Happy Release Day!
Congrats Ashley
on release today of
Where Light Lingers!
Published September 2, 2025, by AHF Publishing
Sometimes the quietest miracles grow in the darkest seasons.
After six years of caring for her ailing parents, literature professor Selwyn Aldridge is alone in the weathered Victorian house where she grew up. Grief hangs heavy in every room, and her mother’s once-glorious garden is buried beneath weeds. When a bottle of morphine disappears during a moment of despair, Selwyn begins to question her grip on reality—until a radiant stranger named Blossom appears, arriving with uncanny timing and an instinct for exactly what Selwyn needs.
With Blossom’s quiet guidance, Selwyn begins to restore her mother’s garden—and, slowly, her own sense of purpose. But when an old flame resurfaces, a pregnant student turns up in need, and strange disturbances echo from the garage apartment, it becomes clear Selwyn’s story is far from over.
Set against the lush, literary backdrop of Oxford, Mississippi, Where the Light Lingers is a soulful novel about second chances, chosen family, and the quiet miracles that take root when we begin again.
For readers who loved The Secret to Southern Charm by Kristy Woodson Harvey or The Summer House by Lauren K. Denton—this soulful Southern novel will speak to your heart.
My thoughts about Where Light Lingers ~~
(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 lines.)
First lines—"I've never felt so alone in a room full of people."
Blossom to the rescue again! I don't think I will ever get tired of Blossom stories.
Selwyn Aldridge has been a caregiver for more years than she should have been. With her mother now gone, she is lost, in a lot of ways. What is her purpose? What is she going to do with her life? And then Blossom shows up. What a beautiful soul she is. Blossom gently pushes Selwyn to discover her purpose again and to find happiness. I love the magicalness of her guidance. We all need a little bit of Blossom in our lives.
I absolutely love this series and adore the character of Blossom. Where Light Lingers is a beautiful, emotional, magical story of finding oneself and finding your place in the world. I highly recommend this story. I know you'll love it as much as I do.
I received a copy of Where Light Lingers from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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About the author
Ashley Farley writes books about women for women. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life issues. Her bestselling Sweeney Sisters series has touched the lives of many.
Ashley is a wife and mother of two young adult children. While she's lived in Richmond, Virginia for the past 21 years, a piece of her heart remains in the salty marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, where she still calls home. Through the eyes of her characters, she captures the moss-draped trees, delectable cuisine, and kindhearted folk with lazy drawls that make the area so unique. For more information, visit www.ashleyfarley.com ~ Goodreads
Ashley is a wife and mother of two young adult children. While she's lived in Richmond, Virginia for the past 21 years, a piece of her heart remains in the salty marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, where she still calls home. Through the eyes of her characters, she captures the moss-draped trees, delectable cuisine, and kindhearted folk with lazy drawls that make the area so unique. For more information, visit www.ashleyfarley.com ~ Goodreads
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