Fast paced book and I really enjoyed it. Good story line and I think people are gonna love it. I would definitely read again and recommend

Aww I was drawn to this novels as I like the author Kristy Woodson Harvey, the cover and the title.

Amelia and Parker grew up in Cape Carolina. They were neighbors and their mothers were best friends.
As a young boy Parker is interested in Amelia but she is 3 years older and dating his older brother ~ an hs baseball star.
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Now both Parker and Amelia have separate lives and both dealing with the loss of a spouse. Parker’s wife Greer died of cancer and Amelia’s husband found another love.
Amelia is a journalist and is doing an article on ‘abandoned embryos’ and find that Parker and Green have abandoned theirs due to Green’s cancer.
Amelia and Parker renew their long ago friendship. Secrets are revealed and a strong friendship develops.
Although the story is predictable it was a feel good read.
⭐⭐⭐.5

Want to thank NetGalley and Gallery Books for this early release granted to me in exchange for an honest professional review. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for April 20, 2021

Everything coming in "Full circle" are the words that come to mind when thinking of this book. The jacket cover gives a great description of the book and much better than I, so there will be no "book report" from me. The characters present the story in their own voice throughout the book and they all have secrets, some that would be very hard to keep by the average person. I'm still not sure I really liked Greer at all, even though she was integral to the story. She seemed to be a spoiled,selfish,rich girl who could snap her fingers and have everyone at her beck and call. She also seemed to have an unrealistic ability to have people nearly "worship' her and she always gets what she wants, even when she's not around. There seems to be a bit of a gap in time at the end that takes a few minutes to follow but it eventually resolves itself. Overall, it is a very good read and all comes " full circle".
I was provided an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book.

Wow! So Many secrets! And all the feels, I just finished an egalley provided to my by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for a review, and I am glad to have read this one. Kristy Woodson Harvey is a new favorite author. Without spoilers, do yourself a favor and read this!

This was such a good story! It captured me at the beginning and I didn’t want it to end. That is what I consider an excellent book.
Many thanks to Gallery Books and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I can’t even begin to describe how much I loved this book! It explores so many themes! Death, grief, divorce, friendship, forgiveness, moving on and more! I shed a few tears throughout this book and just when you think you know a character, you’re hit with an unexpected bombshell. This is a must read for 2021!!

This is my 7th novel by Kristy Woodson Harvey and just like her other fabulous books, I devoured each and every page of this one. I love her story telling and this had me on the edge of my seat. I grew to love Amelia and Parker. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review.

Amelia and Parker grew up next door to each other and their mother's are best friends. Amelia is working on a story about about abandoned embryos when she discovers Parker's name on the list. Parker is just trying to find a way to get through each day after the death of his wife Greer. When Amelia shares the discovery their worlds begin to change in ways neither could imagine. A story of family and love and creating a life that you want.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my digital copy in exchange for an honest review. I requested this book because I have read some of the author's other books and I have loved each one. This is an author I will always read and this is the sort of book I have to keep coming back to remember how much I love to read. As I get older, I am finding that many books come along that I just can't seem to get into...like, at all. But then I will read a book like this and go "oh yeah"...The book is told by 3 or 4 different points of view and while I normally do not like that, this time it seemed okay. You have one man and two women, essentially. He has loved them both at times of his life and he married one...he thought she would be his forever but that wasn't the case. The other woman he loved as a teenager for the most part but she also became one of his best friends...the story is about what brought them all three together, more than once. I loved the book, personally, and it was exactly what I was expecting from this author. :)

This book.... THIS BOOK! I know I sound like a broken record when it comes to this author, but it's the truth... Every single book she writes just gets better than her previous ones. This book BLEW ME AWAY! *taps mic* Are you hearing me? This book is a book you want to read!

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I was NOT prepared for this book! In no way was I prepared for Harvey to write such an emotionally charged book on such an hard topic to grasp. This book blew me away. I was torn up inside throughout much of this book. No one can write a sad, happy book like Harvey can. I can't even type out my thoughts properly after reading this book.

This book tore my heart out. It mended my hear, just to tear it apart again. This book left me feeling whole and hopeful. This book left me feeling optimistic and happy. I felt the weight of the book and felt light-hearted by the end of the book. (See, that made sense in my head. Oh well.)

If you haven't gotten the picture yet, I highly recommend this book. Harvey is the Queen in Southern Chick Lit. She is the Queen of weaving a tale of family secrets with exceptional (and sometimes not so exceptional) family dynamics, all the while weaving a story full of love and longing (and not just in a romantic way). I can't sing this book enough praise.

Kristy Woodson Harvey is one of my favorite authors! She always does a great job of making you feel a deep connection with the characters. Great for anyone who loves chick lit. Perfect to read on the beach!

