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Summer Dreams
by Jennifer Greene Kate Austin Stevi MittmanWho's That in the Itsy-Bitsy, Anyway? STEVI MITTMAN In this lighthearted mystery, a decorator remodeling her family's beach house discovers her mother's lost love letters--to a Mafia don!Kokomo JENNIFER GREENE Crazy for the Beach Boys' Kokomo ever since she was a carefree teen, a successful attorney decides to visit the song's namesake Caribbean island. Too bad her assistant books her a ticket to Kokomo, Indiana, instead--where there's no beach, but a former flame is about to make waves. Summertime Blues KATE AUSTIN A woman pursuing her dream job in marine biology literally starts at the bottom--cleaning fish tanks at the local aquarium. Luckily, her handsome boss is there to ease the pain of climbing the career ladder.
Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage: An uplifting read of fresh starts and warm friendship! (Lakeside Cottage)
by Erin Green'I loved joining Koo, Lulu and Beth on their hen adventures - this is an uplifting and wonderful story about the power of female friendships, love and self-discovery' DONNA ASHCROFT'Koo, Lulu and Beth, three very different women, wake up in a strange hotel room with no recollection of how they got there! . . . Warm, humorous and full of friendship; an ideal holiday read' GEORGIA HILLIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter.'Wow! Where to start? I loved this from start to finish' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'[A] delightful, heartwarming story about friendship. It is funny, entertaining and is set in beautiful places I'd love to visit! It would make a great holiday read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'[W]ell thought out, well written, and very descriptive, and is full of humour, love, romance and heartache. A very enjoyable story, that once started, I couldn't put down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This was a fabulous storyline. . . A story of love, friendships and support and how the little things can make a big difference' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐......................................Welcome to the Lakeside Cottage . . . a place to escape, where friendship awaits . . .When Beth, Koo and Lulu wake up in the same hotel room in Bath, wearing each other's hen night attire, they are extremely confused - especially as they have never met before. But what begins that night is just the start of a week of surprises . . . Beth has followed the traditional path in her relationship with Dale, and now their wedding is just days away - but is it really what she wants? Koo's relationship with Judd has been anything but expected - especially by her family. Is she right to trust her instincts and go through with this marriage? For Lulu, the big day approaching signifies nothing but heartache as the man she loves is marrying another. Should she fight for the happiness they both deserve? The three women make a snap decision to escape to a beautiful Lake District cottage for one week, hoping that the gift of their new-found friendships will help them make the biggest decision of their lives....................................... Don't miss any of Erin Green's gloriously uplifting reads set in Lerwick - look out for From Shetland, With Love; From Shetland, With Love at Christmas; Sunny Stays at the Shetland Hotel; A Shetland Christmas Carol - perfect for any season! 'A lovely, heart-warming story . . . I was hooked!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY'A delightful tale of friendship, family and love' JENNI KEER'Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn' SUE ROBERTS'Wow! Reading this book was like comfrey tea. The more it fermented the better it got' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'What a lovely and uplifting read. I really really enjoyed it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A perfect heartwarming read which has provided a great escape' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Loved this thoroughly feel good read & now I'm just off into my garden to plant some carrot seedlings!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage: An uplifting read of fresh starts and warm friendship! (Lakeside Cottage)
