Return to Willow Lake

Return to Willow Lake

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2013-02-26

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1460306414

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs brings readers home to Avalon, a town nestled on the shores of Willow Lake, in a heartbreaking and uplifting novel that explores the bonds of family and the perils and rewards of love. Sonnet Romano has the ideal career, the ideal boyfriend, and has just been offered a prestigious fellowship. But when she learns her mother is unexpectedly expecting in a high-risk pregnancy, she puts everything on hold and heads home to Avalon. Once her mom is out of danger, Sonnet intends to pick up her life where she left off.But when her mother receives a devastating diagnosis, Sonnet must decide what really matters in life, even if that means staying in Avalon and taking a job that forces her to work alongside her biggest, and maybe her sweetest, mistake—award-winning filmmaker Zach Alger. And in a summer of laughter and tears, of old dreams and new possibilities, Sonnet may find the home of her heart. Don’t miss a novel of sisters, friendship and the lush surroundings of Sonoma County... Susan Wiggs’ The Apple Orchard. New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand calls it, “…sweet, crisp and juicy.”


Susan Wiggs Lakeshore Chronicles Series Books 7-9

Susan Wiggs Lakeshore Chronicles Series Books 7-9

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2016-02-15

Total Pages: 738

ISBN-13: 1459295684

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Escape to the tranquil shores of Willow Lake with #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs in this collection of unforgettable tales from her beloved Lakeshore Chronicles series. THE SUMMER HIDEAWAY Private nurse and protected witness Claire Turner never gets attached, but her heart starts to soften when she begins caring for the elderly George Bellamy—and meets his grandson, Ross. In the face of wrenching loss, amid the enchantment of Willow Lake, Ross and Claire dare to risk everything for love. MARRYING DAISY BELLAMY Daisy Bellamy struggled for years to choose between two men—one honorable and steady, one wild and untethered. And then, one fateful day, the decision is made for her…until the man once lost to her reappears. Now the choice Daisy thought was behind her is the hardest one she'll ever face… The pressure is on for Sam to find Sinclair's killer, but a new lead in her father's unsolved shooting puts her in unexpected danger. When long-buried secrets threaten to derail her relationship with Nick, Sam realizes that while justice is blind, mixing romance with politics has the potential to be fatal… RETURN TO WILLOW LAKE Lieutenant Sam Holland is back on the job. A woman has been found brutally murdered and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick's. While Sam investigates, Nick stands by his friend—complicating his own bid for reelection, and causing tension between the couple. As Sam's investigation reveals a scandal that rocks the capital, Nick and Sam discover that the biggest threat to their future might be someone from her past…


Fireside

Fireside

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2009-02-01

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 1426827237

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Baseball hopeful Bo Crutcher is about to get his shot at the majors. That is, until life throws him a curveball. When AJ, the son he's never met, lands on his doorstep, Bo's life becomes a whole new ball game. He needs help—fast. Enter Kimberly van Dorn. Hired to smooth Bo's rough exterior for the media, she expects the kind of shallow pro athlete she's used to handling. But Bo is willing to sacrifice everything for his vulnerable son. Kim can train him to hit a home run with the press, but over a breathtaking winter on frozen Willow Lake, she realizes he has far more to teach her about the game of life…and putting love first.


Marrying Daisy Bellamy

Marrying Daisy Bellamy

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2022-02-22

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 0369723201

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In this thrilling revisit to the shores of Willow Lake, #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs spins an emotional tale about a woman caught between the heartache of the past and the warmth, family, and ever-growing promises of the future. Daisy Bellamy has struggled for years to choose between two men—one honorable and steady, one wild and untethered. And then, one fateful day, the decision is made for her. Now busy with a thriving business on Willow Lake, Daisy knows she should be happy with the life she's chosen for herself and her son. But she still aches for the one thing she can't have. Until the man once lost to her reappears, resurrected by a promise of love. And now the choice Daisy thought was behind her is the hardest one she'll ever face…. The Lakeshore Chronicles series has captivated thousands of readers with its heartfelt characters and irresistible small-town romance. Previously published.


The Beekeeper's Ball

The Beekeeper's Ball

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2016-05-31

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1460398971

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns to sun-drenched Bella Vista, where the land's bounty yields a rich harvest…and family secrets that have long been buried Isabel Johansen, a celebrated chef who grew up in the enchanting Sonoma town of Archangel, is transforming her childhood home into a destination cooking school—a unique place for other dreamers to come and learn the culinary arts. Bella Vista's rambling mission-style hacienda, with its working apple orchards, bountiful gardens and beehives, is the idyllic venue for Isabel's project…and the perfect place for her to forget the past. But Isabel's carefully ordered plans begin to go awry when swaggering, war-torn journalist Cormac O'Neill arrives to dig up old history. He's always been better at exposing the lives of others than showing his own closely guarded heart, but the pleasures of small-town life and the searing sensuality of Isabel's kitchen coax him into revealing a few truths of his own.


