Books by Meredith Summers

Andie Miller may have made a terrible mistake in moving back to Lobster Bay.Andie always wanted something more than small-town beach life. That''s why she worked so hard at her prestigious career as an antique appraiser in New York City. She does have one regret though, she never got to make that one big important antique find of a lifetime. Now that her mother''s illness has brought her back to Lobster Bay, it''s unlikely she ever will. But even though she appreciates spending time with her aging mother and loves that she''s reconnected with her sister, Jane, Andie needs something more.When an unusual opportunity presents itself, Andie is excited... until she finds out the fate of her new project is in the hands of the unscrupulous Damien Carruthers. Andie caught him ripping off little old ladies, and he''s giddy with excitement at the prospect of ruining her new plans. Then there''s her old high school flame, Shane Flannery. Even though Andie was the one to break things off decades ago, she never really got over him. Shane is back in town too, but unfortunately he doesn''t seem to be the least bit interested in her.Shane''s Aunt Mary, on the other hand, has taken quite a liking to Andie. Mary would love to see Shane and Andie together. Mary and Andie have gotten close. But Mary is nursing a painful heartache - she had a falling out with her daughter years ago and they haven''t spoken since. Can Andie help fill that hole?Jules Whittier messed up her life. That''s how she ended up cutting hair in her great-aunt Mary''s hair salon. She blew her big chance, but it wasn''t totally her fault. She had some help in the form of her two cousins whom she hasn''t spoken to since. When she sees things turn around for Andie, she wonders if it can happen for her too, or is it too late?Return to Lobster Bay and check in with old friends Jane, Claire and Maxi and make some new friends too!

Maxi''s life is about to change, but not in the way she expects...Maxi Stevens is at a crossroads. Things between her and James haven''t been the same since their kids left the nest. When she finds proof that indicates he may have strayed, she strikes out on her own. James'' infidelity has a silver lining, though. Maxi can finally do all the things James wouldn''t approve of like pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming an artist.But everything is not as it seems. James wants Maxi back and will do anything to win her over. He''ll even beg Maxi''s best friends Claire and Jane for help. Will they want to team up with someone who they think has done their friend wrong?Jane Miller has her own problems to deal with. She''s trying to satisfy the demands of a Bridezilla whose outbursts could ruin the first wedding at Tides. The success of the wedding is critical for the survival of the inn that has been in her family for four generations, luckily she has her sister, Andie, to help out.Everyone is surprised that Andie is still in Lobster Bay. She didn''t think she''d still be here either, but she''s found a few reasons to stick around... at least for a little while. It''s not too late for her to go back to her job as an antiques appraiser in NYC and the opportunity to make that one big discovery she''s always dreamed of. Does Lobster Bay have something even better to offer?Jane''s new relationship with Mike Henderson hits a snafu, Andie makes a startling discovery and things come together for Maxi with a happy ending she never would have predicted. Escape to Lobster Bay on the coast of Maine today and find out how these three friends navigate the changes in their lives.This book can be read as a standalone story, but it will be a lot more fun if you read books 1 & 2 first as you will get more background details about some of the characters in this story.

Pull up a beach chair and dig your toes in the sand as life continues in Lobster Bay.Things are changing for Jane Miller. Just as her friend Claire gets on her feet again from a near-catastrophe with her bakery, Jane faces challenges with the beachfront bed-and-breakfast her family has owned for generations. Her mother is no longer able to run things and Jane finds herself in charge.It''s a big change, especially since Jane expected to be retired by now, but she''s promised her mother she will carry on the family legacy. Too bad she doesn''t know very much about running an Inn.But luck is on her side when she comes across a new furry friend, Cooper, to help her navigate the challenge. It doesn''t hurt that Cooper''s new owner is easy on the eyes--even though Jane vowed she''d never look again.Naturally she also has Claire and Maxi to lean on. Claire is happy with her new bakery and new beau, but Maxi is facing some changes of her own. Will Maxi find the strength to finally pursue her passion for art even while her marriage may be in trouble?Visit Lobster Bay on the coast of Maine today and find out how these three friends navigate the changes in their lives.This book can be read as a standalone story, but it will be a lot more fun if you read book 1 first as you will get more background details about some of the characters in this story.