Barefoot Season (Paperback) by Susan Mallery

About the Book

A "New York Times"-bestselling author returns with a poignant new story aboutfinding love and freeing oneself from the past. Original.

Book Synopsis

"Mallery has set the bar high....The characters...come to life in their small-town setting and will touch readers' hearts and funny bones."--RT Book Reviews

On Blackberry Island, friendship, love and forgiveness are as constant as the ocean waves, if only you can make room in your heart for hope.

Michelle Sanderson may appear to be a strong, independent woman, but on the inside, she's still the wounded girl who fled home years ago. A young army vet, Michelle returns to the quaint Blackberry Island Inn to claim her inheritance and recover from the perils of war. Instead, she finds the owner's suite occupied by the last person she wants to see.

Carly Williams and Michelle were once inseparable, until a shocking betrayal destroyed their friendship. And now Carly is implicated in the financial disaster lurking behind the inn's cheerful veneer.

Single mother Carly has weathered rumors, lies and secrets for a lifetime, and is finally starting to move forward with love and life. But if the Blackberry Island Inn goes under, Carly and her daughter will go with it.

To save their livelihoods, Carly and Michelle will undertake a turbulent truce. It'll take more than a successful season to move beyond their devastating past, but with a little luck and a beautiful summer, they may just rediscover the friendship of a lifetime.

Don't miss Susan Mallery's latest book, The Stepsisters!

Review Quotes

This poignant tale of family dynamics, the jarring impact of change, and eventual acceptance and healing is sure to please Mallery's many, devoted fans.

-Booklist on Already Home

Mallery's prose is luscious and provocative.

-Publishers Weekly

Susan Mallery's gift for writing humor and tenderness make all her books true gems.

-RT Book Reviews

Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling.

-Booklist

Mallery sets up some very tough choices for her heroine, making this book compelling and intense.

-RT Book Reviews on Finding Perfect

Warm, funny, and sexy, this lighthearted yet touching page-turner is a satisfying, rewarding read and the 'perfect' beginning for Mallery's Fool's Gold series.

-Library Journal on Chasing Perfect

As demonstrated in this compelling story, family doesn't have to share blood, just emotions. Filled with emotional drama, devastating treachery and the power of love, this finale will delight fans.

- RT Book Reviews on Hot on Her Heels

One of the Top 10 Romance Novels of 2009!

-Booklist on Straight from the Hip

[A]n emotional story with a beautiful happy ending! Another must-read by Susan Mallery.

-Good Choice Reading on Almost Perfect

About The Author

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery has entertained millions of readers with her witty and emotional stories about women. Publishers Weekly calls Susan\u2019s prose \u201cluscious and provocative, \u201d and Booklist says \u201cNovels don\u2019t get much better than Mallery\u2019s expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling.\u201d Susan lives in Seattle with her husband and her tiny but intrepid toy poodle. Visit her at www.SusanMallery.com