It's been decades since Mara's family was last together, decades since the day her sister Allison drowned at Silver Beach. After the family tragedy, Mara's father took her to the opposite end of the country, where she made a tidy life for herself in western Massachusetts, with a good education, stable job, and loving girlfriend. Her half-sister, Shannon, was left behind with their mother in San Diego. Surviving on disability checks and handouts from family, Shannon can't remember a time when Linda wasn't drunk. When a heart attack lands Linda in the hospital, Shannon's first impulse is to skip town—to finally escape her mother's orbit and make her sister step up. While Mara gave up on Linda years ago and couldn't have less in common with her sister, an unemployed stoner, it's time for her to stop running from everything that makes her have feelings. This is a novel about the persistent, mystifying ties of family, the extravagant mess of addiction, and what it means to actually live inside your own life.

Years after betraying her, he's back in Haven Point...and ready to learn the truth Megan Hamilton never really liked Elliot Bailey. He turned his back on her family when they needed him the most and it almost tore them all apart. So she's shocked when Elliot arrives at her family's inn, needing a place to stay and asking questions that dredge up the past. Megan will rent him a cottage, but that's where it ends – no matter how gorgeous Elliot has become. Coming back home to Haven Point was the last thing bestselling writer Elliot Bailey thought he'd ever do. But the book he's writing now is his most personal one yet and it's drawn him back to the woman he can't get out of his mind. Seeing Megan again is harder than he expected and it brings up feelings he'd thought were long buried. Could this be his chance to win over his first love?

Years after betraying her, he’s back in Haven Point…and ready to learn the truth Megan Hamilton never really liked Elliot Bailey. He turned his back on her family when they needed him the most and it almost tore them all apart. So she’s shocked when Elliot arrives at her family’s inn, needing a place to stay and asking questions that dredge up the past. Megan will rent him a cottage, but that’s where it ends—no matter how gorgeous Elliot has become. Coming back home to Haven Point was the last thing bestselling writer Elliot Bailey thought he’d ever do. But the book he’s writing now is his most personal one yet and it’s drawn him back to the woman he can’t get out of his mind. Seeing Megan again is harder than he expected and it brings up feelings he’d thought were long buried. Could this be his chance to win over his first love? Don't miss Thayne's next release, The Path to Sunshine Cove: three love stories in one with the emotional pull of Debbie Macomber, Barbara Delinsky and Susan Wiggs!

In Mildred A. Wirt's 'The Brownie Scouts at Silver Beach,' readers are immersed in a charming tale of friendship, adventure, and self-discovery. Set in the early 20th century, the book follows a group of Brownie Scouts as they embark on a summer adventure at Silver Beach. Wirt's descriptive and engaging writing style brings the seaside setting to life, creating a vivid picture for readers to immerse themselves in. The book's emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and personal growth makes it a timeless coming-of-age story that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. Wirt's attention to detail and rich character development add depth and complexity to the narrative, making it a delight to read. Mildred A. Wirt, also known as Carolyn Keene, was a prolific writer who penned over 130 books during her career. Her background as a journalist and fascination with mystery and adventure are evident in 'The Brownie Scouts at Silver Beach,' as she weaves together a captivating story that captures the essence of childhood and the power of friendship. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy heartwarming tales of friendship and adventure, as well as fans of classic children's literature.

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Who's spending the summer at the private Silver Beach? Elli Wells denies her own longings to protect her younger brother from Charlotte Ransom, the girl she knows will break Ethan's heart. Ethan Wells sets his sights on the one thing he's wanted all his life: Charlotte Ransom. Charlotte Ransom is jealous of everything Elli has. And the thing she craves most can never be hers: Sam DeWitt. Sam DeWitt could have anyone at Silver Beach . . . except the one girl who holds his heart: Elli Wells.

A journey to 500 public parks and points of access along the Lake Michigan shore, this guide is a must for the beach lover, hiker, kayaker, boater, fisher, skier or camper looking to explore this shore. Arranged geographically from the Indiana border to the Straits of Mackinac, each site is pinpointed with maps; most sites have GPS descriptions. Charts tell the important features at each place. Quickly find lighthouses, dunes or a beach of solitude!

Meredith Martin Delinn just lost everything: her friends, her homes, her social standing — because her husband Freddy cheated rich investors out of billions of dollars. Desperate and facing homelessness, Meredith receives a call from her old best friend, Constance Flute. Connie's had recent worries of her own, and the two depart for a summer on Nantucket in an attempt to heal. But the island can't offer complete escape, and they're plagued by new and old troubles alike. When Connie's brother Toby — Meredith's high school boyfriend — arrives, Meredith must reconcile the differences between the life she is leading and the life she could have had. Set against the backdrop of a Nantucket summer, Elin Hilderbrand delivers a suspenseful story of the power of friendship, the pull of love, and the beauty of forgiveness. “Clearly the Madoff family inspired this plot, but Hilderbrand gives it her own sun-kissed, optimistic spin — which is not to say it’s all Rosa rugosa, just that there’s a silver lining to the ugliest of circumstances.” —Elisabeth Egan, New York Times

If you have ever been curious as to why there is a the in the Bronx or how the borough came to be named, look no further. Bill Twomey reveals the ins and outs of Bronx history as no one else can, and he does it in over 200 stories so you can read as much or as little as you like whether you have a few moments or a few hours. Find out the origins of the various communities of the borough and the stories of the many celebrities and interesting people who call the Bronx home. Whether you came from West Farms, Hunts Point, Glason Point, Throggs Neck, or Riverdale, there are stories here to entertain and educate you. Freedomland, Parkchester, Fort Schuyler, the Concourse, Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Zoo, and tales of old Baychester will remind you of a bygone era. No community is left out of the fascinating book that will make you the guru of all things Bronx.

One cloudy day, feeling the urge to kick the dust of Kinsley, Kansas off our heels, Karen and I looked at each other and said "Why wait for tomorrow?" So we loaded up our car, and then, with our home of the past three years in our rear-view mirror, we said to each other "Let's go Exploring!" Not too far out of town I recalled the words of a lifelong friend - "You have such an interesting life." My reply to him was "If you are willing to let slip your anchor and set yourself adrift on the whimsical currents of fate, adventure is bound to happen!" But then, with a bit of melancholy, I recalled that I had also commented to him "I envy your roots. You have a sense of place and a bond with friends that someone like me In a Quest for Neverland, Brent and Karen explored New Zealand, as well as the United States and Canada. Along the way they discovered extraordinary beauty, heartfelt friendships, artistic inspiration, and thoughtful contemplation into the quantum nature of eternal souls.