A funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human story of second chances, small-town secrets, and the unlikely family we create along the way.
 
In The Flood Girls, Richard Fifield crafts a stunning debut that’s equal parts small-town comedy, emotional drama, and redemption story. Set in a town where everyone knows everyone’s business, the novel celebrates the messy beauty of forgiveness and the resilience of those who dare to start over.
 
In Quinn, Montana — a town where nearly every woman belongs to the softball team and gossip travels faster than the wind — Rachel Flood returns home after years away. She’s sober, sorry, and desperate to make amends. But forgiveness isn’t easy to come by in a place still scarred by her past mistakes. As Rachel reconnects with her eccentric mother and the community she left behind, she finds redemption in the unlikeliest of ways — through friendship, faith, and a team of flawed but fiercely loyal women.
 
Fifield’s prose shines with humor and heart as he brings to life an unforgettable cast of misfits — bartenders, church ladies, and baseball players — each struggling with love, loss, and identity. Beneath the sharp wit and offbeat charm lies a powerful message about community, compassion, and the families we choose for ourselves.
 
This is small-town fiction at its finest — tender, bold, and brimming with soul.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A hilarious and heartfelt small-town redemption story.
Colorful, unforgettable characters full of warmth and wit.
Perfect blend of humor, heartbreak, and hope.
Celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and starting over.
Ideal for fans of quirky, character-driven literary fiction.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café and A Man Called Ove.
Readers who love stories about community and second chances.
Book clubs looking for rich, emotional discussion reads.
Anyone drawn to small-town Americana with heart and humor.
 
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