Bücher von Meredith Summers

At age seventy, Bunny Howard is determined to prove that she is just as useful as anyone else. Who knew it would be the new bookclub at Tides that would provide the opportunity? They are deep into a murder mystery, and Bunny has noticed that the strange behaviors of the Inn's mysterious guest are eerily similar to that of the killer in the book!Sam Campbell lost the two things in life that were worth living for - his wife and his job as a police detective. If it wasn't for his dog, Dooley, he'd have no reason to get up in the morning... until he meets Bunny. He's sure she's up to something suspicious. Dusting off his detective skills to investigate her nefarious activities gives him a renewed zest for life.Meanwhile, Claire is catering to her customer with dogs by baking up a new line of dog treats along with her famous pastries. Unfortunately, someone else in town has the same idea, and it's Claire's least favorite person, her ex-husband's new trophy wife.Jane has something going on at Tides besides the mysterious guest. Mike is acting weird and Jane is worried... not that long ago, he mentioned something about their future. Is he ready to pop the question and does Jane want him to?

Motel owner Gina Gallagher can't believe that her future happiness hinges solely on tracking down her cheating embezzling louse of a husband. He ran off with all their money and now Gina wants her share back. She needs it to start her dream business. But when the P. I. she hired tells her that a mysterious person is looking for her, things get complicated. Her ex stole money from a client. Hopefully that person isn't trying to get his revenge through Gina.Samantha Walters has only one week to convince her mother, Deena, that her new boyfriend is a scammer intent on stealing the family chocolate business. Flirting with the guy in the motel room next door is just a way to distract herself from this unpleasant task...Until she finds out the guy in the room next door is the son of the man trying to take advantage of her mother!Cole Sullivan needs to convince his father that Deena is really a gold-digger after his money. So what if Deena acts sweetly and motherly? Cole knows all too well how good people can be at hiding their true intentions. And is it any coincidence that her daughter conveniently makes a visit Shell Cove at the same time as him? He's convinced that mother and daughter are up to something, even if Sam does have an attractive smile and a nice laugh.Deena and Chuck think it was a small miracle they found each other. They've both known years of loneliness after losing their spouses. Neither of them thought they would fall in love again, especially not at the age of sixty! Too bad convincing their kids that they are perfect for each other is going to take some work. That's okay, though, because Deena and Chuck have a plan.Plans go awry and events turn twisty and nothing turns out the way any of them thought it would, which ends up being exactly what each of them need.Saltwater Sweets - book 3 in the Shell Cove series - is a standalone book that can be read without the previous books. Fans of the series will get to check in with Maddie and Jules and the welcome wagon ladies as well as other characters of the series to see what they are up to!

Andie Miller may have made a terrible mistake in moving back to Lobster Bay.Andie always wanted something more than small-town beach life. That''s why she worked so hard at her prestigious career as an antique appraiser in New York City. She does have one regret though, she never got to make that one big important antique find of a lifetime. Now that her mother''s illness has brought her back to Lobster Bay, it''s unlikely she ever will. But even though she appreciates spending time with her aging mother and loves that she''s reconnected with her sister, Jane, Andie needs something more.When an unusual opportunity presents itself, Andie is excited... until she finds out the fate of her new project is in the hands of the unscrupulous Damien Carruthers. Andie caught him ripping off little old ladies, and he''s giddy with excitement at the prospect of ruining her new plans. Then there''s her old high school flame, Shane Flannery. Even though Andie was the one to break things off decades ago, she never really got over him. Shane is back in town too, but unfortunately he doesn''t seem to be the least bit interested in her.Shane''s Aunt Mary, on the other hand, has taken quite a liking to Andie. Mary would love to see Shane and Andie together. Mary and Andie have gotten close. But Mary is nursing a painful heartache - she had a falling out with her daughter years ago and they haven''t spoken since. Can Andie help fill that hole?Jules Whittier messed up her life. That''s how she ended up cutting hair in her great-aunt Mary''s hair salon. She blew her big chance, but it wasn''t totally her fault. She had some help in the form of her two cousins whom she hasn''t spoken to since. When she sees things turn around for Andie, she wonders if it can happen for her too, or is it too late?Return to Lobster Bay and check in with old friends Jane, Claire and Maxi and make some new friends too!

Maxi''s life is about to change, but not in the way she expects...Maxi Stevens is at a crossroads. Things between her and James haven''t been the same since their kids left the nest. When she finds proof that indicates he may have strayed, she strikes out on her own. James'' infidelity has a silver lining, though. Maxi can finally do all the things James wouldn''t approve of like pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming an artist.But everything is not as it seems. James wants Maxi back and will do anything to win her over. He''ll even beg Maxi''s best friends Claire and Jane for help. Will they want to team up with someone who they think has done their friend wrong?Jane Miller has her own problems to deal with. She''s trying to satisfy the demands of a Bridezilla whose outbursts could ruin the first wedding at Tides. The success of the wedding is critical for the survival of the inn that has been in her family for four generations, luckily she has her sister, Andie, to help out.Everyone is surprised that Andie is still in Lobster Bay. She didn''t think she''d still be here either, but she''s found a few reasons to stick around... at least for a little while. It''s not too late for her to go back to her job as an antiques appraiser in NYC and the opportunity to make that one big discovery she''s always dreamed of. Does Lobster Bay have something even better to offer?Jane''s new relationship with Mike Henderson hits a snafu, Andie makes a startling discovery and things come together for Maxi with a happy ending she never would have predicted. Escape to Lobster Bay on the coast of Maine today and find out how these three friends navigate the changes in their lives.This book can be read as a standalone story, but it will be a lot more fun if you read books 1 & 2 first as you will get more background details about some of the characters in this story.

Pull up a beach chair and dig your toes in the sand as life continues in Lobster Bay.Things are changing for Jane Miller. Just as her friend Claire gets on her feet again from a near-catastrophe with her bakery, Jane faces challenges with the beachfront bed-and-breakfast her family has owned for generations. Her mother is no longer able to run things and Jane finds herself in charge.It''s a big change, especially since Jane expected to be retired by now, but she''s promised her mother she will carry on the family legacy. Too bad she doesn''t know very much about running an Inn.But luck is on her side when she comes across a new furry friend, Cooper, to help her navigate the challenge. It doesn''t hurt that Cooper''s new owner is easy on the eyes--even though Jane vowed she''d never look again.Naturally she also has Claire and Maxi to lean on. Claire is happy with her new bakery and new beau, but Maxi is facing some changes of her own. Will Maxi find the strength to finally pursue her passion for art even while her marriage may be in trouble?Visit Lobster Bay on the coast of Maine today and find out how these three friends navigate the changes in their lives.This book can be read as a standalone story, but it will be a lot more fun if you read book 1 first as you will get more background details about some of the characters in this story.