Susan Wiggs

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR"Susan Wiggs creates fresh, unique, and exciting tales." - Jayne Ann Krentz, bestselling author of Promise Not to TellLess than two years ago Sandra was the happily married wife of Victor Winslow, a politician who could do no wrong and the favorite son of a town called Paradise. Then an accident took Victor's life, leaving Sandra under a dark cloud of suspicion. Now Sandra has had enough. Her only way out is to rebuild and sell her Victorian beach house at the edge of town. When she hires Mike Malloy, she soon realizes he's skilled with his hands . . . and at touching her lonely heart. His fight to secure a future with his children awakens all her buried dreams. But can she trust a man with unbreakable ties to a community she's eager to leave behind, a man determined to discover her deepest secrets? Torn between her need to confront the past and her longing to begin again, Sandra must soon decide where her heart is-in a new life far away, or right here, in Paradise.

Aquel trabajo era un aut ntico placer. Era un gusto mirar a Julie Roper... pero lo que Billy Lucas ten a que hacer era vigilarla por encargo de su hermano, y sin que ella lo supiera. Cuando ella se escap de casa una noche, se encontr indefensa, pero all estaba l para ayudarla... bajo una falsa identidad. Aquella jovencita quer a descubrir el lado salvaje de la vida... y quer a que Billy la escoltara. Qui n iba a pensar que esa inocente veintea era pod a convertirse en una irresistible tentaci n y que un esp ritu libre como Lucas pod a acabar teniendo buenas intenciones? Pero, habi ndola enga ado una vez, iba a ser dif cil convencerla de que lo que ve a en los ojos de Billy era amor verdadero.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs delivers a riveting story that challenges our deepest-held beliefs... Caught between two worlds, 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 an urban environment of high-tech medicine and the relentless rush of modern life. Dr. Reese Powell is poised to join the medical dynasty of her wealthy, successful parents. Bold, assertive, and quick-thinking, she lives for the addictive rush of saving lives. When a shocking accident brings Caleb Stoltz into her life, Reese is forced to deal with a situation that challenges everything she thinks she knows--and ultimately emboldens her to question her most powerful beliefs. Then one impulsive act brings about a clash of cultures in a tug-of-war that plays out in a courtroom, challenging the very nature of justice and reverberating through generations, straining the fragile threads of faith and family.

Love and family. War and secrets. Betrayal and redemption. #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns with a deeply emotional and atmospheric story that spans oceans and decades, from the present-day Delaware shore to the battlefields of WWII France. Widowed by an unspeakable tragedy, Camille Palmer 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, Camille 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 the Second World War. And it is in the stunning Proven al 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. "Susan Wiggs seamlessly melds historical drama with contemporary romance," raves Mary Kay Andrews. Now, this hugely popular author has created her biggest, most powerful story yet -- a beautiful and heartfelt novel that celebrates the bonds of family and pays homage to the sacrifices of the past.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsVisiting Willow Lake is a life-changing experience -- tune in for an irresistible tale of new dreams and finding love where you least expect it. Baseball hopeful Bo Crutcher is about to get his shot at the majors. That is, until life throws him a curveball. When AJ, the son he's never met, lands on his doorstep, Bo's life becomes forever changed. He quickly learns that he'll need all the help he can get. When Kimberly van Dorn was hired to smooth Bo's rough exterior for the media, she expected the kind of shallow pro athlete she's used to handling. But Bo is willing to sacrifice everything for his vulnerable son. Over a breathtaking winter on frozen Willow Lake, she realizes she still has much to learn about putting love first. Previously published. Read the Lakeshore Chronicles Series by Susan Wiggs: Book One: Summer at Willow LakeBook Two: The Winter LodgeBook Three: DocksideBook Four: Snowfall at Willow LakeBook Five: FiresideBook Six: Lakeshore ChristmasBook Seven: The Summer HideawayBook Eight: Marrying Daisy BellamyBook Nine: Return to Willow LakeBook Ten: Candlelight ChristmasBook Eleven: Starlight on Willow Lake

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a powerful, emotionally complex story of love, loss, the pain of the past--and the promise of the future. Sometimes the greatest dream starts with the smallest element. A single cell, joining with another. And then dividing. And just like that, the world changes. Annie Harlow knows how lucky she is. The producer of a popular television cooking show, she loves her handsome husband and the beautiful Los Angeles home they share. And now, she's pregnant with their first child. But in an instant, her life is shattered. And when Annie awakes from a yearlong coma, she discovers that time isn't the only thing she's lost. Grieving and wounded, Annie retreats to her old family home in Switchback, Vermont, a maple farm generations old. There, surrounded by her free-spirited brother, their divorced mother, and four young nieces and nephews, Annie slowly emerges into a world she left behind years ago: the town where she grew up, the people she knew before, the high-school boyfriend turned judge. And with the discovery of a cookbook her grandmother wrote in the distant past, Annie unearths an age-old mystery that might prove the salvation of the family farm. Family Tree is the story of one woman's triumph over betrayal, and how she eventually comes to terms with her past. It is the story of joys unrealized and opportunities regained. Complex, clear-eyed and big-hearted, funny, sad, and wise, it is a novel to cherish and to remember.

