"Regret is what stands in the way of happiness," she said then turned and walked away... From award-winning USA TODAY Bestselling Author BETTE LEE CROSBY, comes an early twentieth century family saga of two Southern men who come up against one another. Both are prideful, iron-willed and stubborn. One will lose his farm, the other will lose his family. In a tale that delves into the heart of a small town West Virginia community two men discover that being right is not the same as being happy. Believing he has lost everything, Cyrus Dodd has no choice but to start over. He and wife Ruth leave their farm and travel to Wyattsville. As they settle down to a life far different than what he'd planned, Cyrus is forced to deal with one challenge after another, and the regrets trail behind him like a row of ducklings. He told Ruth they were leaving trouble behind and swore this time it would be better; but now he's wondering if that's a promise he can keep. Readers View says, "An engrossing story of ordinary people...a tale richly told." Indie Book Awards, Historical Fiction Finalist, FAPA President’s Book Award Medalist Bette Lee Crosby is without question one of the masters of Southern women's fiction. The Characters of Beyond the Carousel are finely developed and subtly nuanced, the plot full of unexpected twists and turns. This novel offers lovely gems that will have you reaching for your highlighter so you can reread passages or quote them to your friends. Perfect for a book club. Highly recommended. - Author, Barbara Hinske A poignant story of a man's life & how he learned to live with regrets. The Dodd family will live in my memory for a long time. I felt as if I were with them as they encountered life changing events. This author has a special talent for making them come alive on the page. - Carolyn, Netgalley A beautifully written heartfelt story about the price we pay for our actions. Regrets we carry with us can prevent us from enjoying life and happiness. Good wins easily over evil. Love conquers hate. This is the best book I've read written by Bette Lee Cosby so far. - Beth, Netgalley A heartbreaking and yet uplifting story. Bette Lee Crosby had me in tears. She showed how revenge and hate destroy everything that they touch and that life can be hard and hurtful but hanging onto the past and never embracing the future is not the answer. The characters tugged at my heart and I felt their pain and their joy. The author skillfully crafted a story that had such emotional intensity that it left me exhausted. This is the best book that I've read this year. - Rosemary, Netgalley I SO enjoy Bette Lee Crosby's writing style. It just flows and makes the read so easy. This book was a wonderful reminder that every day is a gift and that life is to be lived forward! - Tori, Netgalley This book is what I call a quiet book. As I was reading, I was reflecting on my own life, thinking about how choosing this path or that path can change everything. What if ..... ? I rarely say this .. but this is a book worth a second or even a third read. This author has a lovely way of writing that reached in and grabbed me from the start. - Linda, Netgalley Author Bee Lee Crosby made me sad, angry, happy, excited, and I even cried at times. This author knows how to keep the reader interested and feeling like part of the story. The way the author describes the people, the neighborhoods and the situations makes me feel as if I have been right there with them. Each story that I read by this author leaves me with a feeling of love and thankfulness for all my blessings. Great story. - Melissa, Netgalley Get a free story at betteleecrosby.com USA Today Bestselling and Award-winning novelist Bette Lee Crosby's books have been southern fiction, historical fiction, and women's fiction bestsellers. Midwest book review describes her books as "Well-crafted storytelling populated by memorable characters caught up in equally memorable circumstances." The Seattle Post Intelligencer says Crosby's writing is, "A quirky mix of Southern flair, serious thoughts about important things in life and madcap adventures." Samantha from Reader's Favorite raves, "Crosby writes the type of book you can't stop thinking about long after you put it down."  "Storytelling is in my blood," Crosby laughingly admits, My mom was not a writer, but she was a captivating storyteller, so I find myself using bits and pieces of her voice in most everything I write. It is the wit and wisdom of that Southern Mama Crosby brings to her works of fiction; the result is a delightful blend of humor, mystery and romance along with a cast of quirky charters who will steal your heart away. Her work was first recognized in 2006 when she received The National League of American Pen Women Award for a then unpublished manuscript. She has since gone on to win over twenty awards for her work including: The Royal Palm Literary Award, the FPA President's Book Awa