by Erin Green'I loved joining Koo, Lulu and Beth on their hen adventures - this is an uplifting and wonderful story about the power of female friendships, love and self-discovery' DONNA ASHCROFT'Koo, Lulu and Beth, three very different women, wake up in a strange hotel room with no recollection of how they got there! . . . Warm, humorous and full of friendship; an ideal holiday read' GEORGIA HILLIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter.'Wow! Where to start? I loved this from start to finish' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'[A] delightful, heartwarming story about friendship. It is funny, entertaining and is set in beautiful places I'd love to visit! It would make a great holiday read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'[W]ell thought out, well written, and very descriptive, and is full of humour, love, romance and heartache. A very enjoyable story, that once started, I couldn't put down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This was a fabulous storyline. . . A story of love, friendships and support and how the little things can make a big difference' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐......................................Welcome to the Lakeside Cottage . . . a place to escape, where friendship awaits . . .When Beth, Koo and Lulu wake up in the same hotel room in Bath, wearing each other's hen night attire, they are extremely confused - especially as they have never met before. But what begins that night is just the start of a week of surprises . . . Beth has followed the traditional path in her relationship with Dale, and now their wedding is just days away - but is it really what she wants? Koo's relationship with Judd has been anything but expected - especially by her family. Is she right to trust her instincts and go through with this marriage? For Lulu, the big day approaching signifies nothing but heartache as the man she loves is marrying another. Should she fight for the happiness they both deserve? The three women make a snap decision to escape to a beautiful Lake District cottage for one week, hoping that the gift of their new-found friendships will help them make the biggest decision of their lives....................................... Don't miss any of Erin Green's gloriously uplifting reads set in Lerwick - look out for From Shetland, With Love; From Shetland, With Love at Christmas; Sunny Stays at the Shetland Hotel; A Shetland Christmas Carol - perfect for any season! 'A lovely, heart-warming story . . . I was hooked!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY'A delightful tale of friendship, family and love' JENNI KEER'Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn' SUE ROBERTS'Wow! Reading this book was like comfrey tea. The more it fermented the better it got' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'What a lovely and uplifting read. I really really enjoyed it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A perfect heartwarming read which has provided a great escape' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Loved this thoroughly feel good read & now I'm just off into my garden to plant some carrot seedlings!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Summer Escape with the Tycoon: Summer Escape With The Tycoon (destination Brides) / The Maverick's Summer Sweetheart (montana Mavericks) (Destination Brides #1)
by Donna AlwardFrom whirlwind fling…To wedding ring?In this Destination Brides story, bidding on a Canadian adventure vacation results in the trip of a lifetime for divorce lawyer Molly Quinn in more ways than one… Paired up with gorgeous tycoon Eric Chambault, they’re pushed out of their comfort zones and closer together, until Molly can’t resist embarking on a fling. But as their vacation comes to an end, will their summer romance work in the real world?Destination Brides quartetBook 1 — Summer Escape with the TycoonLook out for the next book, coming soon:Book 2 — Swept Away by the Venetian Millionaire“Donna Alward is a favourite author. Her beautiful writing whisked me away…. This happily-ever-after love story with sweet romance, a touch of humour, and heart-breaking conflict was an engaging read.”— Goodreads on Secret Millionaire for the Surrogate“Donna Alward does a super job telling her readers their story. The storyline ran smoothly and held my attention throughout. I really liked both characters and was pulling for them to get together. As I read this book I was reminded of the saying, ‘Love conquers all.’ Donna’s story is the epitome of this saying. I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it highly.”— Harlequin Junkie on Best Man for the Wedding Planner
Summer Escapes on the Scottish Isle: An unforgettable uplifting love story (Coorie Castle Crafts)
