Advance Praise for The Hideaway

“The Hideaway is the heartwarmingly Southern story about the families we are given—and the families we choose. Two endearing heroines and their poignant storylines of love lost and found make this the perfect book for an afternoon on the back porch with a glass of sweet tea.”

—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author

“From the opening of The Hideaway, the reader is captured by the voice of a woman who has for too long kept a story that must be told, one the reader wants to hear. Drawn as a moth to the southern flame of Denton’s writing, we become absorbed by a rich story about generations of strong women finding their way. Proving that the stories of our past influence the stories of our future, Denton unravels a tale using vivid details of the southern landscape, imbuing the story with the region’s singular beauty. Witnessing to the power of love to change a life, Denton has crafted a story both powerful and enchanting: a don’t miss novel in the greatest southern traditions of storytelling.”

—Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author

“The Hideaway is a delightful tale of secrets, past regrets, and second chances. You will fall in love with these characters, and their intriguing stories will keep you reading long into the night! A lovely debut novel!”

—Catherine West, author of The Things We Knew

The Hideaway

Copyright © 2017 by Lauren K. Denton

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With great love, thanks, and admiration,

I dedicate this book to my parents, Randy and

Kaye Koffler, my biggest and earliest fans.

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