Two childhood friends discover that love—and family—can be found in unconventional ways in this timely, moving novel from the USA TODAY bestselling author of the “beautifully Southern, evocative Peachtree Bluff series” (Kristin Harmel, internationally bestselling author of The Winemaker’s Wife ). Amelia Buxton, a dedicated journalist and a recent divorcée, never expected that uncovering the biggest story of her career would become deeply personal. But when she discovers that a cluster of embryos belonging to her childhood friend Parker and his late wife Greer have been deemed “abandoned,” she’s put in the unenviable position of telling Parker—and dredging up old wounds in the process. Parker has been unable to move forward since the loss of his beloved wife three years ago. He has all but forgotten about the frozen embryos, but once Amelia reveals her discovery, he knows that if he ever wants to get a part of Greer back, he’ll need to accept his fate as a single father and find a surrogate. Each dealing with their own private griefs, Parker and Amelia slowly begin to find solace in one another as they navigate an uncertain future against the backdrop of the pristine waters of their childhood home, Buxton Beach. The journey of self-discovery leads them to an unforgettable and life-changing lesson: Family—the one you’re born into and the one you choose—is always closer than you think. From “the next major voice in Southern fiction” (Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Under the Southern Sky is a fresh and unforgettable exploration of love, friendship, and the unbreakable ties that bind. "A fresh and unforgettable portrait of modern parenthood and the thoroughly traditional ways that love continues to conquer all." -- "Booktrib" "A heart-wrenching tale of love and loss...Fans of women's fiction will devour this." -- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)" "A perfect pick for book clubs or a weekend read." -- "Country Living" "A warm-hearted mix of hometown charm and the sort of thoroughly modern problems that bring us back to the people who know us best and the places that remind us of who we really are." -- "Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author" "There is such depth of characters and plot on display; Cape Carolina comes alive in this novel." -- "Salisbury Post" "A character-driven...romance with a lot of introspection." -- "Library Journal" Kristy Woodson Harvey is a born-and-bred North Carolina girl who loves all four seasonsespecially fall in Chapel Hill, where she attended college, and summer in Beaufort, where she and her family spend every free moment. The author of Dear Carolina and Lies and Other Acts of Love , Kristy is also the founder of the popular interior design blog Design Chic .