Kate McAdams was forced six years ago to leave her beloved hometown of Willow Valley, leaving behind her family and the only man she’s ever loved, Marc Caliendo. Although she has created a new life for herself away from the drama, secrets and stress of the small town, she must return upon her grandmother’s death. Her return brings back wonderful memories, especially of Marc, but also horrible … fears from the past.
When fate throws her and Marc together once again, how can they ignore the everlasting love and desire between them? Will Kate stay and face her demons or will the deceit and secrets of the past destroy any future they may have and force her to leave again?
This book can be read as a stand alone, but for more enjoyment read them in the order of the series, as all the characters appear in future books.
Note from the author: This is a small town, second chance, happily ever after with loving sweet snarky sisters and a rich billionaire hero with a fake marriage.
Read the full BY THE LAKE SERIES:
THE MCADAMS SISTERS
BOOK 1: Lakeshore Secrets
BOOK 2: Lakeshore Legend
BOOK 3: Lakeshore Love
BOOK 4: Lakeshore Candy
BOOK 5: Lakeshore Lyrics
THE CALIENDO RESORT
BOOK 1: Sunset Thunder
BOOK 2: Sunset Rivalry
BOOK 3: Sunset Sail
BOOK 4: Sunset Flare
BOOK 5: Sunset Shelter
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A well written and perfectly paced story pulling you in from the start. Well developed and strong characters. Tragic you live with and learn how to go on living your life but never forget your first love. Twists and turns to keep your interest. Both Kate and Marc are trying to avoid each other in order to keep secrets.
Second Chance Romance – Tick!
I love Second Chance Romances, and this one is a doozy. There’s lots going on behind this heart-breaking story of lies, betrayal, manipulation, attempted murder, and the missed opportunities of love and family.
Lakeshore Secrets is essentially about the fallout of a dead man who was disgustingly far-reaching and manipulative, who helped others achieve their goal, but at a massive and unbelievable cost. It’s about secrets, lies and heartbreak, and realising how far the implications of lies and blackmail can reach into the fabric of the society within which it lives.
The love story between Kate and Marc is amazing. I loved it. They’d been childhood sweethearts, and six years ago, she suddenly disappeared. Now Kate is back for her Grandmother’s funeral.
Marc doesn’t want to spend any time thinking about what Kate did to ‘them’. She ran away from him, and her family six years ago, while he, along with his sisters were taught by their father not to waste time on feelings. Yet, since his father died, his mother has been doing an over-share on that front!
Now, to make things worse, she’s telling cryptic messages that maybe the story behind Kate’s running away from all those who love her isn’t so simple. So what, she made her choices Marc says: “Because she chose not to tell me, and instead, chose to run away from me and from them.”
I loved the story. What I struggled with were the flow of the words, and the unanswered questions that I had, and I absolutely hate loose ends. Yes, this is a stand-a-lone, but then there’s the questions, and I’m thinking these are answered in the subsequent books, so, for that my rating is 4 Stars. And, yes, I’ll be back for some more…..
I found this to be an intriguing story of how power and money can cause serious heartache and secrets. But what happens when those devastating secrets are revealed? Do you choose forgiveness or bitterness. Maybe a little of both. But love can overcome it all.
Oh My Gosh, such a good book, such feels, such happiness, such angst , so much mystery that keeps you turning the page to see what happens next.
This is the first book in the McAdams series and while I really enjoyed it, I regret that I didn’t start with this series first. Having read the first book in the Caliendo Resort series, Sunset Thunder, I already knew some of Marc and Kate’s story. However, even knowing some of the big secrets of their story, I still enjoyed seeing how these two childhood sweethearts found their way back to one another. Just because I knew what the secrets were didn’t diminish the story at all. Shannyn Leah has written a great contemporary romance in what looks like will be a fantastic series as we get to know more of the McAdams family.
Kate has finally returned home after being away for over six years. One of the only things that could bring her home has happened. Her grandmother died & her sisters needed her. She was fairly confident that she was safe from the reasons she left but it would have been easier with her boyfriend at her side. Of course, since she caught him cheating, maybe that’s a lie too.
Marc can’t believe Kate is back in town. It’s apparent she didn’t know he’d be there. He can’t believe the chemistry is still there & intense. After what she did, he should hate the sight of her. Can he ever forgive her? Can they have a future?
This is the first book in this series & Ms. Leah is a new to me author. I really enjoyed her style of writing. The plot is realistic & has plenty of twists & turns to keep the reader engaged. The Calienado family is proof that money cannot buy happiness. Marc’s father was ruthless in both business & family. His lies & deceit are finally coming out since his death. Ms. Leah has a way of drawing you into the characters lives, engaging your emotions & pulling you deeply into the story. Once I started reading this story, I couldn’t put it down.