Brenda Novak
New York Times Bestselling Author
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The Summer That Changed Everything
Trade Paperback Release
She returned to prove her father’s innocence, but there’s no telling what she’ll find…
It’s been fifteen years since Lucy Sinclair saw her father. Fifteen long years since she sat in a courtroom and watched him sentenced to life in prison for the murder of three victims. Now she’s back in Virginia to talk to the man who destroyed her life, never expecting that there’s more to the story of what happened that fateful night.
An old flame, Ford Wagner, makes his own return to their hometown, fleeing a marriage that seems destined for divorce. He’s wary of Lucy and her digging into the past, but the more time they spend together, the closer they get and the more he finds himself reconsidering the truth behind the town’s sordid past. The problem is, there are plenty of those in North Hampton Beach who would prefer things stay quiet.
The Summer That Changed Everything is available as Trade Paperback, Hardcover, Ebook and Audiobook.
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THE SUMMER THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING Book Tour
I hope you can meet me at one of these stops to get a signed and personalized copy of my upcoming release, THE SUMMER THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING! There will be an in-conversation, Q&A, pictures, giveaways and more!
You can get a signed and personalized copy of the book as part of the Book Tour Package, which also includes our beautiful book earrings in either 925 sterling silver (with rhodium plating so they won’t tarnish) — or for a limited time, you can upgrade to gold plated, a lovely leather bookmark and a ticket that will enter you into the giveaways in-person and at the virtual event! Or get just the book or just RSVP to let us know you’ll be there.
Read the first three chapters from The Summer That Changed Everything
She returned to prove her father’s innocence, but there’s no telling what she’ll find…
It’s been fifteen years since Lucy Sinclair saw her father. Fifteen long years since she sat in a courtroom and watched him sentenced to life in prison for the murder of three victims. Now she’s back in Virginia to talk to the man who destroyed her life, never expecting that there’s more to the story of what happened that fateful night…
Beach Ready Package
Build-your-own package to get beach ready!
You could get a 6 ft by 8 ft. striped beach blanket, any of Brenda’s beach reads, a cute brown floppy beach hat, nail kit, seashell magnets and/or a pink insulated wine mug!
Brenda’s Beach Reads:
- THE SUMMER THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
- THE SEASIDE LIBRARY
- TOURIST SEASON
- SUMMER ON THE ISLAND
- THE BOOKSTORE ON THE BEACH
- ONE PERFECT SUMMER
FYI: We have orange and pink “Beach Ready” bags left, the blue one sold out.
May’s Brenda Novak Book Box — All My Favorite Things
There will be an autographed copy of our May read—THE PAGE TURNER by Viola Shipman — along with some of my favorite things. This is a tradition we’ve maintained each year for my birthday month! This year, we’ve chosen products I found while on my trip to India last year, one of which is an elephant charm for the Brenda Novak Collectible Paperclip Bracelet! You definitely don’t want to miss this special box!
Our 2025 Book Group / Book Box Schedule
- EDDIE WINSTON IS LOOKING FOR LOVE by Marianne Cronin
- LAST TWILIGHT IN PARIS by Pam Jenoff
- THE STORY SHE LEFT BEHIND by Patti Callahan Henry
- THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MIRA by Sonali Dev
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Read an Excerpt from THE BANNED BOOKS CLUB
THE BANNED BOOKS CLUB will be available from September 17, but you can already read the first two chapters on Brenda’s website. Enjoy!
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