'HANDLE WITH CARE is an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride in the most everyday of settings--a local post office, a place where humanity intersects, where we usually keep our heads down, unaware of each other's private pain. Marybeth Mayhew Whalen crafts a gripping story around this idea, rich with complex characters, a tightly woven plot and natural suspense that will keep readers hooked until the very last page.' * Belle Burden, author of STRANGERS: A MEMOIR OF MARRIAGE * 'I am a huge fan of Marybeth Mayhew Whalen and will read everything she writes! HANDLE WITH CARE manages to be a pulse pumping thriller but also a women supporting women heartwarming tale. I can't wait to sell this gem at Fabled.' * Elizabeth Barnhill, adult book buyer at Fabled Bookshop and Cafe * 'In HANDLE WITH CARE, Whalen delivers a heart-thumping story with her signature warmth and insight. This moving novel reminds us that every life is a balance of hope and heartbreak, resilience, and regret. With each twist and turn, Whalen reveals that life is fragile, love is fierce, and we are far more alike than we imagine.' * Elizabeth Bass Parman, author of BEES IN JUNE and THE EMPRESS OF COOKE COUNTY * 'Marybeth Mayhew Whalen has crafted a gripping novel telling the transformative power to be found in recognizing the humanity of each and every person.' * Katie Young, book influencer @katiereads.sc * 'On an ordinary afternoon in a small Southern town, four women's lives collide at the worst possible time. In HANDLE WITH CARE, Whalen delivers an emotionally charged hostage drama where no one's walking out the same. Cleverly written and unexpectedly tender, this one's unforgettable in all the right ways.' * Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of THE EXPAT AFFAIR * 'This beautiful novel gives readers what we most need these days--a deep breath of humanity and hope. It's a story taught with suspense and uncertainty, but it's also filled with bursts of joy, kindness, and connection. You will love these women. You are these women.' * Gin Phillips, author of FIERCE KINGDOM and RUBY FALLS * 'What a precious little gem of a novel. In these heavy times this lovely book is exactly what my heart needed. HANDLE WITH CARE is a love letter to connection, forgiveness, honesty, friendship, grace, and above all hope. And everyone could use some hope in their heart!' * Stephanie Howell, book influencer @stephaniehowell *
