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She's uncovering the past. One letter at a time.

Bonnie Wilkins has always put her family first, pouring her heart into her roles as a wife and mother. But when her husband Pete's sudden and mysterious passing leaves her a widow at 60, Bonnie's world turns upside down. With her kids grown and out of the house, she's facing a new phase of life. Alone. To make things worse, Pete was hiding a mountain of debt, throwing Bonnie into financial chaos.

Determined to escape for a while, Bonnie decides to spend one last summer at the cherished family cabin in Lake Placid, a place brimming with memories. It's supposed to be her sanctuary, but Jack, the friendly neighbor with an annoyingly persistent streak, keeps intruding on her solitude.

Just when Bonnie thinks she's alone, she stumbles upon a letter from Pete, hidden away with care. Convinced that this is the key to understanding her late husband's secrets, she embarks on an emotional journey. Guided by cryptic messages, hidden coins, and clues that feel like breadcrumbs left by Pete, Bonnie is on a mission to uncover the truth.

Will Bonnie piece together the puzzle of Pete's past, rediscover herself, and start anew? Or will she be left with more questions than answers, risking the loss of everything she's ever cherished?

Escape with this heartfelt adventure set under the soothing summer skies of Lake Placid. Discover love, mystery, and the power of self-discovery in a tale that promises to tug at your heartstrings and cheer for new beginnings.


This is Book 3 of 6 in the Lake Placid series. Scroll up to begin reading now!

76 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 27, 2024

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6,726 reviews5 followers
November 13, 2024
Entertaining mystery relationship listening 🐈🤗

This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book three of six

Bonnie has been hired at a store in Lake Placid. The first day is not that she expected. Jack comes over. She shows him something Peter left her. Jack rushed out. Continued in book four.

I would recommend this series and author to readers of family and friends relationships novels. 2024 😎😉🐱
1,464 reviews12 followers
August 28, 2024
She's uncovering the past. One letter at a time.

Bonnie Wilkins has always put her family first, pouring her heart into her roles as a wife and mother. But when her husband Pete's sudden and mysterious passing leaves her a widow at 60, Bonnie's world turns upside down. With her kids grown and out of the house, she's facing a new phase of life. Alone. To make things worse, Pete was hiding a mountain of debt, throwing Bonnie into financial chaos.

This contemporary later-in-life second chance women's fiction, clean and wholesome suspense romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building that is magnificent with picturesque sunrises and sunsets that are vibrantly painted across the sky and clear blue waters for pure tranquility, and characters that are strong, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with memories on the lake, Bonnie is determined to escape for awhile, she decides to spend one last summer at the cherished family cabin in Lake Placid, a place brimming with memories, the friendly neighbors Jack, with an annoyingly persistent streaks, keeps intruding on her solitude, escape with this heartfelt adventure set under the soothing summer skies of Lake Placid, while discovering love, mystery, and the power of self-discovery in a tale that promises to tug at readers' heartstrings, leaving them needing Kleenex/Puffs to wipe the tears that are threatening to flow down their cheeks, clue that are more like breadcrumbs, drama, last husband's secrets, questions, deception, the risk of losing everything, cryptic messages, hidden coins, mist uncover the truth, action, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with memories on the lake and a second chance romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is suspenseful and unforgettable.

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122 reviews4 followers
August 22, 2024
Bonnie Wilkins has found a friend in a stray cat that she stumbled upon in a storm. No one seems to be missing it and it has become quite important to Bonnie as she tries to get through her troubles that Peter has made for her. Bonnie went into town and into a boutique and was offered a job when she told the owner of her problems and that she was in lots of debt because of her late husband's business disaster. On the first day Bonnie felt so frustrated of the hard work and wearing the wrong type of footwear, she had sore and blistered feet. When she gets home she finds her neighbour Jack in her yard on her deck leaving her a bottle of wine to say congratulations on finding a job. Bonnie is down in the dumps because she is making minimum wage and the job is too much for her. She was hoping to get a management position but she has had really no work experience at all. Bonnie invites Jack in for a drink to talk about her horrible day and she remembers the paper in Peter's office with all of the passwords on. She hands it to Jack to see if he can make any sense out of it. He turns the page over and sees something then right away he gets up, tells Bonnie not to repeat this conversation to anyone and leaves promptly. What did he see on this page? Is he involved somehow in the mess that Bonnie's husband Peter left for her? I can't wait for the next book to find out more of what is going on...

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763 reviews14 followers
August 25, 2024
So we know that Pete has left Bonnie in a precarious situation with all her money being tied up, no one to turn to, having to take a job that pays minimum wage, which will not sustain her and living in their second house in Lake Placid.
She has talked to her neighbor several time about maybe how she can get her money out of the property but has not made any progress. He has an ex-wife who really doesn't like Bonnie so she stays away from them when she is there.
So tonight she finds that the ex is outta the house and the neighbor is coming over to talk. They are sitting at the table when she gets the paper that her husband has left her with instructions on what to do it anything happens to him.
The neighbor takes the paper and is looking over the clues, passwords, apps when he turns the page over and seems to almost go into shock. He takes one look at it, apologizes to Bonnie and bolts.
Wait, what does that mean? What does he recognize on the sheet of paper and what does it mean to Bonnie being able to have at least a part of her life back.
So excited about book 4.

