“Donohue spins first-rate women’s fiction in this imaginative and lyrically told tale about how the most unlikely of people become family … Donohue’s careful plotting and richly drawn characters will keep readers enthralled.”

““On a cliff high above the Pacific Ocean, an enchanting story of passionate love, devastating secrets, and the sea’s mysteries unfolds. Deftly moving between the past and present, Meg Donohue re-imagines Wuthering Heights with an awe-inspiring love story for the ages.””

““You, Me, and the Sea is an enchanting and imaginative story about soulmates, family, and forgiveness. With its sparkling allure of Northern California’s rugged coast and aura of mystery and romance, I was swept away by this evocative modern take on Wuthering Heights. ””

“Romantic, heartfelt, and gorgeous!”

“Inspired by Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, Meg Donohue’s You, Me, and the Sea takes us on an enthralling adventure to a California clifftop where a modern woman must choose between the boy she loved as a child and the man who loves her now. Nail-biting secrets, heart-pounding passion, and lush prose hurl this novel to its sweeping conclusion. For readers, like me, who wondered what if for Heathcliff and Catherine, this is a genuine treat”

“I was swept away by Meg Donohue’s You, Me and the Sea, a dreamy, bewitching, and oh-so-modern reimagining of one of my favorite classics, Wuthering Heights. What a gorgeous take on a tortured love story!”

“Bestselling author Donohue (Every Wild Heart, 2017) opens the novel with a fairy-tale ending and a twist, moving backwards through time to give readers a full picture of Merrow’s childhood….This coming-of-age novel will warm hearts and inspire anyone with a less-than-perfect childhood.”

“YOU, ME, AND THE SEA is a modern nod to WUTHERING HEIGHTS that is gripping, romantic, intense, and utterly satisfying. It’s just my kind of book—intelligent and emotional, gracefully written, confident, and fully imagined. Read it even if you’re not Bronte-obsessed like me!”

“Hot new book with Hollywood appeal ... a genre mashup of suspense, romance, and coming of age. [T]he narrative takes a strong female point of view and mines classic literature for story.”

“Even if my daughter hadn’t recently rescued a dog, our first, I would have fallen in love with Meg Donohue’s DOG CRAZY. On these pages you will find love, healing, forgiveness and pure unbridled joy of the human and canine kind.”

“TOP PICK (4.5 Stars) / Donohue has written a delightful tale with heart-wrenching emotions .... Add to that Donohue’s zippy prose, and you’ve got an entertaining, can’t-put-down page-turner you’ll want to share with every dog-, cat-, and pet-less person you know. ”

“Meg Donohue presents a strong case for the power of canine companionship. A feel-good novel featuring a pet bereavement counselor who conquers her own fears to bring joy to the people and pooches in her life.”

“Wonderful! Anyone who has ever loved and lost a dog will find wisdom and comfort in this sweet, smart story.”

“In a great example of comforting storytelling, a growing cast of flawed but sympathetic characters, both canine and human, come into Maggie’s life to provide mutual assistance. ... A sure bet for dog lovers.”

“Charming story for dog lovers ... It’s at times touching, funny, and thoughtful.”

“Donohue sounds an irresistible call to spread a blanket on the nearest beach with three best friends who reunite on the Jersey Shore to commiserate, imbibe, and confess the dark secrets that have haunted them since college. Donohue gives the chick-lit buddy trope an appealing twist and a lot of depth, turning a familiar yarn of regret, trust, and loyalty into an elegant ode to late bloomers.”

“Donohue captures the beauty and frustration of reconnecting with old friends- they know you so well, and they don’t know you at all. Perfect for a staycation for readers who like the beachy drama of Elin Hilderbrand and Susan Wiggs.”

“All The Summer Girls is an intimate, heartfelt, beautiful exploration of friendship, family and the ties that bind and the secrets that destroy us. Read it first, pass it to your girlfriend later. She’ll be grateful. ”

“A fast-paced novel about the enduring friendship of three young women who spent their summers in Avalon on the Jersey shore before dispersing across the country.... A good beach read, set in a beach town.”

“All the Summer Girls is a beautifully wrought story about the tender yet resilient bonds of friendship and the damage of kept secrets. Meg Donohue writes with keen insight, prodding readers to re-examine their own past choices, while gracefully examining themes of family, friendship and forgiveness.”

“All the Summer Girls is an honest and engaging look at the complicated and powerful bonds of female friendship. Donohue takes us on a weekend reunion full of secrets, resentment, and regret—in other words, once you start this book, you won’t be able to put it down!”

“Beach Book Extraordinaire! Donohue’s three protagonists are irresistibly sympathetic as they try to unbury their true selves from the ruinous secrets of their shared past ”

“All the Summer Girls celebrates the healing power of friendship for three very different young women with a shared past and different roles in the same guilty secret. Meg Donohue paints a compassionate portrait of what it means to be adrift — in love, and in one’s own sense of self — with engaging heroines both flawed and utterly real.”

“Sensitive, vibrant and touching... Donohue beautifully captures how the shimmering promise of youth and the sobering realities of maturity must coalesce to create a fully realized, hopeful woman. ”

“There’s a little romance, but the meaty relationship is between these three friends and their heartbreaking secrets.”

“[A] delicious debut. Donohue tells a bittersweet story rich with optimism, romance and overall appeal. I will definitely be treating myself to this author’s next book.”

“Donohue’s sweet debut is a clever exploration of how a West Coast mean girl grows up and gives in to friendship, love, and dozens of delicious cupcakes.... Donohue’s culinary romantic thriller will keep readers hungry for more.”

“[A] sparkling, witty story about an unlikely, yet redemptive, friendship. Donohue’s voice is lovely, intelligent, and alluring. Grab one of these for your best friend and read it together—preferably with a plate of Meyer Lemon cupcakes nearby.”

“Meg Donohue dazzles with How to Eat a Cupcake, her delicious debut novel.”

“This book is delicious and warm and hilarious and heart wrenching. Donohue taps into the human soul and peppers the story with elements that will appeal to every reader: love, betrayal, loss, friendship, family, and of course, cupcakes.”

“A little friendship, a little wit and a little mystery make for a charming debut about two old friends reconciled after starting a cupcakery.... Donohue has written a sharp little novel featuring the subtle characterizations of two appealingly flawed young women.”

“Meg Donohue writes like a baker in her sweet debut about friendship and trust between a spoiled, sophisticated young woman and her family’s cook’s free-spirited daughter. ”

“Beautifully written and quietly wise, How to Eat a Cupcake is an achingly honest portrayal of the many layers of friendship—a story so vividly told, you can (almost) taste the buttercream.”

“Deliciously engaging. Donohue writes with charm and grace. What could be better than friendship and cupcakes?”

“An irresistible blend of sweet and tart, this book is truly a treat to be savored.”

“A heartwarming and unpredictable tale of friendship, family and frosting.”