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Taking readers from 1905 Italy to present-day Philadelphia, THE LEGACY OF US uncovers how the lives of three generations of women are changed by love, loss and one little necklace…

Liz Moretti thought she knew almost everything about her grandmother, Ella, from her love of “The Golden Girls” to the perfect pound cake recipe. But when Ella passes away and Liz finds a cameo locket with a marriage proposal engraved inside (from a man who was not her grandfather), she realizes that sometimes a person’s secrets are discovered only after they’re gone.

On top of losing Ella, Liz’s career as a jewelry designer is stagnant and her love life lacks sparkle, too. When she reconnects with the one who got away, Liz thinks maybe things are finally starting to look up. But after a few drinks and a trip down a flight of stairs, Liz wakes up to realize the cameo is gone. Her ex offers to look for it, but so does Justin, the intriguing new guy in her apartment building.

While dealing with her feelings for two very different men and generally trying to reinvent her mess of a life, Liz finds answers and solace in Ella’s diary. The story of the cameo, and the relationship between her grandmother and great-grandmother, an outspoken socialite from Italy, inspires Liz to grow up and accept responsibility for her missteps. Eventually she must choose between the life she thought she wanted and the promise of something better.

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Instagram post 2113510066542966036_1644787278 It’s been almost a year since I posted on this account, and since today is the 4th anniversary of The Legacy of Us’s release it seemed like a good time to check back in! This was taken outside Edinburgh’s Writer’s Museum this summer (although you wouldn’t know it from my outfit!). Being a writer has always been part of my identity but the past year or so the type of writer I see myself as has shifted quite a bit. Last year I decided to take a (maybe permanent) break from women’s fiction. While I’m not writing fiction at the moment, I’m still freelancing and now serving as Chief Reporter at @royal.central, too. If you want to keep in touch with my royal writing, book picks, and travels head over to my other account @royallybroke, as I won’t be posting here anymore (unless I decide to start writing fiction again...never say never). Hugs to you all 💙-K
Instagram post 1903331206118754383_1644787278 Back from Disney and all I want is a Mickey Bar ... and maybe another ride on Tower of Terror! PS does anyone remember the kind they had back in the day with the vanilla and chocolate face and crunchy ears? Those were the BEST.
Instagram post 1897352280854190454_1644787278 So in love with this cover!! UTLSF releases Nov 8, get your preorders in! Thanks for the swag @jaxmiddleton_author - can’t wait to dive into this story. I’m told I’ll need the tissues and these are super cute! 💕
Instagram post 1886427595287187809_1644787278 Happy pub day @lindsayemory! 👑 We’ll be discussing the book and having a fun author Q&A in my royal book club next month –  search for Royally Good Reads on Facebook and join us!
Instagram post 1884998757562794055_1644787278 Carrot cake French toast and caramelized bacon 😍 #brunchgoals
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