Flying Solo — single parents, second chances and the power of love…Summer at the Lake: *Winner: Award of Excellence” *Winner, Write Touch Readers’ Award” “Award of Merit–Holt Medallion”Veteran NY cop, Rick Cooper, heads to his family’s lake house after losing a hostage negotiation, resulting in the death a child. He brings only … the death a child. He brings only his dog and his saxophone for company. His agenda includes lots of fishing while figuring out an appropriate career change.
Single mom, Kristin McCarthy hears the sound of the saxophone gliding through the night air…a healing sound for her daughter. She begins a search for the person who can play so beautifully. Her high hopes fall, however, when the musician turns out to be a cop. The police fell short when she and Ashley needed them most. But still…if this cop could make a difference…if he can help Ashley…well, Kristin would do anything for her young daughter.
An attractive widow with a damaged kid are the last people Rick needs in his life, and he tries hard to remain aloof. The ladies, however, knock down his barriers simply by being themselves. Fearful but brave, smart but silly. Before long, warm feelings grow between him and Kristin. Feelings that spark potential for a future together.
However, before Kristin allows herself to dream, Rick must prove he’s a man she and her daughter can trust. Can they count on him forever?
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Wonderful story! Wonderful characters! Great job handling a very difficult subject,
A sweet entertaining and complex emotional story.
Linda Barrett has recently become one of my favorite romance writers. Every book in her “Flying Solo” series is full of heart and genuine emotion.
In each story there is loss, love, children and family, intermingled with challenges to overcome—rape, suicide, injury and broken trust.
In “Summer at the Lake” and “The Apple Orchard” the protagonists must find a way to overcome trauma and risk taking a chance at love.
In “House Full of Strangers” and “Quarterback Daddy” strangers must overcome their doubts, learn to trust and form family bonds that can’t be broken.
Every book is skillfully written and once I started reading, I didn’t want to put them down. I will caution that there are sex scenes that were well written but unnecessary to the story. I still recommend this series.
Very well written story about a young teen suffering from a rape. I was riveted to this story and was seeing this from the child’s viewpoint.
A great read!
This is a great summer beach read!
Sweet story of hope. Really like the characters!
Gripping action that held you interest all through the book.
It was refreshing!!
Linda Barrett has presented a story of romance, a big dose of today’s reality and some action-packed police work. It all makes for a story you won’t want to put down.
Loved the characters, story line and writ in style.
It was an excellently written story. The characters and issues were very believable
Linda Barrett is one of my favorite authors
Very enjoyable. Hard to put down.
Love, love, loved this book. Ashley is an 11 year old girl suffering deep emotional pain after being sexually assaulted. Her mom, Kristen is one terrific mother. Rick, the cop they meet at the lake has his own pain he is dealing with. Quincy, Rick’s wonder dog starts Ashley on the road to healing. Kristen and Ashley start Rick on his road to healing. All around terrific book. (The only annoying thing was whenever a word was in italics it ran into the next word with no space between, otherwise is was well edited.) I 100% recommend this book.
Well written, realistic story about attacks on children with great characters.
A wonderful book, highly recommend!
Story captured interest from first page. held it all the way through. Really enjoyed it. Great people. Great resolution
This book is part of a series but can be read independently. I really enjoyed the characters and how they came to life. It was a great story about people helping each other through a difficult time.
A slightly disturbing story revolving healing after an 11 year old is raped. Beware.
Well written. Well-developed plot.