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Sonnet Romano’s life is almost perfect. She has the ideal career, the ideal boyfriend, and has just been offered a prestigious fellowship. There’s nothing more a woman wants—except maybe a baby…brother?
When Sonnet finds out her mother is unexpectedly expecting, and that the pregnancy is high risk, she puts everything on hold—the job, the fellowship, the boyfriend—and heads home to Avalon. Once her mom is out of danger, Sonnet intends to pick up her life where she left off.
But when her mother receives a devastating diagnosis, Sonnet must decide what really matters in life, even if that means staying in Avalon and taking a job that forces her to work alongside her biggest, and maybe her sweetest, mistake—award-winning filmmaker Zach Alger. So Sonnet embarks on a summer of laughter and tears, of old dreams and new possibilities, and of finding the home of her heart.
At once heartbreaking and uplifting, Return to Willow Lake plumbs the deepest corners of the human heart, exploring the bonds of family, the perils and rewards of love, and the true meaning of home. Profoundly emotional and resonant, this is Susan Wiggs at her finest.
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"I first read Marrying Daisy Bellamy and LOVED it so I was excited to read this book as well. I really liked Sonnet as Daisy's best friend and stepsister so it was nice to get to know her as a main character in this book. She is an amazing and truly likeable character with much depth. We watch her struggle with finding her place in the world, learning to live for herself and not her formerly absentee father's expectations for her life. She also struggles with accepting her mother's illness and her feeling for Zach, another great character. The one thing I struggled with in the beginning was Sonnet's surprise over how extremely attractive Zach has become as an adult and it is made to seem as if they haven't seen each other in many years, but in Marrying Daisy Bellamy I recall them spending time together and hanging out with Daisy together shortly before Return To Willow Lake would have taken place. It doesn't affect the overall story but that inconstancy hugged me."
— Justin (5 out of 5 stars)
Return to Willow Lake Listener Reviews
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" I enjoyed reading this book. I've read a few from this series and I enjoy the characters. It reminded me to follow your heart, and that love and family is what is important life. Count your blessings. "
— Pam, 2/17/2014 -
" A great story of self-discovery and what's really important in life! Another great feel-good book with characters I know and love! Thanks, Susan! "
— Molly, 12/25/2013 -
" I've really enjoyed this series. I'm seeing a book on Max coming next?! This was an easy, 'take me away' type read. Predictable but good. "
— MaryAnn, 12/21/2013 -
" I enjoyed returning to this series, it is like going home. Great storyline. "
— Jen, 12/20/2013 -
" While it wasn't my favorite in the series, it was good to get Sonnet's story. "
— Heather, 12/14/2013 -
" i love the lakeshore chronicles, even when i know what's going to happen by the end of the book. love the setting and the characters and just everything about being there. "
— Sherry, 12/1/2013 -
" Another good Willow Lake book. "
— Sherry, 11/13/2013 -
" Another great story by Susan. I love the Lakeshore Chronicles. They are my absolute favorite reads. "
— Sandra, 11/5/2013 -
" Started this yesterday, liking it so far. Liked this all the way to the end. It was good to see Sonnet realize how conditional her father's love was. I was a bit surprised by the twist with "perfect" Orlando! "
— Maryann, 11/2/2013 -
" Susan Wiggs writes nice, predictable stories about people you like. Her novels are like comfort food for the brain. "
— Ellie, 10/26/2013 -
" This hit a personal chord for me, being the daughter of a cancer victim following 2 attempts to eradicate it. I could really identify w/ Sonnet's struggle to be there for her mother and find her own path. I love Susan Wiggs' books but this one in particular goes down as one of my all time favorites. "
— Michal, 10/2/2013 -
" Liked it ok, and even jerked a few tears from me in some parts, but didn't like as much as the previous books in this series. "
— Dianna, 8/26/2013 -
" Beautiful story, complete with emotional growth and reality of catastrophic illness, politics, scandal, and ultimately true love. Professionally written and interesting to the last page. "
— MaryJane, 8/23/2013 -
" Not the best in the series, but I'm happy that Sonnet got her HEA. Full review will be posted later. "
— Janga, 7/26/2013 -
" Another entertaining installment in the Willow Lake series. "
— BJ, 7/14/2013 -
" It was like meeting up with old friends!! Love the characters and always look forward to relaxing with a Susan Wiggs novel- look forward to the next one! "
— Debbie, 2/10/2013 -
" A quick read....a "chic" book, predictable romance. A nice break from heavier reading. "
— Peggy, 12/19/2012 -
" Character driven kind of formulated big drama end "
— Linda, 12/8/2012 -
" Wonderful continuation of the Lakeshort Chronicles! "
— Sandy, 11/14/2012 -
" This was ok. Not one of my favorites. So so story. "
— Virginia, 8/25/2012
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.