Best Friend

From a childhood friendship sustained over years and distance, to a journey of discovery, Cathy Lamb's poignant novel tells of two women whose paths converge with unforeseen results—and reveals the gift of connection, and the challenges that can change everything for the better.

Charlotte Mackintosh, an internationally known bestselling romance writer, has no romance in her life, and remains a mystery to her fans. In fact, she has little in her life besides her work, her pampered cats, and her secluded home off the coast of Washington. Charlotte's very best friend is Bridget, who lives in Scotland, where Charlotte lived until she was fifteen. Despite not seeing Bridget in twenty years, Charlotte continues to write to her, though the replies have stopped. Hurt by the silence, an opportunity arises for Charlotte to find answers—and maybe much more.

Charlotte must finally return to Scotland to sell her late father's cottage. It was his tragic death when Charlotte was fifteen that began her growing isolation, and the task is fraught with memories. However, her plans are slowed when she's confronted with the beautiful but neglected house, the irresistible garden—and Toran, Bridget's brother. Capable and kind, Toran has the answers Charlotte seeks. As she is drawn deeper into the community she thought she'd left behind, Charlotte learns not only more about her dear friend, but about herself—and discovers a new and unexpected path.

The journey of discovery that unfolds reveals the gift of connection, and the challenges that can change everything for the better. Charlotte's return to Scotland, and her reunion with Toran, opens her up to a world she had closed herself off from, allowing her to confront the past and embrace a future she never expected. Through this poignant novel, Cathy Lamb masterfully explores the enduring power of friendship, the transformative nature of self-discovery, and the unexpected ways in which our lives can be enriched by the connections we forge, even in the face of adversity.

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