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The Lilac House: An utterly uplifting feel-good summer romance (Lake Summers Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Barbara Josselsohn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 2,924 ratings

Book 1 of 4: Lake Summers

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Can one summer house bring two broken hearts together?

Summer escapes to Lilac House have always been a source of comfort for Anna Harris. Though things will never be the same since her husband’s death, she knows that it is there, nestled in Lake Summers in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, that she and her children Zac and Evie can begin to build a new life.

The house is just as beautiful as Anna remembers, and caught up in the rhythm of small town life, helping her Aunt Hope run the little shop on Main Street, Anna begins to feel a sense of herself she hasn’t felt in years. Then she meets Aidan. Handsome, strong and quiet, he also knows what it’s like to lose someone. In each other they recognize something they’ve both been missing and they feel a spark.

But Aidan’s past holds a different set of complications. He’s hiding a secret about why he came to Lake Summers. And just as the Lilac House finally starts to feel like home, Anna learns something devastating about Greg’s death that makes her question everything…

The summer might have brought Anna and Aidan together, but can Anna finally let go of the past now she really has the chance for a new beginning?

A beautiful story about moving on and finding yourself, The Lilac House will restore your faith in love and teach you that it’s never too late the find the person who will change your life. For fans of Carolyn Brown, Jenny Hale and Mary Alice Monroe.

What readers are saying about The Lilac House:

“A beautiful story… I was completely entranced.” Book Reviews By Shalini

“This book was special… I cheered out loud! This was a feel-good romance that would be perfect for a vacation read or a day off. Fans of cute romances will not be disappointed!” (e)Book Nerd Reviews

“A heartfelt bittersweet read... Whisks you away to the lake for your summer vacay!!... Absolutely gorgeous summer read.” Bookworms United Book Club

“Will touch your heart… I wanted the book to keep going on... I will read this author again.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Exceptional… Emotional and inspirational, Barbara Josselsohn has written a charming, winning novel… Honestly, there wasn’t anything I disliked about this book… One of my favorites this year. Please don’t miss it!” Fireflies and Free Kicks

“This book is filled with romance… I don't want to say goodbye.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“It left me smiling.” Audio Killed the Bookmark

“It’s wonderful to pick up a book and get lost inside its pages. This is exactly what happened with The Lilac House. I was swept up… I didn’t want the book to end. Moving, heartfelt and wonderful… This was just the kind of read I needed right now. Highly recommended.” Jessica Belmont, 5 stars

“Absolutely sensational. The plot was fast-paced and kept you guessing and turning pages until the end. So good!” Goodreads reviewer

“A sweet romance, a feel-good book… This is my first book by author, Barbara Josselsohn, and I look forward to reading more of this series… Perfect summer beach read.” Goodreads reviewer

“Finds a way to your heart.” B is for Book Review, 5 stars

“A romantic novel that you won’t want to put down… By the end of the book, you’ll wish that you could visit and spend time there yourself!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Uplifting and lovely… Read it to sooth your frazzled nerves and to restore your faith in humanity.” Dr Janet Gilsdorf

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"Sure to please fans of Jodi Picoult or Carolyn Brown and anyone who once enjoyed ballet lessons."―Library Journal

"Absolutely gorgeous summer read.” ―Bookworms United Book Club

About the Author

Barbara Josselsohn grew up on Long Island and lived for several years in her beloved New York City before moving to the northern suburbs. She began her career as a business journalist and then turned her attention to her first love, fiction. Her novels include The Lilac House, The Last Dreamer, and The Bluebell Girls, and has two more novels slated for release in 2021.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B083QKFFSM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (March 13, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1729 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #32,784 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,098 in Contemporary Women's Fiction
- #1,195 in Contemporary Women Fiction
- #1,860 in Women's Romance Fiction

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Barbara Josselsohn grew up on Long Island and lived for several years in her beloved New York City before moving to the northern suburbs. She began her career as a business journalist and then turned her attention to her first love, fiction. Her novels include THE LILAC HOUSE, THE CRANBERRY INN, THE LILY GARDEN, THE BLUEBELL GIRLS, and THE LAST DREAMER. Her new historical series is scheduled for release in 2023.

