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Lake Effect
Shelby Aylesworth knows what real love feels like. She also knows the pain of losing that kind of love. With her faithful collie dog, Norman, she takes refuge on Whiskey Island to try to put her life back together. When Norman arranges a most unusual introduction to the island’s newest resident, Shelby finds herself wondering if it isn’t time to stop grieving and start living.
Wyeth Packard has come to Whiskey Island under the guise of restoring and making profitable an old vineyard and manor house. What he really wants is some peace and quiet away from the fast pace of NYC. Being considered one of the city’s most eligible has thrown him into the path of every gold digging society princess out there. He longs to find a balance but has given up on ever finding a woman who will love him for who he is, not what he has.
Together they navigate the slippery slope of what it means to begin again. Can a new love fill the void left by an old love?
This is a new release of a previously published edition.
Wyeth Packard has come to Whiskey Island under the guise of restoring and making profitable an old vineyard and manor house. What he really wants is some peace and quiet away from the fast pace of NYC. Being considered one of the city’s most eligible has thrown him into the path of every gold digging society princess out there. He longs to find a balance but has given up on ever finding a woman who will love him for who he is, not what he has.
Together they navigate the slippery slope of what it means to begin again. Can a new love fill the void left by an old love?
This is a new release of a previously published edition.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 12, 2013
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August 11, 2013
With her first book, this smart author provided a wonderful summer read for me. Lake Effect not only brings an engaging combination of love, loss, and romance, it's sprinkled with delightful twists of humor and leaves you wanting more. Days after I finished reading every word, I found myself still thinking about the characters, almost as if I knew them and cared about them personally. Touched by her ability to weave words together like artwork, I'll be waiting for more from this brilliant author.
August 14, 2013
This is a great story with realistic characters. I had a hard time putting it down. Bryson's characters are people you have met, dealt with, or want to meet. The setting is interesting and brings the reader into the story. This certainly is not my "typical" genre or read, but I more than thoroughly enjoyed the story. I was drawn in by the characters, drawn in by the story and look forward to her next literary creation. Well Done!
August 14, 2013
So cute! I want to hear more about Shelby, Wyeth and Norman! Such a sweet and touching story. Can't wait for more by this author.
March 3, 2018
My genre is usually mysteries which include a dog as one of the characters. This romantic book which did include a dog was a fun enjoyable read. I enjoyed the setting and all the characters. The ending was very predicable but that was part of the enjoyment. There’s a wicked witch which added to the novel. I just wondered how the main character would stand up to her! The book kept my interest to a high that I finished the book in two sittings!
May 26, 2017
great story.
i enjoyed reading this book altho it was really short. i hopr to get more from this author. thank you.
i enjoyed reading this book altho it was really short. i hopr to get more from this author. thank you.
May 27, 2017
Loved it!
Loved this story. Very emotional, delightful characters, idyllic setting. I laughed, cried, cheered, and was left with that warm, fuzzy feeling.
Loved this story. Very emotional, delightful characters, idyllic setting. I laughed, cried, cheered, and was left with that warm, fuzzy feeling.
December 25, 2018
Shallow, predictable, boring. Total waste of time. Made falling asleep for this insomniac a bit easier though. LOL
September 30, 2013
In Lake Effect by Johannah Bryson, Shelby Aylesworth has loved and lost, now she is afraid of loving again for the fear of loosing it, and so she likes her life with just her faithful collie Norman and living comfortably in Whiskey Island without a worry. Until one morning when they are on their morning run and Norman gets into trouble once again, but this time it’s with the new owner of the old vineyard and manor.
Wyeth Packard has come to Whiskey Island not only to restore the old vineyard and manor house profitable once again but he is also there to find some peace and quiet from his usual life in NYC. He may have a life most want, but being considered one of the city’s most eligible bachelors has put him on the sights of every gold digger and society princess there. But now only that, his latest paramour has become obsessed on making their relationship official and taking it to the next obvious step, marriage. Read More...
