That Certain Summer: Encore Edition

Two estranged sisters An unexpected homecoming One unforgettable summer Karen and Val are familyyet theyre anything but close. Karen has carried the burden of responsibility for her aging mother ever since her sister left town years ago to pursue a career in theater. But Val had other reasons for moving awayas well as a secret to keepand coming home has never been an optionuntil their mother suffers a stroke. Reunited in their hometown, Karen and Val must grapple with their past mistakes as they care for their ailing mother. When a physical therapist raising his daughter alone and an injured musician enter the picture, the summer takes on a surprising new dimension. As the lives of these four wounded souls intersect and entwine, can each of them find the courage to let go of the past and open their hearts to love? In this National Readers Choice Award finalist, Irene Hannon combines her trademark compelling characters and heartwarming hope in an inspiring tale about the power of everyday miracles to transform lives. First Edition published 2013 by Revell Books Encore Edition published 2018 by Irene Hannon (An Encore Edition is a previously published novel that has been re-edited and reissued with a new cover.)