When Pixie Nolan first came to Bramble, Kentucky, the abandoned and desperate young single mother found hope, healing, and a fresh start. With the loving support of her best friends—Marlow Heddings and her handsome Marine husband, Cort—Pixie is now happily raising her toddler son in a cozy cottage, managing Marlow’s thriving boutique, and designing firefly logo t-shirts that are selling like hotcakes. The past is behind her, and life is good.
She never expected to make an electrifying connection with a summer renter, a retired Navy SEAL with his own complicated past . . .
A rugged warrior with scars both seen and unseen, Brogan Rafferty arrives with an adorable baby girl in tow and settles into the lake house next door. And while he’s a stunning addition to the gorgeous scenery, it’s his caring devotion that captures Pixie’s heart—the way he gently snuggles away the precious infant’s cries, or swoops Pixie’s delighted little boy high in the air with his tattooed, muscular arms.
But it’s no coincidence that Brogan has found Pixie, and his startling revelations make it clear she’s the key to healing old regrets and building new dreams. And when a hostile stranger turns up with shocking accusations against Bramble’s new hometown hero, Pixie must put her own fears and heartbreak away for good—and learn what it truly means to trust.
If you’re looking for a story that wraps around you like a warm hug, look no further than The Lake House by Lori Foster. Readers first met Pixie Nolan in the beautiful opening to the Firefly Summer series, The Guest Cottage. When Pixie arrived in Bramble, Kentucky, she was in dire straits. She was pregnant, in poor health, and running out of options. Meeting Marlow Heddings and her husband Cort changed everything for her in ways she never could have imagined.
Now fully settled in Bramble, Pixie is the devoted mother of a joyful toddler and is surrounded by a circle of strong, supportive relationships. Even more, she has found a job she loves and the chance to grow her talents in meaningful ways.
Brogan Rafferty arrives in Bramble for the summer, and one thing is instantly clear. His heart belongs to his baby girl, Shayna. Though she’s technically his niece, Shayna is every bit his daughter in all the ways that matter. A former military man, Brogan stepped into guardianship the moment he learned she had been orphaned, and he hasn’t looked back. His time in the military has left him with scars, and this sweet baby has him wrapped around her tiny finger, and the tenderness between them is one of the story’s greatest joys. This intense love just might go a long way towards healing.
The warmth in this book radiates from every character, creating a story that feels genuine, heartfelt, and comforting. It resonated with me deeply, at times mirroring real-life experiences in unexpected ways. Yet readers can be assured. Lori Foster handles every emotional thread with sensitivity, grace, and her signature storytelling magic. The Lake House is a wonderfully crafted novel that showcases Foster’s gift for writing stories filled with hope, healing, and the promise of a bright future.
Many thanks to Kensington and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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