Mary McNear élabore des récits centrés sur des relations idylliques mais complexes qui se déroulent dans un village pittoresque au bord d'un lac dans le Midwest supérieur. Ses narrations s'inspirent souvent d'une vie d'expériences estivales, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu des dynamiques de voisinage et des liens familiaux. McNear aborde son écriture avec une passion d'observation, trouvant l'inspiration dans l'agitation quotidienne d'une pâtisserie locale, ce qui informe son récit riche en détails et empreint d'émotion.
The narrative follows two deeply scarred individuals who embark on a journey of healing and rediscovery. As they navigate their past traumas, they find hope and the possibility of love, illustrating the transformative power of connection and resilience. This poignant tale explores themes of redemption and the courage to embrace new beginnings.
The tranquil summer routine at Butternut Lake is disrupted for a mother and daughter who have long cherished their home by the water. As tourists flock to the area and shops come to life, they face unexpected challenges that test their bond and redefine their connection to the lake. This season brings transformation and new experiences, altering their lives in profound ways.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary McNear brings you home to Butternut Lake and a novel filled with irresistible characters whom you will want to call your friends... For the lovely Billy Harper, Butternut Lake is the place she feels most at home, even though lately she believes the only one listening to her is Murphy . . . her faithful Labrador retriever. Her teenage son, Luke, has gone from precious to precocious practically overnight. Her friends are wrapped up in their own lives, and Luke's father, Wesley, disappeared before his son was even born. No wonder she prefers to spend time with good books, especially ones in which everything ends in perfection. But Billy is about to learn that anything is possible during the heady days of summer. Coming to terms with her past--the death of her father; the arrival of Cal Cooper, a complicated man with a definite interest in Billy; even the return of Wesley--will force her to have a little bit of faith in herself and others . . . and realize that happiness doesn't always mean perfection.
Return to Butternut Lake with New York Times bestselling author Mary McNear in a story where the complicated bonds of sisterhood are tested, long-kept secrets are revealed, and love is discovered…all during one unforgettable summer at the lake. They are two sisters who couldn’t be more different. Win organized and responsible, plans her life with care. Poppy impulsive and undependable, leaves others to pick up the pieces. But despite their differences, they share memories of the idyllic childhood summers they spent together on the shores of Butternut Lake. Now, thirteen years later, Win, recovering from a personal tragedy, has taken refuge on Butternut Lake, settling into a predictable and quiet life. Then, one night, Poppy unexpectedly shows up on her sister’s doorstep with her suitcases, an aging cat named Sasquatch, and a mysterious man in tow. Although Win loves her beautiful sister, she wasn’t expecting her to move in for the summer. At first, they relive the joys of Butternut Lake. But their blissful nostalgia soon gives way to conflict, and painful memories and buried secrets threaten to tear the sisters apart. As the waning days of summer get shorter, past secrets are revealed, new love is found, and the ties between the sisters are tested like never before…all on the serene shores of Butternut Lake.