Bad Seeds (A Lexington, Alabama Novel)

Filled with page-turning surprises and scandals, the latest pre-World War I and Depression-era Alabama novel from the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author tells of a warmhearted restauranter who discovers her dark side when she’s betrayed by friendship and the love of a lifetime . . . The daughter of a hardworking restaurant owner, Louise Brooks always sees the best in people—and in helping them no matter how difficult her own life gets. She's lived through tragedy and woerking in the family business, even after a failed marriage and raising a child. So, she's delighted when she finds a best friend in Della Thornton, a woman struggling with bad breaks and unlucky romances. Many years later, when Louise's father and her prosperous second husband pass away, Louise takes Della in and gives her a role in the restaurant as it grows more successful than ever . . . Louise is now convinced lasting love is not in the cards for her—until she runs into handsome Malcolm Purdy. He's everything she could want—outgoing, charming, and attentive. Soon they’re engaged.