She wasn’t looking for romance.A single mother for the past ten years, Maddie’s been too busy for love, and too busy trying to make ends meet to jump start her sagging photography career.Brokenhearted when her daughter leaves to live with her father for the summer, Maddie decides to embrace the unexpected freedom and accepts the offer of the first solo show of her moody black and white … show of her moody black and white photographs.
Leaving Seattle and the safety of her job at an upscale art gallery, she heads to Washington State’s Majestic Lake where, in a rustic cabin on the lake, she finds the inspiration she needs and sets up her dark room.
A traumatic childhood has left her a loner. She found out early it’s safer that way. But maintaining her distance is almost impossible in a town like Fortune Bay, and despite her best efforts, she slowly realizes that this is the life she’s always wished for but never thought she could have: inspiration, real friends, and the man of her dreams.
But now, when success and happiness beckon, Maddie’s not sure whether to take the chance, or if it will all blow up in her face when the they discover who she really is.
Welcome to Fortune Bay
Judy Hudson
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I stayed up until almost 3 am to finish this. I kept thinking I’ll put it down at the end of this chapter, but would then take a peek at the beginning of the next one. And kept doing this until the book was done. Oh, well, sleep is overrated! This book is excellent and I loved the characters and the story. One thing I also loved is that the relationship wasn’t a weekend fling or instalove. The author showed a realistic timeline for these characters and their growing feelings. Even though there’s not much on-page steam, the feelings and emotions are there, front and center.
While reading I realized I had read one of the others in this series. There’s a cute little cottage with some great history and magic involved. I will definitely be checking out more in this series!
This was a wonderful story of two people who have been hurt before learning that they can be fully accepted for who they are and finding love again.
I’m not even sure where to begin other than to say read this book- single father, single mother, they’ve both been hurt in previously relationships and approaching their future with caution.
I love all the characters of Fortune Bay and would love to spend the summer there with a stack of books and the residents. I could see the mama bear and her cub and feel the chill of the lake- it was a wonderful escape.
I’ve wanted to read this series for awhile now and decided what better place to start than at the beginning.
Summer of Fortune is a wonderful story of rediscovering one’s passion and realization that change is not only possible, but welcome.
I’m looking forward to reading more in this cozy small-town romance series.
I loved this book. I love the characters and can’t wait to delve into the 2nd book in this series.
Love this. Maddie & Jake are a great match, they both have issues and have to decide if what they found in each other is worth fighting for. Maddie is running scared and Jake is used to a woman leaving him. The author did a great job describing the peace and tranquility of the bay area, the supporting characters are just what Maddie needs to come to terms with her past. Some of their scenes were hilarious. Jake is a good man and tries to resist Maddie but his heart has other plans.
This is a wonderful small town story. With great characters that you can’t help but fall in love with.. Maddie and Jake have a great chemistry that developed into more than friendship. The story line is well developed and interesting. I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more books in this series.
An absolutely delightful read. This story will take you on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and family. There’s a scene reminiscent of Captain America chopping wood, and some of that small-town charm that grabs you and won’t let go. A lovely story woven together very compellingly by the author.