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Fireside: The Lakeshore Chronicles Audiobook
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Baseball hopeful Bo Crutcher is about to get his shot at the majors. That is, until life throws him a curveball. When AJ, the son he’s never met, lands on his doorstep, Bo’s life becomes a whole new ball game. He needs help—fast. Enter Kimberly van Dorn. Hired to smooth Bo’s rough exterior for the media, she expects the kind of shallow pro athlete she’s used to handling. But Bo is willing to sacrifice everything for his vulnerable son. Kim can train him to hit a home run with the press, but over a breathtaking winter on frozen Willow Lake, she realizes he has far more to teach her about the game of life…and putting love first.
“Susan Wiggs paints the details of human relationships with the finesse of a master.” —Jodi Picoult
“With the ease of a master, Wiggs introduces complicated, flesh-and-blood characters into her idyllic but identifiable small-town setting.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The Winter Lodge (Best Books of 2007 selection)
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"This story about the making of a professional baseball player was very entertaining in this series. A different premise showing some of the unfairness of the immigration system made for a good twist in keeping the interest of the leader. "
— Naomi (4 out of 5 stars)
Fireside Listener Reviews
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" I love Debbie Macomber's stories - this one too! "
— Lesley, 2/14/2014 -
" I enjoyed the Alaska locale. Typical Debbie Macomber formula. "
— Janis, 2/13/2014 -
" I generally like this author for the blossom street books. I made it thru this book, but won't be reading anymore in this series. Yuck! "
— Jodi, 2/2/2014 -
" Seriously lacking in character and story development. But I guess if you are not a reader then this might be a place to start. It could have used some realism to help make the story seem somewhat plausible and draw the reader in. "
— Tyra, 1/31/2014 -
" A standard light read - quick and enjoyable "
— Amy, 1/14/2014 -
" Love the stories. I couldn't book the down. "
— Leanne, 1/13/2014 -
" Corny as all get out, but a good escape beach-read. I listened to the audiobook version - the narrator was good. "
— Christine, 1/2/2014 -
" Light enjoyable read. I kept it in my beach bag and could easily get lost in the book. "
— Lisa, 12/26/2013 -
" they were sweet...its nice to see big men fall.....lol "
— Marla, 12/3/2013 -
" Looking forward to reading the next in the 3 volumes. "
— Alice, 12/2/2013 -
" Romance and knitting, what more could you ask for? "
— Mary, 11/22/2013 -
" Not great writing but I enjoy the series. "
— JoAnn, 11/11/2013 -
" The writing was lazy and the romance was overly simplified and ultimately unbelievable, but both stories were sweet. Very tame. "
— Audrey, 11/9/2013 -
" I read this book to keep me occupied on a plane. As far as Debbie Macomber books go, I think I liked this one best so far. I didn't wish quite so many calamities on the characters as usual. Or, maybe I was just in a better mood. "
— Cori, 10/30/2013 -
" Basic romance stories... Nothing amazing, but I did appreciate that the author kept all sexual relationships in the bounds of marriage and only hinted at, no explicit detail. "
— Sarah, 9/17/2013 -
" Just picked it up from the library.. "
— Lori, 7/1/2013 -
" Volume 1 of Macomber's Midnight Sons series, 2 short reads in one. Heartwarming, feel-good and great escapism. I really enjoyed the small town Alaska setting. Looking forward to reading the other 2 volumes. "
— Jennifer, 4/14/2013 -
" This book was just all right. I felt like it moved slowly, and I didn't love the reader's voice. I don't think I'm going to try listening to the others in the series. "
— Laura, 4/10/2013 -
" Students-This one was just for me:) "
— JoDee, 3/25/2013 -
" This book was really cute and it totally made me want to move to Alaska! How awesome would it be to live there? I need to read volume two now - there are three brothers and we've only got brides for two of them so far! "
— Cindy, 10/24/2012 -
" Lovely little story. The end. "
— carabellisima, 10/7/2012 -
" I started off really enjoying this book, but it went south quick and was so cheesy and predictable I couldn't take it. "
— Jacob, 9/1/2012 -
" i loved these books, I did the audiobook version and loved them. I love that Debbie Macomber does not make sex before marriage look like a positive thing. great shot romance stories. It made me want to move to hard luck! "
— Mrsinserra, 6/13/2012 -
" Another good read.. I enjoyed this book a lot. You kind of know what is going to happen, but keep reading anyway... "
— Sandie, 9/21/2011 -
" A nice book about falling in love in a small town. A feel good book. "
— Dawn, 9/2/2011 -
" I will definitely read the other volumes. Fun read. "
— Elizabeth, 7/29/2011 -
" Not as good as some of the others but worth the read "
— Peggy, 5/2/2011 -
" WOW Great story could not put this down!!! "
— Kathy, 4/28/2011 -
" Bo Crutcher first appeared in Sophie's book and he's back! A son is dropped into his lap and also a chance at the big leagues. It's a fun read! "
— Helen, 3/28/2011 -
" Like Susan Wiggs - especially The Lakeshore Chronicles. I really like how each book explores a different character in the same community "
— Hope4flowers, 3/11/2011 -
" I really liked it, but wish there was more followup with the ending... "
— Jennifer, 2/21/2011 -
" Just couldn't get into this one, Bo was kind of a himbo, he seemed more appealing in the other books as a background character and I couldn't get into Kim's character...on the plus side, I do feel like reading Sophie/Noah's story now, which I was hesitant about before. "
— Amar, 2/17/2011 -
" I'll rate this one a little better than the one about Greg Bellamy. I just wasn't that into Bo. "
— Erin, 2/5/2011 -
" Ah, back to Avalon for the holidays. Always a nice place. Amid the hustle and bustle of modern life, wouldn't it be wonderful if this place actually existed. A kinder, gentler time. Thoroughly enjoyed it. "
— Sharon, 1/4/2011 -
" Addresses the issue of children left behind when their parents are deported. Formulaic. "
— Nancy, 11/5/2010 -
" Not as gripping as the Bellamy stories. "
— Mel, 7/13/2010 -
" I really enjoyed her characters. She does children so well! "
— Eileen, 6/18/2010 -
" Listened to this on CD "
— Bethany, 6/16/2010
About Susan Wiggs
Susan Wiggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including the wildly popular Lakeshore Chronicles and the instant New York Times bestsellers Family Tree and The Oysterville Sewing Circle. Her award-winning books have been translated into more than two dozen languages. She lives with her husband on an island in Washington State’s Puget Sound.
About Joyce Bean
Joyce Bean is an accomplished audiobook narrator and director. In addition to having won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, she has been nominated multiple times for the prestigious Audie Award. Equally adept at narrating fiction and nonfiction, and she also narrates audiobooks under the name Jane Brown.