The Marvelous Monroe Girls

“Beautifully written and unflinching in its portrayal of the complexities of marriage, sisterhood and long-held secrets.”–Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author, on The Secret Ingredient for a Happy Marriage“A beautiful small town vibe that makes you feel like an invited guest.”–WhatIsThatBookAbout.com“A great opener to this new series with a sweet romance at [its] core.”–CarriesBookReviews.com“A struggling shop owner falls for the boy next door, but it’s her relationship with her family that puts the heart in this adorable friends-to-lovers romance from bestseller Jump. The Monroe sisters’ dynamic gives the story its Hallmark feel… This is sure to please.”–Publishers Weekly“I highly recommend The Marvelous Monroe Girls to anyone who loves a book about complex sisterly relationships.”–TheBashfulBookworm.com“In this heartwarming, sometimes heart-wrenching, story, readers are given a glimpse of the good, the bad, and the ugly sides to family and forgiveness.”–RTBookReviews.com on The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship“Perfect for readers looking for stories that feature both familial and romantic love in a small town.”–Library Journal“There really isn’t anything better than a book about family, friendship and food, and The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship has all of this and more!”–MargiesMustReads.com on The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship

When she’s not writing books, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shirley Jump competes in triathlons, mostly because all that training lets her justify mid-day naps and a second slice of chocolate cake. She’s published more than 75 books in 24 languages, although she’s too geographically challenged to find any of those countries on a map.