Congrats Kim
on the recent release of
My Twin in Budapest!
My Twin in Budapest by Kim Cano
Women's Friendship Fiction, 314 pages
Published July 8, 2025 by Kim Cano
An uplifting women's fiction novel full of romance, intrigue, and a vacation that shapes destiny.
After being dumped by her fiancé, heartbroken Morgan spends time with her best friend, Amanda, hoping to forget her troubles. While looking through old family photographs together, Morgan notices a picture of Amanda’s grandmother, Veronika. The woman looks just like her. Suddenly, meeting her becomes important. The only problem is that she lives overseas.
On a trip to Budapest, Morgan meets Veronika, who is now eighty years old. As the two women get to know each other, Veronika shares a secret with Morgan about a tragic romance that ended under mysterious circumstances. Discovering what happened becomes Morgan’s obsession. Veronika’s happiness is her number one goal. Morgan thinks that if she can fix Veronika’s life, there may be hope for her own.
(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first line.)
First lines—"The humiliation of the previous week had shaken Morgan. Every time she thought of what happened, her stomach lurched."
This story captured my heart from the very first chapter.
Morgan and Amanda are the best of friends and are there for each other, no matter what. When they discover how much Morgan looks like Amanda's grandmother, a woman who lives in Budapest, and Morgan hears about her life, she just knows she has to meet her. As the women take a trip to Budapest to meet and reconnect with Veronika, I felt like I was traveling with them. I experienced the history, culture, and food right along with them. I loved every minute of my 'travels'.
Morgan and Veronika share a special bond and Morgan does everything in her power to make sure that the older woman has a good, happy life from here on out. I also enjoyed the loving, warm relationships of all of the women in the story, again being there for one another, no matter what.
My Twin in Budapest is a beautiful story of strong women, heartbreak, romance, travel, history, reconciliation and so much more. I loved everything about it and highly recommend it
I received a copy of My Twin in Budapest from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Read Backstory of My Twin in Budapest on Kim's website to find out how this story came about. It really is fascinating.
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About the author
Kim Cano is the author of seven women's fiction novels: A Widow Redefined, On the Inside, Eighty and Out, His Secret Life, When the Time Is Right, The Healing Train, and My Twin in Budapest.
She writes emotionally charged book club reads about second chances, family life, and friendship.
Kim's novelette, The Rescue, is available for free on her website.
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