Picture Perfect Autumn LP

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A Manhattan photographer finds inspiration and new possibilities in a Gothic Rhode Island beach house in this uplifting fall-set read from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble.

Dani Campbell is the latest darling of the Manhattan art scene. As a self-taught photographer, Dani is loving every minute of her sudden popularity, but has no idea how she got there, or a clue as to how to stay.On a shoot at an antiques barn, she discovers an envelope of old photos and sees in them what her photos are missing. Her search for their source leads Dani to a small Rhode Island town, a dilapidated American Gothic beach houseand Lawrence Sinclair.

Reclusive and bitter, the last thing eighty-year-old Lawrence wants to think about is photographythe thing that inadvertently led to his sons death and tore his family apart. But Dani is determined and persuasive, and Lawrence cant help but be intrigued by the girl with spiky hair who wants to learn from him, when almost everyone else just wants to relieve him of his substantial fortune.

Dani and Lawrences mentorship blossoms unexpectedly, but everything is put in jeopardy by the appearance of Lawrences estranged grandson, Peter. Peter is determined to spend some time reconnecting with his grandfather and to get rid of the supposed fortune hunter after Lawrences money. But Dani is not what he was expecting, and he soon discovers that they have more things in common than not.

Brought together by fortune, fate, and the ties that bind, all three embark on journeys of discovery and love.

Reviews

"This heartwarming novel about love, friendship, and family will have Noble's readers looking for more. Share this with fans of Hannah McKinnon and Nancy Thayer." -- Booklist

"Noble tells the tumultuous story of a daughter caught in the middle of pain and family strife. Readers will appreciate the uplifting end to a complicated, heartrending story of love lost and anger relinquished at last." -- Publishers Weekly on Beach Wish

"Shelley Noble has penned a big, engaging family saga, filled with a memorable ensemble cast, spanning four generations. Noble's expert storytelling, combined with her beautiful writing makes this a novel that keeps you turning pages." -- Renee Rosen, author of Windy City Blues, on Lighthouse Beach

"A heartfelt and witty celebration of friendship and love, Shelley Noble takes readers on an unforgettable journey as she provides the ultimate beach escape. Lighthouse Beach is the perfect read for summer!" -- Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana

"Shelley Noble effortlessly balances drama and intrigue in a story that ultimately reveals the love and sacrifice extant in even the most dysfunctional families." -- Jamie Beck, author of Worth the Wait, on The Beach at Painter's Cove

Author Bio

Shelley Noble is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Whisper Beach and Beach Colors. Other titles include Stargazey Point, Breakwater Bay, Forever Beach, Lighthouse Beach, and four spin off novellas. A former professional dancer and choreographer, she lives at the Jersey shore and loves to discover new beaches and indulge in her passion for lighthouses and vintage carousels. Shelley is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Women's Fiction Writers Association.