Kim Kincaid can’t catch a break. She has a thankless job at a law office, a nasty co-worker, and a boyfriend allergic to genuine commitment. Meanwhile, her older sister, Dena, skates through life with a perfect husband, a perfect job, even a perfect daughter. Kim grits her teeth through their every phone call, counting the minutes until she can disappear into a drink or TV (preferably both). She doesn’t recall agreeing to babysit her niece. She only remembers Dena bragging about yet another romantic getaway. When Dena arrives—daughter and designer suitcases in hand—Kim can’t admit her mistake. Her sister would only notch her scorecard with the latest blunder. Kim won’t let that happen. After all, two weeks isn’t that long. How hard could it be? With a fast-paced plot and a tender heart, Two Weeks of Summer chronicles one woman’s journey to becoming the woman she always wanted to be—discovering along the way that family bonds run deeper than she ever thought possible. What will Kim ultimately decide? Stay in the life she’s built? Or step outside her comfort zone into an uncertain future? "Sweet coming-of-age tale" — Kirkus Reviews (recommended book) "A rock-solid chick-lit novel—engaging, humorous, and touching." — IndieReader (starred review) " While the emotions are resonant, the gentle humor and brisk prose give Two Weeks of Summer an appealingly light touch. All the characters are well etched and engaging, presented with empathy and, at the novel's best, a playful sense of surprise ... This bright, feel good novel about sisterly love, female friendships, and the meaning of family offers heaps of heart." — BookLife (starred review) "No matter how things seem on the outside, everyone struggles with something on the inside. Author Katherine Tirado-Ryen brings this reality to light in a way that is not only realistic and fresh, but is also a joy to read ... Characterization is organic and effortless ... Two Weeks of Summer is a touching read with the poignant message that love starts within." — Indies Today (starred review) " Two Weeks of Summer is a tale that invites reflection on life choices, personal growth, and the intricacies of familial bonds ... Tirado-Ryen crafts a story that reverberates with authenticity and tender moments, offering readers a heartwarming narrative that shows the significance of embracing change and stepping into the uncertainty of an evolving future." — The Book Commentary (starred review) "Many women will relate to Kim Kincaid. We each have stories about cruel treatment by the popular girls in school or growing up in the shadow of a more talented sibling. But even worse is that intense feeling of being alone - to have no one you can count on ... This book is an excellent read" — Reader's Favorite (starred review) Since writing her first novella at 11 years-old, Katherine's devoured books of all genres. She loves star-crossed romances, medieval history, heart-pounding thrillers, sword-and-dragon fantasies, and anything on astrophysics. These wide-ranging interests are why she doesn't constrain herself to one genre. She's written women's fiction, nonfiction/memoir, and even a door-stopper epic fantasy (coming soon).Her stand-alone novels are Forgetting Me, The Secrets Inside, and Two Weeks of Summer. In 2008, she became a semifinalist in Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award. Pregnancy & Newborn, ¡Hola Arkansas!, and The Northwest Arkansas Times have all featured her work. When her second son was born three months early, she knew writing was her only way through the crucible. His premature birth and long hospital stay inspired articles on breastfeeding that appear in Ohio's Women, Infants, & Children's Program and the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps.Katherine lives in Arkansas with her husband and three sons. When she's not wrangling their hectic home life, she's busy writing her next book.For updates on new releases, sneak peaks, or to join her newsletter, visit her website: www.KatherineTiradoRyen.com