Bøger af Susan Wiggs

"After decades of bestsellers, Wayward Girls might be Susan Wiggs' opus. A gut-wrenching story of survival, friendship, and justice. Masterful."--Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell"The magnificent Susan Wiggs takes a leap into the history of women..a page-turner, replete with mystery and suspense."-Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left UndoneFrom New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs, a wrenching but life-affirming novel based on a true story of survival, friendship, and redemption. Set in the turbulent Vietnam era in the All-American city of Buffalo, New York, six girls are condemned to forced labor in the laundry of a Catholic reform school. In 1968 we meet six teens confined at the Good Shepherd-a dark and secretive institution controlled by Sisters of Charity nuns-locked away merely for being gay, pregnant, or simply unruly. Mairin- free-spirited daughter of Irish immigrants, committed to keep her safe from her stepfather. Angela-denounced for her attraction to girls, sent to the nuns for reform, but instead found herself the victim of a predator. Helen-the daughter of intellectuals detained in Communist China, she saw her "temporary" stay at the Good Shepherd stretch into years. Odessa-caught up in a police dragnet over a racial incident, she found the physical and mental toughness to endure her sentence. Denise-sentenced for brawling in a foster home, she dared to dream of a better life. Janice-deeply insecure, she couldn't decide where her loyalty lay-except when it came to her friend Kay, who would never outgrow her childlike dependency. Sister Bernadette-rescued from a dreadful childhood, she owed her loyalty to the Sisters of Charity even as her conscience weighed on her. Wayward Girls is a haunting but thrilling tale of hope, solidarity, and the enduring strength of young women who find the courage to break free and find redemption...and justice. "Wayward girls is all about the power of female bonds...this isn't just a moment in time-it's a cautionary tale."-Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name

"Don't miss this charming Christmas tale of thawing hearts, escaping dogs, and finding home. I couldn't help digging into this book with both paws." --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Must Love FlowersThe ultimate holiday gift from New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs: a delightful novel about a Christmas transport of rescue puppies that’s guaranteed to warm readers’ hearts.Brenda Malloy wants nothing to do with Christmas ever again. Last year, Brenda and her husband rushed their beloved dog Tim to the emergency vet on Christmas eve. The good news: Tim survived after the vet cleared the obstruction--a pair of women’s lace undies. The bad news: the undies were not Brenda’s.A year after the breakup, Brenda has put her life back together. She’s trained for a marathon, is writing a children’s novel, and she’s found purpose and healing as a volunteer with a dog rescue organization in Houston, Texas. The rescue partners with a program in Avalon, New York--a small, snowy town deep in the Catskills. Now Brenda is arranging the transport of rescued dogs from Houston to Avalon—just in time for a merry Christmas with their forever families. Brenda’s friends worry about her driving a van two thousand miles with twelve dogs in crates, but she shrugs off their concern. How hard can it be? She knows the way, and she’s just looking to escape the Christmas overload for a while. But a blinding snowstorm, an escaped mutt, and a life-saving encounter with Adam Bellamy—a single dad and paramedic—means Brenda has to stay in Avalon longer than she planned. As she drops off each precious pup at their new homes, some of the comfort and joy of the season begins to creep up on Brenda despite her determination to avoid the holidays. Perhaps you can bring Christmas into your heart after all...if you have the right furry friends to guide the way.

Isabel Johansen, una reputada chef criada en la apacible población de Archangel, había decidido transformar su hogar en una exclusiva escuela de cocina, un lugar único al que otros soñadores, como ella, pudieran acudir para aprender el arte culinario. La hacienda de Bella Vista, salpicada de huertos de manzanos, frondosos jardines y colmenas, era el lugar ideal para el proyecto de Isabel... y también el lugar perfecto para olvidar su pasado.Sin embargo, los planes de Isabel, tan cuidadosamente elaborados, empezaron a torcerse cuando Cormac O'Neill, el arrogante reportero, un hombre destrozado por la guerra, apareció para desenterrar el pasado. Siempre se le había dado mejor exponer las vidas de los demás que su bien protegido corazón, pero la apacible vida en una pequeña ciudad, unida a la ardiente sensualidad de la cocina de Isabel, lo habían animado a revelar unas cuantas verdades sobre sí mismo.La ensoñadora dulzura del verano era la época perfecta del año para exacerbar las emociones en una historia donde el pasado y el presente iban a colisionar para crear un inesperado futuro.

