{"product_id":"the-heart-of-splendid-lake-9780785252900","title":"The Heart of Splendid Lake","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author Amy Clipston transports readers to a picturesque lakeside town in this heartwarming contemporary romance.\u003c\/strong\u003eBrianna is the youngest of the three Porter sisters and the only one who chose to stay in the small town of Splendid Lake, North Carolina. She followed in her father's footsteps and became an expert boat mechanic, helping him run their small resort with cabin rentals, a convenience store, and a marina. \u003cp\u003eWhen Brianna's father unexpectedly dies, Brianna is steeped in grief and guilt--then left alone to clean up the mess. To make matters worse, a constant stream of real estate brokers begins marching through her property, offering to buy the family land. In particular, she keeps running into handsome real estate mogul Scott Gibson. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Brianna struggles to keep it all together, Scott finds his way into her heart. And as the two fight against their feelings, they just might find themselves forging a surprising and exciting new love at Splendid Lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A touching story of grief, love, and life carrying on, \u003cem\u003eThe Heart of Splendid Lake\u003c\/em\u003e engaged my heart from the very first page. Sometimes the feelings we run from lead us to the hope we can't escape, and that's a beautiful thing to see through the eyes of these winning characters. Amy Clipston deftly guides readers on an emotionally satisfying journey that will appeal to fans of Denise Hunter and Becky Wade.\" --Bethany Turner, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003ePlot Twist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Heart of Splendid Lake\u003c\/em\u003e offers a welcome escape in the form of a sympathetic heroine and her struggling lakeside resort. Clipston proficiently explores love and loss, family and friendship in a touching, small-town romance that I devoured in a single day!\" --Denise Hunter, bestselling author of The Bluebell Inn series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet and thoughtful contemporary read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand-alone novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook length: 93,000 words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes discussion questions for book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780785252900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/12\/2021\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Amy Clipston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40793474433205,"sku":"9780785252900","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_573d2a1b-1e48-46e1-84c1-190c8a63422a.jpg?v=1629205390","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-heart-of-splendid-lake-9780785252900","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}