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Brian

uplifting

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023

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I have had this book in my TBR pile for a bit. I am glad I finally finished it. What a great story. The wording style, the details, the feeling put into every word. Such a great read.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022

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Lovely story, interesting characters, not too fluffy but not too intense for a light Summer read. While it was a little light on depth, it went places I didn't expect.

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Secrets and Hope

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2020

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Linda's Book Obsession Reviews "The Lilac House" by Barbara Josselsohn, Bookouture, March 13, 2020

Barbara Josselsohn, author of "The Lilac House" has written a memorable, poignant, captivating and intriguing story. The Genre for this novel is Literary Fiction. The timeline for the story takes place in the present and goes to the past when it pertains to the characters or events. Most of the story takes place in Lake Summers in the Adirondack Mountains. The author describes her dramatic characters as complex and complicated.

Anna Harris is a recent widow with two children taking their last trip to The Lilac House, their summer home in Lake Summers. They also will be helping their Aunt Hope, who is opening a ballet and dance store. Both of Anna's children seem to be handling their father's loss in different ways.

Anna tries to get the new store going with Hope and speaks to Aidan, who is handling the public affairs for retail stores. Aidan has a 15-year son. Anna starts to find herself drawn to Aidan, but there is something mysterious about him. Aidan has secrets of his own.

Anna's Aunt Hope also has some secrets that will affect Anna and her family. It seems Anna's husband Gregg had secrets as well, and never had the chance to share them with Anna.

I appreciate that the author discusses such important subjects as mental illness, forgiveness, and second chances. Also mentioned is the importance of family, friends, emotional support, self-worth and taking chances. I would recommend this thought-provoking novel for readers who enjoy a memorable story.

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An enjoyable read.

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023

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I thought the characters were real and the story moving. I became entranced in Lake Summers life. I only wished for like an epilogue or something that showed a more complete ending for Anna and Adrian their story felt unfinished.

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Kindle Customer

Great read! Love this author

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023

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Love her books. Great story without a bunch of sex scenes or talk. Suitable for teens and adults. Just didn't end the way I thought it would.

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nice story

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024

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I love the way everything worked out for all of the characters
The descriptions were so good that I felt as though I was in the story

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Judy Abelove Shemtob

Anna and Hope Felt Like Old Friends

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020

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THE LILAC HOUSE is the perfect book to read and relax this year. I loved revisiting Lake Summers and its characters. Hope and Anna felt like old friends. I enjoyed discovering the relationships between all the characters. Anna and her aunt, Anna and her children, Anna and Greg, Anna and Aidan were all done beautifully and authentically. The author brought all the plot points into the story with ease, developed them skillfully, and tied them up leaving the reader with a satisfying end to each chapter. Loved the humor with the smoothie makers too. Barbara Josselsohn handles difficult topics and has the reader rooting for everyone to succeed. She pays attention to details and creates a wonderful atmosphere for dance to thrive. While I didn't want the story to end, I did want to spend more time at Lake Summers and am delighted to know there will be a sequel out soon, and maybe more in the series. Kudos to the author for creating this lovely world where the reader wants to linger with the characters and their problems and see them grow and develop into stronger people.

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Barbara Wolfe

Lovely summer read

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020

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I usually dislike books that leave the ending hanging, but this was satisfying even though some things were unresolved. It has poignant moments but no soppy sentimentality, at least in my mind. The theme of realizing that we don't always know the people we love , sometimes including ourselves, as well as we think we do runs through the story and shapes the plot.

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Mrs Brenda O'Doherty

Can't wait for the sequel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2020

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Loved this book. Sad , happy, but ultimately hopeful. I look forward to following Aiden ,Anna and Hope and Keon later

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k

SO - SO

Reviewed in Australia on December 9, 2020

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I found this book to be slow moving and, in fact, at times boring, especially the middle two- thirds. Emotional women who are constantly bursting into tears tend to drive me crazy. And rude emotional women even more so.
Probably ok to read if you have a lot of spare time and like getting caught up in the minutiae of people's lives

reetreader

Summer read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2020

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Just an easy read with an important message. Don’t assume everything is as it seems. Read and enjoy I did.

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Wardy 44

Not bad.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2020

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Had to keep with this book but have to say I get she lost her husband but didn't want it pushing down my throat. Sorry gave up half way through maybe should have looked more into what the book entailed.

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