Cuando Faith McCallum llegó a la casa de los Bellamy su intención era reconstruir su vida y proporcionarles a sus hijas un futuro mejor. Sin embargo, su nueva jefa, Alice Bellamy, era una mujer obstinada y difícil.Aunque Faith tenía recursos suficientes para hacerle frente a su clienta de afilada lengua, a menudo se quedaba sin palabras cuando estaba en presencia de su hijo, Mason Bellamy, un hombre carismático que deseaba alejarse de la mansión familiar y volver a su emocionante y ajetreada vida en Manhattan... con su guapa y elegante prometida.El último lugar en el que quería estar Mason era el remoto pueblo de Catskills, y se suponía que Faith McCallum era su vía de escape. Contratando a aquella mujer su madre tendría compañía y él podría volver a su vida.Pero cuando Faith hizo un terrible descubrimiento sobre el accidente de Alice, Mason se vio obligado a pensar si la ocupadísima existencia que había forjado para sí mismo era lo que verdaderamente quería... y si el hecho de explorar el pasado podía proporcionarle una nueva vida y un amor para siempre en las tranquilas orillas del lago Willow.

Deep within the peaceful heart of Amish country, a life-or-death emergency shatters a quiet world to its core. #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs delivers a riveting story that challenges our deepest-held beliefs.Caleb Stoltz is bound by a deathbed promise to raise his orphaned niece and nephew in Middle Grove, where life revolves around family, farm, faith?and long-held suspicions about outsiders. When disaster strikes, Caleb is thrust into the relentless rush of modern life.Dr. Reese Powell is poised to join the medical dynasty of her successful parents. But when a shocking accident brings Caleb into her life, Reese is forced to deal with a situation that challenges everything she thinks she knows.Then one impulsive act brings about a clash of cultures in a tug-of-war that challenges the very nature of justice and reverberates through generations, straining the fragile threads of faith and family.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop brings readers a can't-miss tale of friendship, hardship, redemption, and love between a San Francisco baker and a barbecue master from Texas.?Wiggs writes with compassion and insight... This is another winner.? ?BooklistJerome Sugar learned the art of baking in his grandma's bakery, also called Sugar, on historic Perdita Street in San Francisco. He supplies baked goods to the Lost and Found Bookshop across the street.When the restaurant that shares his commercial kitchen loses its longtime tenant, a newcomer moves in: Margot Salton, a barbecue master from Texas.Margot isn't exactly on the run, but she needs a fresh start. She's taken care of herself her whole life, pulling herself up by her fingernails to recover from trauma, and her dream has been to open a restaurant somewhere far, far from Texas. The shared kitchen with Jerome's Sugar bakery is the perfect setup: a state-of-the-art kitchen and a vibrant neighborhood popular with tourists and locals.Margot instantly takes to Jerome's mother, the lively, opinionated Ida. The older woman proves to be a good mentor, and Margot is drawn to Jerome. Despite their different backgrounds their attraction is powerful?even though Jerome worries that Margot will simply move on from him once she's found some peace and stability. But just as she starts to relax into a happy new future, Margot's past in Texas comes back to haunt her...

In idyllic Alara Cove, a California beach town known for its sunny charm and chill surfer vibe, it's graduation day at the elite Thornton Academy. At Thornton, the students are the worldly and overindulged children who live in gated enclaves with spectacular views. But the class valedictorian is Nikki Graziola, a surfer's daughter who is there on scholarship. To the shock of everyone in the audience, Nikki veers off script while giving her commencement address and reveals a secret that breaks open the whole community. As her truth explodes into the light, Alara Cove will face a reckoning. Nikki Graziola's accusation shakes the foundation of Alara Cove, pitting her against the wealthy family whose money runs the town. Her new notoriety sends Nikki into exile for years, where she finds fame, but not fortune, overseas as a competition surfer...until a personal tragedy compels her to return to Alara Cove. As Nikki struggles to rebuild her future, she finds that the people of the town have not forgotten her. But time has changed Alara Cove, and old friendships, rivalries, and an unexpected romance draw her back into the life of the beach town she's never quite forgotten, and where joy and redemption may be possible after all.

