She’ll have to let go of the life she planned to find the one that’s waiting for her. Maddie Trudeau’s world is turned upside down when Landon Baxter—the impulsive husband she’s on the brink of divorcing—dies in a mountain-biking accident. Needing help raising her five-year-old twins, she moves in with her free-spirited mother and her newly rescued Great Pyrenees. Maddie’s world is rocked even more when a young woman shows up at their door with shocking ties to her late husband. Jordan Hill isn’t one to ask for favors. Her own family never did her any, so she can see no reason to wish for kindness from a stranger. Yet, she’s certain Maddie is the one person she needs in her life above all others right now. Noel Ward hopes to be the refuge and support Maddie and her children need at this tumultuous time, but he was Landon’s best friend and, inadvertently, a long-ago source of a broken heart for Maddie. It’s a fool’s hope that she’d open her heart to him a second time, but a fool’s hope is better than none. Amid all the chaos, Maddie faces an unprecedented battle to carve out a new life on her own terms, but if she can do it, she might just realize that sometimes life’s detours lead you right where you’re supposed to be. "Women's fiction that sizzles with themes of family unity and division, communities coming together and reforming in unexpected ways, and a small family buffeted by forces well beyond its control and ken [...] perfect beach reading." ― Midwest Book Review for Bigger Than Us " Bigger Than Us is exactly what the title promises to be: a story of people coming together due to forces that are bigger than all of us. Love, family, struggle, forgiveness...Burns shines a light on all the parts of life that make it worth living. I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to see what else she does in the women's fiction space, because this is where her heart and humanity truly shine." ― Lucy Gilmore, bestselling author of The Lonely Hearts Book Club "An engrossing book, one I highly recommend. Enriched with many layers pertaining to love and loss, misunderstandings, second chances, life-changing surprises, friends, and family." ― Jennie Marts, USA TODAY bestselling author for Bigger Than Us " Bigger Than Us is the tender story of a young widow trying to hold everything together as her world falls apart. Burns' deft touch balances her characters' raw emotions with their compassion and wisdom, and will make the reader believe in the healing power of abiding love." ― Carol Coventry, award-winning author of Counting on Love Debbie Burns is the celebrated author of ten contemporary romance and women's fiction novels that touch the heart. Her books have received many accolades including a starred review from Publishers Weekly, an Amazon editor's pick for best romance, and a HOLT Medallion award.Debbie lives in Saint Louis with her family, a thoroughly spoiled rescue dog, and two quirky cats who ought to be named Pete and Repeat. When she isn't writing (or reading), you can find her hiking in the Missouri woods, working in her garden, or savoring time with family and friends. For a free short story and new release info, you can sign up for her newsletter at authordebbieburns.com. You can follow her on BookBub (@AuthorDebbieBurns) or connect with her on Instagram (@_debbieburns) or Facebook (@authordebbieburns).