Little Lovely Things, Maureen Joyce Connolly
Little Lovely Things, Maureen Joyce Connolly
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Little Lovely Things

Author: Maureen Joyce Connolly

Narrator: Elisabeth Rodgers

Unabridged: 10 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Published: 04/14/2026


Synopsis

"Combining the suspense and razor-sharp outlook of a Gillian Flynn novel, Maureen Connolly's debut sizzles. I finished Little Lovely Things in one heartbreaking, tear-batting gulp."—Jenny Milchman, USA Today bestselling author of Wicked River

A mother's chance decision leads to a twist of fate that is every parent's worst nightmare in this gripping thriller. Could any family endure such crippling suspense?

It is the wrong time to get sick. Speeding down the highway on the way to work, her two little girls sleeping in the back seat, medical resident Claire Rawlings doesn't have time for the nausea overtaking her. But as the world tilts sideways, she pulls into a gas station, runs to the bathroom, and passes out. When she wakes up minutes later, her car—and her daughters—are gone.

The police have no leads, and the weight of guilt presses down on Claire as each new hour passes with no trace of her girls. All she has to hold on to are her strained marriage, a potentially unreliable witness who emerges days later, and the desperate but unquenchable belief that her daughters are out there somewhere.

As uplifting as it is devastating, Little Lovely Things is a poignant mystery about a family shattered by tragedy and a mother's fierce determination to make it whole again—whatever that may take.

Perfect for readers of Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown and After Anna by Lisa Scottoline!

Praise for Little Lovely Things:

"Little Lovely Things is an insightful and moving read that is well worth the journey."—Vivian Schilling, bestselling author of Quietus

"Finding shards of hope amidst the chaos of tragedy is a testament to both the writer, and the characters she creates."—Jenny Milchman, USA Today bestselling author of Wicked River

"A shattering adventure."—Jacquelyn Mitchard, bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean

About The Author

Maureen Joyce Connolly is a former owner of a consulting firm that helped develop medications for ultra-rare diseases. While she misses her old career, she loves being a full-time writer. Maureen received her bachelor’s degree in physiology from Michigan State University and her master’s degree in liberal studies from Wesleyan University. Her background and love for science and the natural world informs and inspires her writing. Little Lovely Things is her debut novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Norma ~ The Sisters on March 11, 2020

Heart-wrenching, authentic, & compelling! LITTLE LOVELY THINGS by MAUREEN JOYCE CONNOLLY is a steadily-paced, gripping, dramatic, raw, enigmatic, and dark suspenseful psychological thriller that deeply affected me. This heartbreaking story totally consumed my thoughts and my heart. I was fully engage......more

Goodreads review by TarHeelReader on February 27, 2019

Claire Rawlings is a busy mom of two. She’s also a medical resident and finds herself in the throes of an allergic reaction as she’s driving her daughters to work with her. She wakes up in a gas station bathroom, and her girls are gone. The tension mounts as the police have no suspects or any direct......more

Goodreads review by Berit☀️✨ on March 09, 2019

A compelling and addictive story that will keep you glued to those pages all night long! Maureen Joyce Connelly has crafted a compulsive story. Perfectly paced, vividly told, and emotionally charged, this is one remarkable debut! A book that will make you think about every Little thing you do, and h......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on December 21, 2018

Claire Rawlings is feeling feverish and worried she might pass out while driving to her medical residency. She is forced to pull over at a gas station while her two young daughters sleep in the car. In her weakened state, she runs to the bathroom while leaving her girls in the car. After passing out......more

Goodreads review by Deanna on September 01, 2019

My reviews can also be seen at: [URL not allowed] 3.5 Stars!! A parent’s worst nightmare…. Claire Rawlings, a medical resident, and mother of two is driving when she suddenly feels very sick. She needs to pull over, but her daughters are sleeping in the back seat. She finally see......more