Mary McNear Knihy

Return to Butternut Lake with New York Times bestselling author Mary McNear in a story where the complicated bonds of sisterhood are tested, long-kept secrets are revealed, and love is discovered…all during one unforgettable summer at the lake. They are two sisters who couldn’t be more different. Win organized and responsible, plans her life with care. Poppy impulsive and undependable, leaves others to pick up the pieces. But despite their differences, they share memories of the idyllic childhood summers they spent together on the shores of Butternut Lake. Now, thirteen years later, Win, recovering from a personal tragedy, has taken refuge on Butternut Lake, settling into a predictable and quiet life. Then, one night, Poppy unexpectedly shows up on her sister’s doorstep with her suitcases, an aging cat named Sasquatch, and a mysterious man in tow. Although Win loves her beautiful sister, she wasn’t expecting her to move in for the summer. At first, they relive the joys of Butternut Lake. But their blissful nostalgia soon gives way to conflict, and painful memories and buried secrets threaten to tear the sisters apart. As the waning days of summer get shorter, past secrets are revealed, new love is found, and the ties between the sisters are tested like never before…all on the serene shores of Butternut Lake.

Readers who enjoy Susan Wiggs and Susan Mallery will be captivated by this New York Times bestselling author’s latest novel. A young woman returns to Butternut Lake, facing the past and the tragedy she and her friends have carried for over a decade while also confronting an uncertain future. Butternut Lake, an idyllic setting, becomes bittersweet for Quinn LaPointe, who grew up there, feeling secure and hopeful. However, after a high school tragedy, she left for college and built a successful writing career in Chicago, trying to escape the dark memories of that fateful accident. Now, after ten years, she’s back, and while the town feels familiar, everything has changed. Her once-close friend, Gabriel Shipp, is now brooding and distant, while Tanner Lightman, the alluring brother of her late boyfriend, encourages her to stay. Old classmate Annika Bergstrom, who once disliked Quinn, is now friendly. Everyone seems to harbor secrets. Determined to confront the tragedy and mend old relationships, Quinn settles into Loon Bay Cabins, a cozy lakeside resort, where she begins documenting her memories from the year before the accident. As she unravels the past, she uncovers surprising truths about the present, leading her to realize that understanding her history is essential for her future.

Nella tradizione di Kristin Hannah e Susan Wiggs, questo romanzo d'esordio è il primo di una nuova serie indimenticabile di Mary McNear. Dieci anni fa, Allie Beckett ha varcato la soglia della casa di famiglia al Butternut Lake nel Minnesota. Ora, appena vedova dopo la morte del marito in Afghanistan, è tornata con il suo bambino di cinque anni. Qui si riconnette con gli amici della sua infanzia: la migliore amica Jax, ora sposata con tre figli e in attesa di un altro, e Caroline, proprietaria del bar locale. Ciò che Allie non si aspettava è l'arrivo di un nuovo venuto a Butternut Lake, Walker Ford. Up at Butternut Lake segue questi quattro personaggi indimenticabili per un'estate mentre affrontano l'amore, la perdita e ciò che significa correre dei rischi, affrontare le proprie paure e abbracciare la vita, in tutta la sua eccitazione e imprevedibilità.