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Blue Water Bay #2
How We Fall
A secret heartbreak. A past he can't forget. A surprise chance at love.
Blue Water Bay’s Frannie Woodward fills her days as the small town’s resident handy-woman. With a talent for solving other people’s problems, and a way of ignoring her own, she finds herself feeling stuck. When an unexpected inheritance gives her the freedom to create the life she’s always wanted, Frannie takes it. But new dreams come with old problems, and Frannie soon finds herself caught between the past and the present.
Nestled deep in the woods on the outskirts of Blue Water Bay, Red Tuthill has found the perfect refuge from the nightmares that have plagued him since he returned from Afghanistan. His small cabin is predictable and quiet, until a feisty redhead moves in next door with big plans to turn her newly acquired, old farmhouse into an inn. Punishing himself for mistakes in his past and hiding a secret of his own, Red vows to stay away from the intriguing beauty—and her property. But when danger comes knocking on her door, he discovers he can’t deny he feels more than just a duty to protect her.
Travel to Michigan for this heartwarming second chance romance, the second book in the new Blue Water Bay Series. Sit down for mimosas with Liv, Frannie, Maggie, and Lucy as they navigate later in life romances, heal heartaches, expose old secrets, and survive hot flashes at their favorite café, The Local Cup. See why readers have fallen in love not only with the small coastal town of Blue Water Bay, but with the endearing characters that live there.
Blue Water Bay’s Frannie Woodward fills her days as the small town’s resident handy-woman. With a talent for solving other people’s problems, and a way of ignoring her own, she finds herself feeling stuck. When an unexpected inheritance gives her the freedom to create the life she’s always wanted, Frannie takes it. But new dreams come with old problems, and Frannie soon finds herself caught between the past and the present.
Nestled deep in the woods on the outskirts of Blue Water Bay, Red Tuthill has found the perfect refuge from the nightmares that have plagued him since he returned from Afghanistan. His small cabin is predictable and quiet, until a feisty redhead moves in next door with big plans to turn her newly acquired, old farmhouse into an inn. Punishing himself for mistakes in his past and hiding a secret of his own, Red vows to stay away from the intriguing beauty—and her property. But when danger comes knocking on her door, he discovers he can’t deny he feels more than just a duty to protect her.
Travel to Michigan for this heartwarming second chance romance, the second book in the new Blue Water Bay Series. Sit down for mimosas with Liv, Frannie, Maggie, and Lucy as they navigate later in life romances, heal heartaches, expose old secrets, and survive hot flashes at their favorite café, The Local Cup. See why readers have fallen in love not only with the small coastal town of Blue Water Bay, but with the endearing characters that live there.
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2022
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About the author
Lara Alspaugh
13 books36 followersLara writes women’s fiction, clean, wholesome contemporary romance that are set along the fresh coast of Michigan. She looks to real life for common truths and inspiration to tell stories about ordinary women who use every day courage to create extraordinary lives.
Lara is an "almost" empty-nester who enjoys spending time with her boys and family, travel, fitness, hiking and sunshine, her husband of over 25 years and her Labrador Lulu. She can make the perfect lemon drop martini and loves a good glass of Michigan wine.
You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Goodreads, Bookbub and her website laraalspaugh.com, where you can sign up to receive her newsletter.
Lara is an "almost" empty-nester who enjoys spending time with her boys and family, travel, fitness, hiking and sunshine, her husband of over 25 years and her Labrador Lulu. She can make the perfect lemon drop martini and loves a good glass of Michigan wine.
You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Goodreads, Bookbub and her website laraalspaugh.com, where you can sign up to receive her newsletter.
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September 7, 2022
Loved it!! The little twist at the end hit me right in the feels and left me speechless. 😍😍😍
July 14, 2022
Love Love LOVE! While I didn't think I could love any of the characters more than Liv from the first book in the series, Frannie became my new best friend in the short time it took me to tear through this book. I laughed, I cried - Frannie and her amazing friends touched a tender place in my heart and soul that I hadn't even known was there. SUCH a good read, so perfectly written. And being a Michigan native, I can't wait to return to enjoy a little slice of the fresh water coast myself!
July 14, 2022
Fall for this book!!
Another powerful story you’ll absolutely fall in love with! I loved these characters and the family of friends around them. Her beautiful way of describing had me right there by the creek and feeling all the feels. I want to visit this Inn and spend time in this lovely town! Highly recommend!
Another powerful story you’ll absolutely fall in love with! I loved these characters and the family of friends around them. Her beautiful way of describing had me right there by the creek and feeling all the feels. I want to visit this Inn and spend time in this lovely town! Highly recommend!
December 29, 2023
It's great to be back in Blue Water Bay - and with a story that's interwoven with moments to make you cry and moments to make you laugh out loud. I'm so glad Frannie's getting her later-in-life chance, and in fact reading this book made me determined also to read Books 3 and 4 in the series. What a pleasure it's been to have them waiting for me. I reckon you'll want to read them all, too. Enjoy!
July 18, 2022
Frannie’s story is heartfelt and feel good rolled into one. Lara tackles some of the heavy issues in life, but laces in a second chance at love and a few laughs alongside. I can’t wait for the next in this series.
August 11, 2023
Amazing !!!
Loved the intensity of the entire story. Both Frangelica and Red kept you wondering who,what,why,and where would be revealed next. Of course the strong friendship of the ladies was also a plus. Can't to see who is up next.
Loved the intensity of the entire story. Both Frangelica and Red kept you wondering who,what,why,and where would be revealed next. Of course the strong friendship of the ladies was also a plus. Can't to see who is up next.
September 25, 2022
Great book to really make you feel good.
A story of love conquers all. Imperfect people find love in spite of the doubt they have in their worthiness.
A story of love conquers all. Imperfect people find love in spite of the doubt they have in their worthiness.
December 4, 2022
I absolutely love the Blue Water Bay series❤️. These characters will stay with long after you finish these books!!
June 19, 2023
I couldn’t put this one down! Loved it and highly recommend. I can’t wait to pick up Lara’s next book! Her characters are so relatable and real. Love Lara and her books ❤️
December 31, 2024
Love this Michigan author!
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