Available Novels
The Daphne Project
Daphne Patterson hasn’t just hit rock bottom—she’s faceplanted. At thirty, she’s an unemployed librarian, betrayed by her fiancé, and stuck living with her overbearing mother. To say she needs a fresh start is an understatement. When she unexpectedly inherits a house from her long-lost great-aunt Florence in the quaint town of Cobb, Maine, she sees her chance. The plan? Settle the will, sell the house, and rebuild her life—far away from her family.
But Cobb has other ideas. As Daphne settles into Florence’s home, memories of the one summer they spent together resurface—books, to-do lists, and crackling vinyl records. The more she uncovers, the more she realizes how little she knew about her great-aunt, especially when a mysterious clue makes her question Florence’s supposed suicide.
Between eccentric townsfolk, unexpected discoveries, and a mystery she can’t ignore, Daphne’s plans take an unforeseen turn. With the help of new friends, plenty of coffee, and a few surprises, she just might find the belonging she’s been searching for. But if she stays lost in stories instead of writing her own, she might miss out on the real-life happy ending waiting for her in Cobb.
The Betty Project
It’s official, Daphne’s best friend, Elizabeth (Betty) Bennet, is getting her own book. Betty and the rest of Cobb will be back in my next CozyQuest novel. What is CozyQuest? It’s a mash-up of Cozy Mystery with the Quest for self-discovery. For this next installment in the Find Yourself in Cobb series, think Legally Blonde meets Murder, She Wrote. It’s estimated publishing date - August 2027.
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Where can I order The Daphne Project?
The Print Version
The print book can be found at these *independent booksellers (you can purchase online or in person)
*Pages and Peonies pagesandpeonies.com 2751 Alpine Ave NW, Suite 3 Grand Rapids, MI 49544
*Calliope Bookshelf calliopebookshelf.com 66870 Van Dyke Ave, Washington, MI 48095
Barnes & Noble (Shelby Township location) Town Center, 14165 Hall Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315
*Mockingbird Bookshop mockingbirdbookshop.com 74 Front St, Bath, ME 04530 +1 207-389-4084
*Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop www.shermans.com Bar Harbor 56 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 +1 207-288-3161. Also has locations in Damariscotta, Boothbay Harbor, Freeport, Rockland, Topsham, Windham, Falmouth, and Portland. The Damariscotta store also features the "Barn Door Baking Company Café"
You can request The Daphne Project at most bookshops, and they will order a copy for you.
The print book is available online at:
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Ebook Version
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Review of The Daphne Project
If you’re looking for your next coming-of-age novel and want to travel through the pages to the coast of Maine, The Daphne Project is exactly what you need. It’s a delightful story layered with familial tensions and the complexities of friendship, capturing the emotional push and pull of growing up and finding your place. Jacqui Lents weaves in a charming small-town atmosphere. Plus, there’s a light mystery threaded throughout that adds a fun whodunit twist. It was everything I wanted in a book - heartfelt, immersive, and wholly satisfying.
KARA INFANTE
Host of award-nominated podcast, Bookish Flights
The Daphne Project is a treasure! It is a delightfully humorous and charming tale of a bookish, yet confused, young lady searching for truth. As Daphne searches for answers in her treasured Aunt Flo's passing, she not only learns the unknown stories of her aunt's life, but also the truths of her own. This book strums the heart strings while tickling the funny bone all at the same time. A cute, relatable, and quirky self-discovery jam-packed with friendship, community, calamity, and love.
Review of The Daphne Project
Sonia Moore
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