Reviews! “Warm, charming, and endearing, Lauren and Stephanie’s story will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.”RECOMMENDED by the US Review – Haley Koth “Easley’s thought-provoking reflection on family ties and the sacrifices made out of love will attract librarians and readers interested in thought-provoking stories about how connections are made, broken, and grow.”Diane Donvan – Midwest Book Review “I’d certainly recommend Higher Love to fans of contemporary fiction that digs deep into the heart.”KC Finn Five Star Readers Favorite Review “Higher Love delivers a sweeping, heartfelt narrative about facing the past, embracing the present, and discovering the joys found in love,Read More →

A sequel to I’ll Be Seeing You – look for it in the fall of 2024 In I’ll Be Seeing You, Lauren Eaton got the shock of a lifetime when her third husband tracked her down after thirty-three years apart. Six months later, her sixty-second birthday party is interrupted by the arrival of a striking teenage girl who bears an unmistakeable resemblance to her. Who is she? Featuring characters from my debut novel, Sweet Jane, I’ll Be Seeing You tells the story of Lauren Eaton, Jane’s AA sponsor.Read More →

Excerpt from Tammy Ruggles’ Review Just One Look by Joanne Kukanza Easley is a powerful work of literary fiction about grief and what comes after. This moving and multi-layered story centers on Danielle Marek, who is thirteen and in love. It’s Chicago, 1965, and for her, it’s true love, not puppy love. Vietnam crushes her dreams of a life with John, and she spirals down a path of self-destruction with men, but her way leads to a terrible end. She finds herself a young but rich widow raising a baby on her own. Is she able to rise above her loss and find herself again?Read More →