On the shadowy nighttime streets of San Francisco, a grieving doctor rescues a damsel in disguise…San Francisco, 1884A gifted but troubled physician, Blue Calhoun runs a thriving medical practice from his Nob Hill mansion in San Francisco while raising his son alone after an unthinkable tragedy. Then one day, a female fugitive with a gunshot wound appears in Blue's surgery. Even though she holds a pistol aimed at his heart, the desperation in her eyes awakens Blue's compassion. Reluctantly he is drawn to her fragile beauty, her nerves of steel and the mystery surrounding her circumstances.Isabel Fish-Wooten has spent most of her life on the run, but everything changes when she forces a stranger to save her life. Yet her rescue comes with an unexpected price. As Isabel recovers from her wounds, she finds herself touched by this remarkable man and yearns to reach out to him and his rebellious son.From danger-filled back alleys to the glittering ballrooms of high society, Isabel and Blue confront the violence and corruption that threaten their newfound passion. Theirs is an unforgettable quest to discover a rare and special love and the precious gift of a second chance at happiness.The Calhoun ChroniclesBook 1: The Charm SchoolBook 2: The Horsemaster's DaughterBook 3: HALFWAY TO HEAVENBook 4: Enchanted AfternoonBook 5: A SUMMER AFFAIR

Caroline Shelby llegó al amanecer a Oysterville, Washington, un pequeño pueblo situado junto al furioso Pacifico.Un lugar que creía haber abandonado para siempre, el hogar que albergaba su corazón y sus recuerdos, pero no su futuro. Diez años atrás, había iniciado una carrera en el glamuroso mundo de la moda de Manhattan. Pero su exitosa carrera había acabado con un inesperado escándalo y una tragedia que la habían obligado a huir.En el asiento trasero del coche iban dos niños que habían perdido a su madre en un pavoroso instante, Addie, de cinco años, y Flick, de seis. Caroline se había convertido en su tutora, un papel para el que no sabía si estaba preparada.Pero el Oysterville había cambiado. Sus hermanos tenían sus propios problemas y sus padres estaban deseando traspasar su próspero restaurante a la siguiente generación.Y también estaba Will Jensen, militar condecorado SEAL de la Marina, que había vuelto a casa tras haber sido herido en el extranjero.De niños, Will y Caroline habían sido amigos y su amistad parecía haber encerrado la promesa de algo más hasta que él se había enamorado de Sierra, la mejor amiga de Caroline y la chica más guapa del lugar. En un momento de su vida en el que el trabajo de modelo empezaba a escasear para ella, Sierra también se estaba reinventando a sí misma.Una vez en el pueblo, Caroline regresó a su lugar favorito: la tienda de telas de Lindy Bloom, la mujer que la había inspirado y enseñado a coser. Allí descubrió que, incluso en una idílica población costera, había mujeres que escondían oscuros secretos. Por eso creó el círculo de costura de Oysterville, en el que las mujeres podían sumar fuerzas para apoyarse y superar los problemas que mantenían en secreto.Justo cuando los niños comenzaban a superar su pérdida, un nuevo desafío puso a prueba el valor y el corazón de Caroline. Pero aquella vez no iba a huir. Iba a plantarse y a luchar por todos y por todo lo que amaba.

"The ultimate holiday gift from New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs: a delightful novel about a Christmas transport of rescue puppies that's guaranteed to warm readers' hearts"--

Hjemmesygeplejersken Claire Turner har et motto i livet: Bliv aldrig forelsket. Hun har længe levet med en hemmelig identitet, og som beskyttet vidne bærer hun en frygtelig byrde. Det hun har set, kan ende med at koste hende livet. Gamle George Bellamy har ikke meget tilbage af livet, og nu agter han at opfylde sine sidste ønsker. På hans liste er blandt andet et genbesøg til Willow Lake fra sin barndoms somre, at finde sin bror og at springe faldskærm. Georges barnebarn Ross elsker sin familie og stoler slet ikke på den mystiske Claire, på trods af at følelserne ulmer, når de er i nærheden af hinanden. Han er ved at miste sin elskede bedstefar, og hun risikerer alt, hvis hun tager skridtet mod at elske. Men i de naturskønne omgivelser ved Willow Lake er de begge villige til at risikere alt for kærligheden... Fortidens vingesus er en gribende fortælling om hemmeligheder og ofre, om tab og forløsning - og en kærlighed så stærk, at den ikke kan stoppes.

