The Summer Cottage
- Authors: Viola Shipman
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- Genres: General Fiction
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- Rating: 4.5 based on 2,829 reviews
- Release Date: April 23, 2019
- Print length: 400 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
From the bestselling author of The Charm Bracelet and The Recipe Box comes the perfect summer escape about the restorative power of family tradition, small-town community and the feel of sand between your toes
Adie Lou Kruger's former partner never truly appreciated her fondness for what her family affectionately referred to as the Cozy Cottage - a delightful, rundown summer retreat nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan that she has now inherited. Despite the challenges of a failing marriage, an empty nest, and the approach of middle age, the memories of carefree summers spent on the beach provide her with a glimmer of hope. Determined not to succumb to the stereotype of a woman scorned by her husband's infidelity, Adie Lou decides to take control of her life and revamp the cottage, piece by piece, according to her own vision.
However, the process of transforming the beloved but weathered structure into a bed-and-breakfast proves to be far more complicated than the home improvement shows make it seem. Opposition from the preservation society of Saugatuck, unexpected expenses, and demanding guests throw a wrench in her plans. Despite the setbacks, as the cottage undergoes a transformation, so does Adie Lou, finding unexpected sources of support and the possibility of a new romance. Through the restoration of her cottage, Adie Lou rediscovers her resilience, heritage, and happiness, finding solace in the magic of each sunset and sandcastle.
Praise for this book
Every now and then a new voice in fiction arrives to completely charm, entertain and remind us what matters. Viola Shipman is that voice and The Summer Cottage is that absolutely irresistible and necessary novel.
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