by Lilac MillsWill she give everything up for love? Freya Sinclair has it all. An exciting life in London, a successful career as a ceramicist and a handsome boyfriend. But when she receives a call that her father is in hospital, she drops everything to support his recovery in Skye. On the island, Freya finds new inspiration – Coorie Castle’s craft centre is firing her creativity and she’s glad to be back with her dad again. Being so close to her schoolgirl crush, Mackenzie Burns, is an added bonus. The two share an instant connection and Freya misses London less and less. But Freya has a boyfriend at home and now a dazzling job offer in New York. She must figure out what she truly wants, before anyone gets hurt. A heartwarming, feel-good cosy romance perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Julie Shackman and Sue Moorcroft. Praise for Summer Escapes on the Scottish Isle ‘Inspiring and beautiful… one of my all-time favourite authors’ ***** Reader review ‘A brilliant feel-good book. I would definitely recommend and I can’t wait for the next one in the series’ ***** Reader review ‘This book is something magical, it will bring a tear to your eye yet it will fill you with warmth. It’s a beautiful, moving tale’ ***** Reader review ‘Full of family, heart and romance and set in the most beautiful of settings’ ***** Reader review ‘I’ve loved every single one of Lilac Mills’ books I’ve been fortunate enough to read and this was no exception… gorgeous’ ***** Reader review
Summer Evenings at the Seafront Hotel: Exclusive Short Story
by Vanessa Greene*A DIGITAL-EXCLUSIVE SHORT STORY* 24-year-old Cally is a receptionist at the South Cliff, a beautiful hotel overlooking the South Bay. She once dreamed of becoming a midwife, but with funds in short supply and her father ill, Cally has abandoned her studies and is rapidly losing her sparkle. Then she meets Liliana, a chambermaid, and the two women strike up an easy friendship. Liliana's stories of the hotel guests provide the light relief Cally desperately needs and soon they're meeting every evening on the balcony of room 14 to feast on eclairs and discuss the latest comings and goings. When Cally catches the eye of charismatic chef Anton, they have even more to talk about on those summer evenings - but then Liliana learns something that could shatter Cally's new-found joy . . . Summer Evenings at the Seafront Hotel is a delightful story from Vanessa Greene, whose sincere and warm-hearted storytelling has won the hearts of many readers. A tale of friendship and summer romance, this short story will leave you with a smile on your face and a desire to phone your best friend immediately! Contains an exclusive extract from Vanessa's new full-length novel The Seafront Tea Rooms.
Summer Evenings at the Seafront Hotel: Exclusive Short Story
by Vanessa Greene*A DIGITAL-EXCLUSIVE SHORT STORY*24-year-old Cally is a receptionist at the South Cliff, a beautiful hotel overlooking the South Bay. She once dreamed of becoming a midwife, but with funds in short supply and her father ill, Cally has abandoned her studies and is rapidly losing her sparkle. Then she meets Liliana, a chambermaid, and the two women strike up an easy friendship. Liliana's stories of the hotel guests provide the light relief Cally desperately needs and soon they're meeting every evening on the balcony of room 14 to feast on eclairs and discuss the latest comings and goings. When Cally catches the eye of charismatic chef Anton, they have even more to talk about on those summer evenings - but then Liliana learns something that could shatter Cally's new-found joy . . .Summer Evenings at the Seafront Hotel is a delightful story from Vanessa Greene, whose sincere and warm-hearted storytelling has won the hearts of many readers. A tale of friendship and summer romance, this short story will leave you with a smile on your face and a desire to phone your best friend immediately!Contains an exclusive extract from Vanessa's new full-length novel The Seafront Tea Rooms.
Summer Fever
by Catt FordI was looking forward to a relaxing, enjoyable vacation at my parents' old house on the lake. No responsibility, no stress, and no entanglements, other than the odd one-night bang with a gorgeous guy (who preferably dresses left). When a cop pulled over to check on me, I was blindsided. Officer Russell Seavers was an absolute hunk - and I had to have him. Just once (or maybe twice), but no way was I in the market for anything serious. Just a quick slick grapple by the lake, a hop or two in the sack, and I'd be good. But one look at that body that just didn't quit, oh God, that ass, and those dark, dark eyes, and I was afraid my summer fling might turn into something else, something I didn't expect.
Summer Fever
by T. T. KoveBasking in the long summer days, Axel hikes away from his worries through Norway's idyllic mountain passes. He's so at ease that he slips off his clothes and bathes in the cool lake water with no fear of being called out for his bright red hair or body full of freckles. Life is grand. Peace and quiet doesn't come easy for mystery writer Folke. When he stumbles across his copper-haired muse naked in a mountain oasis, plans for his future novel are long forgotten in favor of love. Nature takes a bite out of the serenity the two find, and the real world encroaches, making the happy couple wonder if they didn't just suffer a summer fever.
