Twenty-six-year-old
Molly Stewart—ex-Navy nurse and former evidence technician for the
Charleston Police Department—has been burned by love. So when her
friend, Pastor Chase Griffin, begs her to move to scenic Lake Loon to be
a nurse and companion for Miss Lilly, his elderly landlady, she jumps
at the chance. The secluded and cozy cottage on a clear mountain lake
seems the perfect place to heal from her fiancé’s betrayal as well as
indulge in one of her greatest passions—cozy romance. First with reading
them by the bookcase and then hopefully, if dreams come true, solving
them one day as a licensed detective. But when Miss Lilly’s estranged
great nephew shows up, it’s no mystery as to why he and Molly butt
heads. Because it only takes one stolen kiss—while she’s sleeping, no
less—to discover he’s an even bigger player than the ex-fiancé who broke
her heart.
When international playboy and Irish soccer star Brec
McGill learns his long-lost great aunt is in a coma from a drowning
accident, he rushes to her side. Not only is he anxious to reconnect
with his only living relative he spent summers with as a boy, but her
cottage on Lake Loon, Georgia is the perfect respite to heal from game
injuries and escape a tabloid scandal. At thirty-three he’s
disillusioned with the game, his fiancée, and life in general, craving
nothing but a little peace and solitude to get his head on straight. But
when he discovers his aunt’s cottage is not only inhabited by a crusty
Aunt Lilly he hasn’t seen in ten years, but a pretty prude of a nurse as
well, his plans take a nose-dive in the lake. Because suddenly it
appears not only was Aunt Lilly’s accident no accident … but somebody
out there wants to see them all dead.
MY REVIEW: Acclaimed author Julie Lessman's considerable skills as a storyteller shine in the romantic contemporary cozy mystery, "The Secret of Emerald Cottage". Set in the beautiful fictional community of Lake Loon, GA, this entertaining whodunnit features engaging characters, lively dialogue, and a compelling story line. Molly Stewart, a young former Navy nurse, had also worked as an evidence technician to assist law enforcement investigators by helping to identify, secure, collect, and process evidence. When she is betrayed by her fiance, an offer to care for an elderly lady who had been injured in two separate falls seemed like the perfect escape from her personal troubles. Miss Lilly may be having trouble with mobility, but her mind was as sharp as ever. She and Molly became fast friends, and her snug little lakeside cottage was a perfect reading retreat for Molly and her beloved cozy romantic mysteries. Things become more serious when Miss Lilly--known to walk in her sleep--almost drowns and is hospitalized in a coma. Molly reaches out to Miss Lilly's great-nephew, her only living relative, and a somewhat roguish young man whom she loves like a son. Brec McGill, an Irish soccer star, spent summers with his aunt at Lake Loon, but as an adult who had found international fame, he had rarely returned to the cottage to visit his aunt. With troubles of his own and disillusionment with the celebrity life, Brec is guilt-ridden when he learns of Miss Lilly's health issues. The first meeting between Molly and Brec is a surprise to them both, and sparks fly. Agreeing to call a truce for Miss Lilly' sake, they share a mutual joy that she has awakened from her coma. However, their relief is mixed with concern when she insists that her accidents were no accidents and that someone was trying to kill her. As Brec and Molly work together to protect Miss Lilly and solve the secrets surrounding them, a growing friendship becomes something much deeper--could it be love? Miss Lilly and Molly have always known an abiding faith, and Brec wants to share in that faith. Can he overcome his troubled past and find his own spiritual peace? As more revelations come to light, shockwaves are felt throughout the community. Who can be trusted? Who will survive? "The Secret of Emerald Cottage" is author Julie Lessman's first cozy mystery, and lovers of the genre will greatly enjoy her debut work.
