When college sophomore Tessa Wilde visits her grandmother Esther who's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a shocking secret slips out, one that threatens Tessa's identity and raises old feelings of betrayal and rejection. The only way to pursue the truth, though, is to explore those unreliable memories.

But can she separate Esther's ramblings of a storied past from the effects of Alzheimer's?

Relying on Grandmother's stories that live in the charms of her beloved bracelet, Tessa pushes her grandmother to reveal the truths that have been hidden for too long. As Esther's health deteriorates and communication fails, Tessa faces the ultimate question: can she forgive Grandmother for half-spilled secrets and an unreconciled relationship? And face the fact that they're more alike than they are different?

Perfect for fans of Barbara Davis and Kristan Higgins, The Memory Bracelet is a gripping yet heartwarming novel about the pain resulting from complicated relationships, carried from one generation to the next, and the fierce determination to heal them.

Nancy Drew was my hero. I was amazed at her problem-solving skills while maintaining strong relationships with her father Carson, boyfriend Ned, and best friend Bess. She could solve any mystery put before her. As a middle-school English teacher, my world was filled with puzzles to solve. How could I convince thirteen-year-olds that Shakespeare was relatable and accessible? By using imagination, interpersonal relationship skills, and persistence. And while not every student agreed that Much Ado About Nothing was fun, they all found relatability in themes, characters, plots, or worlds.

Eventually, I put my love for reading into a passion for writing. My stories contain threads of hope. Real life is filled with struggles, some big and some small. But all valid. I want to provide an escape or a reprieve for readers through a great story and leave them a little lighter in heart.

I split my time between the sunshine of Florida and the cool mountains of North Carolina. And I'm always looking for inspiration and penning new ideas. If I'm not writing or reading, I'm playing Gigi, a label I proudly wear. My two grandsons refuel my creative energy as I play lots of monsters, superheroes, and animal adventure games. None of those have made it into my books, but who knows what's next?