{"product_id":"the-summer-that-shaped-us-9780063352155","title":"The Summer That Shaped Us","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Lori Wilde comes her newest story about three generations of women, an island with an air of mystery and magic, and one summer that changes everything--perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Gulf of Mexico, near South Padre, sits a private island with a bit of a magic about it: the colors are brighter, the food tastes better, and turtles and cranes find sanctuary there. The billionaire heiress who built the thriving resort on Hobby Island exclusively for crafters, Eloisa Hobby, is as much a mystery as she is a mentor. Those with troubles are invited in the aftermath of an emotional turmoil, and with help from the other crafters on the island Eloisa acts as a sounding board while she gently and unobtrusively guides the visitors toward healthy resolutions in their lives. Only a few receive the honor of a golden ticket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuna, ever the pragmatist, is reeling in the wake of tragedy: she's just moved with her fierce, opinionated teenage daughter Artemis to her mother's house, after they lost their husband and father. But her mother, Jeanie, artistic and sensitive, has faced her own troubles recently, and her home may not be the stable sanctuary the three women so desperately need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Jeanie receives one of the coveted tickets, inviting her and her family to Hobby Island, the blessing is one they can't turn down, though both Luna and Artie remain skeptical of their eccentric host and benefactor. Together, the three of them will have to learn to trust one another again, accept help from those who love them, and embrace life--during a summer they'll never forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilde, Lori:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLori Wilde\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUSA\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eToday\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of 97 works of romantic fiction. She's a three-time Romance Writers' of America RITA finalist and has four times been nominated for Romantic Times Readers' Choice Award. She has won numerous other awards as well. Her books have been translated into 26 languages, with more than seven million copies of her books sold worldwide. Her breakout novel, \u003cem\u003eThe First Love Cookie Club, \u003c\/em\u003e was made into a Hallmark movie titled \u003cem\u003eA Kismet Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLori is a registered nurse with a BSN from Texas Christian University and an MLA from the same university. She holds a certificate in forensics and is also a certified yoga instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sixth-generation Texan, Lori lives with her husband, Bill, in the Cutting Horse Capital of the World.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213372555538,"sku":"9780063352155","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_77c8c122-649f-44d7-b00c-55ead4f7c6c1.jpg?v=1756799065","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-summer-that-shaped-us-9780063352155","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}