Recommendations based on Summer at Willow Lakeby Susan Wiggs

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  1. Just Breathe

    by Susan Wiggs
    A woman returns to her hometown to care for her mother and finds love and healing in unexpected places.

    What happens when a cartoonist’s life gets turned upside-down? Find out in this contemporary romance by, New York Times, bestseller Susan Wiggs! Sarah Moon tackles life’s issues with a sharp wit in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Bride

    by Julie Garwood
    A daring journey of love and courage as a young woman fights to save her family.

    By edict of the king, the mighty Scottish laird Alec Kincaid must take an English bride. His choice was Jamie, youngest daughter of Baron Jamison...a feisty, violet-eyed beauty. Alec ached to touch ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Oysterville Sewing Circle

    by Susan Wiggs
    A fashion designer returns to her hometown to heal from a traumatic experience and starts a sewing circle that changes the lives of the women involved.

    “Stitched together with love, this is a story just waiting for your favorite reading chair. With her signature style and skill, Susan Wiggs delivers an intricate patchwork of old wounds and new ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Lost and Found Sisters

    by Jill Shalvis
    After the death of her sister, Quinn discovers a family secret that leads her to a new life and unexpected love.

    They say life can change in an instant…, ,, After losing her sister in a devastating car accident, chef Quinn Weller is finally getting her life back on track. She appears to have it all: a loving ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Just One of the Guys

    by Kristan Higgins
    A woman disguises herself as a man to work at a construction site and falls for her boss.

    Being one of the guys isn't all it's cracked up to be...So when journalist Chastity O'Neill returns to her hometown, she decides it's time to start working on some of those feminine wiles. Two tiny ... (Goodreads)

  6. Dance Upon the Air

    by Nora Roberts
    A woman's journey of self-discovery, as she finds love and learns to trust in the face of danger.

    When Nell Channing arrives on charming Three Sisters Island, she believes that she's finally found refuge from her abusive husband–and from the terrifying life she fled so desperately eight months ... (Goodreads)

  7. Welcome to Temptation

    by Jennifer Crusie
    Two sisters arrive in Temptation to make a documentary, but end up getting caught up in the town's scandals and romances.

    The novel begins as Sophie Dempsey and her younger sister Amy approach the small Ohio town of Temptation. They have been hired by their former sister-in-law, Clea Whipple, to create a movie that will ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Heaven and Earth

    by Nora Roberts
    A suspenseful romance between two people, each facing their own personal challenges.

    Ripley Todd just wants to live a quiet, peaceful kind of life. Her job as a sheriff's deputy keeps her busy and happy, and she has no trouble finding men when she wants them - which, lately, isn't ... (Goodreads)

  9. Face the Fire

    by Nora Roberts
    A woman's quest to reclaim her identity and recapture her lost love.

    Mia Devlin knows what it is like to love with your whole heart—and then watch your love walk away. Years ago, she and Sam Logan shared an incredible bond built on passion, legend, and fate. But then ... (Goodreads)

  10. Virgin River

    by Robyn Carr
    A woman moves to a rural town for a fresh start, finding unexpected love and a newfound sense of belonging.

    A Netflix Original Series! Welcome back to Virgin River with the book that started it all… Wanted: Midwife/nurse practitioner in Virgin River, population six hundred. Make a difference against a ... (Goodreads)

  11. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

    by Sarah MacLean
    A young woman decides to break societal norms and pursue a notorious rake, leading to unexpected love and scandal.

    A lady does not smoke cheroot. She does not ride astride. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never gambles at a gentlemen's club. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has ... (Goodreads)

  12. It Happened One Autumn

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A forbidden romance between a wealthy gentleman and a working-class woman.

    It happened at the ball., Where beautiful but bold Lillian Bowman quickly learned that her independent American ways weren't entirely "the thing." And the most disapproving of all was insufferable, ... (Goodreads)

  13. Anyone But You

    by Jennifer Crusie
    A romantic comedy about two opposites who must learn to compromise and accept each other.

    For Nina Askew, turning forty means freedom–from the ex-husband, freedom from their stuffy suburban home, freedom to focus on what she wants for a change. And what she wants is something her ex ... (Goodreads)

  14. Magic Hour

    by Kristin Hannah
    A woman's journey of self-discovery and healing, finding strength and courage to confront her past.

    Dr. Julia Cates was one of the country's preeminent child psychiatrists until a shocking tragedy ruined her career. Retreating to her small western Washington hometown, Julia meets an extraordinary ... (Goodreads)

  15. Good in Bed

    by Jennifer Weiner
    A story of finding identity, redemption, and self-love in spite of life's challenges.

    Candace (Cannie) Shapiro is a smart, sarcastic, and successful entertainment journalist living in Philadelphia . Although she has a small group of close friends, including her best friend Samantha, ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Winter Garden

    by Kristin Hannah
    A family drama that explores the complex relationships between a mother and her two daughters, set against the backdrop of World War II and the Leningrad Siege.

    Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn’t know her mother?, From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane, and, True Colors, comes a powerful, heartbreaking novel that ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Lucky One

    by Nicholas Sparks
    A Marine finds a photograph of a woman while on duty in Iraq and sets out to find her. They fall in love, but secrets threaten their happiness.

    The book starts from Keith Clayton's perspective. Keith is a local police officer. He is at a location where local college students go for nude swimming. He is carrying a camera he borrowed from the ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Me and Mr. Darcy

    by Alexandra Potter
    A modern-day woman travels to England and falls in love with a man who resembles Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice."

    Dreams come true in this hilarious, feel-good fairy tale about life, love, and dating literature’s most eligible bachelor! After a string of disastrous dates, Emily Albright decides she’s had it with ... (Goodreads)

  19. In Twenty Years

    by Allison Winn Scotch
    College friends reunite after 20 years and confront secrets, regrets, and missed opportunities.

    Twenty years ago, six Penn students shared a house, naively certain that their friendships would endure—until the death of their ringleader and dear friend Bea splintered the group for good. Now, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Low Country

    by Anne Rivers Siddons
    A woman returns to her childhood home in the Low Country of South Carolina, confronting family secrets and personal demons.

    Caroline Venable has everything her Southern heritage promised: money, prestige, a powerful husband—and a predictable routine of country-club luncheons, cocktail parties, and dinners hosting her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Nowhere But Here

    by Katie McGarry
    A teenage girl raised in a motorcycle club falls for a boy from a rival club, leading to a dangerous clash between the two groups.

    An unforgettable new series from acclaimed author Katie McGarry about taking risks, opening your heart and ending up in a place you never imagined possible Seventeen-year-old Emily likes her life the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. A Slice of Heaven

    by Sherryl Woods
    A heartwarming story of a woman who inherits a beachside cottage and finds love and community in a small town.

    The Sweet Magnolias is now a Netflix Original Series! From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Sherryl Woods Return to the world of the Sweet Magnolias, where friends are closer than family, and fun ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Rescue

    by Anita Shreve
    A group of strangers are brought together by a tragic event, leading to unexpected connections and revelations about their pasts.

    A rookie paramedic pulls a young woman alive from her totaled car, a first rescue that begins a lifelong tangle of love and wreckage. Peter Webster pulls a young woman out of a car wreck that should ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. The Next Best Thing

    by Kristan Higgins
    After a devastating accident, Lucy tries to rebuild her life and career in Hollywood, but love and family drama complicate things.

    Lucy Lang isn't looking for fireworks... She's looking for a nice, decent man. Someone who'll mow the lawn, flip chicken on the barbeque, teach their future children to play soccer. But most ... (Goodreads)

  25. Only Mine

    by Susan Mallery
    After a traumatic past, a woman finds love with a man who is willing to protect her at all costs.

    You can’t win if you don’t play… Her town’s lack of men may make headlines, but it isn’t news to Dakota Hendrix. The beautiful blonde has bigger problems to deal with, such as overseeing the romance ... (Goodreads)

  26. Instant Attraction

    by Jill Shalvis
    A small-town girl and a big-city guy find themselves attracted to each other, but their pasts threaten to keep them apart.

    New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis introduces the charming little town of Wishful, California, the perfect place to start for a woman wanting more from life . . . LET THE DREAMS BEGIN ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Finding Perfect

    by Susan Mallery
    A woman struggles to find love and acceptance while dealing with her mother's mental illness.

    When Pia O'Brian's best friend dies, Pia expects to inherit her cherished cat. Instead, the woman leaves Pia three frozen embryos. With a disastrous track record in the romance department and the ... (Goodreads)

  28. And Then She Was Gone

    by Christopher Greyson
    A woman disappears, leaving behind a trail of secrets and lies. Her daughter sets out to uncover the truth and find her.

    What’s done in the dark will be brought to the light…, , , The silhouette stood at the edge of the woods like a spider watching a fly enter its carefully crafted web. Only a few more steps and she’d ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. I Heart New York

    by Lindsey Kelk
    After a disastrous break-up, Angela Clark escapes to New York City to start anew and finds herself in a whirlwind of adventure and romance.

    Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, get ready for the summer debut of the year...When you're running away from a broken heart, there's only one place to go...Adjusting tiaras at the foot of the ... (Goodreads)

  30. Rumour Has It

    by Jill Mansell
    A small town is turned upside down when a celebrity moves in and secrets are revealed. Love, laughter, and drama ensue.

    Would you be tempted? Newly single, Tilly Cole impulsively accepts a job offer in a small town as a "Girl Friday." Fun job, country house, fresh start, why not? But soon she finds herself in a hotbed ... (Goodreads)