Summer Fling with a Prince: Summer Fling With A Prince (royals Of Monrosa) / Their Second-time Valentine (the Fortunes Of Texas: The Hotel Fortune) (Royals of Monrosa #3)
by Katrina CudmoreAn invitation……into the prince’s world!Journalist Toni Clarke has bagged an incredible opportunity—the chance to interview the notoriously private Prince Ivo of Monrosa! Alone together at his stunning beachside finca, Toni soon discovers there’s more to the royal than just his crown. Like Ivo, Toni has every reason to avoid relationships. Could a fling under the Mediterranean sun lead to a lifetime of love?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Royals of MonrosaBook 1: Best Friend to Princess BrideBook 2: Christmas Encounter with a PrinceBook 3: Summer Fling with a Prince
Summer Fling: A 2-in-1 Collection (Mills And Boon Special Releases Ser.)
by Sarah MorganIndulge with these irresistible and heart-warming summer romances by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan! Featuring previously published titles A Bride for Glenmore and Single Father, Wife Needed.Have you heard? The place to be this summer is in love!Life in the sleepy island of Glenmore is filled with tranquil lazy days. Bliss! But this summer the gossip mill is running overtime—love is most definitely in the air…Kyla MacNeil, the heart of the Glenmore Island’s community, is distracted—the new island doctor is gorgeous! Dr Ethan Walker sticks out on the picture-perfect island like a very handsome sore thumb. But Ethan real reason for being on the island is a secret he can’t reveal. Can Kyla, and the tranquil island, capture his heart…?Poor Evanna Duncan has been infatuated with her boss, single father Dr. Logan MacNeil forever—but to him she’s just part of the furniture. Rumour has it this summer she’s decided to get noticed. No more sensible suits for her…she’s bringing out the stilettos! But as she finally decides to move on with her life, Logan begins to see her in a completely different light…Ripples are running through the tranquil waters of Glenmore—secrets, scandal and more than a little flirtation! It’s going to be a summer to remember!
Summer Fridays: A Novel
by Suzanne RindellYou've Got Mail for a new generation, set in the days of AOL and instant messenger banter, about a freshly engaged editorial assistant who winds up spending her "summer Fridays" with the person she least expectsSummer 1999: Twentysomething Sawyer is striving to make it in New York. Between her assistant job in publishing, her secret dreams of becoming a writer, and her upcoming wedding to her college boyfriend, her is plate full. Only one problem: She is facing an incredibly lonely summer as her fiancé has been spending longer and longer hours at work . . . with an all-too-close female colleague, Kendra. When Kendra's boyfriend, Nick, invites Sawyer to meet up and compare notes about their suspicions, the meeting goes awry. She finds Nick cocky and cynical, and he finds her stuck in her own head. But then Nick seeks out Sawyer online to apologize, and a friendship develops.Soon, Sawyer's lonely summer takes an unexpected turn. She and Nick begin an unofficial ritual—exploring New York City together every summer Friday. From hot dogs on the Staten Island Ferry and Sea Breezes in a muggy East Village bar to swimming at Coney Island, Sawyer feels seen by Nick in a way that surprises her. He pushes her to be braver. To ask for what she wants. Meanwhile, Sawyer draws Nick out of his hard shell, revealing a surprisingly vulnerable side. They both begin living for their Friday afternoons together. But what happens when the summer is over?Summer Fridays is a witty and emotional love letter to New York City that also captures the feeling of being young and starting out, uncertain what to do on your summer Friday. It&’s also perfect for readers who remember when &“going online&” meant tying up the phone line, and the timeless thrill of seeing a certain someone&’s name in your inbox.
