The Guest Cottage

In the quiet haven of a lakeside town, two very different women find unexpected connection amidst betrayal and the journey toward healing. This uplifting series from New York Times Best Sellers author Lori Foster explores themes of love, forgiveness, and renewal.

Marlow Heddings arrives in Bramble, Kentucky, seeking a fresh start after enduring her husband's affair and the pressures of his powerful family. She embraces her newfound freedom, trading executive suits for sundresses and dreaming of opening her own boutique. Her idyllic new life, complete with a charming cottage and a captivating landlord, feels like a dream come true. However, the arrival of nineteen-year-old Pixie Nolan, Dylan's desperate and destitute former lover, changes everything.

Defying expectations and surprising herself, Marlow vows to help Pixie. What begins as an act of defiance evolves into a deep, sisterly bond. As Marlow invests in this new community and supports Pixie, she discovers the life she was truly meant to live—one rich with connection, friendship, and the possibility of a second chance at love. This is a compelling piece of Contemporary Fiction, offering a heartwarming narrative that resonates long after the final page.