Higher Love

By Joanne Kukanza Easley

In 1986 Austin, Texas, sixteen-year-old Stephanie steps into sixty-two-year-old Lauren's life, her uncanny resemblance cracking open a buried past. Claiming to be the daughter of the child Lauren gave up for adoption forty-five years ago, Stephanie upends Lauren's life-already complicated by her remarriage to Brett after decades apart. Stung by her adoptive grandmother's deception of concealing her mother's adoption, Stephanie stays, her past of tragedy and self-harm forging a fragile bond with Lauren and Brett. When Stephanie's trust fund evaporates, crushing her college dreams, Lauren sacrifices all to give her a future-only to face a bittersweet twist that echoes the past and changes everything. This heart-wrenching family drama delves into the enduring impact of secrets, the power of unconditional love, and the strength found in facing our pasts. Higher Love delivers a sweeping, heartfelt narrative about facing the past, embracing the present, and discovering the joys found in love, resilience, and family.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5BRH6GJ
• ISBN13: 9798986713366
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Joanne Easley D/B/A Red Boots Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Higher Love

I found that Higher Love was a great introduction to the works from Joanne Kukanza Easley. For me, the writing style was a little bit different and took me a few chapters to get used to it. By the time I was on chapter four, I was hooked. I was transported back in time to 1986 Austin, Texas. The novel was one that tugged at my heart as I learn more and more about this family drama. It toyed with my emotions all throughout and at times, I had to keep a box of tissues handy. The author's details were realistic and made me feel as though I was right there with Stephanie and Lauren and experiencing it all for myself. Several of the scenes really spoke to me at times that I was able to relate to and felt a connection with them. I liked the themes of love, loss, forgiveness, healing, and finding yourself. I am going to give Higher Love four and a half stars. I recommend it for fans of women's fiction and / or family dramas would enjoy it. I believe it is worth reading and not to be missed. I thought it was a great read. I would be interested in reading more from the talented author, Joanne Kukanza Easley, in the future. I received a copy of Joanne Kukanza Easley's Higher Love from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.