Moondust Lake

December 1, 2018

Bunn's third "Miramar Bay" novel (after Firefly Cove) centers on healing and forgiveness. The Helms family are in a downward spiral, with parents Beth and Jack separated and son Buddy fed up with working for his father without any recognition. He decides to leave the family firm and escape to Moondust Lake, a retreat near Miramar Bay. There he meets Kimberly, a psychotherapist and counselor for his mother and sister. Kimberly has issues of her own to work through and a lot in common with Buddy. Bunn brings family and friendships to the forefront of this gracefully and skillfully written story of hope, faith, and love in the toughest of times, reminding readers that learning when to love and when to let go is a lesson we're never too old to learn. VERDICT Full of strong female characters and an excellent plotline, this novel could easily be read as a stand-alone. Fans of Nicholas Sparks and Karen Kingsbury will be drawn to this feel-good story.--Shondra Brown, Wakarusa P.L., IN

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December 1, 2018
Best-selling Bunn delivers the third installment in the Miramar Bay series, following Firefly Cove (2018). Buddy Helms is finally ready to stand up to his dismissive father. After years of doing his father's bidding and running himself into the ground to save the family company, Buddy has had enough, and he goes searching for answers to how he became so disillusioned and detached, digging deeply into his father's dark past. Kimberly Sturgiss, the new therapist at Buddy's church, finds herself drawn to the Helms family and their burdens. Beth, the matriarch, is steadfast and wise, but she is guarding a secret. Carey, Buddy's sister, always finds herself tied up with the wrong kind of man. As for Buddy, Kimberly instantly recognizes his pain. After all, it is the same anguish she feels. Kimberly is determined to help Buddy and his family battle their demons while addressing her own past; ultimately, they all learn the power of second chances, hope, and love. Fans of Nicholas Sparks and inspirational fiction will enjoy Bunn's latest novel.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)