I mange år har den succesfulde bryllupsfotograf Daisy Bellamy kæmpet med sit livs sværeste beslutning - at vælge mellem de to mænd hun elsker. Hendes første kærlighed Logan er hæderlig, stabil og en kærlig far for deres fælles søn, mens den professionelle soldat Julian er vild og utæmmet. Hun ved, at hun burde være tilfreds med det liv, hun har valgt for sig selv og sin søn ved Willow Lake, men hendes hjerte lider over den ene ting, hun ikke kan få. En dag griber skæbnen ind, og valget er ikke længere hendes. Da Julian bliver meldt død, beslutter Daisy sig for at gifte sig med Logan og giver sig selv et år til at helbrede sit knuste hjerte. Men tingene er ikke altid, som de ser ud, ​​og de kan ændre sig hurtigere, end man aner...

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns with a compulsively readable tale of an idyllic California beach town forced to reckon with scandal when a high school valedictorian's speech reveals secrets that shake the town to its core. Every town has its secrets...In idyllic Alara Cove, a California beach town known for its sunny charm and chill surfer vibe, it's graduation day at the elite Thornton Academy. At Thornton, the students are the worldly and overindulged children who live in gated enclaves with spectacular views. But the class valedictorian is Nikki Graziola, a surfer's daughter who is there on scholarship. To the shock of everyone in the audience, Nikki veers off script while giving her commencement address and reveals a secret that breaks open the whole community. As her truth explodes into the light, Alara Cove will face a reckoning.Nikki Graziola's accusation shakes the foundation of Alara Cove, pitting her against the wealthy family whose money runs the town. Her new notoriety sends Nikki into exile for years, where she finds fame?but not fortune?overseas as a competition surfer...until a personal tragedy compels her to return to Alara Cove. As Nikki struggles to rebuild her future, she finds that the people of the town have not forgotten her. But time has changed Alara Cove, and old friendships, rivalries, and an unexpected romance draw her back into the life of the beach town she's never quite forgotten, and where joy and redemption may be possible after all.

Velkommen tilbage til den lille by Avalon ved bredden af ​​Willow Lake. Juleforberedelserne er i fuld gang, og for to personer bliver det den mest mindeværdige jul nogensinde... Bibliotekaren Maureen har endelig fået chancen for at være vært for og instruere Avalons årlige juleshow, og hun er fast besluttet på at gøre den virkelig spektakulær. Problemet er bare at Eddie Haven, en langhåret, tatoveret tidligere barnestjerne, der hader jul af hele sit hjerte, instruerer julespillet sammen med Maureen. Maureen og Eddie støder sammen om hver eneste detalje, lige fra castingen til Eddies selvproducerede musik. Forsøger han at ødelægge showet bare for at drille hende? Og hvordan er det muligt, at de to rent faktisk falder for hinanden?

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns with a compulsively readable tale of an idyllic California beach town forced to reckon with scandal when a high school valedictorian's speech reveals secrets that shake the town to its core. Every town has its secrets...In idyllic Alara Cove, a California beach town known for its sunny charm and chill surfer vibe, it's graduation day at the elite Thornton Academy. At Thornton, the students are the worldly and overindulged children who live in gated enclaves with spectacular views. But the class valedictorian is Nikki Graziola, a surfer's daughter who is there on scholarship. To the shock of everyone in the audience, Nikki veers off script while giving her commencement address and reveals a secret that breaks open the whole community. As her truth explodes into the light, Alara Cove will face a reckoning.Nikki Graziola's accusation shakes the foundation of Alara Cove, pitting her against the wealthy family whose money runs the town. Her new notoriety sends Nikki into exile for years, where she finds fame?but not fortune?overseas as a competition surfer...until a personal tragedy compels her to return to Alara Cove. As Nikki struggles to rebuild her future, she finds that the people of the town have not forgotten her. But time has changed Alara Cove, and old friendships, rivalries, and an unexpected romance draw her back into the life of the beach town she's never quite forgotten, and where joy and redemption may be possible after all.

