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Summer at the Lake
Veteran NY cop, Rick Cooper, heads to his family’s lake house after losing a hostage negotiation, resulting in the death a child. He brings only his dog and his saxophone for company. His agenda includes lots of fishing while figuring out an appropriate career change.
Single mom, Kristin McCarthy hears the sound of the saxophone gliding through the night air…a healing sound for her daughter. She begins a search for the person who can play so beautifully. Her high hopes fall, however, when the musician turns out to be a cop. The police fell short when she and Ashley needed them most. But still…if this cop could make a difference…if he can help Ashley…well, Kristin would do anything for her young daughter.
An attractive widow with a damaged kid are the last people Rick needs in his life, and he tries hard to remain aloof. The ladies, however, knock down his barriers simply by being themselves. Fearful but brave, smart but silly. Before long, warm feelings grow between him and Kristin. Feelings that spark potential for a future together.
However, before Kristin allows herself to dream, Rick must prove he’s a man she and her daughter can trust. Can they count on him forever?
Single mom, Kristin McCarthy hears the sound of the saxophone gliding through the night air…a healing sound for her daughter. She begins a search for the person who can play so beautifully. Her high hopes fall, however, when the musician turns out to be a cop. The police fell short when she and Ashley needed them most. But still…if this cop could make a difference…if he can help Ashley…well, Kristin would do anything for her young daughter.
An attractive widow with a damaged kid are the last people Rick needs in his life, and he tries hard to remain aloof. The ladies, however, knock down his barriers simply by being themselves. Fearful but brave, smart but silly. Before long, warm feelings grow between him and Kristin. Feelings that spark potential for a future together.
However, before Kristin allows herself to dream, Rick must prove he’s a man she and her daughter can trust. Can they count on him forever?
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Linda Barrett
56 books142 followersLinda's emotional stories of contemporary romance have earned many industry awards through Romance Writers of America chapter contests. In 2011, Quarterback Daddy took first place in the Write touch Reader's contest while in 2010, Summer at the Lake did the same. Previously, she's garnered the Holt Medallion and The Award of Excellence among others. With laughter and tears, she touches the hearts of her readers by writing stories they'll remember long after the book is finished.
This year, Linda is publishing her first women's fiction novel. Family Interrupted will be available in the spring of 2013.
This year, Linda is publishing her first women's fiction novel. Family Interrupted will be available in the spring of 2013.
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July 20, 2017
I'm not sure a topic such as this fits well into the romance genre. I found the story overly simplistic and unrealistic. A bit too saccharine for me, with no edge or grit.
September 18, 2017
I really liked Quince as a therapy dog and the musical communication by Ashley.
Despite the action-packed ending the story slowed for me at the three-quarters mark.
Despite the action-packed ending the story slowed for me at the three-quarters mark.
May 4, 2020
I loved this story - I laughed and I cried as this brave little girl overcome the most horrific crime against her. A broken child and a broken police officer managed to crawl back to normalcy with the help of a service dog called Quincy. A brave mum with a broken heart and a supportive community all pull together. It was a real page turner as I waited to see how the author would pull all the sadness together to reach a happy ever after.
This is the first book by Linda Barrett I have read - but I will certainly read more
This is the first book by Linda Barrett I have read - but I will certainly read more
June 9, 2017
A story about an eleven year old girl who has been raped. No warning in the blurb. And I bet at the end of the story she is totally fine again. Sorry. It doesn't work out that way.
Dnf.
Dnf.
