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    The Heart of Splendid Lake: A Sweet Romance
    The Heart of Splendid Lake: A Sweet Romance
    The Heart of Splendid Lake: A Sweet Romance
    Audiobook8 hours

    The Heart of Splendid Lake: A Sweet Romance

    Written by Amy Clipston

    Narrated by Gina Francesca

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Brianna has been helping her father realize his dream of running an idyllic lakeside resort. But when he passes, she must fend off the constant flow of real estate brokers wanting to snatch up their prime acreage—including mogul Scott Gibson. Will the pair discover the treasure worth fighting for is love?

    Brianna is the youngest of the three Porter sisters and the only one who chose to stay in the small town of Splendid Lake, North Carolina. She followed in her father’s footsteps and became an expert boat mechanic, helping him run their small resort with cabin rentals, a convenience store, and a marina.

    When Brianna’s father unexpectedly dies, Brianna is steeped in grief and guilt—and left alone to clean up the mess. To make matters worse, a constant stream of real estate brokers begin marching through her property, pressuring her to sell off the family land. In particular, she keeps running into handsome real estate mogul Scott Gibson.

    As Brianna struggles to keep it all together, Scott finds his way into her heart. And as the two fight against their feelings, they just might find themselves forging a surprising and exciting new love at Splendid Lake.

    Bestselling author Amy Clipston transports readers to a picturesque lakeside town in this heartwarming contemporary romance.

    • Sweet, stand-alone contemporary romance
    • Book length: 93,000 words
    • Also by Amy Clipston: the Kauffman Amish Bakery, Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel, Amish Heirloom, Amish Homestead, and Amish Marketplace series
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateSep 14, 2021
    ISBN9780785252924
    The Heart of Splendid Lake: A Sweet Romance
    Author

    Amy Clipston

    Amy Clipston is an award-winning bestselling author and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She's sold more than one million books, and her fiction writing "career" began in elementary school when she and a close friend wrote and shared silly stories. She has a degree in communications from Virginia Wesleyan University and is a member of the Authors Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Romance Writers of America. Amy works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC, and lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, mother, and four spoiled rotten cats. Visit her online at AmyClipston.com; Facebook: @AmyClipstonBooks; Twitter: @AmyClipston; Instagram: @amy_clipston; BookBub: @AmyClipston.

