Audiobooks by Barbara Josselsohn

An unputdownable, feel-good Christmas romance about fresh starts, the importance of family and learning how to follow your heart. Perfect for fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Rachel Hanna and Carolyn Brown. As twinkling lights go up and snowflakes begin to fall, Laurel Hanover and her eight-year-old son are going home to the Cranberry Inn in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Laurel can't wait to leave New York behind to help her father run the family business, and make snow angels with her son, even if it's just for Christmas. But when she walks through the door, she's shocked to find the inn in disrepair, and a letter saying her father will be gone until Christmas Eve... No one in town knows where Laurel's father is, and she doesn't know whether to be worried or angry - but she won't let the inn go under, and nothing will get in the way of the perfect Christmas for her son. Seeing the worn-out wooden bannisters, bare of festive lights, she immediately recruits her childhood friend, brooding local carpenter Joel Hutcherson. They might disagree on whether any walls actually need to come down, but each rip in the carpet makes Laurel more concerned for her father, and Joel is a welcome distraction. And when he admits that Laurel was his first crush, she realises she's falling for him. But then Laurel uncovers a card with beautiful, ornate writing amongst her father's things and learns the real reason he disappeared. And it changes everything. Worse still, she thinks Joel knew the truth all along. Laurel thought this was going to be the perfect Christmas - that maybe she had found her happy. But now there's nothing to stop her from running back to New York the moment the baubles come down... is there? What readers are saying about The Cranberry Inn: 'Had me hooked from the start... a delightful feel-good holiday story... Enjoy this book curled up with a hot cup of cocoa, you won't want to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book had all the feels... I absolutely loved this, an absorbing page-turner that will keep you hooked until the ending. Highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Such a sweet holiday read!... It was a delight to visit The Cranberry Inn and fall in love with them as they fell in love with each other. Perfect for Hallmark holiday movie lovers.' Bookworm Down Under 'As soon as I started to read this heart-warming tale I was quickly immersed... everything I want in a holiday book. It's romantic, festive, and heart-warming in all the best ways... a slow-burn romance... delightful.' The Bashful Bookworm 'A wonderful novel... memorable, heart-warming, enjoyable and thought-provoking novel... I enjoyed the heck outta this story!' Rubie Reads, 5 stars 'A wonderful, magical Christmas book. Reminds me of holiday movies... Warms my heart.' Avid Reader, 5 stars 'From the very first page I knew I was in for a treat... A page-turner... An absolute delight... A seasonal love story with a little twist of mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The Cranberry Inn is a heartwarming story of second chances, set in a lovely inn at Christmastime... I loved the small town charm and the wonderful characters, bringing a cozy feel to this lovely book. 'A lovely holiday romance... emotional... charming... will appeal to readers of contemporary romance, second-chance romance, and small-town romance.' One More Book The Author's previous series has sold over 15,000 copies - Barbara Josselsohn is an award-winning journalist and novelist. Her novels center around second chances, family relationships and, of course, romance. She is the author of the Lake Summers series set in the fictional town of Lake Summers, nestled in the Adirondacks Mountains, which includes the books The Lilac House and The Bluebell Girls. She lives just north of New York City.

Barbara Josselsohn (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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The Lily Garden

She held the letter that she had found in the garden, and noticed the distinctive curls of her father's handwriting etched on the worn paper. Her life had already been turned upside down by one family secret, would his last words force her to leave her childhood home forever? When Caroline left Lake Summers thirty years ago, she thought she'd never go back to the place where she lost her parents. But when she finds out that the town's lily garden lovingly built by her mother is going to be destroyed, she knows fate is calling. Dropping everything at her office in Chicago, she knows she is the only person who can save the garden. Caroline and her daughter Lee are welcomed home by the warm smile of her mother's best friend Maxine, and piles of pancakes at her cozy little restaurant in town. And Caroline soon learns that she isn't the only person invested in saving her mother's legacy, when she meets handsome historian Aaron. As she gets to know him, strolling along the sparkling lakeshore, she can't imagine anywhere else she'd rather be. But then Caroline learns a terrible secret about the day her mother died. And soon the real reason Aaron is in Lake Summers comes to light. Will the truth about the people she loves force her to give up a future with Aaron, and the beautiful town that has always been in her heart? An utterly uplifting and heart-warming story about forgiveness and family. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Joanne Harris, and Mary Alice Monroe. What readers are saying about The Lily Garden: 'I devoured this beauty in a day! Talk about being hooked to a book! This one did it to me! Had me from the first page and didn't let go! I loved these characters they were realistic and raw! The story also had me wrapped. Looking for a light-hearted read that will tug at the heart? Read this book!' Goodreads reviewer 'An uplifting, refreshing romance novel that leaves you with a fuzziness after you finish reading it... a story of family, friends, forgiveness and second chances. A refreshing summer read.' Netgalley reviewer 'Another uplifting, and heart-warming book about small-town life, families, and friendship. It's perfect for a light summer read, and you'll fall in love with the small town of Lake Summers and the townsfolk who inhabit it... sweet and realistic. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a sweet summer romance.' The Bashful Bookworm The Author's previous series has sold over 12,000 copies - Barbara Josselsohn is an award-winning journalist and novelist. Her novels center around second chances, family relationships and, of course, romance. She is the author of the Lake Summers series set in the fictional town of Lake Summers, nestled in the Adirondacks Mountains, which includes the books The Lilac House and The Bluebell Girls. She lives just north of New York City.

