Summer of Second Chances - Andrea Hurst Page 0,130
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Also, be sure to read ahead for an excerpt of the first full-length book in the Madrona Island Series, The Guestbook, and continue the journey to Madrona Island with the other books in the series, including:
Book One – The Guestbook
Everyone remembers their first love…But sometimes it’s the second love that lasts
Fleeing her picture-perfect marriage among the privileged set of Brentwood and the wreckage of a failed marriage, Lily Parkins decides to move to the only place that still holds happy memories, her grandmother’s old farmhouse. The lush and majestic setting of the Pacific Northwest calls to her and offers a place of refuge and perhaps renewal. Her grandmother has passed away, leaving the Madrona Island Bed & Breakfast Inn to Lily. Left with only an old guestbook as her guide–a curious book full of letters, recipes, and glimpses into her family history–Lily is determined to embrace her newfound independence and recreate herself, one page at a time. With the help of the quirky island residents she has befriended, she slowly finds the strength to seek out happiness on her own terms. But as soon as she has sworn off men and is standing on her own two feet, Lily meets Ian, the alluring artist who lives next door, and her new life is suddenly thrown off course. The last thing she wants to do right now is to open her heart to another man. Ultimately, Lily must decide if it’s worth giving up her soul for security or risking everything to follow her heart in this romantic love story.
Book Two – Tea & Comfort
This second volume features the puzzling yet sensuous, Kyla Nolan. The story unravels the mystery behind her hasty departure from her glamorous New York life as a top model and her transformation to shop proprietor, herbalist, and local tea leaf reader on Madrona Island. Follow her battle with a reoccurring illness and the return of Lucas, the wealthy winery owner and former fiancé whom she left behind. Can a love that was so based on outside trappings survive illness and loss? With a touch of the paranormal, and her island friends, Kyla comes to terms with her fears and her heart’s longings.
Book Three – Island Thyme Café
The third book features the vivacious and loving, Jude Simon, owner of the popular Island Thyme Café. After Lily’s wedding festivities are over, Jude must face the dark secret from her past. Years ago, she’d found out her husband was cheating on her in an article in the local paper. Left a single mother of an infant daughter, Jude went on to make a success of her café, but still hides her broken heart behind her radiant smile. At almost 40 years old, she finds herself falling hard for her new chef, Ryan. Her feelings are returned, and just when she thinks she has found love at last, Ryan’s own dark secret returns in the form of a seductive ex-lover who is determined to have him back. With the help of Kyla and Lily, Jude decides to fight for what she wants most and find the happy ending she has always longed for.
Writing this book has been a work from my heart. I want to thank all of the people who have supported and encouraged me and help bring this book to life.
Stephanie Mesa has been working closely with me since I began this writing journey. From plotting assistance to editing, from brainstorming to her incredible focus and diligence, I owe a big thanks to her. She also created the touching and beautiful book trailer for this project.
To my editorial team who I rely on for their expertise: Cate Perry, Audrey Mackaman, Cameron Chandler, Diane Lander-Simon and all of my incredible beta readers including: Harriet Horowitz, Judy Lecesse, Anne Wolters, Debra Ice, Pam Jennings Lyons, Amy Newman Connolley, Tina Giakoumis, Tracey Doerrer, Michelle Frey, and Paula Williams. To my ARC team a special call out to you, and to Terra Hix and Tracie Barton-Barrett
To my invaluable team for all their assistance and for always being there:
• Lectio Virtual Assistance for Authors including Geneva Agnos and Kristen Franzke
• Sean Fletcher for technical support and author backup
• Kate Rock LitChick
Several readers contributed their family recipes that are in the back of the book including: Jonathon Prosser, Carol Klabunde, Jeanne