The Ripple of Stones

by Kathryn Rankin Covington

Teacher Brigid dares to break the estrangement between her mother and grandfather and stay at tranquil Cairn Cottage for the summer. A sailboat is delivered to a neighboring cottage and a man named Gabe walks into her life, making her feel something she has never felt before. As Brigid and Gabe quickly fall for each other, and incur the inexplicable wrath of Brigid's mother, Brigid discovers that things at Cairn Cottage are not what they seem. She begins to uncover the secret mystical Stone Society and her role in it, all of which threaten the life she knows...or open the doors to the life she was always meant to live. With roots in magical realism and romance with a dose of family drama, this book will connect with readers across genres. The mystery revolving around lake stones and the Society that venerates nature is both timeless and trendy, and will connect to any reader interested in preserving the earth.

371 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 11, 2021

Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this story set in northern Michigan.

[Rebecca Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

My friend gave me this book months ago and it felt like an actual breath of fresh air from northern Michigan. I loved it so much, and tore through it. I loved the nature aspect along with the romance and tricky family relationships (relatable). It was absolutely beautiful!

[Jaime Angell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf. Got this book when I met the author at an art fair last summer. She was very sweet so I bought her book. I think she had a good concept for story and her writing isn’t bad, but she needed a good editor. Read the first 50 pages but then found myself just skimming and turning pages and finally giving up. Way too wordy.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect summer read! Self-Discovery, romance, water, nature, drama, healing, and more, all in the beautiful backdrop that takes me back to care free summers in northern Michigan.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful first novel and a perfect summer read. A little romance, a little suspense and a little magic.
I’m looking forward to her next book release.

[Sarasbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it.

A perfect summer read. I couldn’t put it down. The Ripple
Of Stones is the first of what I hope is many!