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Secrets of Mackinac Island #6
Mackinac Sunsets
Elise’s time on Mackinac Island has only just begun. What started as a brief trek to the gorgeous Michigan island has forced Elise into a wild arena of family secrets, broken promises, and now—to her surprise—disaster. Wayne, the handsome stranger who works at the coffee shop soon proves to be her only friend as she digs in her heels, determined to meet her father and make peace with the family she never knew she had. Elise digs deeper into the island’s tremendous history and discovers a glorious world of powerful friendships and family ties. Her mother’s involvement becomes increasingly clear … and heartbreaking. The coffee shop owner, Wayne, has a number of secrets of his own. Every day, he struggles from the trauma of a horrible tragedy, one that connects him to the Swartz family in more ways than one. Out of the blue, a younger member of the Swartz family arrives back to Mackinac Island after three years away. He brings a reminder of the pain he caused in his absence, along with a promise of change and hope. Can Elise mend ties with her long-lost family? Will Wayne ever find peace after such sorrow? And can the Swartz family unite and become stronger than ever before? Dive in for a trek of a 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.
236 pages, Paperback
First published October 21, 2020
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Katie Winters
124 books406 followersKatie writes women's fiction and clean, wholesome contemporary romance. She looks to everyday, real-life family issues to weave stories of heartfelt emotions, love and loss, and everything in between.
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September 10, 2024
Book 2 or 6?
So as I look on Goodreads it says this is the sixth and final book but according to a list online I found it is book two. Wherever it falls it was good. I love the direction it went. Without love and family what do we really have?
So as I look on Goodreads it says this is the sixth and final book but according to a list online I found it is book two. Wherever it falls it was good. I love the direction it went. Without love and family what do we really have?
October 27, 2020
ARC for honest review with no compensation
Mackinac Sunsets is the 6th and final book in the series, Secrets of Mackinac Island by Katie Winters and what a great way to tie up all the loose ends.
We see Elisa Darby finding out that she is the biological daughter of Dean’s from his affair with her mother and now has they family she always wished for. Gets word her manuscript sold, falls more deeply in love with Wayne and finally opens up to her children and best friends all that had happened while she has been on Mackinac Island! Such a well written series!!
Mackinac Sunsets is the 6th and final book in the series, Secrets of Mackinac Island by Katie Winters and what a great way to tie up all the loose ends.
We see Elisa Darby finding out that she is the biological daughter of Dean’s from his affair with her mother and now has they family she always wished for. Gets word her manuscript sold, falls more deeply in love with Wayne and finally opens up to her children and best friends all that had happened while she has been on Mackinac Island! Such a well written series!!
October 24, 2020
I couldn't put this book down! What a beautiful tale of love of family! So easy to read and fall in love with the closeness of family.
The writer has an amazing talent; characterization, is excellant; and she pulls you in right away!A must read for anyone. Cannot wait to read more of her work!
The writer has an amazing talent; characterization, is excellant; and she pulls you in right away!A must read for anyone. Cannot wait to read more of her work!
October 23, 2020
Be still my heart...Book 6 is absolutely the best possible final book in the series! I laughed; I cried; I did both at the same time. You absolutely must read this series and take the journey with Elise Darby as she seeks the truth about her mother’s past and Elise’s own future. Grab all 6 books today! (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and absolutely loved it!) ❤️❤️❤️
February 24, 2023
Yep, hooked on the series—booked an Inn on Mackinac Island! And by the way, it says #6 in the series, but it is #2.
October 19, 2020
Katie finished up this series with this one ... She tied it up nicely with lots of love, new friends, family, and of course Mackinac Island. I've enjoyed this series and wouldn't mind revisiting Mackinac Island again sometime.
November 21, 2023
This book was just as was the first book in the series.
I really like this author. This is only the second book that I've read by her but I plan to read many more. I'm a Michigander and have spent plenty of time on Mackinac Island so the setting of this book series is particularly fun for me. The author has done a great job of capturing the feeling of Northern Michigan. I can't wait to read the next book.
I really like this author. This is only the second book that I've read by her but I plan to read many more. I'm a Michigander and have spent plenty of time on Mackinac Island so the setting of this book series is particularly fun for me. The author has done a great job of capturing the feeling of Northern Michigan. I can't wait to read the next book.
October 27, 2020
this is the absolute best way to end this series! I loved reading about Elise and this book put everything together. Her California family and her new Island family. I can't wait to read more by this author! this was just a beautiful series. would love a stand alone book to see how her screen play turns out!
I was gifted an ARC of this book for a fair/honest review.
I was gifted an ARC of this book for a fair/honest review.
November 21, 2020
Mackinaw sunsets
This series is another winner in my mind. It had intrigue, mystery and love stories in it. The whole story is about Elise Darby and her challenges in life. A lot of challenges to be sure.
If this series sounds intriguing to you, sit back and enjoy this wonderful story.
This series is another winner in my mind. It had intrigue, mystery and love stories in it. The whole story is about Elise Darby and her challenges in life. A lot of challenges to be sure.