The Apple Orchard

The Apple Orchard

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2015-02-24

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 0778318338

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs brings readers into the lush abundance of Sonoma County, in a story of sisters, friendship and the invisible bonds of history that are woven like a spell around us. Tess Delaney loves illuminating history; returning stolen treasures to their rightful owners and filling the spaces in people's hearts with stories of their family legacies. But Tess's own history is filled with gaps: a father she never met, and a mother who spent more time traveling than with her daughter. Then the enigmatic Dominic Rossi arrives on her San Francisco doorstep with the news that the grandfather she's never met is in a coma and that she's destined to inherit half of a hundred-acre apple orchard estate called Bella Vista. The rest is willed to Isabel Johansen, the half sister she never knew she had. Isabel is everything Tess isn't, but against the rich landscape of Bella Vista, with Isabel and Dominic by her side, Tess begins to discover a world where family comes first and the roots of history run deep.


The Winter Lodge

The Winter Lodge

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Published: 2011-09

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1742903703

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Discover the magic and mystery of love as Susan Wiggs sweeps you away to the sparkling splendour of the Catskills, where old secrets are revealed and romance blooms, even on the coldest days of winter On the longest night of the year, Jenny Majesky loses everything in a devastating house fire. But among the ashes she finds an unusual treasure hidden amid her grandfather's belongings, one that starts her on a search for the truth, and on a path toward a life that she never imagined. The Winter Lodge, a remote cabin owned by her half sister on the shores of Willow Lake, becomes a safe refuge for Jenny, where she and local police chief Rourke McKnight try to sort out the mysteries revealed by the fire. But when a blizzard traps them together, Jenny, accustomed to the safe predictability of running the family bakery, suddenly doesn't feel so secure. For even as Rourke shelters her from the storm outside, she knows her heart is at risk. Now, following her dreams might mean walking away from her one chance at love.


Starlight on Willow Lake

Starlight on Willow Lake

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 1460397320

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs sweeps readers away with a stunning tale of the delicate ties that bind a family together…and the secrets that tear them apart. Faith McCallum is intent on rebuilding her shattered life and giving her two daughters a chance at a better future. But she faces a formidable challenge in the form of her new employer, Alice Bellamy. Recovering from a tragic accident, she opens her historic lakeside home to Faith and the girls. While Faith proves a worthy match for her sharp-tongued client, she often finds herself at a loss for words in the presence of Mason Bellamy—Alice's charismatic son, who clearly longs to escape the family mansion and return to his fast-paced, exciting life in Manhattan…and his beautiful, jet-setting fiancée. The last place Mason wants to be is a remote town in the Catskills, far from his life in the city, but his mother's devastating mishap—and a long-buried family scandal—has called him home. Faith McCallum, with her legendary nursing skills, is supposed to be the key to his escape. But when Faith makes a chilling discovery about Alice, Mason is forced to reconsider his desire to keep everyone, including his mother, at a distance. Now he finds himself wondering if the supercharged life he's created for himself is what he truly wants…and whether exploring his past might lead to a new life—and lasting love—on the tranquil shores of Willow Lake.


Just Breathe

Just Breathe

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2013-07-30

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 077831538X

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Unexpected change can be like a breath of fresh air--a little brisk at first, but magic for body and soul, in the latest work from the author who paints the details of human relationships with the finesse of a master (Jodi Picoult).


Dockside

Dockside

Author: Susan Wiggs

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2020-11-16

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 0369701615

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs Revisit the tranquil shores of Willow Lake in this irresistible tale of a woman’s emotional journey from the heartache of the past to hope for the future. With her daughter off to college, Nina Romano is ready to embark on a new adventure. Motherhood, after all, has left little time for dating, travel and chasing dreams. She decides to become the general manager of the charming Inn at Willow Lake, a place where she as fond childhood memories. But just as she begins to dream of owning the inn one day, she learns that it’s been purchased by Greg Bellamy, a man with whom she has a complicated history. Greg lost his first marriage to a demanding career. Now he’s determined to make a new start, and to put family first, before it’s too late. Between juggling work, raising his young son and helping his nearly grown daughter face life’s ultimate challenge, he has no time to fall in love. Still, with Nina Romano, this might be a chance for a new beginning. Previously published. Read the Lakeshore Chronicles Series by Susan Wiggs: Book One: Summer at Willow Lake Book Two: The Winter Lodge Book Three: Dockside Book Four: Snowfall at Willow Lake Book Five: Fireside Book Six: Lakeshore Christmas Book Seven: The Summer Hideaway Book Eight: Marrying Daisy Bellamy Book Nine: Return to Willow Lake Book Ten: Candlelight Christmas Book Eleven: Starlight on Willow Lake