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Annette G. Anders

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Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Fiction

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Annette G. Anders grew up in Germany but has called New England her home for almost three decades. An avid reader, she had always dreamed of writing a book but didn't realize that dream until she was in her mid-fifties.

Her novels explore questions about relationships, long-harbored dreams, and deep-rooted insecurities, sending her protagonists on emotional journeys of personal growth. Each story is inspired by everyday people, and Annette isn’t shy about letting her characters show their flaws, which makes them relatable and real.

Annette's books have won multiple awards and recognition for outstanding fiction and literary excellence. When she isn’t working, Annette enjoys meeting friends for lunch, reading, gardening, and traveling.

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Average rating: 4.42 · 1,485 ratings · 169 reviews · 27 distinct works • Similar authors

	Bellini's Mimosa (Colors of Happiness, #1) 4.37 avg rating — 557 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Paloma In A Pickle (Colors of Happiness Book 2) 4.48 avg rating — 215 ratings — published 2022 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Turn Back Time (The Full Circle Series #1) 4.17 avg rating — 195 ratings — published 2020 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nicki Got Spunk (Colors of Happiness, #3) 4.54 avg rating — 151 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Candidly, Carla (Colors of Happiness, #4) 4.56 avg rating — 90 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Due Time (The Full Circle Series #2) 4.50 avg rating — 78 ratings — published 2021 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tailing Grace (Colors of Happiness, #5) 4.64 avg rating — 73 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Time Will Tell (The Full Circle Series #4) 4.60 avg rating — 62 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Time Is Eternity (The Full Circle Series #3) 4.41 avg rating — 49 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Secrets We Carry (Soul Sisters Book 1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 16 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Annette and 2 other people liked Literary Redhead's review of The Secrets We Carry (Soul Sisters Book 1): "I was drawn in immediately to this beautifully written story of four women who gather each year for a girls' get-together in the Berkshires. It is Book 1 of Soul Sisters, a new series featuring Caitlin, Hope, Ensley, and Rebecca, who have known each " Read more of this review »
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