The Wishing Tide

From the acclaimed author of When Never Comes comes a novel about the pull of the past and the power of love. As offseason begins on the Outer Banks a storm makes landfall and three unlikely strangers are drawn together. Five years ago Lane Kramer moved to Starry Point North Carolina certain the quaint island village was the place to start anew. Now the owner of a charming seaside inn shes set aside her dreams of being a novelist and of finding love again. When English professor Michael Forrester appears on Lanes doorstep in the middle of a storm he claims hes only seeking a quiet place to write his book. Yet he seems eerily familiar with the island leaving Lane wondering if he is quite what he appears.. Meanwhile Mary Quinn has become a common sight appearing each morning on the dunes behind the inn to stare wistfully out to sea. Lane is surprised to find a friendship developing with the older woman who possesses a unique brand of wisdom despite her tenuous grip on reality.. As Lane slowly unravels Marys story and a fragile relationship between Lane and Michael blooms Lane realizes the three share a common bond. But when a decades-old secret suddenly casts its shadow over them Lane must choose between protecting her heart and fighting for the lifeand the loveshe wants.. Conversation Guide Included