Ruth Hardaway has had one passion all her life: books. For thirty years she's devoted her life to her book store, trying to bury her painful past. But now the store is in jeopardy, and the past is catching up with her. Lucinda Barrett lost everything in a life-shattering betrayal. Desperate, she goes after one last dream-to be an author. Alone and broke, she embarks on a journey, eventually landing on Ruth's doorstep. Ruth takes Lucy under her wing, championing her book and even offering her refuge at a nearby lake cabin. In return, she wants Lucy to keep an eye on her son, Colin, who's recovering from a war injury. As the two women grow closer and begin to face the past, neither has any idea that their toughest decisions lie ahead-or that their friendship is about to fall apart because of a little white lie.
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The heroine's angst and shame over being a self-published author already feels dated due to this year's 50 Shades of Gray et al phenomenon. Also the author has an annoying habit of jumping around timewise and leaving some of the most important scenes to be recapped instead of shown as they happen. Still, you have to admire the two main characters' love of books, whether it's writing or selling them.
