They were just six waitresses sharing a magical summer in a small Minnesota resort town. None of them realized they were creating a bond of sisterhood strong enough to last a lifetime.

In the charming town of Autumn Harbor, Kristen Berquist organizes a beach picnic to celebrate the end of summer with her sister and best friends. On the shore of Lake Superior, these six young women share their hopes and dreams...and a few secrets.

This heartwarming prequel novella introduces the unforgettable characters at the heart of The Sunrise Bay Sisters, a touching new series about family, friendships, sweet small-town romance, and the chances we take for those we love. Fans of cozy, feel-good fiction by Laurie Gilmore, Robyn Carr and Debbie Macomber will fall in love with this emotional, uplifting series starter.

"Shelly Martel, I love your new series, and I have only one request: Take me away to Sunrise Bay!" –Julianne MacLean, bestselling author of These Tangled Vines