About the Novel
Abigail Jones has spent her life trying to be the good daughter—the stable one. But in a family shaped by betrayal, secrets, and reinvention, that's never been enough. Her mother is beautiful and unpredictable. Her father is glittering and dangerous. And her younger sister Nikki, a gifted con artist, has left a trail of shattered lives—and now she's come too close for comfort.
When Nikki's latest scam hits home, Abigail is forced to face a truth she's long buried: she hasn't escaped the family curse. She's carried it with her all along.
Woven through their story is Yasmina, the family's former housekeeper—an immigrant from Morocco with her own past to outrun. Silent but steadfast, Yasmina became part of their family in ways none of them could fully see—until it was too late.
Spanning continents and generations, Paper Roses is a gripping, emotionally layered novel about inheritance, identity, and what it takes to finally break the cycle.
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Praise for Paper Roses
"A literary masterpiece"
— The Urban Herald
41,000+ readers
"An epic story that blends wisdom, and timeless storytelling."
— Halleh Behzadi
"A gripping exploration of family, identity, and breaking generational cycles."
— Early Reader
"Original, exceptional, engaging, deftly crafted, and a haunting story of loyalty, silence, and the cost of breaking free that is based upon a true story and real-life experiences. 'Paper Roses' showcases author Debby Show's consummate skills as a narrative driven storyteller raise her novel to an impressive level of literary excellence."
— Midwest Book Review
Meet the Author
Debby Show
Author Debby Show is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and School Psychologist based in California. With years of experience working with individuals and families, she brings a deep understanding of human behavior, relationships, and generational dynamics to her fiction.
Though Paper Roses is her debut novel, Debby has honed her craft through coaching, writing workshops and a lifelong passion for storytelling. Inspired by real history and intimate truths, her work explores how the past shapes who we become.
She also happens to be the sister of a rather infamous public figure—a detail that has made family gatherings interesting, to say the least. While this is a work of fiction, it draws inspiration from real-life experiences. That said, the spotlight in this story belongs to the generations of women whose legacies are woven across time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paper Roses available now?
Yes! Paper Roses was released on November 4, 2025. Copies are available for purchase at all major retailers.
What genre is Paper Roses?
Paper Roses is a family drama fiction novel that explores themes of inheritance, identity, and breaking generational cycles.
Who would enjoy reading Paper Roses?
This book is perfect for readers who enjoyed "The Vanishing Half," "Little Fires Everywhere," and "The Paper Palace." It appeals to anyone interested in complex family dynamics and multi-generational storytelling.
What makes Paper Roses unique?
Paper Roses spans continents and generations, weaving together the stories of multiple characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. It's an emotionally layered exploration of how family patterns repeat and how they can be broken.
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