Barbara Josselsohn (Author), Norma Butikofer (Narrator)

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The Bluebell Girls

'I am at loss of words to explain how I felt about this. I loved the plot... the author has really done an amazing job in writing this wonderful book. Well done, you have written a wonderful masterpiece... will stay with me for a long time.' Goodreads reviewer. Returning home to her family's little lake house is the perfect way for Jenna to escape her heartbreaking divorce. Her mother Sweet has been losing her memory and Jenna is sure that taking her daughter Sophie for a break with Sweet in Lake Summers, tucked under the Adirondack Mountains, is what they all need. Jenna finds comfort in lazy afternoons along the water, and during long nights overlooking their bluebell garden, she's relieved to hear Sweet telling stories about her long-lost loves. Surrounded by family, it seems that some of Sweet's memories have returned and Jenna knows she has made the right decision to come home. But when she meets handsome next-door neighbour Troy, she is reminded of a tragedy in her past she has tried hard to forget. Troy is the boy with whom Jenna shared her very first kiss-she's relived that moment under the stars every night since she was seventeen. But though he once swept Jenna off her feet, he also broke her heart, and living next door to him for the summer feels impossible. But sometimes the only way to heal is with those who know you best, and despite her best efforts, Jenna is drawn to Troy again. With her family reunited at last and happier than ever before, is she finally brave enough to face up to her past, and settle down in Lake Summers forever? An unforgettable romance that will whisk you away to the sunny shores of Lake Summers. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Debbie Macomber, Mary Alice Monroe and anyone who's ever dreamed of rekindling a long-lost love. What readers are saying about The Bluebell Girls: 'We would all love to be supported by the quirky characters of idyllic Lake Summers. I wish I could run away there myself! You will need to read The Bluebell Girls to find out their stories, and their story may just change your own.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this book... such a great read, the characters were wonderful and the family story and secrets made this a page-turner. Now excuse me as I pack to move to Lake Summers.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Reading The Bluebell Girls was such a wholesome and comforting escape from the reality of truly difficult times in our world. Barbara Josselsohn conjures up a special, timeless place... a feel-good, hopeful tale.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars. The Lake Summer series has sold over 12,000 copies For fans of Carolyn Brown and Debbie Macomber - Barbara Josselsohn is an award-winning journalist and novelist. Her novels center around second chances, family relationships and, of course, romance. She is the author of the Lake Summers series set in the fictional town of Lake Summers, nestled in the Adirondacks Mountains, which includes the books The Lilac House and The Bluebell Girls. She lives just north of New York City.

Barbara Josselsohn (Author), Kate Handford (Narrator)

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The Last Dreamer

Iliana Passing-wife, mother, and former acclaimed journalist-gave up her career to start a family. Almost fifteen years later, despite how much she loves her husband and kids, she can't help wondering how she ended up with a life spent carpooling and running errands. Ready to get back into the journalism game, Iliana searches for an exciting lead. When she discovers that Jeff Downs, the heartthrob star of an old TV show and her girlhood crush, now owns a nearby textile company, she thinks she's found her story: teen celebrity and its aftermath. But as Iliana gets to know Jeff, the two grow closer than she ever could've imagined. Now that her teenage dream has walked into her present-day reality, how far will she go to entertain an old fantasy?

Barbara Josselsohn, Barbara Solomon Josselsohn (Author), Tanya Eby (Narrator)

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