October 5, 2019
My review will follow soon
August 29, 2012
5 Stars ~ As a hostage negotiator with NYPD Crisis Team, Rick's seen some horrendous things. This last call though, he'd failed; and now a woman and her child were dead. When he tries to resign, his CO won't hear of it and sends him on an 8 week leave. Rick high tails it to his family's vacation home on Morningstar Lake in the Catskills. In the evening, he pours his emotions into his saxophone, and the melody echoes around the lake. Amazingly, the harmony of a flute soon joins him and the music they make speaks. Kristin and her 11 year old daughter, Ashley, have sought refuge on Morningstar Lake. One evening on the porch, Ashley reached out to the mournful sax, first with her clear soprano voice, then her sweet flute; and Kristin let her tears flow for her baby was starting to heal. In the morning, they spotted the man and his enormous dog jogging past, and Ashley was afraid. When it became apparent that they lived two doors down, Kristin knew she had to take Ashley over to introduce her to the dog. Rick's pleasantly surprised with his visitors, and quickly follows Quincy's lead when the dog cues him that the child is in need. Quincy's a therapy dog with a remarkable talent for trauma children. Once Ashley sees the dog is not a threat, Quincy works his magic and she responds to him. In the days that follow, the dog and child bond; and Kristin shares their secret. Kristin's angry, not only with the bastard who raped her child, but with her home town police who seem to be doing nothing to catch him. Learning Rick's a cop, she tells all and asks him to make some calls to see what they're doing. With the story told, Rick feels sick inside, and having worked many cases with a trauma child, he knows both Ashley and Kristin need him.
With only the Dear Reader's warning of bad things happening to a child, I was floored when I read the words "If she ever found the man who raped her child ... she'd kill him". Had I known the content earlier, I'm not sure I would have picked this book. However, by the time I read that sentence, I was already deeply involved in this poignant story that obviously comes from the author's heart. Rick is a troubled man that has his confidence shaken when he faces a loss on the job. Kristin is an amazing mother but she too has demons and loads of what if's, but she sucks them all up and demands the best for her daughter. Ashley is a beautiful child, afraid but brave too. I applaud Ms. Barrett for loving these characters with her words and bringing them to life.
With only the Dear Reader's warning of bad things happening to a child, I was floored when I read the words "If she ever found the man who raped her child ... she'd kill him". Had I known the content earlier, I'm not sure I would have picked this book. However, by the time I read that sentence, I was already deeply involved in this poignant story that obviously comes from the author's heart. Rick is a troubled man that has his confidence shaken when he faces a loss on the job. Kristin is an amazing mother but she too has demons and loads of what if's, but she sucks them all up and demands the best for her daughter. Ashley is a beautiful child, afraid but brave too. I applaud Ms. Barrett for loving these characters with her words and bringing them to life.
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September 10, 2017
This is a sweet, well-written story about second chances. Two souls, both damaged by what happened to two children in their care, coming together to help one of those damaged children regain stability and strength after a nasty sexual assault. No one wants to read about an 11-year-old suffering this sort of trauma, but the author did a good job of focusing on the healing, and keeping the actual attack off the page. There was beauty in watching a brave child reconnect with her old self through music and a fabulous service dog and deal with what happened to her. And there was sincerity in the development of the friendship, and then the romance of two nice people.
I’ve always enjoyed Linda Barrett’s books, and this one wasn’t an exception. I read this a few years ago when it first came out, and I enjoyed the reread.
I’ve always enjoyed Linda Barrett’s books, and this one wasn’t an exception. I read this a few years ago when it first came out, and I enjoyed the reread.
April 30, 2020
This was my first book by this author, but it will not be my last. Talk about tackling some hard subjects head on. I was very impressed by not shying away from the issues and sweeping it under the rug for sake of the romance. In this book...the romance was not front and center and I thought it played out perfectly. I am IN LOVE with Quincy, and the other characters, of course. From start to finish, it wasn't an easy HEA for any of them, but it was perfectly portrayed. Bravo to the author, much research had to have gone in to this book and it showed.
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August 7, 2017Liked this book. My favorite kind. Romance combined with adventure and other issues.
July 30, 2017
Books that deal with Abuse especially, child sexual abuse have a lot to tread carefully on thin lines. They need to be sensitive as well as not too pitying about the characters and they need to embody the spirit of life in them.
In this book, I found it all. The main characters, Kristin- the mother and Rick- her neighbour share a delicate surrounding around Kris's daughter, Ashley who is eleven and sexually abused. Her mother is a single parent and this detail helps us look at the struggle Kris goes through to protect and preserve the sanctity of her daughter's mental and physical well-being. Ashley's father, John was a musician and having died four years ago, leaves a gap in the family love that is very important to both Kris and Ash. He passes his musical abilities to Ash and she takes to music to express herself after the assault. Her inability to talk after the assault is in a way tackled by a german shepherd, Quincy belonging to Rick. Quincy is a therapy dog and instantly takes a liking to Ash. She also blossoms in his presence and is nurtured by the caring dog. What we get in the book is a loving yet haunting description of families, single parents especially, mothers who go into the pain and torment of feeling failed at protecting their children.
