Lisa Jackson

Beach Season Lisa Jackson

Marc Notes: Golden sand, pounding surf, a sense of endless possibility - and four unforgettable stories of love, friendship and second chances. This volume features 'Brass Ring' by Lisa Jackson, 'June's Lace' by Cathy Lamb, 'Second Chance Sweethearts' by Holly Chamberlin and 'Carolina Summer' by Rosalind Noonan. Biographical Note: Lisa Jackson has been writing romantic fiction for fifteen years. Over sixty of her books have been published and reprinted in more than a dozen foreign languages. A single mother, she is a native of Oregon, where she still resides with her two teenage sons. Lisa is often asked what is the key to her success, and her unfailing answer is a keen imagination, incredible friends, loving family, and always, loads of laughter. As Oscar Wilde is purported to have said, "Life is too important to be taken seriously."Brief Description: "Golden sand, pounding surf, a sense of endless possibility-and four unforgettable stories of love, friendship, and second chances..."--P. [4] of cover. Publisher Marketing: Golden sand, pounding surf, a sense of endless possibility--and four unforgettable stories of love, friendship, and second chances. . . "The Brass Ring" by Lisa Jackson It's a beautiful June day, perfect for a wedding--until Shawna learns that her fiancE, Parker, has been involved in a car crash. Though his injuries heal, his memories of her are gone. Yet Shawna won't stop reaching to reclaim the love they once shared. . . "June's Lace" by Cathy Lamb June MacKenzie is done--with her high-pressure legal career, her difficult soon-to-be-ex, and the stress of city living. In her studio on the Oregon coast, she creates beautiful lace wedding dresses, with no intention of ever wearing one again herself. Then songwriter Reece rents the house next door, and sets out to change her mind. . . "Second Chance Sweethearts" by Holly Chamberlin Thea Foss is putting a bad marriage behind her in the pretty vacation town of Ogunquit, Maine. What's past is past. . .. Until her first love wanders into the local diner, reminding Thea of the person she once was, and the life it's not too late to claim. . . "Carolina Summer" by Rosalind Noonan Jane Doyle needs to get out of New York--the farther the better. She's headed toward Florida, but thanks to a storm along North Carolina's Outer Banks, she finds herself stranded in a beautiful, remote town that soon feels a lot like home. And thanks to the local sheriff, she finds herself staying longer than she planned--and feeling less lost at sea than ever. . . Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 04/09/2012 pg. 38 (EAN 9780758265630, Paperback)

Romantic Times 06/01/2012 pg. 96 (EAN 9780758265630, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Jackson, Lisa Lisa Jackson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy books including romantic suspense, thrillers and contemporary and historical romances. She is a recipient of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award and has also been honored with their Career Achievement Award for Romantic Suspense. Born in Oregon, she continues to make her home among family, friends and dogs in the Pacific Northwest. Visit her at www.lisajackson.com. Contributor Bio:  Lamb, Cathy Cathy Lamb is the author of over a dozen books, including "Julia's Chocolates", "The Last Time I Was Me", and "Henry's Sisters". She lives in Oregon and is married with three children. Cathy writes late at night when it's just her and the moon and a few shooting stars. Visit her at cathylamb.org. Contributor Bio:  Chamberlin, Holly Holly Chamberlin is the bestselling author of Summer Friends, Family Beach House and One Week in December. Readers can visit her website at hollychamberlin.com. Contributor Bio:  Noonan, Rosalind Rosalind Noonan is an expert series writer with a variety of successful teen projects behind her.