I enjoy books by Kristy Woodson Harvey and this was no exception. Amelia Buxton is a journalist researching a fertility clinic and finds a group of frozen embryos belonging to her childhood friend Parker and his late wife Greer. Recently separated from her husband, Amelia moves to her childhood home on Buxton Beach and gives Parker the news. He is still grieving his wife's death and decides to hire a surrogate to help him become a single dad. Harvey describes the soul searching Amelia does before telling Parker of the embryos and then her quandary about whether or not to become his surrogate. The characters are extremely likable and I found myself rooting for a happy conclusion. In addition, Harvey raises the issue of what happens to embryos if parents die or divorce. I highly recommend this book.

Great for fans of Elin Hildebrand! This is a must read author for anyone looking to be swept away and into warmer weather. I am so very happy to have been able to read my first Woodson Harvey book and am actively looking for another. Very excited to recommend this one!

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for my review. I have read a few books by Kristy Woodson Harvey and have never been disappointed. It was the same with Under the Southern Sky. The book does not disappoint.
Under the Southern, Sky takes on more complicated storylines which are written with such delicacy readers are left literally falling in love with the two main characters.
This book is a must read.

Thank you to NetGalley for offering me an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
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Two childhood friends discover that love—and family—can be found in unconventional ways in this timely, moving novel from the USA TODAY bestselling author of the “beautifully Southern, evocative Peachtree Bluff series” (Kristin Harmel, internationally bestselling author of The Winemaker’s Wife).

Recently separated Amelia Buxton, a dedicated journalist, never expected that uncovering the biggest story of her career would become deeply personal. But when she discovers that a cluster of embryos belonging to her childhood friend Parker and his late wife Greer have been deemed “abandoned,” she’s put in the unenviable position of telling Parker—and dredging up old wounds in the process.

Parker has been unable to move forward since the loss of his beloved wife three years ago. He has all but forgotten about the frozen embryos, but once Amelia reveals her discovery, he knows that if he ever wants to get a part of Greer back, he’ll need to accept his fate as a single father and find a surrogate.

Each dealing with their own private griefs, Parker and Amelia slowly begin to find solace in one another as they navigate an uncertain future against the backdrop of the pristine waters of their childhood home, Buxton Beach. The journey of self-discovery leads them to an unforgettable and life-changing lesson: Family—the one you’re born into and the one you choose—is always closer than you think.

From “the next major voice in Southern fiction” (Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Under the Southern Sky is a fresh and unforgettable exploration of love, friendship, and the unbreakable ties that bind.
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So I had never read a book by Kristy Woodson Harvey before. However, I am a member of a bookclub on Facebook for fans of Lowcountry fiction, and I see her name thrown about quite a lot among the greats like Dorothea Benton Frank and Mary Alice Monroe (and Elin Hilderbrand, who might write about Nantucket but still deserves the same accolades). So when I saw she had a new book coming out, I decided to go for it, and I am SO glad I did.

I loved this book with my whole heart. I started reading it last night when I went to bed, and I basically spent the entire day today glued to my Kindle, unable to put it down. I am going to add all of Ms. Harvey's other works to my reading list because I can't get enough. Between the beautiful characters and the coastal setting, this had enough to pull me in; it was the engrossing story that held my attention from the first page to the last. I found myself rooting for the characters throughout. Do yourself a favor...if you love a Lowcountry story, check out this author and check out this book.

Perfection. I am such a fan of Kristy Woodson Harvey’s. Her stories are lovely. Her characters are always people I would want to know. I love the southern settings. I love her love of design. I love the families she depicts. I can’t wait for more. I would definitely recommend this book. Thank you to Netgalley for letting me read an early copy.

I fell in love with this book and the author. I haven’t had the opportunity to read this author but I’m glad I did. Such a pretty story of loss and ultimately finding love again.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review. This book grabbed me from the first page and I could not put it down. Kristy Woodson Harvey is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, and this is her best yet! I look forward to her books and always recommend them to all my friends and family! You will absolutely love this!

I liked this story a lot. Very detailed and interesting about best friends and how their past relationships place a huge barrier between their feelings for one another. I am a southerner- so a southern setting is always a hook to reel me in. Bravo for a touching and moving story concerning IVF and the effect the process has on prospective parents. Well done!

Another really good book from Kristy Woodson Harvey, one of the Fab Five from Friends and Fiction. I've read all of her books and while this one is quite different from the others, it still has Kristy's writing and storytelling style.

I feel that she portrayed the subject of "abandoned" eggs realistically, actually I had never given it much thought as I'm not of child bearing age nor did I have any problems with infertility. The storyline was very southern, family driven and sad at times but the sensitive subject matter was handled quite well.

The friendship between the mothers and also the main characters was delightful and makes me wish I had that good of a friend.

All in all, I really enjoyed this book. It's nice to read a book about people that are flawed but have the best of intentions and there weren't any really mean or not nice people, so that was refreshing.