This book also takes music as a significant factor into the plot to a whole new level. We get introduced to some beautiful music through Ash and Rick's jamming. His family also plays musical instruments and the way it is written about in the book is truly very heartening. Ash plays the Piano and Flute & is actually considered a musical prodigy, Rick plays Saxophone, his parents play the Violin and Clarinet. Never before have I come across characters so thoughtfully written. The author deserves grand praise for tuning each character to a fully grown mature being with their own share of problems and their abilities to overcome those while supporting others with love and kindness.
I felt happy to read such a well edited book crafted with care and sensitivity about abuse, the trauma and the therauptic measures undertaken. I wish to read more of Linda Barrett's work now.
In this book, I found it all. The main characters, Kristin- the mother and Rick- her neighbour share a delicate surrounding around Kris's daughter, Ashley who is eleven and sexually abused. Her mother is a single parent and this detail helps us look at the struggle Kris goes through to protect and preserve the sanctity of her daughter's mental and physical well-being. Ashley's father, John was a musician and having died four years ago, leaves a gap in the family love that is very important to both Kris and Ash. He passes his musical abilities to Ash and she takes to music to express herself after the assault. Her inability to talk after the assault is in a way tackled by a german shepherd, Quincy belonging to Rick. Quincy is a therapy dog and instantly takes a liking to Ash. She also blossoms in his presence and is nurtured by the caring dog. What we get in the book is a loving yet haunting description of families, single parents especially, mothers who go into the pain and torment of feeling failed at protecting their children.
This book also takes music as a significant factor into the plot to a whole new level. We get introduced to some beautiful music through Ash and Rick's jamming. His family also plays musical instruments and the way it is written about in the book is truly very heartening. Ash plays the Piano and Flute & is actually considered a musical prodigy, Rick plays Saxophone, his parents play the Violin and Clarinet. Never before have I come across characters so thoughtfully written. The author deserves grand praise for tuning each character to a fully grown mature being with their own share of problems and their abilities to overcome those while supporting others with love and kindness.
I felt happy to read such a well edited book crafted with care and sensitivity about abuse, the trauma and the therauptic measures undertaken. I wish to read more of Linda Barrett's work now.
July 30, 2017
Excellent
I had read another series by this author which is why I tried this book. Excellent story and I found it very emotional. Characters were very well written. Look forward to reading the next book in series.
I had read another series by this author which is why I tried this book. Excellent story and I found it very emotional. Characters were very well written. Look forward to reading the next book in series.
July 17, 2019
I actually really loved this book.
The content matter was far from light, so if you are looking for a nice "switch off and feel good" kind of book, best steer clear of this one, but I really enjoyed it.
The characters were real, with really deep problems to deal with, and I felt for them along the way. The storyline was well-thought-out and overall it was really well written.
What I liked most was that the relationship progressed - I'll use the term "in real time". It happened over months, rather than days, as many romance books have, so it didn't rely on a zing when they first shook hands and "off the charts lightning bolts" every time they entered the same room to convince us all they were meant to be together. They met and spent time together, developing a bit of a friendship that grew and grew until they realised they were in love. It meant that by the end of the book I could imagine them actually having a happily-ever-after.
I will definitely grab the second book to read.
The content matter was far from light, so if you are looking for a nice "switch off and feel good" kind of book, best steer clear of this one, but I really enjoyed it.
The characters were real, with really deep problems to deal with, and I felt for them along the way. The storyline was well-thought-out and overall it was really well written.
What I liked most was that the relationship progressed - I'll use the term "in real time". It happened over months, rather than days, as many romance books have, so it didn't rely on a zing when they first shook hands and "off the charts lightning bolts" every time they entered the same room to convince us all they were meant to be together. They met and spent time together, developing a bit of a friendship that grew and grew until they realised they were in love. It meant that by the end of the book I could imagine them actually having a happily-ever-after.
