“Diane Parrish beautifully constructs a world where things left unsaid create a pathway to redemption.”

— Susan Aronson,

writer, producer, Emmy Award winner

“Something Better explores all facets of love, faith, and forgiveness while maintaining a propulsive plot and unexpected turns and resolutions.”

—Liz Matthews,

author and program director,

Westport Writers Workshop

“Diane Parrish's debut novel is a stunning reflection of the human spirit and the complexities that bind our lives together. The intricately crafted story is so absorbing and the characters so authentic that I still expect to bump into one of them at the grocery store.”

—Caroline C. Barney,

award-winning author, The Trebor Tales

“In her debut novel, Diane Parrish takes us on roller coaster ride when it comes to our closest bonds and what forgiveness means. Readers will be turning the pages to know the outcome of the three narrators’ personal, entwined journeys.”

—Susannah Marren,

author, A Palm Beach Wife, A Palm Beach Scandal and Maribelle's Shadow

“Something Better gently explores grief in its many forms. Infused with keen insight, empathy into our human foibles, and wisdom about grace and forgiveness, Diane Parrish’s deft prose offers a timely reminder that it’s never too late to heal, if only we can take the first step.”

—Kristin Koval,

author of the novel Penitence