Böcker utgivna av Barbra June

Set in the enchanting waters of Side Lake, Kat is back in book 3 of The Turtle Creek series in a tale of love and release, wrapped in grumpy banter.In this heartwarming love story, we follow the journey of Kat as she navigates the bittersweet return to her hometown after her mother's passing.As she steps foot back in Side Lake once again, after all these years, she is taken aback to find her long-lost teenage love, Ethan, also back and staying at the Pine Beach resort. Emotions run high as Kat confronts Ethan about his failure to search for her when her mother sent her away years ago. He is also angry for the Dear John letter she left him. They both hold onto a deep grudge and struggle to trust each other again. However, as they engage in witty banter and reminisce about their shared memories, they both begin to realize their hearts may not have moved on as much as they thought. Amidst the complex web of relationships, Kat discovers the profound sense of belonging and familiarity that Side Lake brings. The people she once knew from her small town soon offer her unwavering support and love that helps her heal in ways she never thought possible. As she delves into her mother's journal, a Pandora's box of revelations opens before Kat. Through the pages, she gains insight into her mother's struggles. She also finds solace in the picturesque lakeside town by enjoying days at the lake, and cozy bonfires under the starry night sky. As she reconnects with new and old friends, they soon become her lifelines. Among them, her best friend Lyndsey offers unwavering support and a shoulder for her to lean on. Return to Side Lake is a heartwarming tale of love, forgiveness, and the power of homecoming. Through Kat's journey, she is reminded of the importance of cherishing the past, embracing the present, and opening her heart to the possibility of the future. This captivating love story will leave you yearning for your own Side Lake love story and the serenity it promises.

Valarie Renyalds had the life she always dreamed of. A family, a beautiful lake house, and spending her days surrounded by books in her family's bookstore. Until, she catches her husband having an affair with his skinny, twenty-something secretary. He defends his infidelity by telling Val that he is just not attracted to her anymore after letting herself go since giving birth to their now, teenage daughter.She vows to lose the weight and win her life back by joining a gym and attending a nutrition class. As a binge eater, Val not only struggles with her emotional eating issues, but also with the attraction to the handsome and single gym owner. She seems to be a klutz every time she sees him. From falling off a treadmill to being saved by him in a grocery store parking lot. She even chokes on a cream puff in a moment of weakness. Val just can't seem to get a break around him.If that is not enough, Val finds herself breaking into a hunting shack while stranded in the middle of a snowstorm with none other than the handsome gym owner. Will she find the strength to follow her heart and win back all she lost or move on entirely? Jennifer Walters does it again as she wins our hearts in this breathtaking novel that makes us all ask ourselves the question, How much would you lose to get your life back?

One moment Madeline Jones has it all: a family she adores, a job she loves as an elementary school librarian, and a luxurious home with a breathtaking view overlooking West Sturgeon lake.Now, almost a year after a terrible tragedy split up her family and left her divorced and broken, she must return to work and face her old life she no longer recognizes. Even more horrifying, her ex-husband has now officially taken over the school principal role and is now her new boss. She returns to the secret pond, hidden in the woods down the street from her work, where she finds solace in her happy family memories spent there together through the years.Her co-worker and best friend, Whitney will do anything she can to help Maddy heal her broken heart. She convinces Maddy to agree to follow her instructions in a series of letters that will bring her out of her comfort zone and lead her to stand in front of a tough crowd to practice her dream of being a stand-up comedian. They also lead her to meet a handsome rock climbing instructor that just happens to fall head over heels for her. The Memories We Keep, is a journey of self-discovery and taking chances. It will make you laugh one minute and have you reaching for a tissue the next. It is a story of the depths of love and the pain and happiness that comes with living.