#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs sweeps readers away to a sun-drenched summer on the shores of Willow Lake in a stunning tale of the delicate ties that bind a family together...and the secrets that tear them apart.

When caregiver Faith McCallum arrives at the enchanted, lakeside estate of Avalon's renowned Bellamy family, she's 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 stubborn and difficult new employer, Alice Bellamy. 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 fiancee.

The last place Mason wants to be is a remote town in the Catskills, far from his life in the city, and Faith McCallum is supposed to be the key to his escape. Hiring the gentle-hearted yet strong-willed caregiver as a live-in nurse gives his mother companionship and Mason the freedom to return to his no-attachments routine. For Faith, it means stability for her daughters and a much-needed new home. When Faith makes a chilling discovery about Alice's accident, 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.

About the Author

Susan Wiggs is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Her novel The Charm School was voted one of RWA's Favorite Books of the Year. She is the proud recipient of three RITA awards for Lakeside Cottage, Lord of the Night and The Mistress, and is often a finalist for the prestigious award. She lives in Washington.

Reviews

'Susan Wiggs paints the details of human relationships with the finesse of a master.' -Jodi Picoult.

'this is a beautiful book'- Bookbag on Just Breathe

'...Unpredictable and refreshing, this is irresistibly good' - Closer Hot Pick Book on Just Breathe

'... Truly uplifting...'
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'A human and multilayered story exploring duty to both country and family.' - Nora Roberts on The Ocean Between Us.

'The perfect beach read.'-Debbie Macomber on Summer by the Sea

Book Information
ISBN 9781848454279
Author Susan Wiggs
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Mira
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 230g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 126mm * 24mm