McNear’s latest Butternut Lake novel features small-town living at its best, teenaged angst and family dysfunction. [...] The perfect summer read that also works as a standalone novel.” — RT Book Reviews
Praise for The Space Between Sisters: “Butternut Lake is so beautifully rendered, you’ll wish it was real.” — Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author, on Moonlight on Butternut Lake
“This triumphant story had me reading until the wee hours of the morning.” — Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“The perfect book to bring on summer vacation, this stay-up-all-night novel...is one that readers will love. With well-developed characters who captivate and a deeply emotional subplot […] this novel is one to add to your collection for keeps.” — RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars)
Praise for Up at Butternut Lake: “A great, emotional read for every woman who must face the past before moving forward.” — Sherryl Woods, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“[...] if you’re packing your lakeside tote and hefting the canoe to the top of your vehicle, you might want to take along Up at Butternut Lake.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune
“A great, emotional read for every woman who must face the past before moving forward” — #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods
“A sweet romance wrapped in several interesting storylines. It’s easy to root for the happiness of all the leads.” — New York Journal of Books
Praise for BUTTERNUT SUMMER: “Butternut Summer by Mary McNear made me laugh at times, and it also brought tears to my eyes. [...] I highly recommend Butternut Summer!” — Fresh Fiction
“Butternut Summer is a thoughtful examination of the pleasure and pain of love and the strength of the family bond and will leave fans eagerly awaiting the triptych’s final installment.” — Booklist
“Engaging and true to life, Butternut Summer offers a story not limited just to a beach read.” — New York Journal of Books
Praise for Moonlight on Butternut Lake: “A delicious setting and a heroine to cheer for, Moonlight on Butternut Lake is my favorite kind of book, one that treads that pleasurable line between romance and women’s fiction. Enjoy! ” — Susan Elizabeth Phillips