Solitude Lake
Adele Darcy
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Publication Date
13/05/2022
Series Name
A Hidden Creek Romance
Book Number
1
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About the Book
Following the tragic death of her husband, Susan Dixon struggles with the realization that the love they shared was crippled by his legacy of secrets and betrayal. Hoping to rebuild her life, Susan moves back to her hometown of Hidden Creek Montana. Settling into her family’s cabin on the peaceful shores of Solitude Lake, Susan searches for healing in the rugged scenery.
Taking a summer job at the neighboring Solitude Lake Lodge, Susan rekindles a romance with her old flame, Jake Arnett. As the couple fall in love under the Montana skies, a past of heartache and missed opportunities haunts them. Susan needs to heal from her husband’s betrayal, while Jake is afraid of repeating past mistakes. Can these star-crossed lovers let go of regrets and fall into a happily ever after?
Book Excerpt
“It is great to see you.” Susan spoke the truth. She hated that they had grown apart. Jake had always been her anchor. He would always bear the distinction of “best friend,” even if they had barely spoken in the past fifteen years.
“You look radiant.” Jake had missed Susan. She haunted his thoughts daily. To Susan, Jake was a friend, but to him…she was the world. Jake had loved Susan since they were kids. Perhaps he was bitter that she chose Brad over him.
Seeing Susan again was a whirlwind. It unearthed suppressed feelings he wasn’t quite sure how to handle.
“You’re not looking too bad yourself.” Susan bit her lip.
He looked as handsome as ever. “I appreciate the package you sent back in January. It meant a lot to me.” Jake had mailed a condolence letter to Susan with a box of pictures of Bradley, Jake, and Susan from their days working together.
“I know that Bradley’s death was hard on you…” Jake empathized. Through the grapevine he’d been able to piece together the estate mess. Anger at the deceased burned like a fire within him. He hurt for Susan’s loss, but cursed Bradley.
“I sold my house in Seattle. I’ve moved into the Lone Moose on a permanent basis.”
“That is news.” Jake had heard Susan might be coming back to town for a few weeks, but to learn she was in the area for good—it was almost too much to bear.
“I’m going to work at the high school in the fall. In the interim I’m looking for summer work to keep me busy. That is, after I finish unpacking the horde, I lugged with me from Seattle.”
“I’d love to catch up over dinner.” The words slipped out.
Jake wanted to share a meal with Susan, but a part of him knew that reconnecting with her could lead them both down a dangerous path. He had barely survived the first broken heart; he wouldn’t survive another.
“That would be fun…” Susan couldn’t refuse, but also wondered if dinner was the best idea.
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About the Author
Adele Darcy
Adele Darcy is the alter-ego of creative artist and travel blogger Adele Lassiter.
Solitude Lake is inspired by Adele’s time living in western Montana, where she spent countless hours exploring Big Sky’s wide-open spaces from Glacier National Park to Yellowstone Country and beyond.
She currently resides in North Carolina, where she loves to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and spend days relaxing at the Outer Banks
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