{"product_id":"moonlight-on-butternut-lake-a-novel-isbn-9780062392794","title":"Moonlight on Butternut Lake: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling \u003cem\u003eUp at Butternut Lake\u003c\/em\u003e comes the third novel in the Butternut Lake series—a dazzling story of two wounded souls seizing a second chance at life and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the run from her abusive husband, Mila Jones flees Minneapolis for the safety and serenity of Butternut Lake. Ready to forge a new life, Mila's position as home health aide to Reid Ford is more than a job. It’s a chance at a fresh start. Though her sullen patient seems determined to make her quit, she refuses to give up on him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaunted by the car accident that nearly killed him, Reid retreats to his brother’s cabin on Butternut Lake and lashes out at anyone who tries to help. Reid wishes Mila would just go away. . .until he notices the strength, and the secrets, behind her sad, brown eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst all odds, Mila slowly draws Reid out. Soon they form a tentative, yet increasingly deeper, bond as Mila lowers her guard and begins to trust again, and Reid learns how to let this woman who has managed to crack through his protective shell into his life. While the seemingly endless days of summer unfold, Reid and Mila take the first steps to healing as they discover love can be more than just a dream. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author comes a dazzling story of two wounded souls seizing a second chance at life and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the run from her abusive husband, Mila Jones flees the big city for the safety of Butternut Lake. Ready to forge a new life, Mila's position as home health aide to Reid Ford is more than a job. It's a chance at a fresh start. Though her sullen patient seems determined to make her quit, she refuses to give up on him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaunted by the car accident that nearly killed him, Reid retreats to his brother's cabin on Butternut Lake and lashes out at anyone who tries to help. Reid wishes Mila would just go away . . . until he notices the strength, and the secrets, behind her sad, brown eyes. And while the days of summer unfold, Reid and Mila take the first steps to healing . . . and love.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for Up at Butternut Lake: “A great, emotional read for every woman who must face the past before moving forward” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A heartwarming story of the power of love, family, and persistence against odds.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sweet romance wrapped in several interesting storylines. It’s easy to root for the happiness of all the leads.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Well-written with realistic characters...this novel is one that you will find yourself wanting to finish in one sitting...Readers who enjoy this story will rejoice at the thought of more novels in the future set in this charming little town.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A delicious setting and a heroine to cheer for, Moonlight on Butternut Lake is my favorite kind of book, one that treads that pleasurable line between romance and women’s fiction. Enjoy! ” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusan Elizabeth Phillips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mary McNear takes the reader on an emotional journey with this story of second chances, starting over, and the healing power of love. A book to relax, enjoy and savor any time of year, but especially during the long, lazy days of summer.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusan Wiggs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This charming debut should attract fans of Susan Wiggs and Luanne Rice.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Large Print","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888194023653,"sku":"NP9780062392794","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062392794.jpg?v=1730228377","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/moonlight-on-butternut-lake-a-novel-isbn-9780062392794","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}