Summer Girls
by Jennifer DuganFrom the author of Some Girls Do comes a summery sapphic romance about two girls from the same vacation town, whose worlds couldn&’t be farther apart. Cass has a rule about dating summer girls—just say no. Every year, her idyllic beach town is flooded with summer girls, the obnoxious daughters of the rich, who stay in their families&’ summer homes, sail their yachts, and generally make things unbearable for townies like Cass.Birdie is the ultimate summer girl. She&’s the daughter of a wealthy real estate developer dad and a social media influencer mom, and this summer Birdie happens to be in big trouble for accidentally crashing her boyfriend&’s very expensive car.Birdie&’s punishment is to spend the summer with her father at the beach—but it won&’t be a vacation. He&’s enlisted the help of Cass, whose dad works for him, to keep Birdie on the straight and narrow, including getting her a job at the public beach where Cass lifeguards.At first the two despise each other. Birdie doesn&’t want a babysitter, and Cass doesn&’t want to be one. But as the season heats up, Birdie surprises Cass time and again, and before long both girls can&’t help but wonder: Are some rules made to be broken?
Summer Girls, Love Boys: And Other Stories
by Norma Fox MazerSome loves last forever--others, only a summer The summer Mary turns fifteen, she meets an unsuitable boy with an even more unsuitable motorcycle. Who cares if he's from the wrong side of the tracks? He's fun, and that's a risk Mary decides is worth taking. Before she got married and had three children, Zelda quit college to work in a factory because she thought it would impress her seriously political boyfriend. But it was in the factory that she found a sisterhood and a source of inspiration that would last a lifetime--considerably longer than the boyfriend. Lillian has lived all her life on Greene Street. She grew up there, got married there, raised two girls who went off to live their lives, and now--at her age!--she has the chance to leave it all behind and find love in sunny Florida. But can she, if it means living without Greene Street? There are many kinds of love, and you'll find most of them in this collection of short stories by the extraordinary Norma Fox Mazer.
Summer Half: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #376)
by Angela ThirkellTo his parents' dismay, Colin Keith - out of the noble but misplaced sense of duty peculiar to high-minded young university graduates - chooses to quit his training for the Bar and take a teaching job at Southbridge School. Little does Colin imagine that he will count among his pupils the demon in human form known as Tony Morland; or that the master's ravishing, feather-brained daughter Rose will, with her flights of fancy and many admirers, spread chaos throughout school and village. Humorous, high-spirited and cleverly observed, Summer Half is a comic delight.
Summer Half: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #376)
by Angela ThirkellTo his parents' dismay, Colin Keith - out of the noble but misplaced sense of duty peculiar to high-minded young university graduates - chooses to quit his training for the Bar and take a teaching job at Southbridge School. Little does Colin imagine that he will count among his pupils the demon in human form known as Tony Morland; or that the master's ravishing, feather-brained daughter Rose will, with her flights of fancy and many admirers, spread chaos throughout school and village. Humorous, high-spirited and cleverly observed, Summer Half is a comic delight.
Summer Hawk
by Peggy WebbTwo Dynamic DoctorsUnited to battle a medical crisis, doctors Joseph Swift Hawk and Callie Red Cloud needed to rescue innocent people...and one orphaned boy. Bound as a team day and night, Callie's sweet nature seduced Joseph, as her beautiful body beckoned him. And the promise in her eyes was far more perilous than the enemy they fought....One Sultry AllianceCallie's heart and soul had longed for the beauty and music of love. And she wanted this man to fill that consuming, aching void. But Joseph denied the Native American heritage Callie embraced. And they could have no future until he had the courage to rediscover his past....
Summer Heat
by Patricia Ryan Pamela BurfordTHOSE LAZY, HAZY, CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER!A month of hot sand, romantic sunsets, a house on the beach. A sexy stranger to share it all... What more could you ask from a summer vacation?Explore the possibilities....In July, Molly Lamb turns up the heat until downstairs neighbor Quinn Marshall can only say "Good golly, Miss Molly!"In August, Tom O'Hearn is smitten by Long Tall Sally Curran, but as far as she's concerned Tom is too hot to handle!SUMMER HEATTwo hot romances in one sizzling book!
