Meet Me at the Lake
(Sprache: Englisch)
"Fern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter. She spent just twenty-four hours in her early twenties with the aggravatingly attractive, idealistic artist, a chance encounter that spiraled into a daylong adventure in...
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"Fern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter. She spent just twenty-four hours in her early twenties with the aggravatingly attractive, idealistic artist, a chance encounter that spiraled into a daylong adventure in Toronto. The timing was wrong, but their connection was undeniable: they shared every secret, every dream, and made a pact to meet one year later. Fern showed up. Will didn't. At thirty-two, Fern's life doesn't look at all how she once imagined it would. Instead of living in the city, Fern's back home, running her mother's Muskoka lakeside resort--something she vowed never to do. The place is in disarray, her ex-boyfriend's the manager, and Fern doesn't know where to begin"--
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I make it as far as the front desk without anyone noticing me. It s a striking piece, carved from a large tree trunk rustic but not shabby, the epitome of Mom s aesthetic and there s no one behind it. I hurry past, to the office, then shut myself inside and lock the door.
The room is more fishing hut than work space. Pine walls, two ancient desks, a small window trimmed with a flimsy plaid curtain. I doubt it s changed much since the lodge was built in the 1800s. There s nothing to suggest how much time Mom spent here, except for a photo of me as a baby pinned to the timber and a faint whiff of Clinique perfume.
Dropping into one of the worn leather chairs, I switch on the plastic tabletop fan. I m already sticky, but it s stifling in here, one of the few spots in the building without air-conditioning. I raise my elbows like a scarecrow and swing my hands back and forth. Pit stains are the last thing I need.
While I wait to cool off before changing into heels, I stare at a stack of our brochures. Brookbanks Resort Your Muskoka Getaway Awaits, declares a chipper font above a photo of the beach at sunset, the lodge looming in the background like a country cottage castle. It almost makes me laugh it s Brookbanks Resort I ve failed to get away from.
Maybe Jamie will forget I agreed to do this tonight, and I can sneak back to the house, slither into stretchy pants, and douse myself with a bucket of cold white wine.
The door handle rattles.
No such luck.
Fernie? Jamie calls. What s with the lock? You decent in there?
I need five minutes, I reply, voice pinched.
You re not gonna bail, right? You swore you d do this, he says. But the reminder is unnecessary. I ve been dreading it all day. All my life maybe.
I know, I know. I m finishing up some paperwork. I clamp my eyes shut at the mistake. I m almost done.
What paperwork? Is it the linen order? We have a system for that.
My mom had a system for everything, and
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Jamie doesn t want me messing with any of them.
He s worried. It s peak season, but many of the guest rooms are vacant. I ve been back for six weeks, and Jamie thinks it s only a matter of time before I shake things up. I m not sure if he s right. I m not even sure if I m staying.
You can t shut me out of my own office. I have a key.
I curse under my breath. Of course he does.
It s going to be embarrassing if he has to drag me out of here, and I m pretty sure he ll do it. I haven t made a scene at the resort since my senior year of high school, and I m not about to start. Being here sometimes makes me feel like I ve regressed, but I m not a reckless seventeen-year-old anymore.
Taking a deep breath, I stand and smooth my palms over the front of the dress. It s too tight, but the ripped jeans I ve been living in aren t appropriate for the dining room. I could almost hear Mom when I changed earlier.
I know you d rather wear pj s all day, but we have to set the tone, sweet pea.
I open the door.
Jamie s flaxen curls are cropped short and styled into obedience, but he has the same baby face from when we were young and he thought deodorant was optional.
Is it the linen order? he asks.
Absolutely not, I say. You have a system.
Jamie blinks, not sure if I m teasing. He s been the resort s general manager for three years, and I can t get my head around it. In pressed pants and a tie, he looks like he&
He s worried. It s peak season, but many of the guest rooms are vacant. I ve been back for six weeks, and Jamie thinks it s only a matter of time before I shake things up. I m not sure if he s right. I m not even sure if I m staying.
You can t shut me out of my own office. I have a key.
I curse under my breath. Of course he does.
It s going to be embarrassing if he has to drag me out of here, and I m pretty sure he ll do it. I haven t made a scene at the resort since my senior year of high school, and I m not about to start. Being here sometimes makes me feel like I ve regressed, but I m not a reckless seventeen-year-old anymore.
Taking a deep breath, I stand and smooth my palms over the front of the dress. It s too tight, but the ripped jeans I ve been living in aren t appropriate for the dining room. I could almost hear Mom when I changed earlier.
I know you d rather wear pj s all day, but we have to set the tone, sweet pea.
I open the door.
Jamie s flaxen curls are cropped short and styled into obedience, but he has the same baby face from when we were young and he thought deodorant was optional.
Is it the linen order? he asks.
Absolutely not, I say. You have a system.
