It's never too late to start over. The Summer House weaves Lauren K.
Denton's inviting Southern charm around a woman's journey to find
herself in a small beach town--with a little help from the local
retirement community.
Lily Bishop wakes up one morning to find a good-bye note and divorce
papers from her husband on the kitchen counter. Having just moved to
Alabama for his job only weeks before, Lily is devastated. New to town
and knowing no one, Lily finds herself in desperate need of a job and a
new place to live. When Lily hears that a hair stylist is needed at
small retirement community, she decides to apply.
Rose Carrigan built the small retirement village of Safe Harbor years
ago--just before her husband ran off with his assistant. Now she runs a
tight ship, making sure the residents follow her strict rules. Rose
keeps everyone at arm's length, including her own family. But when Lily
shows up asking for a job and a place to live, Rose's cold exterior
begins to thaw.
Lily and Rose form an unlikely friendship, and Lily's salon soon becomes
the place where the colorful residents share town gossip and a few
secrets. Lily soon finds herself drawn to Rose's nephew, Rawlins--a
single dad and shrimper who's had some practice at starting over--and
one of the residents may be carrying a torch for Rose as well.
Neither Lily nor Rose is where she expected to be, but the summer makes
them both wonder if there's more to life and love than what they've
experienced so far.
The Summer House is a:
- Cozy novel full of charm and heart that's perfect vacation reading
- Celebration of new beginnings, friendship, and family
- Sweet, clean romance set on the Gulf Coast
"The perfect summer read! Situated on the Alabama Gulf Coast, you'll
feel the sun, taste the salt, and linger with new friends--you won't
want to leave. And with lyrical prose and rich characters, The Summer
House is a beautifully poignant reminder that we are never too young to
find a good place to stand nor too old to start over."--Katherine
Reay, bestselling author of The Printed Letter Bookshop and Dear
Mr. Knightley