Si tuvieras que empezar de nuevo, ¿qué harías y quién serías?Susan Wiggs, autora superventas de The New York Times, explora el significado de la felicidad, la confianza y la seguridad en uno mismo.Su historia está esperando a ser contada...Tras una inesperada tragedia, Natalie Harper hereda una librería con mucho encanto, y muchos problemas económicos, en San Francisco. También se convierte en la cuidadora de su abuelo Andrew, que creció en el histórico edificio de Perdita Street donde se ubica la librería. Su abuelo ha empezado a sufrir pérdidas de memoria y Natalie planea cerrar la librería y vender el edificio para pagar sus cuidados. Solo hay un problema: su abuelo es el dueño y se niega a vender.Natalie se hace cargo de la tienda con reticencias, pero descubre que los libros le proporcionan consuelo para su dolor. Contrata a un exmarine de Georgia, Peach Gallagher, para reparar el viejo edificio. Dorothy, la hija de Peach, es un rayo de luz durante los largos días de Natalie, e incluso logra ponerla en contacto con Trevor Dashwood, un atractivo novelista que se interesa por la pequeña librería.Para su sorpresa, su duelo se convierte en un inesperado viaje de descubrimientos y revelaciones, desde desenterrar objetos antiguos escondidos en las paredes de la librería hasta descubrir la verdad sobre su familia, su futuro y su corazón.

Baseballhåbet Bo Crutcher er meget tæt på at få en professionel kontrakt. Det vil sige, indtil livet kaster ham en ubehagelig skruebold. Da AJ, sønnen han aldrig har mødt, pludselig står på hans dørtrin, bliver Bos liv for altid forandret. Og det går hurtigt op for ham, at han får brug for al den hjælp, han kan få. Da Kimberly van Dorn blev ansat til at kreere en blidere Bo i medierne, forventede hun at møde den sædvanlige, overfladiske atlet-type, hun er vant til at håndtere. Men Bo er villig til at ofre alt for sin sårbare søn, og i løbet af en åndeløst smuk vinter ved den frosne Willow Lake indser hun, at hun stadig har meget at lære om at sætte kærligheden først.

The latest heartwarming novel from the New York Times best selling author Susan Wiggs.

As the ballrooms of 1800s America glitter, romance is afoot… Boston and Rio de Janeiro, 1851 An awkward misfit in an accomplished family, Isadora Peabody yearns to escape her life as a wallflower in Boston society. Fate intervenes when she learns that a ship bound for Rio de Janeiro is in need of an interpreter-a pursuit she very much enjoys. The only problem? The surly and handsome captain is adamantly opposed to a woman taking the role. Sea captain Ryan Calhoun used to have a good family name. But he'd purposely walked away from everything it afforded him, driven by his quest to right an old wrong. When he finds himself falling for the meek young woman who comes aboard his ship, he's determined to stay away from her-if only to keep her out of his secretive, dangerous plans. As the tides of attraction flow between them, Ryan and Isadora must risk it all for love. For a true lady must learn to speak her mind, and Isadora is ready to put her newfound charms to the test. The Calhoun Chronicles Book 1: The Charm SchoolBook 2: The Horsemaster''s DaughterBook 3: HALFWAY TO HEAVENBook 4: ENCHANTED AFTERNOONBook 5: A SUMMER AFFAIR

"A wonderful exploration of the past and the future and, most importantly, of what it means to be present in the here and now. Full of the love of words, the love of family, and the love of falling in love, The Lost and Found Bookshop is a big-hearted gem of a novel that will satisfy and entertain readers from all walks of life. Lovely!"?Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing In The RainIn this thought-provoking, wise and emotionally rich novel, New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs explores the meaning of happiness, trust, and faith in oneself as she asks the question, "If you had to start over, what would you do and who would you be?" There is a book for everything . . . Somewhere in the vast Library of the Universe, as Natalie thought of it, there was a book that embodied exactly the things she was worrying about.In the wake of a shocking tragedy, Natalie Harper inherits her mother's charming but financially strapped bookshop in San Francisco. She also becomes caretaker for her ailing grandfather Andrew, her only living relative?not counting her scoundrel father.But the gruff, deeply kind Andrew has begun displaying signs of decline. Natalie thinks it's best to move him to an assisted living facility to ensure the care he needs. To pay for it, she plans to close the bookstore and sell the derelict but valuable building on historic Perdita Street, which is in need of constant fixing. There's only one problem?Grandpa Andrew owns the building and refuses to sell. Natalie adores her grandfather; she'll do whatever it takes to make his final years happy. Besides, she loves the store and its books provide welcome solace for her overwhelming grief.After she moves into the small studio apartment above the shop, Natalie carries out her grandfather's request and hires contractor Peach Gallagher to do the necessary and ongoing repairs. His young daughter, Dorothy, also becomes a regular at the store, and she and Natalie begin reading together while Peach works.To Natalie's surprise, her sorrow begins to dissipate as her life becomes an unexpected journey of new connections, discoveries and revelations, from unearthing artifacts hidden in the bookshop's walls, to discovering the truth about her family, her future, and her own heart.