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1,577 reviews
August 22, 2024
This series just keeps getting better and better! I am so hooked on what has happened to Bonnie after the untimely death of her husband.
Every time she thought that she was getting closer to making her life complete there is another obstacle thrown into her path. She thought she had found a solution to how she could make money and took a job in a shop but after just a short time she knew that this was not the answer.
Her feet hurt as well as her pride and self-worth. The tiny bit she was making didn’t even hardly cover food and essentials for herself and her cat. She was still trying to get answers as to why she could not sell her home in Albany.
She knew she had to get answers and the only person to help her was her neighbor. When she got home, she was surprised yet pleased that Jack was standing on her porch.
The story gets better and better with the author doing a amazing job of building up the suspense and keeping readers eager for more.

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Author 4 books18 followers
August 30, 2024
So far I'm really enjoying this compelling series. An ongoing story, each book is like about ten chapters of a regular novel, short enough to be read in a few hours.
Bonnie continues to search for answers to her husband's financial mess, and a way forward for herself. He's left her a letter--"in case something happens to me"--and a list of sites for her to look at. For some reason she ignores this list and rather reaches out to his former business partner. Now staying at their huge country home, she attempts to put her home in the city up for sale.
She accepts the offer of a sales job in a local craft store but her first day reveals just how clueless and out of shape she is. Having worked in retail myself, I had to smile at all her misconceptions. And she's still leaving her children in the dark; seems her husband's sudden death hasn't taught her anything.
I'm looking forward to the next episode, seeing if she can untangle her financial affairs, but it won't be out for another month!
882 reviews9 followers
August 25, 2024
The More I Read, the More I Look for Answers

The plot thickens as the suspense builds. Things are going from bad to worse for Bonnie. With the issues building it makes one wonder just who was Peter. Was he living a double life and is Bonnie now in danger? Waiting anxiously for the next part to see what scared Jake so much that he abruptly got up and took off. Just what did he see on that back page of ‘passwords’ that Peter left for Bonnie. Whatever it was, it was enough to scare Jake off.

🤔OBSERVATIONS:

✒︎ Bonnie needs a job, one that pays enough to help her get out of the money trouble she inherited when Jack died. Problem is, Bonnie has no work experience. She accepts a minimum wage position which is hard on her in more ways than one.

✒︎ Sharon… oh Sharon. Just what is her problem? Is it just pride or something deeper?

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1,161 reviews26 followers
September 26, 2024
Bonnie's problems continue

Bonnie is reeling from the knowledge that she can't sell the house in Albany. She decides to ask Jack, her neighbor, for some information. When she arrives at his door, Jacks ex answers the door, so Bonnie can't ask her questions. She knows she has to come up with some way to make money. She puts her designer purses on the internet in hopes of getting some quick cash. Then she gets a chance at a job, but disappointed at the pay and the work she will have to do. When she gets home, Jack is at her doorstep and she invites him in. She tells him about her horrible day and how it's not really getting her out of debt. Then she remembers the sheet of information with password and she shows it to Jack. She is totally unprepared for his reaction. He hands her the paper, tells her to never show it or talk about it to anyone, then quickly leaves. What does this mean? What does the numbers mean?
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118 reviews1 follower
February 24, 2025
After coming off a very emotional book (Home Front by Kristen Hannah) I wanted to read something “lite”
I saw Memories on the Lake on Kindle Unlimited so I downloaded it and began reading. I had no idea it was a series until I got to the end at page 77 when I realized there are 6 “books.” Well I was invested after book 1 and since I’m laid up on the sofa with icky germs 😷🤒 I plowed through them all.
466 pages total.

I am counting all 6 as one book as each of them were only 77-81 pages long and the way each “book” ended there is no way you could classify it as a book. They truly ended in the middle of a chapter. It’s a very good story that kept my attention and all 6 are an easy read. I give the series a 3 because there wasn’t anything earth shattering that made my jaw drop and I didn’t cry. This would make for a good vacation read or quick airplane trip read.
On to my next read…
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1,894 reviews22 followers
August 28, 2024
It seems as though life is against Bonnie as everything she does to make money and save money is not working out for her. The suspense is slowly rising and the curious behaviour of Jack when he saw the note with the passwords is quite intriguing. I wonder if he is involved in Peter’s business dealings. I sure hope Bonnie has some luck in the next book because at the moment she certainly needs a lot of it and hopefully the universe will send some her way.

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3,401 reviews19 followers
August 21, 2024
Memories on the Lake,, Book Three, continues the story of Bonnie who finds herself in a financial problem with limited funds which are diminishing. She receives upsetting news from Peter’s attorney. Bonnie shows Jack the attachment to Peter’s letter but he has a surprising reaction. The book ends in a cliffhanger.