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PRAISE FOR JULIE LESSMAN
“I have loved Julie Lessman’s writing for years, but I can’t believe how great she writes cowboys. I love westerns and reading Julie’s version is pure fun.”—Mary Connealy, award-winning author of Brides of Hope Mountain Series
“JULIE LESSMAN + WESTERN ROMANCE = GOLD RUSH! You heard it here, folks. I think Julie Lessman was created to write westerns.”—Reading is my SuperPower Blog
“Whoa, Whoa, Whoa! If you think sparks were flying between characters in Julie Lessman’s Daughters of Boston novels, then you have GOT to get a load of her new Silver Lining Ranch” novels.”—My Favorite Pastime Blog
“A Wing and a Prayer isn’t just a great novel, it’s an epic story that follows star-crossed lovers through the dangerous times of World War II. From WASP training in Texas to Europe’s front lines, I guarantee you’ll be smitten with both the characters and the story. You’ll learn history, you’ll cry, you’ll shout, your heart will pound at the danger and then swell at the romance. But most of all, you’ll come away with a huge sigh of satisfaction and a smile on your face. Don’t miss this one!”—MaryLu Tyndall, award-winning author of Legacy of the King’s Pirates
A Wing and a Prayer is set against a thrilling stretch of time. Women in new roles. Wartime. Heroes and heroines in a terrible battle for freedom. In that exciting era come two characters at odds with each other. The very real things keeping them apart battling with an attraction so powerful it can’t be resisted, though they certainly try. A fun, fast, exciting addition to the O’Connor saga.—Mary Connealy, award-winning author of Brides of Hope Mountain Series
“In Isle of Hope Lessman tells a poignant tale of first loves reunited and families reconciled. Both emotionally captivating and spiritually challenging, this sweet southern love story deals with issues of forgiveness and restoration. Fans of Lessman will be absolutely delighted with this riveting tale!”—Denise Hunter, bestselling author of Falling Like Snowflakes
“In Isle of Hope, award-winning author Julie Lessman weaves a story of how past choices collide with future consequences. Lessman’s novel has it all: lush details, dynamic characters, and a storyline that keeps you turning the pages. The characters Lessman created in Isle of Hope confront their (in)ability to forgive – and as you fall in love with these characters, be prepared to question your beliefs about forgiveness.”—Beth K. Vogt, author of Crazy Little Thing Called Love, and a 2015 RITA® Finalist and a 2015 and 2014 Carol Award finalist
“Fans of Julie Lessman’s historical romances will love this modern day love story! Isle of Hope is a heartwarming and inspirational novel about forgiveness sought and restoration found. I’m enamored with the large and wonderful O’Bryen family and I thoroughly enjoyed the romances Julie skillfully crafted for both Jack O’Bryen and his mom Tess. A delight!”—Becky Wade, award-winning author of My Stubborn Heart and The Porter Family series including A Love Like Ours
“Truly masterful plot twists …”—Romantic Times Book Reviews
“Readers who like heartwarming novels, such as those written by Debbie Macomber, are sure to enjoy this book.”—Booklist Online
“Julie is one of the best there is today at writing intensely passionate romance novels. Her ability to thread romance and longing, deception and forgiveness, and lots of humor are unparalleled by anyone else in the Christian market today.”—Rachel McRae of LifeWay Stores
“Julie Lessman’s prose and character development is masterful.”—Church Libraries Magazine
“With memorable characters and an effervescent plot that’s as buoyant as it is entertaining, Dare to Love Again is Julie Lessman at her zestful best.”—Tamera Alexander, bestselling author of A Lasting Impression and To Whisper Her Name
“In a powerful and skillfully written novel, Lessman exposes raw human emotions, proving once again that it’s through our greatest pain that God can lead us to our true heart, revealed and restored. Thoroughly enthralling!”—Maggie Brendan, author of the Heart of the West and The Blue Willow Brides series
“Julie Lessman brings all her passion for romance rooted in her passion for God to A Heart Revealed. Emma Malloy is her finest heroine yet. These characters, with their own personal struggles and the ignited flame of an impossible love, fill the pages of this powerful, passionate, fast-paced romance.”—Mary Connealy, bestselling author of the Lassoed in Texas, Montana Marriages, Trouble in Texas, and Wild at Heart series
“What an interesting mix of characters. Rather than a single boy-meets-girl romance, Julie Lessman’s latest novel takes readers on an emotional roller coaster with several couples—some married, some yearning to be married—as they seek to embrace love, honor the Lord, and uncover a dark truth that’s been hidden for a decade. Readers who long for passion in their love stories will find it in abundance here!”—Liz Curtis Higgs, bestselling author of Thorn in My Heart
“Readers will not be able to part with these characters come ‘The End.”—Laura Frantz, award-winning author of Love’s Reckoning
“With an artist’s brushstroke, Julie Lessman creates another masterpiece filled with family and love and passion. Love at Any Cost will not only soothe your soul, but it will make you laugh, stir your heart, and release a sigh of satisfaction when you turn the last page.”—MaryLu Tyndall, bestselling author of Veil of Pearls
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