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    • 2/5
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      Breaking the engagement with Taylor so late in the story is really cruel. I sympathized with Taylor and feel he was blindsided. This book would have been a lot better and actually qualify as a sweet romance if the breakup happened at the beginning. Then feelings could develop with Scott naturally. I’m a guy who has been in Taylor’s shoes. Brianna basically waited until she had fallen in love with another guy to break their engagement. An engagement is a serious commitment and she should have treated it as such instead of throwing herself at another guy. And the way Taylor took the breakup in stride is written by someone who CLEARLY doesn’t understand how a man would react in those circumstances. His reaction in the book basically let Brianna off easy. In real life he would have fought harder for their relationship whether or not it would ultimately have made a difference. In my mind, Brianna was not an admirable lead in this story. She opened herself to another guy way too easily for someone who was supposed to be “engaged.” The hard thing would have been letting Taylor go at the beginning when she didn’t have anyone else to turn to. Letting him go AFTER she’d fallen in love with Scott is the easy way for her to handle this, and not admirable at all. I don’t believe her when she told Taylor their breakup had everything to do with them and nothing to do with Scott. BS… it’s easy to end a long-time relationship with someone when another guy is in the wings. This book is not a romance, it’s a heartbreaking love triangle, and not at all “sweet” as the title purports it to be.
    • 5/5
      This book was amazing!! I felt connected to the characters & apart of the community of Splendid Lake.
    • 5/5
      I loved every bit of this book. The narrator did an amazing job. The story was so heartwarming and sweet. Brianna and Scott have become one of my favorite CF couple. I would absolutely love to have a vacation in the settings of this book. The author did a totally amazing job. Love, sacrifice, family and commitment were at the core of this book.
    • 5/5
      Beautiful story! Grat storyline. Loved all of it!
      Excellent ❤
    • 5/5
      Brianna is reeling from the death of her father. Things go from bad to worse when she discovers that the summer resort owned by her parents is drowning in debt. Unable to pay off the loans, she may have to sell, something she is loathe to do. In the middle of this turmoil, her mother experiences a serious health event. Coming to Bri’s rescue is not her fiancé, but a man who had wanted to buy the resort to improve and then flip it. Brie has a lot to consider, and then reconsider. Yes, it’s likely readers will see where this story is headed, but that really doesn’t matter. With masterful storytelling and writing, the journey to the end is delightful and very entertaining. This title says it all: it is a sweet romance. Recommended especially for romance readers.
    • 5/5
      Amy Clipston is a beloved author of Amish fiction but this book demonstrates just how versatile her writing skills are. The Heart of Splendid Lake is a contemporary romance that grabbed my heart and wouldn't let go! I loved meeting the Porter family who live in the magical town of Splendid Lake, North Carolina, and I'm convinced that I would absolutely fit in. From finding the latest best-seller at the Bookend, going to a movie at the Warner, or grabbing a special coffee at the Coffee Bean, this could be a place that I would like to call home. I might even find romance on the shores of Splendid Lake! This story, however, isn't all light and fluffy romance. There are some heavy moments that involve death, grief, and the decisions that must be made after losing a loved one. I could understand Brianna wanting to hold on to the past, and I sympathized with the uncertainties in both her professional and personal life. Should she honor what had been, or accept that change can be good? Does her future include a love from her past, or is there a deeper love with someone new? The Heart of Splendid Lake is a heartwarming story about family, faith, and hope, and the characters and setting make it especially appealing. I recommend it to all who enjoy contemporary romance.I received a copy of this book from the author. There was no obligation for a favorable review. These are my own thoughts.
    • 5/5
      This may be The authors first Contemporary Romance but I know it will not be her last. I have always loved her Amish books and I felt this was as great. Brianna needs to learn that her fiancé, Taylor, just is not the right guy for her. Scott and Brianna grow together over months. I am looking forward to reading many more books by this author. I love her ideas of romance. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
    • 4/5
      Brianna Porter loves working alongside her father at the family resort on Splendid Lake. After her father passes away suddenly, Brianna struggles to manage on her own while her mother deals with her grief. Scott Gibson, a real estate developer, arrives to make an offer on the place. Scott is just the first in a line of people who wish to purchase the Porter property. A set of circumstances threatens her family home and Brianna finds solace with kindhearted Scott. Brianna has been engaged to Taylor for three years and she is not one to back out on a commitment. What does the future hold for Brianna and the Porter resort? The Heart of Splendid Lake is Amy Clipston’s debut contemporary romance novel. I was drawn into this engaging story right away. I admit I was surprised because this is not the type of book that I normally read. I thought it was well-written (I would not expect less from Amy Clipston) with developed characters and a charming setting. It is an emotional story that will tug at your heartstrings. I could certainly relate to Brianna having to deal with her father’s death and her mother’s overwhelming grief. I thought all the characters were realistic and relatable. I enjoyed getting to know Brianna, Scott, Ava, Lois, and the other secondary characters. There is a friendly cat as well. Amy Clipston’s writing draws the reader in and holds them until the very end. The picturesque descriptions allowed me to visualize Splendid Lake, the town, and the resort. I could certainly understand Brianna and Scott’s desire to live there. The Heart of Splendid Lake is one of those stories that will have you staying up late to see how everything turns out. The Heart of Splendid Lake is a heartwarming, poignant tale with prodigious grief, moving memories, masses of maintenance, a mournful mother, a considerate developer, and an enthralling lake.
    • 4/5
      At the beginning of this book the author references where this book idea comes from, sad, but having recently returned from the original site, I pictured this quaint town and the beautiful vista's this area offers!As humans we take a lot for granted, and sometimes, like Brianna Porter our worlds come crumbling down, and then more, and more devastation. We watch this girl as she tries to be a super human and deal with all that is on her shoulders. Whom will come to aid her? Surprises and some heartbreak, you expect more from some individuals, but you do see what is more important.Throughout the book you keep wondering what is going to happen, will the small resort survive? Will Brianna and Taylor finally tie the knot? What will happen to Scott, a character I really liked!This will quickly become a page turner for you, I had the last page turned in one sitting.I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Thomas Nelson, and was not required to give a positive review.