Wyeth Packard has come to Whiskey Island not only to restore the old vineyard and manor house profitable once again but he is also there to find some peace and quiet from his usual life in NYC. He may have a life most want, but being considered one of the city’s most eligible bachelors has put him on the sights of every gold digger and society princess there. But now only that, his latest paramour has become obsessed on making their relationship official and taking it to the next obvious step, marriage. Read More...
April 16, 2014
This short romance packs an emotional wallop. Shading into Women's Fiction, Johannah Bryson writes a haunting story focused on Shelby Aylesworth, a young woman burdened by her past. When one of New York City's most eligible bachelors, moves to her island home on Lake Erie, Shelby must decide whether to trust herself to move forward or to retreat further into the safety of memory.
Bryson's use of detail stand out and helps bring her characters to life. I hope this is not the last story of Whiskey Island she'll share with her readers.
Bryson's use of detail stand out and helps bring her characters to life. I hope this is not the last story of Whiskey Island she'll share with her readers.
April 29, 2016
Ending left a lot to be desired
This is a well written, easy read. It has a typical love story plot line so you know where the story is going. I enjoyed the book.....until the end. The ending is 2 short chapters. The author did such a great job of pulling you into the story with lots of details. The ending seems like an afterthought. It was short and not detailed at all. It would have been nice for the books final chapters to be as detailed as the rest of the story. Just a couple more pages!
This is a well written, easy read. It has a typical love story plot line so you know where the story is going. I enjoyed the book.....until the end. The ending is 2 short chapters. The author did such a great job of pulling you into the story with lots of details. The ending seems like an afterthought. It was short and not detailed at all. It would have been nice for the books final chapters to be as detailed as the rest of the story. Just a couple more pages!
November 27, 2016
Sweet but a tad predictable.
Sweet but a tad predictable. I found this book In Prime Reading and tried it because it was free. I wish author would have developed the characters more instead of following the "old" formula- a cute meeting, fall in love, a dust up- and getting back together- oh, and throw in a dog. None of my friends burst into tears when they got engaged - neither did I.
Sweet but a tad predictable. I found this book In Prime Reading and tried it because it was free. I wish author would have developed the characters more instead of following the "old" formula- a cute meeting, fall in love, a dust up- and getting back together- oh, and throw in a dog. None of my friends burst into tears when they got engaged - neither did I.
August 15, 2013
This book was a fun, light anytime-you-need-to-feel-good read. I usually read historical romance, but enjoyed returning to present time for a good love story. Special thanks to the author for the little glimpse in to the future at the end. So often the characters just barely get together and the book is over. This one left me feeling happy and satisfied.
October 29, 2015
Very quick read, but very enjoyable. Shelby's losses, and her reactions to them, seemed realistic. The way the main characters met was cute. The fairy-tale ending didn't seem realistic but the book was an uplifting read. Loved Norman. He was perfect and added to the story.
September 12, 2015
the writing was okay. didn't really care much for the story or the characters - i skipped a lot in the last third of the book.
September 29, 2015
Pretty Woman -minus the "profession", An Officer and A Gentleman -minus the uniform, Fifty Shades of Grey -minus the whips and chains. In other words...predictable.
October 12, 2015
3 stars
If you let me finish the book I would be able to tell you. But so far it is good
If you let me finish the book I would be able to tell you. But so far it is good
December 28, 2015
Good escape fiction
A very enjoyable read with just the right amount of plot, sex and character development. I look forward to more from this author.
A very enjoyable read with just the right amount of plot, sex and character development. I look forward to more from this author.
April 11, 2016
Beautifully told.
I love the little twist and turns it takes the sweetness of the story and the love portrayed.
It is well written.
I love the little twist and turns it takes the sweetness of the story and the love portrayed.
It is well written.
May 21, 2016
Wonderful, delightful book.
Wonderful, delightful book. The author made it interesting and captivating. Would love to read more about this family. A definite page Turner.
Wonderful, delightful book. The author made it interesting and captivating. Would love to read more about this family. A definite page Turner.
April 6, 2016
Perfectly cheesy romance to lighten the mood after some heavy and/or not so great reads.
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