The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley (inspirational books for women TXT) 📕

Praise for Colleen Oakley

The Invisible Husband of Frick Island

“An utterly charming story brimming with heart and humanity. This is the hopeful book we all need right now. I loved it!”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin

“Sweet, quirky, surprising, and altogether lovely, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is everything I long for in a book. I fell in love with Oakley’s sparkling prose, charming characters, and quaint island setting. This is a story I can’t wait to revisit again and again. A must-read.”

—New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry

“A gently told story of grief, community, and ambition, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is imaginative, lovely, and full of surprises.”

—New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins

“The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is a tender, surprising story of love and loss with a sprinkle of laughter, too. Colleen Oakley’s writing is as fresh as the fish caught by the Frick Islanders. Once you hop off the ferry to join them, you’ll never want to leave. This was the most enjoyable book I’ve read in a long time.”

—USA Today bestselling author Phaedra Patrick

“What’s a town to do when a recent widow keeps talking to her husband that no one else can see? Follow along, of course. Colleen Oakley’s captivating The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is populated with quirky characters that stole my heart. Make this your summer read and discover the joys of a delicious Frick Island cake, the sanctuary of a tight-knit community, and the hope of second chances.”

—Amy E. Reichert

“The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is a fricking delight! An awkward newcomer travels to a tiny, remote community whose residents cling as tightly to their way of life as they do to their secrets, even as climate change threatens to sweep the whole charming island out to sea. Part mystery, part romance, and full to the brim with heart and hope, Colleen Oakley’s latest is the perfect summer read.”

—Amy Poeppel

“This twisty, never-predictable novel is exactly what we’ve come to expect by Oakley—a romantic mystery with a hopeful message and wonderful characters. I was surprised on every page!”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron

“Let Colleen Oakley take you away to the enchantment of Frick Island, where a nostalgic past and inevitable present collide in this romantic story of more than meets the eye. The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is headed straight for my favorites shelf!”

—Kelly Harms

You Were There Too

“You Were There Too is a surprising and incredibly satisfying story of chance and fate. From the book’s enticing first pages to its startling and electrifying conclusion, Colleen Oakley knocks it out of the park.”

—New York Times bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid

“A beautifully woven story of love, grief, and the power we do and don’t have to choose our fate, You Were There Too brought me to tears. I read it in one long gulp and didn’t want it to end.”

—New York Times bestselling author Jill Santopolo

“Hypnotically beautiful, You Were There Too delves into the chasm between the life we have and the life we imagine for ourselves. Unique, lyrical, and thoughtful.”

—New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins

“A rare gem of a novel. Colleen Oakley checks all the boxes with this one: exquisite, careful writing; beautifully drawn three-dimensional characters; and a twisty plot that defies premonition. This is a book about connections and discovering that why we are connected to each other is a lot less important than the fact that we are. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next while at the same time hated for this lovely book to end. This is the kind of book we all long for, one to read and savor, and then read again.”

—New York Times bestselling author Karen White

“I have been a fan of Oakley since her debut novel, but with this book, she has risen to a new level. You Were There Too took me through the gamut of emotions—confusion, anticipation, grief, hope. Oakley’s writing is taut, fresh, and doesn’t waste a single word. I devoured this novel in three sittings, but I will be thinking about it for much, much longer. A slam-dunk bestseller for sure.”

—Sally Hepworth

“A heartbreaking and thought-provoking exploration of fate, love, and choice sure to bring on a few tears.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“There is a splendid blend of humor throughout Oakley’s alternately romantic, idiosyncratic, and foreboding love-conquers-all tale that easily engages new readers and will please the author’s fans.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Fans of relationship fiction that explores women’s inner lives and choices by Jennifer Weiner or Amy Hatvany will be unable to put this book down.”

—Booklist (starred review)

Close Enough to Touch

“Oakley, in this irresistible novel, succeeds in examining the myriad ways in which people relate to one another, even at arm’s length.”

—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“One of the most thought-provoking love stories of the year.”

—Real Simple

“It is easy to get lost in this vividly told story with characters and a fictional malady that are utterly believable. Oakley’s second novel should build on the author’s popularity and continue comparisons to popular authors such as Jojo Moyes.”

—Library Journal

“The story of three wounded souls denied the human touch they desire, expertly conceived with all the warmth and affection of an enormous bear hug. A real achievement.”

—National bestselling author Steven Rowley

“It’s so rare these days to find an utterly original heroine like Jubilee—one who is bravely living an almost unimaginable life. Gripping, raw, and moving, this is one of my favorite novels of the year.”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen

“Oakley delivers a story that overflows with compassion, humor, and the impulsive need to read just one more chapter until you reach the very satisfying end.”

—New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry

Before I Go

“Oakley has set herself a tricky balancing act here, blending a comic sensibility with the depth and poignancy her subject requires. She pulls it off.”

—People

“Colleen Oakley’s debut deftly balances sorrow with laughs and compassion.”

—Us Weekly

“With compassion and humor, Oakley makes us feel for this dying woman and understand her final wish.”

—Good Housekeeping

“Oakley tells