Small-town nurse Nina Wentworth has made a career out of being a caretaker. More âMumâ than their mother ever was, she sacrificed medical schoolâand her first loveâso her sister could break free. Which is why she isnât exactly thrilled to see Averil back on Blackberry Island, especially when Ninaâs life has suddenly become...complicated.
Nina unexpectedly finds herself juggling two menâher high school sweetheart and a younger maverick pilot who also wants to claim her heart. But as fun as all this romance is, Nina has real life to deal with. Averil doesnât seem to want the great guy sheâs married to, and doesn't seem to be making headway writing her first book; their mom is living life just as recklessly as she always has; and Ninaâs starting to realize that the control she once had is slipping out of her fingers. Her hopes of getting off the island seem to be stretching further away...until her mother makes a discovery that could change everything forever.
But before Nina and Averil can reach for the stars, they have to decide what they want. Will Averil stay? Will Nina leave? And what about the men who claim to love them? Does love heal, or will finding their happy ending mean giving up all they've ever wanted?
#1 NYT bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming, humorous novels about the relationships that define our livesâfamily, friendship, romance. She's known for putting nuanced characters in emotional situations that surprise readers to laughter. Beloved by millions, her books have been translated into 28 languages.Susan lives in Washington with her husband, two cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Visit her at SusanMallery.com.