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ReviewsIn the latest flawlessly written addition to her contemporary Friday Harbor books and the first in a new trilogy, Kleypas brings together richly nuanced characters, an emotionally riveting plot, and a subtle touch of the paranormal to create an unforgettable romance that is pure reading magic., Praise for Lisa Kleypas"A solid romance with strong leads, this is a refreshing holiday treat." - Publishers Weekly on Christmas Eve At Friday Harbor "Kleypas can do no wrong. If you want a fantastic read, pick up this poignant, hearbreaking and deeply satisfying book. Kleypas has a knack for making readers cry, laugh and cheer - often within the first couple of pages." - Romantic Times on Christmas Eve At Friday Harbor "... this well-written, heartwarming, gently humorous story is a charmer from start to finish." - Library Journal on Christmas Eve At Friday Harbor "Kleypas's fans and readers of women's fiction alike will take to this richly rewarding story of love, commitment and family."- Booklist on Smooth Talking Stranger "[Kleypas] delivers a page-turning, formula-breaking romance that takes on social issues and escalates passion to new heights." - Publishers Weekly on Blue-Eyed Devil "Kleypas is a New York Times bestselling author for a reason. As a beloved historical romance writer, she's mastered her craft, and it shows in this novel, her first work of contemporary romance and her hardcover debut." - Romantic Times (top pick!) on Sugar Daddy "Readers will be thinking about these superb characters long after closing the pages and rushing out to grab everything Kleypas has ever written."- Romantic Times on Smooth Talking Stranger "Sinfully pleasurable melodrama." - Kirkus on Sugar Daddy "Kleypas's second poignant, passionate, and perfectly written contemporary romance is richly emotional and sinfully sexy." - Booklist on Blue-Eyed Devil , "In the latest flawlessly written addition to her contemporary Friday Harbor books and the first in a new trilogy, Kleypas brings together richly nuanced characters, an emotionally riveting plot, and a subtle touch of the paranormal to create an unforgettable romance that is pure reading magic." -- Booklist, Starred Review
SynopsisLucy Marinn is a glass artist living in mystical, beautiful, Friday Harbor, Washington. She is stunned and blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal: her fiance Kevin has left her. His new lover is Lucy's own sister. Lucy's bitterness over being dumped is multiplied by the fact that she has constantly made the wrong choices in her romantic life. Facing the severe disapproval of Lucy's parents, Kevin asks his friend Sam Nolan, a local vineyard owner on San Juan Island, to "romance" Lucy and hopefully loosen her up and get her over her anger. Complications ensue when Sam and Lucy begin to fall in love, Kevin has second thoughts, and Lucy discovers that the new relationship in her life began under false pretenses. Questions about love, loyalty, old patterns, mistakes, and new beginnings are explored as Lucy learns that some things in life--even after being broken--can be made into something new and beautiful. Rainshadow Road is the second book in Lisa Kleypas's Friday Harbor series., Lucy Marinn is a glass artist living in mystical, beautiful, Friday Harbor, Washington. She is stunned and blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal: her fiancé Kevin has left her. His new lover is Lucy's own sister. Lucy's bitterness over being dumped is multiplied by the fact that she has constantly made the wrong choices in her romantic life. Facing the severe disapproval of Lucy's parents, Kevin asks his friend Sam Nolan, a local vineyard owner on San Juan Island, to "romance" Lucy and hopefully loosen her up and get her over her anger. Complications ensue when Sam and Lucy begin to fall in love, Kevin has second thoughts, and Lucy discovers that the new relationship in her life began under false pretenses. Questions about love, loyalty, old patterns, mistakes, and new beginnings are explored as Lucy learns that some things in life--even after being broken--can be made into something new and beautiful. Rainshadow Road is the second book in Lisa Kleypas's Friday Harbor series.