The Summer That Shaped Us: A Novel

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FromNew York Timesbestselling author Lori Wilde comes her newest story about three generations of women, an island with an air of mystery and magic, and one summer that changes everythingperfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery.

In the Gulf of Mexico, near South Padre, sits a private island with a bit of a magic about it: the colors are brighter, the food tastes better, and turtles and cranes find sanctuary there. The billionaire heiress who built the thriving resort on Hobby Island exclusively for crafters, Eloisa Hobby, is as much a mystery as she is a mentor. Those with troubles are invited in the aftermath of an emotional turmoil, and with help from the other crafters on the island Eloisa acts as a sounding board while she gently and unobtrusively guides the visitors toward healthy resolutions in their lives. Only a few receive the honor of a golden ticket.

Luna, ever the pragmatist, is reeling in the wake of tragedy: shes just moved with her fierce, opinionated teenage daughter Artemis to her mothers house, after they lost their husband and father. But her mother, Jeanie, artistic and sensitive, has faced her own troubles recently, and her home may not be the stable sanctuary the three women so desperately need.

When Jeanie receives one of the coveted tickets, inviting her and her family to Hobby Island, the blessing is one they cant turn down, though both Luna and Artie remain skeptical of their eccentric host and benefactor. Together, the three of them will have to learn to trust one another again, accept help from those who love them, and embrace lifeduring a summer theyll never forget.

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"Page-turning and passionate, Lori Wilde's novels are always a delight!" Jill Shalvis,New York Timesbestselling author The Moonglow Sisters is everything I love in a book. It's emotional, funny, tender and unforgettable. I couldn't stop reading until the last wonderful page. Lori Wilde writes characters who always speak to my heart. RaeAnne Thayne,New York Times bestselling author "Fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery will relish the complex family relationships Wilde creates." Booklist Wilde reunites three estranged sisters in this powerful tale. Wildes fine characterizations and pulsating plot will please readers who enjoy family sagas. Publishers WeeklyonThe Moonglow Sisters

Author Bio

Lori Wildeis theNew York Times,USATodayand Publishers Weekly bestselling author of 97works of romantic fiction. Shes a three-time Romance Writers of America RITA finalist and has four times been nominated for Romantic Times Readers Choice Award. She has won numerous other awards as well. Her books have been translated into 26 languages, with more than seven million copies of her books sold worldwide. Her breakout novel,The First Love Cookie Club,was made into a Hallmark movie titledA Kismet Christmas. Lori is a registered nurse with a BSN from Texas Christian University and an MLA from the same university. She holds a certificate in forensics and is also a certified yoga instructor. A sixth-generation Texan, Lori lives with her husband, Bill, in the Cutting Horse Capital of the World.