Heidi Hostetter

Your husband is not the man you thought he was... but how do you move on, when you're forced to keep his secret?When Jill Goodman's picture-perfect marriage implodes, she's heartbroken. Still reeling from the shock, the only thing she receives in the hasty divorce settlement is the deed to her husband's sprawling beach house on the New Jersey coastline. Jill never cared about money-only her marriage-but with Marc determined to take everything she owns, the beach house is her only lifeline left.With no other choice, Jill travels to the shore intending to sell the house quickly-but the task is not as easy as she expects. Still, she can't help but be charmed by the beautiful seaside town and its sweetly old-fashioned ways. Despite everything, Jill is starting to see a path back to who she was before she met her husband-not the demure, polished housewife she'd become, but the smiling young woman with the strong Jersey accent who loved her family more than anything.Then Jill dives deeper into Marc's secrets and she stumbles across a something in her husband's past that changes everything. Could Jill herself have been unknowingly complicit in what Marc did and, if so, what will happen to her when the truth finally comes to light? With Marc determined to bury the evidence, can Jill find a way to save herself before her once perfect husband takes her down with him?A gripping, emotional read that will keep you turning the pages late into the night, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Elin Hilderbrand and Diane Chamberlain.What readers are saying about Heidi Hostetter: 'I loved this book so much. It was so emotional and heart-warming at the same time. Shows how things can be forgiven even after decades.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This is a gorgeous read... I devoured this book in just one sitting and this book has completely lifted my spirits. I adored this book and although this is my first read by this author, it definitely will not be the last.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Beautiful. This is a story of hope and faith. Reading this story made me feel good and the ending left me smiling I can't wait to read more of these wonderful, entertaining and heart-tugging tales Loved it ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

When the Bennett family arrive at the shore house to spend the summer together, they bring more baggage than just suitcases... When Kaye Bennett, matriarch of the Bennett family, summons her adult children to the shore house, she anticipates a vacation full of nostalgia. It's a chance to relive the carefree joy of summers past: basking in the hot sun, cooling off in the surf and enjoying long, relaxing evenings watching fireflies on the deck. But when Kaye's son and daughter arrive, late and uncooperative, it becomes clear the family desperately need to reconnect. Kaye and her daughter Stacy have been quietly at odds for years and resentment has grown around words unsaid. Faced with spending the summer months in such close quarters, Kaye is determined to remind Stacy of happier times and why she once loved their beautiful beachside home. But both Kaye and Stacy are holding something back... and only when a heart-stopping moment on the beach puts what Stacy most loves at risk are the two women finally able to set free the secrets in their shared past. Will opening up to each other about what's in their hearts allow the Bennett family to finally heal? A story of love, forgiveness and the power of family bonds, The Shore House is a heartfelt summer read. Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Pamela Kelley and Nancy Thayer. What readers are saying about Heidi Hostetter: 'Beautiful. This is a story of hope and faith. Reading this story made me feel good and the ending left me smiling I can't wait to read more of these wonderful, entertaining and heart-tugging tales Loved it ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Great book I cried, I laughed, and I clapped for these three sisters who found their way. I loved this book This is a must read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A wonderful summer read Heidi weaves a story of family renewal. I could hardly put the book down. The characters are so interesting. Ready hated finishing as I want to know what happens next.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved the characters and the story. The story unfolds with ease and a few surprises thrown in. I can't wait to read more by this author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book was a real page-turner... made you want to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Awesome reading One of those books you want to read just one more page because you have to find out what happens ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Family has to take you in, no matter how many mistakes you've made. At least that's what Joanna Rutledge Reed thought. At eighteen, she left her family's ancestral home in Charleston, South Carolina, despite promising to stay. For years, she did whatever she wanted, barely giving her family a second thought. But a string of bad decisions results in heartbreak, forcing her to return home, her life in tatters. While her wayward sister traveled the world, Marcy remained in Charleston, caring for her aging grandmother and managing the family business. And she's got problems of her own that no one seems to notice or care about. When Joanna arrives unexpectedly, Marcy bristles at the intrusion, suspicious of her sister's motives. As Joanna picks up the threads of her old life, she discovers things are not what they appear to be. Painful memories and secrets resurface, leading Joanna to question everything she thought she knew about her family. When her life begins to crash around her again, she needs her sister more than ever. Set against the rich tapestry of Charleston, South Carolina, three generations of strong Southern women share a history and not-quite-forgotten secrets. Will the bonds they forged years ago be strong enough to give them a second chance at being a family?