A National Bestseller

One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family faces losses and surprises of inheritance, but they cannot resist the pull to come back to each other in this family saga perfect for fans of Mary Beth Keane and Claire Lombardo.

“Outstanding...through Damoff’s beautiful, at times almost poetic narrative, we see hope through the darkness, and how love—and forgiveness—can make us whole.” —Elle

Ryan and Lillian Bright are deeply in love, recently married, and now parents to a baby girl, Georgette. But Lillian has a son she hasn’t told Ryan about, and Ryan has an alcohol addiction he hasn’t shared with Lillian, so Georgette grows up watching their marriage rise and fall. When a shocking event tears apart their fragile family, Georgette tries to distance herself from reminders of her parents.

Years later, Lillian’s son searches for his birth family, so Georgette must return to her roots, uncover her family’s history, and decide whether she can open her heart to love — for them or herself — while there is still time.

Told from three intimate perspectives, The Bright Years is a heartfelt, realistic debut that explores how each generation in a family affected by tragedy can be restored over time through grace and love.

Pages: 288, Year of Publication: 0828, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm