Tangled Dreams

Tangled Dreams is a seductive tale of family secrets, forbidden love, and mystical revelations—a work of literary-commercial fiction and magical realism with a love story at its heart.

“When I said marriage is not for you, I had my reasons.”

Dr. Jocelyn Kendall awakens in her Boston hotel room to the sound of her dead mother’s voice. Disillusioned by romance and overlooked for a well-deserved promotion as a professor of cultural anthropology, Jocelyn is shaken by the haunting message—one that forces her to confront the family secrets her mother took to the grave.

Tangled Dreams is Delores Lowe Friedman’s second novel, weaving together past and present in a richly layered narrative. As in her debut, Wildflowers, Friedman demonstrates a remarkable gift for creating characters, settings, and circumstances that feel vivid and alive. Readers are drawn deeply into her characters’ inner worlds—experiencing their thoughts, emotions, and transformations firsthand.

This is a story about women—across generations—navigating love, identity, and the consequences of their choices. Through evocative dialogue and introspection, Friedman invites readers to reflect on the lives of women today and those who came before them, and the challenges they faced.

With sensual, compelling prose and immersive storytelling, Friedman places readers squarely in her characters’ lives, guiding them through different times and emotional landscapes. Tangled Dreams is a novel that lingers—one that sparks conversation and resonates long after the final page.

Reader Praise

“Delores Lowe Friedman has a glorious gift for placing us in her characters’ shoes and allowing us to walk their paths through time. You won’t be able to stop reading Tangled Dreams. As a woman, you’ll want to discuss the issues it raises with friends. Most importantly, it’s a thrilling, unforgettable read.” —Myrna M. Rivera Cardona