Part of Lowcountry Tales, book 4
First published 2005
Linda Breland speeds down Interstate 95 with her teenage daughters, escaping the wreckage of her New Jersey life. Her older daughter Lindsey heads off to college, leaving Linda alone with wild child Gracie. Behind them lie cold winters, financial struggles, married men, and an ex-husband who married someone younger and more successful. They arrive in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, where Linda's sister Mimi welcomes them with open arms and endless advice. The Lowcountry offers a different pace of life, but Linda still needs work. Brad Jackson, a former Atlanta investment banker, hires her to manage his restaurant on Shem Creek. Brad carries his own baggage in the form of Loretta, his almost ex-wife who seems determined to make trouble. As Linda settles into her new role, the magical waters and abundant wildlife of Shem Creek begin their healing work. The natural beauty of this corner of the Lowcountry creates space for reflection and renewal. Linda must learn to recognize the second chances that come her way and decide which ones to embrace.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, second-chance-romance
Setting: New Jersey, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Shem Creek
Period: contemporary
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