Barbara Pronin, whose work has been praised by best-selling authors Mary Higgins Clark and Tony Hillerman, and Faye Kellerman, s the author of eight mysteries, including three as Barbara Nickolae, and a WW II novel, Winter's End, which won the 2025 Gold Medal for Best Adult Novel (IPPY Award) from the Independent Publishers Book Awards. A former actress, probation officer, journalist and substitute teacher, she is a fan of dark chocolate, the Dodgers, Greek sunsets and African elephants. When she isn't writing, which isn't often, she can probably be found struggling painfully at the piano.
I really enjoyed *Ties That Bind*. The story was engaging, the characters felt believable, and the emotional moments made the book easy to connect with. I especially appreciated the way Barbara Pronin explored relationships, family, and the challenges that can bring people together. A thoughtful and enjoyable read that I would recommend to readers who enjoy heartfelt stories with strong emotional themes.