I will definitely grab the second book to read.
July 30, 2019
Great story of healing and love
Rating: PG
Sex: kiss, one little paragraph of emotions, and then the story resumes with pillow talk. No nudity, no petting, just lots of sweet sweet kisses
Language: I don't remember any
Violence: rape in the recent past, domestic violence situation from the cop's point of view, chase and take down of a perp
HEA: yes
Kristin, a widow, takes her eleven-year-old daughter, Ashley, a recent rape survivor, to the lake because her daughter can't handle being in their house. There, they meet Rick and his German shepherd, Quincy. Rick is there because he had a domestic violence situation go wrong, and he blames himself because he was the negotiator. Ashley is a prodigy at music, and Rick plays the sax.
This was a unique take on developing a romance. It's primarily a story of Ashley's healing, and vicariously Kristin's. Rick, also, has to heal from his PTSD. Helping each other, they fall in love and become a regular family. Quincy is amazing!
Rating: PG
Sex: kiss, one little paragraph of emotions, and then the story resumes with pillow talk. No nudity, no petting, just lots of sweet sweet kisses
Language: I don't remember any
Violence: rape in the recent past, domestic violence situation from the cop's point of view, chase and take down of a perp
HEA: yes
Kristin, a widow, takes her eleven-year-old daughter, Ashley, a recent rape survivor, to the lake because her daughter can't handle being in their house. There, they meet Rick and his German shepherd, Quincy. Rick is there because he had a domestic violence situation go wrong, and he blames himself because he was the negotiator. Ashley is a prodigy at music, and Rick plays the sax.
This was a unique take on developing a romance. It's primarily a story of Ashley's healing, and vicariously Kristin's. Rick, also, has to heal from his PTSD. Helping each other, they fall in love and become a regular family. Quincy is amazing!
February 15, 2020
I really liked Summer at the Lake, much more than I expected. Ms. Barrett has created three, perhaps four, well rounded characters. They are all very likable, and all very broken, in one way or another.
The story begins with Police negotiator quitting his job because he failed to prevent a father killing himself, wife, and child. He leaves his job and goes to "his cabin up north." Kristen and her daughter Ashley escape to "a cabin up north" in hopes it will help eleven year old Ash to recover from being raped. The last, and very important character is Quincy, Rick's German Shepard therapy dog.
A friend told me she had chosen this book to read after I teased her about forming a book club for two. She was not a reader, but thought she would give it a try. When I looked up the book, the cover art told me this was going to be a boring love on the shore book. It isn't.
I'm confident I'll try another of Ms. Barrett's Flying Solo series. It's a quick, easy, engrossing read. Give it a look. I got my Kindle addition for $0.00. You can't go wrong there.
The story begins with Police negotiator quitting his job because he failed to prevent a father killing himself, wife, and child. He leaves his job and goes to "his cabin up north." Kristen and her daughter Ashley escape to "a cabin up north" in hopes it will help eleven year old Ash to recover from being raped. The last, and very important character is Quincy, Rick's German Shepard therapy dog.
A friend told me she had chosen this book to read after I teased her about forming a book club for two. She was not a reader, but thought she would give it a try. When I looked up the book, the cover art told me this was going to be a boring love on the shore book. It isn't.
I'm confident I'll try another of Ms. Barrett's Flying Solo series. It's a quick, easy, engrossing read. Give it a look. I got my Kindle addition for $0.00. You can't go wrong there.
September 5, 2017
Didn't finish after page 32. So this book is written well. The author is competent. The plot is fine. The set up is fine. It's mostly just me and my tastes as the reason I don't like this book. Or any of these sleeper romance novels that are all the same. I've tried getting through so many of this same type of book and every time I am always disappointed to find the same, generic, characteristics in all of them. I keep thinking one will surprise me and be different, but I haven't found that to be the case so far. They're just very predictable. The writing is predictable. The character responses are predictable. Everything is as it seems. Everyone acts the way you'd think they'd act. There's a bit of corniness. I think maybe I'm just too young for these kinds of books. I feel like these are for the older generation maybe. But if you like these basic romance novels this would probably be a good one to read as it has good things going for it. This is just not my type of romance.