If this series sounds intriguing to you, sit back and enjoy this wonderful story.
January 17, 2021
Mackinac Series #6
Liked this book in the series the best That's because all the ?? one has are answered. Great storyline throughout. Main character changed to being cruel toward someone who cared for her and didn't
like the abrupt change. Why not combine all of these novellas into one book?
Liked this book in the series the best That's because all the ?? one has are answered. Great storyline throughout. Main character changed to being cruel toward someone who cared for her and didn't
like the abrupt change. Why not combine all of these novellas into one book?
December 14, 2024
Typical Katie Winters, chick lit, light and enjoyable
I'm enjoying this series. I loved Mackinac Island when I vacationed there years ago, so its great to read about it. Parts of the story seem to not be Katie's writing style, I wonder if she contracted this book out to a different author. Even still, I enjoyed the story for the most part.
I'm enjoying this series. I loved Mackinac Island when I vacationed there years ago, so its great to read about it. Parts of the story seem to not be Katie's writing style, I wonder if she contracted this book out to a different author. Even still, I enjoyed the story for the most part.
November 8, 2020
Wonderful Surprises in Life
This was a wonderful book filled with surprise, fear and hope.
It moves back in forth from the past to the present. I read it non stop because the characters were so compelling and so real.
I truly lovely story of family and love.
This was a wonderful book filled with surprise, fear and hope.
It moves back in forth from the past to the present. I read it non stop because the characters were so compelling and so real.
I truly lovely story of family and love.
February 2, 2021
I liked this series. Since I have been t Mackinac Island, they were fun to read. Another series that I read all books back to back. I also love Kindle Unlimited because I can try new authors (to me) for free and continue then to buy their books
April 9, 2021
I always enjoy a good story set in Mackinac Island, such as these stories in this series. I finished one and looked forward to reading the next one! I highly recommend this series- Secrets of Mackinac Island, I think you would enjoy them as much as I did!
April 4, 2023
Mackinac Sunsets
What a story! Full of love, decisions, adventure and solace! The characters carried the story through problems, solving some others not but always joyful fun emerged!
What a story! Full of love, decisions, adventure and solace! The characters carried the story through problems, solving some others not but always joyful fun emerged!
April 8, 2025
An all day read!
Books 1 & 2 of this series have had me reading most if last night & today. The plots are excellent, locations are wonderfully described and the characters are so real it feels as if you know them. I am buying book 3 now!!
Books 1 & 2 of this series have had me reading most if last night & today. The plots are excellent, locations are wonderfully described and the characters are so real it feels as if you know them. I am buying book 3 now!!
November 17, 2020
Oh what a awesome series
I loved this! I read one right after the other ! What a fantastic read it is ! You must read this really !
I loved this! I read one right after the other ! What a fantastic read it is ! You must read this really !
December 8, 2020
Excellent!!!
I really enjoy this series and I feel like I want to move to Michigan so I can be friends with everyone!!!
I really enjoy this series and I feel like I want to move to Michigan so I can be friends with everyone!!!
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February 22, 2021Quick read, not much substance. Being from Michigan helped hold my interest.
February 25, 2021
Good
This book brings a women to a small island in Michigan to find if the man who owns most of the business is her farther.
This book brings a women to a small island in Michigan to find if the man who owns most of the business is her farther.
April 21, 2021
Awesome series!
August 1, 2021
Love the story, want more!
This was a wonderful find. Would make a great series… oh it is, was… waaaaaa! Is this the last one!?
Need to read more by this author!
This was a wonderful find. Would make a great series… oh it is, was… waaaaaa! Is this the last one!?
Need to read more by this author!
January 16, 2023
Twists and turns
Book two had more surprise twists. Finding yourself and new beginnings, being real and breaking down walls to find love.
Book two had more surprise twists. Finding yourself and new beginnings, being real and breaking down walls to find love.
January 30, 2023
THIS IS BOOK #2 in the Secrets of Mackinac Island! NOT BOOK 6!
October 11, 2023
the best one yet!!
I’ve read several
of her series and this one just grabbed me!
I loved all of the characters in this series!
Thank you
I’ve read several
of her series and this one just grabbed me!
I loved all of the characters in this series!
Thank you
March 29, 2024
loved it
I couldn’t put it down. That says a lot for me. I don’t sit still much.
Can’t wait to read the next book.
I couldn’t put it down. That says a lot for me. I don’t sit still much.
Can’t wait to read the next book.
August 5, 2024
It's more like a 3 1/2 star. Easy read
May 4, 2025
here we go ag as in
another Beethoven story. this time the char as chefs are all familiar. But.cha ged. family. trust says it sll.Can't wait goryhe.next ride. here we go!
another Beethoven story. this time the char as chefs are all familiar. But.cha ged. family. trust says it sll.Can't wait goryhe.next ride. here we go!
September 21, 2023
What a great book! I love how Elise sticks to her guns to find her father. Wayne is su h a great guy. This is a book that will touch your heart
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