Hello Beautiful: A Novel

"Prepare for another emotionally charged narrative in this poignant tale. Napolitano skillfully navigates the highs and lows of life with aching precision, as remarked by The Washington Post.

William Waters' upbringing is marred by a house haunted by tragedy, where parental love is a scarce commodity. In the shadows of his tumultuous past, William's life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Julia Padavano during his freshman year of college. With Julia, a vibrant and ambitious soul, comes the warmth of her family—a tight-knit unit of four sisters: Sylvie, the dreamer lost in books; Cecelia, the free-spirited artist; and Emeline, the nurturing caretaker. The Padavano household becomes a sanctuary of loving chaos for William, bringing newfound contentment to his world.

However, the specter of darkness from William's past reemerges, casting a shadow over Julia's meticulously planned future and challenging the unbreakable bond between the Padavano sisters. The ensuing family rift proves catastrophic, altering the course of their lives for generations. Can the loyalty that once anchored them withstand the trials and bring them back together when it matters most?

Drawing inspiration from Louisa May Alcott's timeless classic, Little Women, Hello Beautiful is more than a tale of love—it's a profoundly moving portrait of the transformative power of choosing to love someone not despite their flaws, but because of them."