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The Return
Elise has abandoned Los Angeles for the trip of a lifetime. With her mother’s diary and memories in tow, Elise dives into the secrets of Mackinac Island armed with a single name – Dean – to discover the identity of her father.
Mackinac Island is far more beautiful than she’d expected. She’s a California girl through-and-through, but she finds herself captivated with the turquoise waters, the gorgeous rocks, and the carriages, which make her feel as though she’s fallen back in time.
Despite the daydream of it all, Elise soon finds herself in the midst of a nightmare.
Not everyone wants her to find her father.
In fact, some people will do anything to get her off the island for good.
Dive in for a trek of a lifetime: from the glittering sands of Los Angeles, all the way to that gem of an island between the southern and northern peninsulas of Michigan, Mackinac Island, where secrets have been kept for the previous forty years.
Mackinac Island is far more beautiful than she’d expected. She’s a California girl through-and-through, but she finds herself captivated with the turquoise waters, the gorgeous rocks, and the carriages, which make her feel as though she’s fallen back in time.
Despite the daydream of it all, Elise soon finds herself in the midst of a nightmare.
Not everyone wants her to find her father.
In fact, some people will do anything to get her off the island for good.
Dive in for a trek of a lifetime: from the glittering sands of Los Angeles, all the way to that gem of an island between the southern and northern peninsulas of Michigan, Mackinac Island, where secrets have been kept for the previous forty years.
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68 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 23, 2020
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Katie Winters
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September 23, 2020
ARC for honest review with no compensation
The Return is book 2 in the new series called Secrets of Mackinac Island by Katie Winters.
The continuing story of Elise Darby, what we know so far...her mother dies, Elise finds her diaries which sends Elise on a journey to Michigan to find out about her mother’s life before she was born, who her father is/was...but more questions arise. Guess we will have to wait for the next book...Winds of Change to find the answers or will more questions arise on her quest to finding her father??
The Return is book 2 in the new series called Secrets of Mackinac Island by Katie Winters.
The continuing story of Elise Darby, what we know so far...her mother dies, Elise finds her diaries which sends Elise on a journey to Michigan to find out about her mother’s life before she was born, who her father is/was...but more questions arise. Guess we will have to wait for the next book...Winds of Change to find the answers or will more questions arise on her quest to finding her father??
December 27, 2021
Deeds done in the dark always comes to light
Elise is a day dreamer. She spends too much time in her head rather than reality.
Her mother obviously had an affair with a married man or soon to be married.
What ever the case Allison became aware that he was not available and never
involved him in their lives. That said Elise should have been more discrete in giving his name than drunkenly belting it out in a crowded bar.
This really was her mother’s and Dean’s story to tell although she was the product of the relationship she did not have right to put out her parents private business. As a screenwriter she should have known to researched who this man was and made a private attempt to meet him.
Let’s see what direction she takes to resolve the mess she stepped into.
I’d say, get out of her head day dreaming and tune into reality.
Elise is a day dreamer. She spends too much time in her head rather than reality.
Her mother obviously had an affair with a married man or soon to be married.
What ever the case Allison became aware that he was not available and never
involved him in their lives. That said Elise should have been more discrete in giving his name than drunkenly belting it out in a crowded bar.
This really was her mother’s and Dean’s story to tell although she was the product of the relationship she did not have right to put out her parents private business. As a screenwriter she should have known to researched who this man was and made a private attempt to meet him.
Let’s see what direction she takes to resolve the mess she stepped into.
I’d say, get out of her head day dreaming and tune into reality.
September 22, 2020
Katie draws the reader in with this story. You know that there is going to be more as Elise heads off to Michigan to look for her father. along the way she meets Wayne and some sparks fly. but there is a mystery there too. She learns the name of her father and that there might be some things that she doesn't like about him and some people who may not like her for it. Great 2nd story and can't wait for the 3rd installment!
a free ARC was provided for an honest review.
a free ARC was provided for an honest review.
September 24, 2020
Elise is searching for meaning in her life, newly divorced and now her mother, who’s also her best friend, have passed away. In her mourning some of her mother’s secrets and possibly Elise’s fathers identity will be revealed in her mother’s diaries!
I’m so enthralled with this story! Katie has once again created believable characters & life circumstances. My only problem with the book is , that I don’t have book 3 to see how the remainder of the story plays out!
I’m so enthralled with this story! Katie has once again created believable characters & life circumstances. My only problem with the book is , that I don’t have book 3 to see how the remainder of the story plays out!
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September 24, 2020
Hmmmm
I enjoyed what there was if it. The author needs to drop the word “Ha” from being used so much. Also, towards the end, which was way too abrupt, it said “it was way more grand than any of the other horses on the island”; when it should , of course been houses. Elise also ‘yanked’ on too many things. Sorry to be so picky, but the book was so short I didn’t have time to forget what annoyed me. Maybe it’s still being edited.
I enjoyed what there was if it. The author needs to drop the word “Ha” from being used so much. Also, towards the end, which was way too abrupt, it said “it was way more grand than any of the other horses on the island”; when it should , of course been houses. Elise also ‘yanked’ on too many things. Sorry to be so picky, but the book was so short I didn’t have time to forget what annoyed me. Maybe it’s still being edited.
September 29, 2020
This book was awesome! Now I can’t wait until Book 3 is released. 😊 Katie Winters really knows how to
spin a story. The storyline is unbelievably good; the characters are something else; and the twists and turns are really something else again. I couldn’t put my Kindle down!! Book 3 is bound to be even better. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and can’t wait for the next one!) ❤️❤️
spin a story. The storyline is unbelievably good; the characters are something else; and the twists and turns are really something else again. I couldn’t put my Kindle down!! Book 3 is bound to be even better. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and can’t wait for the next one!) ❤️❤️
September 23, 2020
We've now made it to Mackinac Island and are having a great time ... I probably like this series so much because I love Mackinac Island ... looking forward to reading more of Elise's story.
November 15, 2020
Very Good!!
The characters are very likeable and the storyline is very plausible. I think I'd like to be friends with Elise!
The characters are very likeable and the storyline is very plausible. I think I'd like to be friends with Elise!
December 30, 2020
4 Stars
4 stars for The Return (Secrets of Mackinac Island Book 2). Elise has finally found a picture and name of her father. However, she soon learns that she is not wanted on the island.
4 stars for The Return (Secrets of Mackinac Island Book 2). Elise has finally found a picture and name of her father. However, she soon learns that she is not wanted on the island.
July 31, 2021
Book 2 as good as 1
Unsure why this is not one book but I like it… I like the writing, the characters and the story… on to book three after this brief commercial break…
Unsure why this is not one book but I like it… I like the writing, the characters and the story… on to book three after this brief commercial break…
July 31, 2024
Another set of books that could have been included in one book. Silly to write such short books in their own volume. There are two remaining books that I’m not sure I will try to read. Previous books were OK.
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