Summer Hours
by Alex WintersHope Hampton is back home for the summer, fresh off her freshman year at college. As usual, she’s spending the next ten weeks dishing up fried clam strips and hush puppies at the Shrimp Shack food truck. Licking her wounds after a nasty scandal back at school, all Hope wants to do is fry seafood, bank her paychecks, and lay low for the summer. That is, until she spots the sexy new girl dishing up smoothies in the food truck across the way.Jade McPhee has had it with love. Burned one too many times, she’s renting a trailer after a cross country odyssey left her heartbroken and broke. A job making smoothies isn’t exactly her idea of heaven on earth, but it pays the bills until she can decide on her next move.When the sexy tomboy from the Shrimp Shack lends her a raincoat during an afternoon thunderstorm, the good girl home on summer break and the punk chick on the run catch lightning in a bottle all summer long! Can their rainy, opposites attract meet cute stand the test of time? Or will it be just another summer fling?
Summer House: A Novel (Bride Series)
by Nancy ThayerBONUS: This edition contains a Summer House discussion guide and an excerpt from Nancy Thayer's Island Girls.Thirty-year-old Charlotte Wheelwright seems to have at last found her niche, running an organic gardening business on the island of Nantucket, thanks in large part to her spry grandmother Nona, who donated a portion of land on the family's seaside compound to get Charlotte started. Though Charlotte's skill with plants is bringing her success, cultivating something deeper with people--particularly her handsome neighbor Coop--might be more of a challenge. Now the entire Wheelwright clan is making its annual summer pilgrimage to the homestead, including Charlotte's mother, Helen, who brings a heavy heart as she confronts a betrayal that threatens her sense of place and her sense of self. Bringing together three generations of strong-willed women, each wrestling with life-changing decisions, Nancy Thayer's luminous novel shows that no matter where life's path may lead, love always finds a way back home.
Summer Indiscretions
by Tamara MatayaFree-spirited beach-dweller looking to Switch lives with outgoing urbanite. Sense of adventure mandatory. Clothing optional.One email away from a total meltdown, I'm desperate to escape New York. Using Switch-a website designed to help strangers swap homes for the summer-I slip out of my stilettos and into a string bikini. But of all the beaches in all the world, Blake Wilde just had to show up on mine. He's hot. Scorching hot. And he's been strictly off-limits for as long as I can remember. To hell with that. New life? New rules.I know something this good can't be made to last. But for three sizzling weeks, I can pretend there won't be consequences, recriminations, or regret... And that somehow our growing connection can be more than just a summer fling. Summer Love: Missed Connections (book 1) Summer Indiscretions (book 2)Rejecting Perfection (book 3)What People Are Saying: "Full of heat, humor, and heart, Missed Connections is the perfect friends-to-lovers romance!"-Melanie Harlow, USA Today Bestselling Author for Missed Connections"Fast-paced and sassy."-RT Book Reviews for Missed Connections"A fun and humorous summer read with unexpected depth."-Kirkus for Missed Connections
Summer Is for Lovers
by Jennifer McquistonHis heart is unavailable. Luckily, her interest lies in the rest of him . . . Though she was just a girl when they first met, Caroline Tolbertson's infatuation with David Cameron remains undimmed. Now fate has brought the handsome Scotsman back to Brighton for what promises to be an unforgettable summer. Soon, Caroline will have to choose a husband, but for now she is free to indulge her curiosity in things of a passionate nature. That is, if David will agree to teach her. Past mistakes have convinced David he'll make a terrible husband, though he'll gladly help the unconventional Caroline find a suitor. Unfortunately, she has something more scandalous in mind. As the contenders for her hand begin to line up, her future seems assured . . . provided David can do the honorable thing and let them have her. When a spirited young woman is determined to break Society's rules, all a gentleman can do is lend a hand . . . or more.
