Although I've read all of the Jennifer Chiaverini and many others my absolute favorites are by Marie Bostwick because they are very 'today'. The stories are very real -- a woman who is newly divorced. She is emotionally devasted and she gets into her car and just drives and ends up in a town called New Bern, CT. She decides to open a quilt shop. The books are about her life and those around her. Very heartwarming and relatable. You will truly enjoy them. I promise.