in the form of her oxygen tank-toting grandmother, her stoic and distant father, and David, Isabella’s dad . . . who doesn’t yet know he has a daughter.

As Jenny navigates the rough and unknown waters of her new reality, the unforgettable story that unfolds is a testament to the power of love to change everything—to heal old hurts, to bring new beginnings . . . even to overcome the impossible.

And here's just some of the terrific early buzz on this book ...

“Beautiful and heartfelt.”
Charles Martin, NYT bestselling author of Where the River Ends

“Poignant and unforgettable, CROSSING OCEANS will break your heart — and then put the pieces back together again. This is an uplifting and inspiring tale that reminds us to live every day as if it’s our last.”
Tess Gerritsen, NYT Best-selling author

“Moving, heart-rending and poignant, a stunning debut. Holmes returns us to what matters in a too-short life—what it really is to come home.”
Tosca Lee, Author of Havah & Demon: A Memoir

“Gina Holmes explores the beauty, tenderness and tenacity of mother-love in Crossing Oceans with marvelous skill and insight. An outstanding debut from a gifted storyteller. Bravo!
Susan Meissner, Author of The Shape of Mercy

You can buy CROSSING OCEANS at your favorite chain or independent bookstore. To buy online, visit cbc.om, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, borders.com or any cyber bookseller. For more information, visit Gina's website at ginaholmes.com.