Secrets in the Shadows — Susan A. Jennings

Katie and Dr. Piers face immense challenges as Springsville's new medical clinic competes with Katie's expanding B&B business.Dr. Piers embraces his role as the country doctor, expecting Katie to be at his side. Hosting a myriad of captivating guests at Lavender Cottage B&B, Katie struggles to do justice to both. When her pleas for balance go unheard, a heated quarrel erupts, threatening their marital bliss.Amidst tranquil waters of the Trent and Mersey Canal, a mysterious man with a forgotten past emerges, casting a shadow over Springsville. Katie's curiosity turns into amateur sleuth. She's determined to uncover the stranger's secrets and his ties to Springsville. She and Piers find themselves entangled in a web of gossip, intrigue, hidden truths and unexpected twists. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a heartwarming saga of rural life, with charming characters and four adorable dogs.Will Katie and Piers rediscover the harmony that once bound them together?