The Summer of Keeping Secrets - by Jill Lynn (Paperback)

About the Book

"Recently widowed Marin Henderson considers time with her two adult children a gift. And she's intent on not prying into their lives while they're all together, cleaning out her late parents' Colorado home. But from the start, nothing goes as planned. Her free-spirited daughter, Slade, and her strait-laced son, Reed, both arrive ahead of schedule, and no one is explaining why. Marin knows they're hiding issues in their personal lives. But she can only push so far because she, too, is keeping secrets. Setting aside family tensions, the three of them get to work purging the house. But when Slade discovers a decades-old newspaper clipping about a body found on the rocks below the house, questions arise. Marin insists the death was ruled an accident, but Slade's curiosity is piqued. And when a roof leak compels Marin to call on an old friend and flame for help, it's the catalyst for a wave of revelations n a daughter bent on distracting herself from her own career turmoil, a son desperate to hold on to his marriage and a mother forced to confront her choices from that long-ago summer, pieces of the past and present begin to unravel. And before the summer is over, they each must decide what to hold on to and what to let go..."--

Book Synopsis

"With humor and heart, Jill Lynn explores the power of family, the complicated nature of love, and the price we pay for things left unsaid. An unforgettable read from a standout voice in romance." --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds

For fans of Denise Hunter and Susan Mallery, a captivating story about a single summer that could completely break a family apart--or bring them back together.

Recently widowed Marin Henderson considers time with her two adult children a gift. And she's intent on not prying into their lives while they're all together, cleaning out her late parents' Colorado home. But from the start, nothing goes as planned. Her free-spirited daughter, Slade, and her strait-laced son, Reed, both arrive ahead of schedule, and no one is explaining why. Marin knows they're hiding issues in their personal lives. But she can only push so far because she, too, is keeping secrets.

Setting aside family tensions, the three of them get to work purging the house. But when Slade discovers a decades-old newspaper clipping about a body found on the rocks below the house, questions arise. Marin insists the death was ruled an accident, but Slade's curiosity is piqued. And when a roof leak compels Marin to call on an old friend and flame for help, it's the catalyst for a wave of revelations.

Between a daughter bent on distracting herself from her own career turmoil, a son desperate to hold on to his marriage and a mother forced to confront her choices from that long-ago summer, pieces of the past and present begin to unravel. And before the summer is over, they each must decide what to hold on to and what to let go...

Review Quotes

"The Summer of Keeping Secrets is a charming look at second chances, moving forward--and what it really means to go home again. With humor and heart, Jill Lynn explores the power of family, the complicated nature of love, and the price we pay for things left unsaid. An unforgettable read from a standout voice in romance." --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds

"Jill Lynn is a masterful storyteller, taking us on a journey to the past while keeping us firmly rooted in the present. [She] puts her foot on the gas and doesn't let go until all of the secrets come tumbling out of the closet. Haunting and heartwarming, this novel is a page-turner." -Belle Calhoune, New York Times bestselling author

"The Summer of Keeping Secrets will both tug at your heart and make it beat faster. The story is rich with emotion and poignant moments, but the twists and turns and unexpected surprises along the way made it impossible to put down. Highly recommended!" -Kathryn Springer, USA Today bestselling author of The Gathering Table

"Jill Lynn does an exceptional job of weaving together mystery and romance with bits of humor and the complicated dynamics of family. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!" --Linda Goodnight, New York Times bestselling author

"Compelling and relatable, this multigenerational family drama is rife with complexity, tension, and age-old secrets that refuse to remain hidden. Lynn's layered characterization and gorgeous prose make The Summer of Keeping Secrets an unforgettable read." -Nicole Deese, Christy Award-Winning author

"In The Summer of Keeping Secrets, Jill Lynn writes poignantly of the messiness of brokenness, which every family faces and has to choose how to navigate. We each must decide what to remember versus what to forget--all the while learning to forgive. Lynn's skillful pacing and flair with dialogue also kept me engaged with this powerful story." -Beth K. Vogt, Christy Award-winning author

"In The Summer of Keeping Secrets...Lynn highlights the challenges that face adult children who must learn that parents they've idealized aren't perfect, and mothers who have to figure out how to love hard while also letting go. I didn't want this book to end!" -Lee Tobin McClain, New York Times bestselling author