Everything Will Be Okay: A Novel About Truth, Forgiveness, and Love

by Christina Edgar Olds

All families have secrets. Some are powerful enough to change everything.

Ella Daley thinks she knows her life story until a psychic reading leaves her questioning the past. The one person who has the answers is her mother, but dementia has stolen most of her memories. While sorting through her mom’s things, Ella discovers a clue that could redefine her future.

Maggie Sanders is still reeling after the unexpected death of her spouse when a stranger reaches out, stirring up old wounds that threaten to shatter her husband’s legacy. Shielding her children from a hidden page in their family history is Maggie’s first instinct, but her conscience won’t let her turn away.

The two women, one searching for identity and the other for healing, forge an unlikely friendship. As they unravel the truth, they learn that forgiveness is the greatest gift of love.

Set against a vivid Midwestern backdrop, “Everything Will Be Okay” is contemporary women’s fiction that explores truth, forgiveness, and love. Perfect for book clubs and fans of Liane Moriarty, Ann Patchett, and Emma Straub who enjoy thought-provoking domestic dramas.

330 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2025

Reviews

[Jess Brant · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good palate cleanser for me! I liked the level of character development and one of my favorite parts was learning how the cover fits in 🥰 I couldn’t help but love Cam, Charlie, and Jordan - just like the women in their lives - despite their human flaws. Such a great reminder that we don’t have to be perfect and we can have relationships that are simply that. Can’t wait to keep hearing more from Chris!!!