Return to Edisto

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About the Book Return to Edisto:

Return to Edisto Island in the rich, Lowcountry story of a young woman’s difficult decision to run from threat and danger, changing the course of her well-ordered life and, in turn, the life of the young man who loved and lost her.

It was a long trip back to Edisto Island, South Carolina, and the beach house that shaped so much of Mary Helen Avery’s early life. Now her mind flashed between anger and hurt over the difficult situation she’d left behind at the job she loved. Was she doing the right thing to leave? Should she have stayed to fight? She hoped at the quiet, beloved island she knew so well, she’d find the answers she needed and peace from all this turmoil.

J.T.’s heart took a familiar lurch when he saw the car with New Jersey plates parked at the Avery’s beach house. Even after ten years, the memory of Mary Helen Avery still tormented him. Finding her on the porch weeping lit old fires he thought long dead. Was he a fool to hope for something more between them with all their problems of the past? Probably so, but if she stayed long enough, he’d find one more chance to try.

About the Author of Return to Edisto:

I’m a native Tennessean, a businesswoman, a college faculty member, and an author. I’ve been on faculty at Tusculum College for over 16 years and have worked in marketing, sales, production art, and regional publishing for over 25 years.

Starting in 2009, my fictional novels in the Smoky Mountain series began to come out. All these novels are contemporary romance – with a dash of suspense, a touch of inspiration, and a big dollop of Appalachian flavour. Each of the twelve novels is set in a different place around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park so readers get to enjoy a visit to the mountains along with a good, heartwarming story.

To read more about these novels, visit my author’s website at: www.linstepp.com
You can also see photos of the book covers by clicking on More Photos under my picture on GoodReads.

My Thoughts on Return to Edisto:

I loved return to Edisto!  Mary Helen is a sweet girl who has dreams and goals.  She also has an insane distrust of men ever since her dad died and a man betrayed her and her sister/mother’s trust.  No matter that she is in love with a man and has been for years she can’t trust him.  And because she can’t trust him any little thing that looks like him not being faithful tears them apart. 

J.T. love Mary Helen and has since they were children.  He would do anything to convince her of his love and get her to marry him.  But even if she did he’s not going to leave Edisto and she’s not going to stay.

Mary Helen is between jobs right now after she left her position that she loved without notice.  But she had to leave.  That or compromise herself.  And she didn’t turn him in because he’s happily married and in-laws to the family who owns the company.  Can she ever find a place that she loves without a man ruining it?

While Mary Helen is back on Edisto she works for a sweet little shop that she helped in when she was younger.  She fits back into life on the island like a glove.  But can she forget her dreams?  Can she let herself admit how much she loves the island and J.T.?  But what about her love of her job and her dreams?

Such a great novel!  I can’t recommend it enough.  There is even a hint of mystery going on too!  Go give it a read.  Great author and I’ve loved everything I’ve read from her. 

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.