August 20, 2017
Did not finish. Starts off good enough but around the 25% mark it gets odd, dialogue gets off and the story just stops flowing. It just seems too easy for the little girl to suddenly start talking again so quickly just because of the dog. There's some serious lack of knowledge about dogs as well, like the whole 'they see in black and white' thing which is false. I didn't like the heroine, didn't care for the hero. Didn't like how the heroine reacts when she learns the hero is a cop, didn't like how everything revolves about the rape, didn't like how the heroine asks for the hero's help in trying to find the rapist... I didn't get to it but I'm pretty sure I know how they figure out who that man is - it's kind of predictable. Just not a book for me.
July 22, 2019
Linda Barrett has recently become one of my favorite romance writers. Every book in her “Flying Solo” series is full of heart and genuine emotion.
In each story there is loss, love, children and family, intermingled with challenges to overcome—rape, suicide, injury and broken trust.
In “Summer at the Lake” and “The Apple Orchard” the protagonists must find a way to overcome trauma and risk taking a chance at love.
In “House Full of Strangers” and “Quarterback Daddy” strangers must overcome their doubts, learn to trust and form family bonds that can’t be broken.
Every book is skillfully written and once I started reading, I didn’t want to put them down. I will caution that there are sex scenes that were well written but unnecessary to the story. I still recommend this series.
In each story there is loss, love, children and family, intermingled with challenges to overcome—rape, suicide, injury and broken trust.
In “Summer at the Lake” and “The Apple Orchard” the protagonists must find a way to overcome trauma and risk taking a chance at love.
In “House Full of Strangers” and “Quarterback Daddy” strangers must overcome their doubts, learn to trust and form family bonds that can’t be broken.
Every book is skillfully written and once I started reading, I didn’t want to put them down. I will caution that there are sex scenes that were well written but unnecessary to the story. I still recommend this series.
June 10, 2017
Well-written about tough subject
Rick Cooper is a hostage negotiator who did everything he could to resolve a situation but it still ended badly. Ashley is a very talented musician at the age of 11 who is assaulted while at a movie theater. Kristin is a mom who is doing everything she can to help her daughter heal. Quincy is a trained German Shepherd who will help get Ashley on her way to healing. A summer at the lake is the get-away that Ashley and Kristin need. Meeting Rick there with Quincy was by chance. Can they all heal in houses by the lake? Another awesome, well-written book on a difficult subject. Just cannot helping cheering!
Rick Cooper is a hostage negotiator who did everything he could to resolve a situation but it still ended badly. Ashley is a very talented musician at the age of 11 who is assaulted while at a movie theater. Kristin is a mom who is doing everything she can to help her daughter heal. Quincy is a trained German Shepherd who will help get Ashley on her way to healing. A summer at the lake is the get-away that Ashley and Kristin need. Meeting Rick there with Quincy was by chance. Can they all heal in houses by the lake? Another awesome, well-written book on a difficult subject. Just cannot helping cheering!
June 21, 2018
I obtained this free e-book from Amazon and I am voluntarily writing a review. This book deals with a very difficult subject of child molestation and the child and mother journey to healing. Kristen has taken a two month leave of absence from her job and taken her daughter to a friends summer cabin at the lake to heal from a traumatic assault. Rick a police negotiator has handed in his resignation after a domestic violence scene turned bad resulting in the death of three family members including a child. He plans on going to his family's summer vacation home and planning the rest of his future when he meets Kristal and her daughter Ashley.
May 4, 2021
A new author for me.
Two people escaping a life after dramatic, life changing events. A love story with a difference.
A mother and child escape to the coast to get their lives together. Kristen leaves the city after her daughter Ashley is viciously attacked, causing her to be mute. Kristen is full of “what ifs” after the event.
Two doors down, there is Rick, a police negotiation officer. that feels he had failed after a family are shot.
Both are there to heal. A friendship develops between Ashley and Ricks dog, helping her to slowly heal.
A difficult topic but there was no need to go in-depth, a journey of discovery for all involved. A good read.
Two people escaping a life after dramatic, life changing events. A love story with a difference.
