Lakehouse Promises (Laurel Cove Series Book 1)

Carolina Johnson had a comfortable life: a twenty-year marriage, an attractive home in an upscale neighborhood, and country club friendships. Despite these advantages, she lived with a persistent sense of impending loss. When her husband's affair with a much younger woman—who becomes pregnant—comes to light, Carolina's world collapses. Following her divorce, she moves into a lakehouse in need of significant repairs, with an unfriendly neighbor and no established social circle. Her situation worsens when her former mother-in-law arrives unannounced and expects to stay. At forty, Carolina must rebuild her life from the ground up. She faces new challenges and relationships as she navigates this transition. The story explores whether Carolina can identify what truly matters and understand genuine love, or if bitterness and attachment to her past will prevent her from moving forward.