Summer Island: A Novel
by Kristin Hannah<P>The author of the cherished bestseller On Mystic Lake returns with a poignant, funny, luminous novel about a mother and daughter--the complex ties that bind them, the past that separates them, and the healing that comes with forgiveness. <P>Years ago, Nora Bridge walked out on her marriage and left her daughters behind. She has since become a famous radio talk-show host and newspaper columnist beloved for her moral advice. <P>Her youngest daughter, Ruby, is a struggling comedienne who uses her famous mother as fuel for her bitter, cynical humor. When the tabloids unearth a scandalous secret from Nora's past, their estrangement suddenly becomes dramatic: Nora is injured in an accident and a glossy magazine offers Ruby a fortune to write a tell-all about her mother. Under false pretenses, Ruby returns home to take care of the woman she hasn't spoken to for almost a decade. <P>Nora insists they retreat to Summer Island in the San Juans, to the lovely old house on the water where Ruby grew up, a place filled with childhood memories of love and joy and belonging. There Ruby is also reunited with her first love and his brother. Once, the three of them had been best friends, inseparable. Until the summer that Nora had left and everyone's hearts had been broken. . . . <P>What began as an expose evolves, as Ruby writes, into an exploration of her family's past. Nora is not the woman Ruby has hated all these years. Witty, wise, and vulnerable, she is desperate to reconcile with her daughter. <P>As the magazine deadline draws near and Ruby finishes what has begun to seem to her an act of brutal betrayal, she is forced to grow up and at last to look at her mother--and herself--through the eyes of a woman. And she must, finally, allow herself to love. <P>Summer Island is a beautiful novel, funny, tender, sad, and ultimately triumphant. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Summer Island: A Novel
by Shelley NobleNew York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble pens a heartwarming story of a mother-daughter road trip to the beach and to self-discovery.When reporter Phoebe Adams loses her job and her fiancé on the same day, it never occurs to her that she’ll also have to support her mother, Ruth, through her divorce from Phoebe’s father after thirty-five years of marriage. They both need a safe haven, and Phoebe knows just the place—Summer Island where Grandma Alice still rules the roost from the big New England beach house Phoebe and Ruth once called home.But “home” has changed. There’s a trendy new look downtown. Large beach houses are replacing the old; the Harken house next door is in disrepair.Phoebe’s plan for a peaceful retreat is quickly hijacked when globe-trotting Great Aunt Vera makes an unannounced pit stop. With Vera around, no one can stay morose for long, not even Lars, the grumpy widower next door, or his son Ty, formerly geeky middle child all grown up into a handsome and enigmatic man. Soon they’re all enjoying things they used to do and discovering new ones. Each adventure opens a part of themselves they’ve neglected for too long and brings them closer together.But when an accident threatens to destroy the tenuous tie between them, Phoebe realizes how fragile life can be, and that she has some serious choices to make about her own life. It will take the support of her newly awakened family and the magic of Summer Island for Phoebe to embrace the challenge of an unexpected future and to trust her own heart.In Summer Island, Shelley Noble once again creates a thought-provoking and life-affirming beach read that will stay with you long after the last tan of summer fades.
Summer Kisses
by Melinda CurtisHer carefully crafted facade is unraveling...fast Rebecca MacKenzie's career as a caregiver for the elderly suited her perfectly. Ease their suffering, hop back in the motor home and move on. Caring without commitment. It was ideal for someone trying to outrun her memories...and mistakes. Someone determined to stay detached. Flynn Harris, her new patient's grandson, is weakening her resolve in every way. His scrutiny, his suspicion-and worst of all, his kisses-are more than distracting. They're dangerous. Because she's teetering on the edge of caring. And revealing her secrets. And...staying.