A mother and child escape to the coast to get their lives together. Kristen leaves the city after her daughter Ashley is viciously attacked, causing her to be mute. Kristen is full of “what ifs” after the event.
Two doors down, there is Rick, a police negotiation officer. that feels he had failed after a family are shot.
Both are there to heal. A friendship develops between Ashley and Ricks dog, helping her to slowly heal.
A difficult topic but there was no need to go in-depth, a journey of discovery for all involved. A good read.
May 22, 2022
Five stars
Wow! This was an intense story. Having been an officer and handling many rape calls as the responding officer
this held my rapt attention. These cases are difficult to handle, but by far, the rape of a child is the most difficult and heartbreaking. This story dealt with the aftermath of such a case. The author did a great job in telling the horror of trying to survive and reclaim your life. The love story that runs as a background was well told and the German Sheppard, Quince, stole the show. Linda Barrett pulls at your emotions with her characters and tells stories that need to be told. Well done!
Wow! This was an intense story. Having been an officer and handling many rape calls as the responding officer
this held my rapt attention. These cases are difficult to handle, but by far, the rape of a child is the most difficult and heartbreaking. This story dealt with the aftermath of such a case. The author did a great job in telling the horror of trying to survive and reclaim your life. The love story that runs as a background was well told and the German Sheppard, Quince, stole the show. Linda Barrett pulls at your emotions with her characters and tells stories that need to be told. Well done!
June 7, 2017
Beautiful
This story should come with a warning, "Have Tissues Ready". This is a great story of a mom trying to help her child after an attack. Kristen brought her daughter to her friends lake side cabin to help her heal. Ashley isn't talking and she's afraid of everything. Rick is having issues doing his job after losing 3 people. He's a policeman with a great German Shepherd friend, they are staying at the family home in the lake. 2 doors down from Kristen and Ashley. Quincy knows what Ashley needs, he's a service dog that helps kids.
This story should come with a warning, "Have Tissues Ready". This is a great story of a mom trying to help her child after an attack. Kristen brought her daughter to her friends lake side cabin to help her heal. Ashley isn't talking and she's afraid of everything. Rick is having issues doing his job after losing 3 people. He's a policeman with a great German Shepherd friend, they are staying at the family home in the lake. 2 doors down from Kristen and Ashley. Quincy knows what Ashley needs, he's a service dog that helps kids.
June 8, 2017
Quincy and Ash
Ms. Barrett is such a wonderful author. Haven't read any of her books yet that I did not thoroughly enjoy. She writes with a lot of compassion. Poor Ashley being attacked by some dirt bag. Then this wonderful dog and his master come into her and her mother's life. It is a book about life,love and family, something they all need. Even Quincy's owner. Please read it and all of the author's books. I don't think you will be disappointed. I loved the Pilgrims Cove series. Enjoy..
Ms. Barrett is such a wonderful author. Haven't read any of her books yet that I did not thoroughly enjoy. She writes with a lot of compassion. Poor Ashley being attacked by some dirt bag. Then this wonderful dog and his master come into her and her mother's life. It is a book about life,love and family, something they all need. Even Quincy's owner. Please read it and all of the author's books. I don't think you will be disappointed. I loved the Pilgrims Cove series. Enjoy..
August 5, 2017
Captivating characters in a well woven story
I received this book for free through Bookbub.com. Smart marketing because now I want to read her others in the Flying Solo series. The characters are rich & really draw you in major & minor. The subject of the 11 year old's horrific experience has never been broached before in such an empathetic & profound way. I read this book in a day, my advice is to get it, read it & oh yes have tissues nearby. Brava Ms Barrett you have totally gained a fan in me.
I received this book for free through Bookbub.com. Smart marketing because now I want to read her others in the Flying Solo series. The characters are rich & really draw you in major & minor. The subject of the 11 year old's horrific experience has never been broached before in such an empathetic & profound way. I read this book in a day, my advice is to get it, read it & oh yes have tissues nearby. Brava Ms Barrett you have totally gained a fan in me.
