A faded scrapbook reveals secrets that reconnect old friends in a place called Sweethaven.
Campbell Carter has come to Sweethaven in search of answers about her mother’s history. Just before losing a battle with cancer, Suzanne Carter sent letters to childhood friends from her hometown of Sweethaven, Michigan. Suzanne’s three friends — Lila, Jane, and Meghan — haven’t spoken in years, yet each … years, yet each has pieces of a scrapbook they made together as girls. Suzanne’s letters have lured them all back to the idyllic lakeside town, where they meet Campbell and begin to remember what was so special about their long Sweethaven summers. As the scrapbook reveals secrets from the past, old wounds are mended, lives are changed, and friendships are restored — just as Suzanne intended.
A Sweethaven Summer is the first book in the Sweethaven series, followed by A Sweethaven Homecoming and A Sweethaven Christmas.
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When things go terribly wrong do you tell your best friends? Or keep it from them, buried for years, decades? Withdraw from their lives completely, never to be seen again…
Betrayal is an ugly thing, creating rifts and scars that don’t always heal. And Suzanne chose to leave, her secret safely intact, saving her friends from grief.
But her sudden …
This was a hard book to put down. Started out sad, would never have guessed what took place in between, sometimes humor where I laughed out loud. It took place in a place I wish existed, as I would love to spend a month there. Ups & downs and so glad so many came together.
I really enjoyed this book, the story line and the characters. There were quite a few surprises which I enjoyed.
Good series.
Finding your mother after you’ve lost her can be a bittersweet experience. It can even mean finding yourself.
I really enjoyed this book and lots of good interesting characters. The mystery kept me guessing until the end. A book about lasting friendships
I loved this book! There was so much depth to the characters. It wasn’t predictable and kept me guessing. It’s the story of a young woman who delves into her mother’s past after her mother’s death. There are so many questions that need answers. I loved learning about each of her mother’s friends and unravelling the mystery of what drove them …
I liked the idea of the book, but I really didn’t like the main character. I thought she was glum and moody too much. I realize her mother had recently passed away, so I expect grief, but not the constant, “oh woe is me” stuff. I do recommend the book, but you may not like the main character much. Maybe it was just me.
Everything happened just a bit too fast for my liking. I had a difficult time believing that a pastor would actually disown his child for being pregnant. 20 plus years and he never met his only grandchild. All because his wife (his daughters mother) is so unforgiving. Why didn’t he contact Suzanne after his wife dies. Very sad book when …
loved the characters
A wonderful book on love, forgiveness, caring for others. Shows you really do no
know anyone until you know a little about there past
Easy to get caught up in the emotions and the ending did not disappoint.
A wonderful story
Enjoyed the entire series
I absolutely adored A Sweethaven Summer! I’m a new Courtney Walsh reader. Another author introduced me to her writing, and I couldn’t be more thankful. Such a delightful story of friendships both old and new, forgiveness, and of course love. I didn’t want to put this book down, and can not wait for the next story in this wonderful series!
This is the first book in a series set in a beach town with several plots among the main 5 characters!
I loved the entire series!
Great read!
A great read.
A fast, fun read.