Talk Before Sleep by Elizabeth Berg
Cautious, conventional Anne shares a deep bond of friendship with the outspoken and eccentric Ruth, building an honest, open relationship that evolves into something deeper when Ruth is diagnosed with cancer.
Good Harbor by Anita Diamant
Two women are brought together by a mutual love for books, humor and nature for a once-in-a-lifetime friendship. They help each other deal with problems of health and family on Cape Ann beach.
The Saving Graces by Patricia Gaffney
A story about true friendship follows the lives of the Saving Graces – Emma, Rudy, Lee and Isabel – four very different women who find strength in the love, loyalty and courage they all share.
A Girl Becomes a Comma Like That by Lisa Glatt
Moving back home when her mother is diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, irreverent college instructor Rachel Spark struggles through a series of haphazard romances and broken resolutions before evaluating the impact of love and death on her life.
Mrs. Kimble by Jennifer Haigh
Follows 25 years in the life of Ken Kimble as seen through the eyes of his three wives, from Birdie, who struggles with his abandonment; to heiress Joan, who is recovering from a personal loss; to Dinah, who suffers from an unhappy past.
No Regrets by Patricia Haley (Inspirational)
When her perfect marriage is shattered due to her sudden illness and her husband's infidelity, Karen must believe in the power of God's love to restore her confidence, while her husband, Johnny, must come to terms with his fears to deal with Karen's illness.
A Time to Mend by Angela Elwell Hunt (Inspirational)
Haunted by her mother's tragic death, nurse Jacquelyn Wilkes finds a friend in Dr. Jonah Martin when she discovers a malignant lump in her breast and, determined to fight for her life, comes to Jonah's aid when past accusations come to light, threatening his career.
Season of Blessing by Beverly LaHaye (Inspirational)
Sylvia and Harry wonder why God allowed Sylvia to develop breast cancer at the height of their missionary work, while the other residents of Cedar Circle struggle with such challenges as a blended family, a child with special needs, and faith differences.
If Only In My Dreams by Wendy Markham (Romance)
Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, actress Clara McCallum, on location in New York City for her next big movie, is transported back in time and into the embrace of an American soldier who embodies a character from the film.
Camilla’s Roses by Bernice McFadden
Camilla is forced to come to terms with the truth about her past, the limitations of motherhood and reconciliation, and the dark legacy of cancer in order to save her daughter.
Terms of Endearment by Larry McMurtry
Fiercely independent and idiosyncratic, Aurora Greenway is used to the world revolving around her, but her daughter's hasty marriage and subsequent struggle with cancer cause Aurora to rethink her life.
Do They Wear High Heels in Heaven? by Erica Orloff
Armed with a hefty supply of martinis and good humor, best friends Lily and Michael have weathered all of life's ups and downs through the years, but now the twosome is faced with a much bigger tribulation – cancer.
The Department of Lost and Found by Allison Scotch
Her ambitious life plans abruptly halted when she develops cancer, Natalie Miller struggles with the losses of control and her boyfriend while undergoing an unexpected journey of self-discovery.
Lightning by Danielle Steel
Sam and Alex have the perfect marriage, including successful careers and a perfect daughter. All is wonderful, then Alex is diagnosed with breast cancer, and Sam, whose mother died of cancer when he was young, can't deal with his fears. He has an affair with the sexy cousin of the new partner in his venture capital firm, and Alex turns to her young assistant, who supports her through her chemotherapy.
Sing it to Her Bones by Marcia Talley (Mystery)
Struggling to recover from a bout with breast cancer and seeking a new direction for her life, Hannah Ives journeys to a small Chesapeake Bay town to stay with her sister-in-law, but her vacation is turned upside down when she stumbles upon the body of a young girl who had vanished eight years earlier. This is the first in the Hannah Ives mysteries.