Jamie blinks, not sure if I m teasing. He s been the resort s general manager for three years, and I can t get my head around it. In pressed pants and a tie, he looks like he&
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Carley Fortune
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- Autor: Carley Fortune
- 2023, 336 Seiten, Maße: 14,3 x 20,8 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Berkley
- ISBN-10: 0593438558
- ISBN-13: 9780593438558
- Erscheinungsdatum: 08.05.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"Fortune explores the aftermath of losing a beloved parent and reclaiming a relationship in this unputdownable, witty, soulful and stirring novel."GMA
This novel, set in Toronto and on a nearby lake, is beautiful, charming, witty, poignant, and all the things you could want in a spring read.
Katie Couric Media
"Meet Me at The Lake is a beautiful, heart-tugging, love story about secrets, lies, missed connections and second chances. Set against the idyllic backdrop of a family hotel on a rural lake, this novel brims with the warmth of summertime and the feeling of home. An exquisite, emotional read."
Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of Stars in an Italian Sky
A breathtaking tale of star-crossed lovers that gripped me from page one. Meet Me At The Lake is nostalgia, summer breeze, second chances and pure heart.
Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception
A perfect summery blend of sexy romance and second chances, Meet Me at the Lake is a poignant waltz between evergreen pines and poplars and heartache. I fell in love with Will and Fern over and over and over again.
Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics
Meet Me at the Lake is a tender, sweet story that captures the joy and sorrow of growing up. Carley Fortune's latest is a love letter to moms and daughters, as well as second chances.
Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask
Carley Fortune is the master of the love story, tapping into our most primal needs to be valued and seen for who we really are. Meet Me At The Lake is story telling perfection."
Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script
A completely addicting love story about the ways we find who we are and what we want amidst changing dreams and chances missed. Carley Fortune gives us another perfect summer read
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brimming with heart, a book to devour in a day, swept away in the nostalgia of young, sexy love. Every Summer After fans, this will not disappoint!"
Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push
"Readers experience Carley Fortune's writing with all five senses. In Meet Me At The Lake, that means you'll taste Peter's sourdough. You'll hear the sound of the trees swaying by the lake. You'll smell the gin and the watered-down tonic. You'll see Fern waiting down by the docks. And you'll feel every pulse of electricity from Will. This is a beautiful story of letting go of expectations, growing into who you're meant to become, and letting love in when you don't feel you deserve it. The perfect summer read and an excellent follow-up to Every Summer After. Carley's talent sings on every page."
Iman Hariri-Kia, author of A Hundred Other Girls
"THE quintessential book of summer. Nestled in the heart of Canada's cottage country, Fortune masterfully crafts yet another enthralling tale of love and second chances that will burrow itself deep into your soul long after the last page."
Amy Lea, author of Exes and O s
Carley Fortune's Every Summer After found TikTok success, and her new romance, Meet Me at the Lake, continues to dazzle.
Popsugar
"Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune is emotional, fun, and stunningly real."
Culturess
There is no summer without a Carley Fortune novel.
BookRiot
"A perfect beach read to add to your summer TBR list!"
The Nerd Daily
Fortune (Every Summer After) shines in this beautiful tale of love, loss, and forgiveness. This searing story of hard-won second chances is not to be missed.
Publishers Weekly
This contemporary romance is an immersive second-chance love story that will transport readers with its dual evocative settings of stunning rural Ontario and thrilling Toronto.
Library Journal (starred review)
Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push
"Readers experience Carley Fortune's writing with all five senses. In Meet Me At The Lake, that means you'll taste Peter's sourdough. You'll hear the sound of the trees swaying by the lake. You'll smell the gin and the watered-down tonic. You'll see Fern waiting down by the docks. And you'll feel every pulse of electricity from Will. This is a beautiful story of letting go of expectations, growing into who you're meant to become, and letting love in when you don't feel you deserve it. The perfect summer read and an excellent follow-up to Every Summer After. Carley's talent sings on every page."
Iman Hariri-Kia, author of A Hundred Other Girls
"THE quintessential book of summer. Nestled in the heart of Canada's cottage country, Fortune masterfully crafts yet another enthralling tale of love and second chances that will burrow itself deep into your soul long after the last page."
Amy Lea, author of Exes and O s
Carley Fortune's Every Summer After found TikTok success, and her new romance, Meet Me at the Lake, continues to dazzle.
Popsugar
"Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune is emotional, fun, and stunningly real."
Culturess
There is no summer without a Carley Fortune novel.
BookRiot
"A perfect beach read to add to your summer TBR list!"
The Nerd Daily
Fortune (Every Summer After) shines in this beautiful tale of love, loss, and forgiveness. This searing story of hard-won second chances is not to be missed.
Publishers Weekly
This contemporary romance is an immersive second-chance love story that will transport readers with its dual evocative settings of stunning rural Ontario and thrilling Toronto.
Library Journal (starred review)
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