Low Country Series by Lindsey P. Brackett

Cora Anne Halloway has a history degree and a plan: avoid her own past despite being wait-listed for graduate school. Then her beloved grandmother requests -- and her dispassionate mother insists -- that she spend the summer at Still Waters, the family cottage on Edisto Beach, South Carolina.Despite its picturesque setting, Still Waters haunts Cora Anne with loss. At Still Waters her grandfather died, her parents' marriage disintegrated, and as a child, she caused a tragic drowning... moreCora Anne Halloway has a history degree and a plan: avoid her own past despite being wait-listed for graduate school. Then her beloved grandmother requests -- and her dispassionate mother insists -- that she spend the summer at Still Waters, the family cottage on Edisto Beach, South Carolina.Despite its picturesque setting, Still Waters haunts Cora Anne with loss. At Still Waters her grandfather died, her parents' marriage disintegrated, and as a child, she caused a tragic drowning. But lingering among the oak canopies and gentle tides, this place also tempts her with forgiveness -- especially since Nan hired Tennessee Watson to oversee cottage repairs. A local contractor, but dedicated to the island's preservation from development, Tennessee offers her friendship and more, if she can move beyond her guilt.When a family reunion reveals Nan's failing health, Cora Anne discovers how far Tennessee will go to protect her and --Edisto -- from more desolation. Will Cora Anne choose between a life driven by guilt, or one washed clean by the tides of grace? less

After years away, Louisa Coultrie Halloway has returned to Edisto Island as caretaker for the family home. Now she flounders to find her place. When Liam Whiting, a local professor studying tidal creek preservation, invites Lou to join his research team, she welcomes the opportunity for purpose. David, her ex-husband, has followed Lou and their children to Edisto. As he finds his footing in this new life, their once strained relationship eases into a familiar rhythm—and he hopes for more... moreAfter years away, Louisa Coultrie Halloway has returned to Edisto Island as caretaker for the family home. Now she flounders to find her place. When Liam Whiting, a local professor studying tidal creek preservation, invites Lou to join his research team, she welcomes the opportunity for purpose. David, her ex-husband, has followed Lou and their children to Edisto. As he finds his footing in this new life, their once strained relationship eases into a familiar rhythm—and he hopes for more. But the past still has a hold on them all, especially in the presence of Grace Watson, whose son intends to marry Lou and David’s daughter. Somehow, Grace and Lou must let the past of a shared love settle between them. In this idyllic setting, relationships deepen and shift. And once more, Lou finds herself caught between the life she's chosen—and the love that might be meant to be. From Southern writer Lindsey P. Brackett comes the sequel to her award-winning debut, Still Waters, praised by Patti Callahan Henry as a story that "grabs the heart and holds it to the very end." Praise for The Bridge Between Lindsey Brackett, once again, brings Edisto to life in her second novel The Bridge Between. Her descriptions of the island were so real and stirring, I needed to step out of my office located on Edisto, and go take it in for myself! Her characters capture interest right away and her ability to project their emotions and empathy is a rare talent. Julie Gyselinck, Editor Explore Edisto Magazine In The Bridge Between, Lindsey Brackett has penned a story that will hit you in the heart, in that sacred place between the sweet and the bitter. Reminding us that forgiveness is the only way to truly heal tangled thens and broken nows, she weaves a beautiful, sometimes heart-aching, tapestry of two families who stand at the cusp of what was always meant to be. A must-read! Carrie Schmidt, ReadingIsMySuperPower.org A delightful story, rich in detail and nuance in both setting and character. The Bridge Between is insightful as to the heart's motivation and celebrates Southern culture as focused on South Carolina's wind-swept Edisto Island. This is a wonderfully entwined story that examines inter-personal relationships, the meaning of family ties, life's choices and far-reaching repercussions. Relatable, engaging, and full of well-drawn personality, The Bridge Between is an absorbing, satisfying read. Claire Fullerton, author of Mourning Dove Lindsey Brackett can weave a story that leaves you waiting for the next one. I loved her debut novel and her sophomore one, The Bridge Between, doesn’t disappoint. Realistic characters, a great plotline, sigh-worthy romance, plot twists and surprises ... what more can you want? Ane Mulligan, bestselling author of the Chapel Springs series less