Things We Cannot Keep
Aug 2026 · Baker Books
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A mysterious package. A name she thought she'd erased. And the one person she never expected to see again.
Tess Holcomb has built a new life in Alabama, repairing timepieces and avoiding her troubled past as she restores her customers' family heirlooms--treasures she never had. When a mysterious package arrives addressed to Teresa Baker, the name she abandoned, Tess finds herself drawn into a puzzle that threatens her delicate peace.
Then Elliot Sullivan appears at her door after eighteen years, and Tess knows he's after more than just forgiveness. She doesn't trust his motives, but he could be the key to uncovering the origin of the mystery package and its cryptic contents.
Tess has found safety in her simple life, but to reunite this lost heirloom with its rightful recipient she will have to come out of hiding. Each clue leads her further from the security of home, and each story reveals hidden truths. The question is whether she's brave enough to face what she might find--and whether the man beside her can be trusted with what matters most.
Award-winning author Amanda Cox crafts an intercontinental journey of connection, healing, love, community, and belonging perfect for book clubs, fans of Southern fiction, and readers of T. I. Lowe, Charles Martin, Sara Brunsvold, and Valerie Fraser Luesse.
Tess Holcomb has built a new life in Alabama, repairing timepieces and avoiding her troubled past as she restores her customers' family heirlooms--treasures she never had. When a mysterious package arrives addressed to Teresa Baker, the name she abandoned, Tess finds herself drawn into a puzzle that threatens her delicate peace.
Then Elliot Sullivan appears at her door after eighteen years, and Tess knows he's after more than just forgiveness. She doesn't trust his motives, but he could be the key to uncovering the origin of the mystery package and its cryptic contents.
Tess has found safety in her simple life, but to reunite this lost heirloom with its rightful recipient she will have to come out of hiding. Each clue leads her further from the security of home, and each story reveals hidden truths. The question is whether she's brave enough to face what she might find--and whether the man beside her can be trusted with what matters most.
Award-winning author Amanda Cox crafts an intercontinental journey of connection, healing, love, community, and belonging perfect for book clubs, fans of Southern fiction, and readers of T. I. Lowe, Charles Martin, Sara Brunsvold, and Valerie Fraser Luesse.
A mysterious package. A name she thought she'd erased. And the one person she never expected to see again.
Tess Holcomb has built a new life in Alabama, repairing timepieces and avoiding her troubled past as she restores her customers' family heirlooms--treasures she never had. When a mysterious...
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MelissasBookshelf
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September 4, 2026
All the stars for this beautiful story! Things We Cannot Keep touched me profoundly. It’s been a while since I last cried over a book, but this one had me shedding all the tears. Amanda Cox weaves a heart-achingly lovely Southern story with mystery, courage, hope, second chances, & a touch of faith. I was immediately captivated by Tess’ story & the boy she can never forget, along with the journey of a special heirloom watch. Full of heartache, fear, love, & healing, this story captured my heart!
Phyllis R
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August 24, 2026
Amanda Cox writes another heartfelt story with flawed characters trying to make sense of their lives & the experiences it has brought…the hurt & betrayal that some must endure. This story casts so many words of wisdom about relationship, treasured things, & the people tied to them.This book includes hurtful, tough childhoods, yet there is also hope & restoration. There are no inappropriate intimate scenes & no bad language. I received this book from the publisher free of charge & also purchased.
About the author
Amanda Cox is a Christy Award winner and author of multiple Southern fiction novels. She crafts stories that invite readers to journey alongside authentic characters and explores themes of hope, healing, and belonging. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her husband and their three children. Learn more at AmandaCoxWrites.com.
Amanda Cox is a Christy Award winner and author of multiple Southern fiction novels. She crafts stories that invite readers to journey alongside authentic characters and explores themes of hope, healing, and belonging. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her husband and their three children...
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