"A wonderful exploration of the past and the future and, most importantly, of what it means to be present in the here and now. Full of the love of words, the love of family, and the love of falling in love, The Lost and Found Bookshop is a big-hearted gem of a novel that will satisfy and entertain readers from all walks of life. Lovely!"?Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing In The RainIn this thought-provoking, wise and emotionally rich novel, New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs explores the meaning of happiness, trust, and faith in oneself as she asks the question, "If you had to start over, what would you do and who would you be?" There is a book for everything . . . Somewhere in the vast Library of the Universe, as Natalie thought of it, there was a book that embodied exactly the things she was worrying about.In the wake of a shocking tragedy, Natalie Harper inherits her mother's charming but financially strapped bookshop in San Francisco. She also becomes caretaker for her ailing grandfather Andrew, her only living relative?not counting her scoundrel father.But the gruff, deeply kind Andrew has begun displaying signs of decline. Natalie thinks it's best to move him to an assisted living facility to ensure the care he needs. To pay for it, she plans to close the bookstore and sell the derelict but valuable building on historic Perdita Street, which is in need of constant fixing. There's only one problem?Grandpa Andrew owns the building and refuses to sell. Natalie adores her grandfather; she'll do whatever it takes to make his final years happy. Besides, she loves the store and its books provide welcome solace for her overwhelming grief.After she moves into the small studio apartment above the shop, Natalie carries out her grandfather's request and hires contractor Peach Gallagher to do the necessary and ongoing repairs. His young daughter, Dorothy, also becomes a regular at the store, and she and Natalie begin reading together while Peach works.To Natalie's surprise, her sorrow begins to dissipate as her life becomes an unexpected journey of new connections, discoveries and revelations, from unearthing artifacts hidden in the bookshop's walls, to discovering the truth about her family, her future, and her own heart.

From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Susan WiggsTwo warm-hearted romances to take the chill out of your winter.The St. James AffairElaine St. James has it all?a thriving career as an elite Manhattan publicist, A-list best friends and a gorgeous, high-profile boyfriend her parents adore. But when Byron breaks up with her on Christmas Eve, Elaine is faced with the prospect of spending the holidays alone...until the man she loved long ago reappears, much like a ghost from Christmas past.Tony Fiore was everything her Upper East Side parents wanted Elaine to avoid?the Italian-American boy from Brooklyn was hardly an ideal match for their perfect socialite daughter. Despite their differences, they always found themselves together on Christmas Eve, ice-skating at Rockefeller Center. Until the year Tony failed to show up and broke Elaine's heart. Now, seven years later, on another Christmas Eve, they might finally have a second chance at first love...Candlelight ChristmasA single father who yearns to be a family man, Logan O'Donnell is determined to create the perfect Christmas for his son, Charlie. The entire O'Donnell clan arrives to spend the holidays in Avalon, a postcard-pretty town on the shores of Willow Lake, a place for the family to reconnect and rediscover the special gifts of the season. One of the guests is a newcomer to Willow Lake?Darcy Fitzgerald. Sharp-witted, independent and intent on guarding her heart, she's the last person Logan can see himself falling for. And Darcy is convinced that a relationship is the last thing she needs this Christmas. Yet between the snowy silence of the winter woods and the toasty moments by a crackling fire, their two lonely hearts collide. The magic of the season brings them each a gift neither ever expected?a love to last a lifetime.

Widowed by an unspeakable tragedy, Camille Adams has made her peace with the past and settled into the quiet safety of life with her teenage daughter, Julie, in a sleepy coastal town. Then the arrival of a mysterious package breaks open the door to her family's secret past. In uncovering a hidden history, she has no idea that she's embarking on an adventure that will utterly transform her.Camille, Julie, and Camille's father return to the French town of his youth, sparking unexpected memories?recollections that will lead them back to the dark days of World War II. And it is in the stunning Provençal countryside that they will uncover their family's surprising history.While Provence offers answers about the past, it also holds the key to Camille's future. Along the way, she meets a former naval officer who stirs a passion deep within her?a feeling that she thought she'd never experience again.