South of Somewhere

By T.I. Lowe

A young mother filled with regret returns to Sullivan's Island to rebuild her life and finds compassion in the most unexpected places in this heartfelt women's fiction story of self-discovery and second chances from bestselling author T. I. Lowe, whose novels have been described as "soul-stirring, unforgettable romance" (BookPage).

When Juniper Wilder's grief spiraled into addiction, leading first to an arrest for drunk driving, then jail and court-ordered rehab, she lost the most important thing in her life: her baby girl. Now, sober and on probation, Junie is determined to prove she can be the mother Fern deserves. But she's burned a lot of bridges, ones that can't be easily rebuilt.

Not every road is closed to her, however. Exiled to her late grandmother's South Carolina beach house, Junie starts over, ready to pay off her debts and prove to her brother that he can safely return custody of Fern. She works hard and finds surprising grace in an eclectic recovery community. There's an unexpected friendship, too--and maybe more--with her neighbor, Henry, a quirky college professor who helps her believe in second chances.

Still, it's hard for Junie to imagine ever forgiving herself, let alone receiving forgiveness from those she's hurt . . . particularly when her past rears its ugly head and threatens to undo every bit of progress she's made.

Contemporary Southern fiction for fans of Lauren K. Denton, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Mary Kay Andrews, and Victoria Benton FrankAn inspiring and hopeful summer read featuring a sweet, opposites attract romanceContains inspirational themes of recovery from addiction, second chances, unexpected love, redemption, and found familyIncludes discussion questions for book clubs, recipes, and a playlist inspired by Junie's story

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FD7NWX6B
• ISBN13: 9798400507816
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
• Length: 352 Pages

Customer Reviews

incredible women's fiction

T.I. Lowe wows me every time I read her books. Every. Single. Time. The author has a gift for penning exquisite tales of grief, loss, regrets, hope, forgiveness and redemption. This particular story centers around Junie, a recovering alcoholic. Junie is complicated, with a long history of rebellion and addiction fueled by sense of abandonment and a mountain of losses and grief. Her first person voice was achingly raw, broken, vulnerable and honest as well as determined and hopeful. Junie made the world of a recovering alcoholic vivid and realistic; my heart ached for her grief and desire to make things right. The author portrayed the nuances in the relationships that Junie had incredibly well, from her co-dependent deceased husband to her tough-love brother Cy to her steadfast sponsor Gilbert to her newfound support system with the church and her AA group. And can we talk about Henry? I absolutely adored him through the ups and downs of their neighborly friendship turned more. Though he does not have a voice in the story, all of his words and actions spoke of gentle kindness, tenderness, and devotion. He was the perfect hero for Junie. I loved their witty and sarcastic banter and how they effortlessly became intertwined in their daily ins and outs. You will cry, laugh, and cheer as Junie travels on this path to sobriety and healing. As the title suggests, you will also find cameo appearances from those living in Somewhere from Lowcountry Lost. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Tyndale House Publishers via Interviews and Reviews and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.