Secrets and Solace

 No matter how deeply buried, secrets rise to the surface.

About the Book:  Scarlet Lindquist has agreed to help her sisters rebuild the dilapidated fishing lodge in Minnesota they inherited from their grandparents. While the lengthy restoration brings the three women closer, Scarlet’s support is only temporary. Her leave of absence from her job in Chicago is time limited and she has no intention of staying at Solace Lake Lodge. Frightening childhood memories are tempered by her fascination with the irritating construction contractor and his delightful daughter. If only she could trust her feelings for Cam. If only he would trust her.

The attraction Cameron Hainstock feels for Scarlet Linquist is , instantaneous. But he must avoid the beautiful marketing executive in order to focus his efforts on battling for custody of his only child. When the unimaginable happens, Cam faces the biggest challenge of his life and is reluctant to accept help.

If Cam and Scarlet don’t learn to trust, themselves and each other, they will end up going their separate ways.

Our Review: following the launch story in the Love at Solace Lake series, a construction manager and marketing genius build on the mysteries created by their pasts. Author Richards shows her gift for building suspense, based on the past and what waits around the corner. The characters are colorful and well-drawn in a logical and realistic manner. Above all, the lifelong effects of alcoholism and domestic violence—with a touch of possible infidelity—keep the pages turning. This is one honey of a story and sets a firm stage for more to come. Stay tuned! 

Based on a scale of 1-5, Secrets and Solace merits a 7.

Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews