As young children, Carolyn Kendall and Stephen Foster had
loved returning to their summer homes on Lake Erie to enjoy
both their holiday fun as well as to see each other again.
They enjoyed bossing each other around and competing in
their own games, such as chasing the shadows cast by the
clouds to see if they could emerge again to the warmth of
the sun. The two childhood friends became as close as can
be and then one fateful day, they do become lovers. But,
life experiences apart can make life complex and while they
marry others, Carolyn knows she can't let Stephen out of
her heart.
Now, her heart is breaking with more hurt than she could
ever imagine. Her beloved and cheerful daughter, Emma, is
hooked to life support machines and the doctor is afraid to
let Carolyn cling to false hopes that Emma will make it out
of the coma as a result of the car accident.
Why had she pushed to keep Emma's father in her life after
the separation? To have this happen? Despite the crushing
grief, Carolyn vows not to leave Emma so she can help her
tiny daughter fight for her life. As Carolyn's parents
worry about her health, they ask Stephen, now a lawyer in
his father's firm to come and get Carolyn to move on. As
they re-connect again, Stephen knows better and throws
Carolyn a lifeline. Together, they strive to see if they
can pull Emma through this ordeal. Now, can they beat the
shadows that cloud their future?
Holly Jacobs has done a superb job in researching and
writing a heartfelt second chance romance while
realistically depicting the stresses and concerns around
traumatic coma circumstances and how various people will
react to circumstances. Mixed with humour and a few tears,
you are sure to enjoy this everlasting love story.
During their families' summer
vacations, Carolyn Kendal and Stephan Foster were
inseparable—running in the hot sand, chasing shadows and
building a friendship that would last a lifetime.
As
teenagers…
Their friendship turned serious. Carolyn
and Stephan found themselves exploring the intensity of
first love—even if it was only for the summer.
And as
adults…
Carolyn's daughter lies in a hospital bed
fighting for her life. Suddenly Stephan is there beside
her, offering support, strength—and enough love to last a
lifetime of summers. Because when they're together,
shadows don't stand a chance…do they?
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