August 6, 2017
A very interesting read with good action and plot as well as characterization.
the story deals with a mother trying to help her young daughter, Ashley, who was brutally raped. They retreat to the lake cottage to get away from everyone and deal with the girl's fear. There they met Nick, a cop who is on leave from the NYPD looking for another career. He found it, but it was not what he expected. Nick and his dog, Quincy, were invaluable in helping both Ashley and her mother deal with the tragedy.
I enjoyed this novel very much--it was hard to put down.
the story deals with a mother trying to help her young daughter, Ashley, who was brutally raped. They retreat to the lake cottage to get away from everyone and deal with the girl's fear. There they met Nick, a cop who is on leave from the NYPD looking for another career. He found it, but it was not what he expected. Nick and his dog, Quincy, were invaluable in helping both Ashley and her mother deal with the tragedy.
I enjoyed this novel very much--it was hard to put down.
August 16, 2019
OhmyGod I cried so much reading this book.
It's terrible to even read about child abuse of any kind, but to know it's real and out there is just ... I can't even.
I really enjoyed the interactions in this book, especially between Ash and Rick, and I thought the progress from friendship to love was quite well done. The fact that Rick didn't end up quitting and Kristin ended up supporting him instead of throwing a hissy fit was also well written since I was half-expecting a sharp downturn when she'd rake him over hot coals about it!
All in all, UGH and GAH. Five stars.
It's terrible to even read about child abuse of any kind, but to know it's real and out there is just ... I can't even.
I really enjoyed the interactions in this book, especially between Ash and Rick, and I thought the progress from friendship to love was quite well done. The fact that Rick didn't end up quitting and Kristin ended up supporting him instead of throwing a hissy fit was also well written since I was half-expecting a sharp downturn when she'd rake him over hot coals about it!
All in all, UGH and GAH. Five stars.
November 12, 2019
Summer at the Lake
This was a great story of life,a rape of a child and the regrouping of a police officer. This story of Ashley and her rape by an older man and how moving to the lake and meeting the office next door who was on a leave to get his life back in order after witnessing a man murder a family and he could not help them. This was a Free read and one everyone should read as this happens in real life every day and we all need to learn how to help those in trouble. This is my review and mine alone and in my own words. Norma Gorrill
This was a great story of life,a rape of a child and the regrouping of a police officer. This story of Ashley and her rape by an older man and how moving to the lake and meeting the office next door who was on a leave to get his life back in order after witnessing a man murder a family and he could not help them. This was a Free read and one everyone should read as this happens in real life every day and we all need to learn how to help those in trouble. This is my review and mine alone and in my own words. Norma Gorrill
September 28, 2020
A nice read. There is a good flow to the story.
Rich, is a NY cop who leaves his job to recuperate on the family home on the lake while he tries to resolve the trauma he had to deal with in his last case, which led him to resign.
Kristin is a single mum trying to support and deal with her traumatised daughter. They are lent a cottage on the lake so that healing can take place.
Rich and Kristin meet and through the power of music and a therapy dog, they can all begin the process of healing.
Rich, is a NY cop who leaves his job to recuperate on the family home on the lake while he tries to resolve the trauma he had to deal with in his last case, which led him to resign.
Kristin is a single mum trying to support and deal with her traumatised daughter. They are lent a cottage on the lake so that healing can take place.
Rich and Kristin meet and through the power of music and a therapy dog, they can all begin the process of healing.
January 11, 2022
I purchased this book through Kobo and as I don't have the reading App on my tablet, I took longer to read it, and so maybe lost some of the intensity of the story. It's heartfelt, scary and is about a mother's worse nightmare - having her precious daughter, Ashley, violated by a child molester, and trying to handle it while still suffering the loss of a spouse. As I write this, the title of the series is just now making sense - Flying Solo.
This is a short, well-done story of loss, fear and love, and the plot will stay with you.
This is a short, well-done story of loss, fear and love, and the plot will stay with you.
August 14, 2017
I really liked this book. Roger wants to get away from his job as a cop who deals with hostage and crisis situations. He recently failed to save a child and is feeling quite guilty, even though he knows in his heart that it wasn't his fault. He gets away at the summer cottage at the lake. Ashley and her mother are also there, trying to get Ashley to talk about her rape. She has up to this point become mute. It takes Roger and his dog Quincy to help her and then they help each other.
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