Cuando Faith McCallum lleg a la casa de los Bellamy su intenci n era reconstruir su vida y proporcionarles a sus hijas un futuro mejor. Sin embargo, su nueva jefa, Alice Bellamy, era una mujer obstinada y dif cil. Aunque Faith ten a 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 carism tico que deseaba alejarse de la mansi n familiar y volver a su emocionante y ajetreada vida en Manhattan... con su guapa y elegante prometida. El ltimo lugar en el que quer a estar Mason era el remoto pueblo de Catskills, y se supon a que Faith McCallum era su v a de escape. Contratando a aquella mujer su madre tendr a compa a y l podr a volver a su vida. Pero cuando Faith hizo un terrible descubrimiento sobre el accidente de Alice, Mason se vio obligado a pensar si la ocupad sima existencia que hab a forjado para s mismo era lo que verdaderamente quer a... y si el hecho de explorar el pasado pod a proporcionarle una nueva vida y un amor para siempre en las tranquilas orillas del lago Willow.

A Tess Delaney le encantaba descubrir historias, devolver tesoros robados a sus leg timos propietarios y llenar los vac os del coraz n de la gente con explicaciones sobre el legado de sus familias. Pero la propia historia de Tess estaba llena de lagunas: un padre al que nunca conoci y una madre que pasaba m s tiempo trabajando que con su hija. Y, de repente, se present el enigm tico Dominic Rossi en la puerta de su casa con la noticia de que su abuelo, al que nunca hab a conocido, estaba en coma y ella iba a heredar la mitad de una finca de manzanos llamada Bella Vista. El resto le ser a legado a Isabel Johansen, una medio hermana que ni siquiera sab a que ten a. Frente al f rtil paisaje de Bella Vista, con Isabel y Dominic a su lado, Tess comenz a descubrir un mundo en el que la familia era lo primero y las ra ces de la propia historia se hund an muy profundamente.

Kate Livingston har en hektisk sommar framför sig, med en lång rad projekt planerade. Hon ska inte bara bättra på klinkergolvets fogar och måla fönsterkarmar och dörrfoder, utan också få en bättre relation till sin nioårige son, hitta en ny karriär och finna sig själv. Fast kanske inte nödvändigtvis i den ordningen... Men sommaren har en del överraskningar att bjuda på. Innan hon vet ordet av är Kate indragen i en passionerad romans med den nyinflyttade grannen JD Harris. Han har en utstrålning hon aldrig tidigare stött på, men det är också tydligt att något i hans förflutna plågar honom. Kan Kate bli den som öppnar hans fördämningar, eller kommer hans hemligheter att rasera deras lycka? SUSAN WIGGS är en prisbelönt, hyllad och bästsäljande författare som skrivit en lång rad böcker. Hon är ursprungligen lärare och har en examen från Harvard. Idag bor hon på en ö på USA:s nordvästra kust. En inbjudande sommarromans ren som guld. Publishers Weekly

Lily Robinson och Sean Maguire har ingenting gemensamt. Hon försvarar envist sin självständiga livsstil, men är i själva verket rädd för kärleken och den smärta den kan föra med sig. Han har alltid varit en obunden själ som gått sin egen väg. Men när två personer som står dem båda nära dör, förenas de i sorgen och vetskapen om att de måste vara starka och ta hand om de tre föräldralösa barnen som lämnats kvar. Tillsammans ger den nybildade familjen sig ut på en roadtrip genom landet en resa fylld av upp- och nedgångar och den glädje och frustration det innebär att leva i en familj. Och på vägen märker såväl Sean och Lily som de utsatta barnen att även när man har förlorat allting så återstår kärleken. SUSAN WIGGS är en prisbelönt, hyllad och bästsäljande författare som skrivit en lång rad böcker. Hon är ursprungligen lärare och har en examen från Harvard. Idag bor hon på en ö på USA:s nordvästra kust.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsRevisit the tranquil shores of Willow Lake and the Bellamy family in this heartwarming tale of a woman who discovers that small moments can end up being life's most cherished memories. International lawyer Sophie Bellamy has dedicated her life to helping people in war-torn countries. But when she survives a hostage situation, she remembers what matters most--the children she loves back home. Haunted by regrets, she returns to the idyllic Catskills village of Avalon on the shores of Willow Lake, determined to repair the bonds with her family. There Sophie discovers the surprising rewards of small-town life--including an unexpected passion for Noah Shepherd, the local veterinarian. Noah has a healing touch for anything with four legs, but he's never had any luck with women--until Sophie. But Sophie's heart needs healing...and both she and Noah need a chance at happiness. Previously published. Read the Lakeshore Chronicles Series by Susan Wiggs: Book One: Summer at Willow LakeBook Two: The Winter LodgeBook Three: DocksideBook Four: Snowfall at Willow LakeBook Five: FiresideBook Six: Lakeshore ChristmasBook Seven: The Summer HideawayBook Eight: Marrying Daisy BellamyBook Nine: Return to Willow LakeBook Ten: Candlelight ChristmasBook Eleven: Starlight on Willow Lake

