One Perfect Summer: A novel

by Brenda Novak

Overview

"A great book to finish off your summer reading."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Some families we’re born into
Some we find for ourselves

When Serenity Alston swabbed her cheek for a genetic test, she joked about uncovering some dark ancestral scandal. The last thing she expected was to discover two half sisters she didn’t know existed. Suddenly, everything about her loving family is drawn into question. And meeting these newfound sisters might be the only way to get answers.

The women decide to dig into the mystery together at Serenity’s family cabin in Lake Tahoe. With Reagan navigating romantic politics at work and Lorelei staring down the collapse of her marriage, all three women are converging at a crossroads in their lives. Before the summer is over, they’ll have to confront the past and determine how to move forward when everything they previously thought to be true was a lie. But any future is easier to face with family by your side.

"This heartwarming story of sisters who bond as adults is sure to please...those who enjoy books by Susan Mallery and Debbie Macomber."—Library Journal

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781488055454
Publisher:	MIRA Books
Publication date:	04/07/2020
Sold by:	HARLEQUIN
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	5,384
File size:	680 KB

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak has written over 60 novels. An eight-time Rita nominee, she's won The National Reader's Choice, The Bookseller's Best and other awards. She runs Brenda Novak for the Cure, a charity that has raised more than $2.5 million for diabetes research (her youngest son has this disease). She considers herself lucky to be a mother of five and married to the love of her life. www.brendanovak.com

Editorial Reviews

"This fast-paced novel, if you haven’t read it, is a great book to finish off your summer reading."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"This heartwarming story of sisters who bond as adults is sure to please the many fans of Novak as well as those who enjoy books by Susan Mallery and Debbie Macomber."—Library Journal


"I adore everything Brenda Novak writes. Her books are compelling, emotional, tender stories about people I would love to know in real life."—RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author

"Heartwarming, life-affirming, page-turning...I can always count on Novak to make me weep, laugh and fall in love!"—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

"Fascinating characters, powerful conflicts and complex emotions make any Brenda Novak book a must-read for me."—Sherryl Woods, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Brenda Novak doesn't just write fabulous stories, she writes keepers."—Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Whenever I see a new Brenda Novak book, I buy it and read it, pronto. I can always count on her for a solid, exciting story."—Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Brenda Novak draws you in from the first page."—Barbara Freethy, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"The perfect read to cozy up to on a long winter night."—Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Before We Were Strangers

"Brenda Novak has a raw talent for bringing her novels to life."—The San Francisco Book Review

"Beautifully crafted, exceptionally poignant."—Library Journal on Discovering You

"Potently emotional, powerfully life-affirming."—Booklist (starred review) on This Heart of Mine

From the Publisher

04/01/2020

DNA tests reveal that three strangers—Serenity, Reagan, and Lorelei—are half sisters. Although initially shocked, they become friends and decide to meet in person. Serenity's family cabin in Lake Tahoe provides the perfect locale for the sisters to bond and try to solve the mystery of how they are related. Each woman is dealing with her own life-altering drama. Serenity is recovering from finding out her now ex-husband is a criminal; Reagan recently had an affair with her married boss. And Lorelei must decide if she should divorce her husband, who has been cheating on her with her best friend. It becomes clear that one week is not enough time even to begin to find solutions, so their spring getaway turns into spending the whole summer together. But will their newfound familial connection provide the support they need to move on, or will it create even more damage? VERDICT Filled with intense life conflicts that avoid being over-the-top, this heartwarming story of sisters who bond as adults is sure to please the many fans of Novak ("Evelyn Talbot" series; Before We Were Strangers) as well as those who enjoy books by Susan Mallery and Debbie Macomber. [See Prepub Alert, 10/14/19.]—Karen Core, Detroit P.L.

Library Journal