


TRISH CAVANAUGH worked hard to become a
successful business owner. Crystal Lake Gifts was thriving, so she bought the space next door and expanded the store. She was excited about the grand opening, but before she could open the doors, several mysterious incidents occurred that delayed the opening and put her in hot water with the new Chief of Police.

CASSIDY TAYLOR always dreamed of owning an inn. Putting several challenges behind her, she renovates a crumbling lodge on the shore of Crystal Lake. Cassidy’s life seems full and happy. Or is it? Her family and friends are always trying to fix her up with eligible bachelors, but so far, they’ve been disasters.


Susan W. Green, an award-winning author, writes lighthearted romance novels with female leads and sprinkles interesting challenges and humor throughout her books. Susan resides in Maryland and loves sitting on her porch with a good cup of coffee.
Book 1

Crystal Lake Inn
Book Overview:
CASSIDY TAYLOR always dreamed of owning an inn. Putting several challenges behind her, she renovates a crumbling lodge on the shore of Crystal Lake. She works day and night to turn the rundown building into a beautiful and relaxing get-away and the inn is finally a success. Cassidy’s life seems full and happy. Or is it? Her family and friends are always trying to fix her up with eligible bachelors, but so far, they’ve been disasters.
Living hours away in New York City, JACK BURNETT is a reclusive author with a string of books on the best sellers list. His current project is overdue, and his publisher just delivered the bad news – either get the book done or the deal is off. Jack needs a quiet place with no distractions. He finds a small inn located in Maine that boasts a relaxing lake front setting.
What happens when a secretive and challenging guest arrives at the inn during a hectic time? Will Cassidy and Jack hit it off or will mix-ups and misunderstandings get in the way of true love? Come join us on the front porch. Sit back, relax and find out what’s happening at Crystal Lake Inn.
Book 2

Crystal Lake Gifts
Book Overview:
TRISH CAVANAUGH worked hard to become a successful business owner. Crystal Lake Gifts was thriving, so she bought the space next door and expanded the store. She was excited about the grand opening, but before she could open the doors, several mysterious incidents occurred that delayed the opening and put her in hot water with the new Chief of Police. Unfortunately, the new Chief was her high school sweetheart, but that relationship had ended badly, and she vowed never to entirely give her heart to anyone again.
DERRICK WILLIAMS left Lakeview right after high school, vowing never to return. However, he finally agreed to return to Lakeview to accept the Chief of Police role. His past made him wary of women, and he is determined never to cross paths with his former sweetheart. But fate has other plans.
How do a faulty store alarm, malfunctioning parking meters, and a gorgeous lake bring together two former sweethearts for a possible second chance at love? And will they both get over their pasts to appreciate the present…and find their happily ever after?

Meet Susan W. Green
Susan W. Green is an award-winning author who writes lighthearted romance novels with female leads and sprinkles interesting challenges and humor throughout her books. CRYSTAL LAKE GIFTS is her second novel in the Crystal Lake Series, each of which can be read as a stand-alone book. Her debut novel, Crystal Lake Inn, won an Independent Press Award and was distributed in eight countries. She's a coffee lover, so you can expect to find coffee mentioned in all her books.
Retired from a 35-year executive banking career, when she's not writing, you'll find her partnering with universities and women's organizations, serving on boards, helping entrepreneurs, mentoring, and reading.
Susan and her husband reside in Fair Hill, MD, where they enjoy peaceful surroundings, hosting family and friends…and sitting on the front porch with a good cup of coffee.
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