Sarah Moon hanterar livets alla problem genom att gestalta dem i sin satiriska serie Konsten att andas. Ofta speglar den verkligheten, men att Sarahs man, Jack, skulle vara otrogen stod dock aldrig i något manus. För att komma över Jacks svek flyr Sarah till den lilla kuststaden i Kalifornien där hon växt upp. Väl där tvingas hon möta sitt förflutna en känslomässigt frånvarande pappa, förlusten av sin mamma och ett oväntat band till Will Bonner, killen hennes hjärta slog för under high school-tiden, men som aldrig ens såg åt hennes håll. Men även Will har förändrats. Och just som Sarahs hjärta är på väg att läkas gör hon en minst sagt överraskande upptäckt. Förändringarnas vindar har lett henne till denna oförutsedda nystart och allt hon kan göra är att sluta ögonen ... och bara andas. SUSAN WIGGS är en prisbelönt, hyllad och bästsäljande författare som skrivit en lång rad böcker. Hon är ursprungligen lärare och har en examen från Harvard. Idag bor hon på en ö på USA:s nordvästra kust.

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author returns with a compelling story of love and family from the present day to World War II France

Love and family. War and secrets. Betrayal and redemption. #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns with a deeply emotional and atmospheric story that spans oceans and decades, from the present-day Delaware shore to the battlefields of WWII France. Widowed by an unspeakable tragedy, Camille Palmer 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, Camille 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 the Second World War. And it is in the stunning Proven al 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. "Susan Wiggs seamlessly melds historical drama with contemporary romance," raves Mary Kay Andrews. Now, this hugely popular author has created her biggest, most powerful story yet -- a beautiful and heartfelt novel that celebrates the bonds of family and pays homage to the sacrifices of the past.

Isabel Johansen, una reputada chef criada en la apacible poblaci n de Archangel, hab a decidido transformar su hogar en una exclusiva escuela de cocina, un lugar nico al que otros so adores, 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 tambi n 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, apareci para desenterrar el pasado. Siempre se le hab a dado mejor exponer las vidas de los dem s que su bien protegido coraz n, pero la apacible vida en una peque a ciudad, unida a la ardiente sensualidad de la cocina de Isabel, lo hab an animado a revelar unas cuantas verdades sobre s mismo. La enso adora dulzura del verano era la poca perfecta del a o para exacerbar las emociones en una historia donde el pasado y el presente iban a colisionar para crear un inesperado futuro.

The Lakeshore Chronicles has captivated thousands of readers with unforgettable characters, warm humor and engaging stories. Revisit the tranquil shores of Willow Lake in this irresistible tale of a woman's emotional journey from the heartache of the past to hope for the future. With her daughter grown and flown, Nina Romano is ready to embark on a new adventure. She's waited a long time for dating, travel and chasing dreams. But just as she's beginning to enjoy being on her own, she finds herself falling for Greg Bellamy, owner of the charming Inn at Willow Lake and a single father with two kids of his own. Greg lost his first marriage to a demanding career. Now he's determined to make a new start before it's too late. Juggling work, raising his young son and helping his nearly grown daughter face life's ultimate challenge, he has no time to fall in love. Still, with Nina Romano, love feels just right this time around.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a powerful, emotionally complex story of love, loss, the pain of the past--and the promise of the futureSometimes the greatest dream starts with the smallest element. A single cell, joining with another. And then dividing. And just like that, the world changes. Annie Harlow knows how lucky she is. The producer of a popular television cooking show, she loves her handsome husband and the beautiful Los Angeles home they share. And now, she's pregnant with their first child. But in an instant, her life is shattered. And when Annie awakes from a yearlong coma, she discovers that time isn't the only thing she's lost. Grieving and wounded, Annie retreats to her old family home in Switchback, Vermont, a maple farm generations old. There, surrounded by her free-spirited brother, their divorced mother, and four young nieces and nephews, Annie slowly emerges into a world she left behind years ago: the town where she grew up, the people she knew before, the high-school boyfriend turned judge. And with the discovery of a cookbook her grandmother wrote in the distant past, Annie unearths an age-old mystery that might prove the salvation of the family farm. Family Tree is the story of one woman's triumph over betrayal, and how she eventually comes to terms with her past. It is the story of joys unrealized and opportunities regained. Complex, clear-eyed and big-hearted, funny, sad, and wise, it is a novel to cherish and to remember.