Unexpected Guests at Blackbird Lodge: a novel

Romantic suspense blends with literary intrigue in the majestic Adirondack Mountains At a secluded Adirondack writers’ retreat, buried secrets and an unexpected reunion threaten more than a marriage—because if Charlotte’s family can’t face the truth about her past, she could lose both her future and the life she built. Charlotte thought hosting a summer writing workshop at Blackbird Lodge would solve two problems at once—boost the lodge’s income and reignite the creative spark she lost somewhere between bookkeeping, marriage, and motherhood. But when the guest faculty arrive, the peaceful literary getaway takes a shocking turn. Among them is a charismatic, bestselling author from Charlotte’s past…a man who once changed her life—and who now doesn’t even recognize her. The encounter rattles Charlotte more than she wants to admit. As the week unfolds, tensions rise among the eccentric writers filling the lodge: a mysterious guestbook entry, a late-night Ouija board session, a chaotic poetry slam, and freak accident exposes secrets no one expected to surface. And while Charlotte struggles to satisfy guests, husband and daughter, she must also decide whether to reveal a truth that could shatter her marriage. But as old connections resurface, Charlotte realizes the past isn’t finished with her—and one wrong choice could destroy everything she’s trying to protect. Uninvited Guests of Blackbird Lodge is a romantic suspense set in the wild beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. Perfect for readers who love secluded settings, writers-with-secrets, past-meets-present romance, and slow-burning intrigue. Step inside Blackbird Lodge—where every guest has a story, and some secrets refuse to stay buried. From Joyce Hicks, author of the popular Escape from Assisted Living, comes a Finalist in the Next Generation Indie Fiction, 2023, a testament to her storytelling and rich character development. “Many surprises in this short and witty novel”—Review, Chicago Writers Association “Peopled with intriguing characters, Blackbird Lodge buzzes with romance, old loves reappearing, accidents, and surprising insight into human relationships and love within and beyond the writing life.”—Nancy Avery Dafoe, Naimah and Ajmal on Newton's Mountain. “Writing with dry wit, Hicks has an understated style that deftly describes the narcissistic preoccupations of her characters. The plot follows a route that is unexpected for the reader as well as for the proprietors of Blackbird Lodge.”—Stephanie Medlock, The Lives of Things, for Windy City Reviews.
ASIN: 0578350181
VSKU: BVV.0578350181.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Washburn, Melissa|Hicks, Joyce
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.