"The warmth of connection slid into her being, filling her with the distinct impression, contrary to all evidence saying otherwise, that in this immense, lonely world she was not alone."
—fromThe Sun in Winter
A life shattered. A chance at redemption.
The Sun in Winter
Rachel Crane had everything—wealth, family, and a sister she adored—until one night in Paris changed it all. Struggling with guilt, she takes on her sister’s abandoned dream and builds a new life as a therapist in Chicago. But when her unlikely new client, the fierce and troubled Hailey Reynolds, pushes her to confront her past, Rachel is forced to face the tragedy she’s been running from.
Their unexpected bond, laced with humor and heartbreak, becomes the catalyst for healing, forgiveness, and the possibility of starting again.
Coming in Spring 2026
Meet Caroline Wolf Mansour
Caroline Wolf Mansour began writing short fiction as a creative outlet while raising her two children. Her early work has appeared in various anthologies and journals, notably Sing Me a Lullaby, The Cheerful Spectator, and Early Days. Most recently, Unable to Sleep was chosen as a Top 25 Finalist for Glimmer Train’s Very Short Fiction Award. Immersion Room was chosen as a finalist in the 48th New Millennium Writing Awards. She lives outside Chicago, Illinois with her husband and two children. The Sun in Winter is her debut novel.
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