Michelle Sanderson may appear to be a strong, independent woman, but on the inside, she's still the wounded girl who fled home years ago. A young army vet, Michelle returns to the quaint Blackberry Island Inn to claim her inheritance and recover from the perils of war. Instead, she finds the owner's suite occupied by the last person she wants to see.
Carly Williams and Michelle were once inseparable, until a shocking betrayal destroyed their friendship. And now Carly is implicated in the financial disaster lurking behind the inn's cheerful veneer.
Single mother Carly has weathered rumors, lies and secrets for a lifetime, and is finally starting to move forward with love and life. But if the Blackberry Island Inn goes under, Carly and her daughter will go with it.
To save their livelihoods, Carly and Michelle will undertake a turbulent truce. It'll take more than a successful season to move beyond their devastating past, but with a little luck and a beautiful summer, they may just rediscover the friendship of a lifetime.
Review
"Gritty and magical, angst-ridden and sweet, this coming-home story by bestseller Mallery (Only His) pulls no punches... Mallery adds layer upon layer to the women's history, while revealing the raw core of each with expert pacing guaranteed to keep a reader up way past bedtime..." - Publishers Weekly on Barefoot Season
"This poignant tale of family dynamics, the jarring impact of change, and eventual acceptance and healing is sure to please Mallery's many, devoted fans."
-Booklist on Already Home
"Mallery's prose is luscious and provocative."
-Publishers Weekly
"Susan Mallery's gift for writing humor and tenderness make all her books true gems."
-RT Book Reviews
"Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling."
-Booklist
"Mallery sets up some very tough choices for her heroine, making this book compelling and intense."
-RT Book Reviews on Finding Perfect
"Warm, funny, and sexy, this lighthearted yet touching page-turner is a satisfying, rewarding read and the โ perfect' beginning for Mallery's Fool's Gold series."
-Library Journal on Chasing Perfect
"As demonstrated in this compelling story, family doesn't have to share blood, just emotions. Filled with emotional drama, devastating treachery and the power of love, this finale will delight fans."
- RT Book Reviews on Hot on Her Heels
"One of the Top 10 Romance Novels of 2009!"
-Booklist on Straight from the Hip
"[A]n emotional story with a beautiful happy ending! Another must-read by Susan Mallery."
-Good Choice Reading on Almost Perfect
About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery has entertained millions of readers with her witty and emotional stories about women and the relationships that move them. Publishers Weekly calls Susan's prose "luscious and provocative," and Booklist says, "Novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling." While Susan appreciates the critical praise, she is most honored by the enthusiastic readers who write to tell her that her books made them laugh, made them cry, and made the world a happier place to live. Susan lives in Seattle with her husband and her tiny but intrepid toy poodle. She's there for the coffee, not the weather.