Barefoot season

 by Susan Mallery. The close childhood bond of Michelle Sanderson and Carly Williams suffered shocking blows that sent Michelle running to join the army, leaving Carly behind. After two tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and her mother's death, Michelle returns to her newly inherited bed-and-breakfast on Blackberry Island in the Pacific Northwest to find a host of changes and a mountain of debt. Struggling from PTSD and a recent gunshot wound, Michelle must also deal with her feelings of guilt and distrust about Carly, a single mom who has been managing the B&B. While sunny Carly has every right to distrust the dour Michelle, they must work together to bring the inn out of financial ruin. Verdict With this debut volume in her new series, best-selling author Mallery (Already Home) skillfully reveals insights into each woman's life to create a poignant tale of forgiveness, friendship renewed, and family. For Mallery and Debbie Macomber fans. --Library Journal (Check Catalog)