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981 reviews12 followers
August 23, 2024
What just happened? Jake's uprupt leave from Bonnie's house had me questioning, what just happened?? The more Bonnie wants to know about Peter and their finances, the more reluctant others are to open up. What is she not being told about her late husband? What scared Jake upon reading the note Peter left for Bonnie's and why?? Talk about getting sucked in to the story!! This is awesome.

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503 reviews4 followers
August 26, 2024
Could things get any worse?
Bonnie's bank account was dwindling very quickly.
She found a retail job at $15.00/hour and she hated it.
As a last resort she showed Jack the letter she had found from Peter. He abruptly got up and before leaving said, " Do me a favor, DON"T tell anyone about this conversation....EVER!!!! No one can ever know." And he was gone.
Get me to book #4.

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2,199 reviews38 followers
August 28, 2024
A wonderful book full of suspense and mystery in all the right places. Poor Bonnie is struggling with the mess Pete has left her in. I haven't been able to put all the pieces together myself and have been guessing the whole way. Sage Parker weaves a compelling story and I am loving this one. An amazing series and I can't wait for the next book.

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4,572 reviews31 followers
August 29, 2024
Being a widow that was left in less than an adequate financial position, I can identify with Bonnie. I was lucky to not have been blindsided by it and fortunately had life insurance and I could run our company and get in a better position. My heart reaches out to her and the position she’s been left in. I know it will not go well when her children find out and they will have their feelings hurt. I do hope Jack returns with some answers. Hurry, Book 4.
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2,878 reviews
September 9, 2024
And the story continues
Bonnie, this is lost case. I don’t understand how she could be so clueless.
I’m not judging but…her going grocery shopping,wasn’t sure if I should scream, laugh or cry.
Love her loving stray kitty, and ending is very twisted.
I’m to next chapters, intriguing.
Forgive me my ranting I still like story. It’s engaging.

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1,054 reviews2 followers
August 20, 2024
Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonnie I hope that things get better sooner rather then later😢😲. Just like her I have so many questions!! I want her to get a little bit of information for some relief. I am hooked on this series. Come on book four!

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678 reviews5 followers
August 25, 2024
After finding the letter from Peter, Bonnie goes on a journey of discovery. When she keeps receiving bad news about her finances she moves forward as best she is able. Getting a job is a very new thing and a rude awakening. The more bad news that keeps coming, the stronger she is getting. With help from friends, some she doesn't seem to want Bonnie is going to persevere at any cost.
1,008 reviews9 followers
August 26, 2024
Fabulous book!

I drop everything the minute I see a book released in this series and read it from cover to cover. My heart goes out to the recently widowed Bonnie who is trying to move forward, but is constantly facing obstacles and challenges. I love this series and others by Sage Parker.

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1,892 reviews7 followers
August 28, 2024
Bonnie is realizing how bad her financial situation and she ends up getting a job. It’s quite the challenge for someone who never worried about money before. She’s grieving both her late husband and her former life. The end had quite the surprise. I can’t wait for the next book!

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2,586 reviews8 followers
August 29, 2024
Bonnie is trying to navigate the mess her husband left for her. She feels completely alone. She gets a job in a boutique but feels like she is failing. She asks Jack his opinion about the passwords. But he starts acting oddly. You are left with more questions.

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202 reviews3 followers
August 31, 2024
Book three was fantastic, I love this series! Bonnie seems to find a few answers to her questions, but then all of a sudden something else pops up and create another hurdle for her. I cant wait to see what happens next, absolutely love Sage Parker's books. If you read this series I can almost guarantee you wont be disappointed.
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4,522 reviews62 followers
September 1, 2024
Book 3 of Memories on the Lake continues Bonnie's story. Her financial situation is far more dire than she originally thought. She gets a job and starts to confide in Jack, only for him to act strange. The plot keeps thickening. I can't wait for book 4!.

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2,941 reviews47 followers
September 7, 2024
As this secrets start to reveal themselves and the twists are untwisted it makes for very interesting reading. Great characters to follow along as they try to unravel the secrets and I don't the truth. Good read.

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1,775 reviews
October 1, 2024
Bonnie is working at building herself back up but does come up with some roadblocks. I am really curious as to the logins and passwords that Peter left for her. Seeing her get a job and the struggles of having a job felt so relatable. I wonder why Jack ran at the end. I need to read the next book.

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2,367 reviews15 followers
August 25, 2024
The financial hits keep coming. How will she dig herself out of the mess her husband created? What happens when she confides in her neighbor? Why is everyone reacting like they are to her attempts?.

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1,079 reviews6 followers
August 26, 2024
Bonnie is now depressed to earn money as the bank account is growing small. She has to take a job
, but will she keep it? And what does Jack knows and not telling her?.

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594 reviews2 followers
August 26, 2024
Bonnie is a sweet caring woman whose life has been turned upside down. Her adventure has pulled me in with intrigue and suspense.

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1,854 reviews
August 27, 2024
Bonnie doesn't seem to be able to catch a break. She gets a job and finds it's much harder than she imagined. What spooked Jack so badly on the list she showed him? Now what should she do? Received a free copy.
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2,635 reviews3 followers
August 29, 2024
The suspense starts to build in this installment. How many more secrets can Bonnie take? I can't wait to see what happens in book 4!.

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