Advanced review by Kay Bratt, best-selling author of Wish me Home
“Bette Lee Crosby’s The Summer of New Beginnings is a heart-warming story of unconditional love and resilience in the aftermath of a monumental loss. Readers will be hooked as they are taken along for the ride on a poignant journey of healing and hope.”

INDIE PICKS MAGAZINE hails The Summer of New Beginnings as one of the breakout novels of 2018
“From USA Today bestselling author comes Crosby’s newest novel about an aspiring journalist who must save her dad’s legacy after his death and her newly single sister who is now facing the future as a single mother. Putting their dreams on the back burner to find themselves in their new stages of life, they will discover that letting go of the past will usher in the possibility of new beginnings.”
Advanced review by Christine Nolfi, bestselling author of Sweet Lake
“Once again Bette Lee Crosby has created a heartwarming story about family, forgiveness, and the magic of new beginnings. A charming book that readers will savor to the very last page.”
Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author
“In THE SUMMER OF NEW BEGINNINGS, Bette Lee Crosby writes from the heart about the enduring love of family, the emotional ups and downs of sisterhood, and the sweet, touching beauty of small-town life in America. It’s a feel-good read with characters you’ll cherish and never want to forget.”
Patricia Sands, bestselling author of Drawing Lessons
“There’s always a promise of high quality prose when a Bette Lee Crosby novel is opened. The Summer of New Beginnings does not disappoint. Love, loss, fear, hope and courage combine to deliver an emotional and fulfilling story.”
Heather Burch, bestselling author of In the Light of the Garden and One Lavender Ribbon
“Simply put, Bette Lee Crosby books are instant classics, each one finding a home among America’s most beloved tales of family and the bonds that make us human. In The Summer of New Beginnings, a prodigal daughter reaches out to her distant family at her most desperate hour of need. Where one man drove the family apart, another—the daughter’s own baby boy, a child with special needs—brings this fractured family together. This book is a treasure. And a must read for those who love heartwarming family sagas.”

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Love the book reviews & can’t wait to get it read! Looks & sounds amazing!
Cannot wait for the release of this book!
I love the cover and can’t wait to read this book.
Any writing by Ms Crosby has to be a winner! Can’t wait to read it!!!!
The cover hints at what lies within its pages. It looks like it will be a poignant and very good story to read.
Love the cover, anxious to read the book.
I think this new book has the most beautiful cover. So looking forward to reading it!
Can’t wait to read the new book.
Love the new cover. Can’t wait to read the new book.
I cannot wait to read this book! I LOVE ALL of Bette’s books. I know this new series will be as enchanting as all the others. And I really like the cover of this new one. A dog will get me every time. LOL!
Love the cover!
Looks beautiful. Can’t wait to read it
The cover for your new book is stunning! After reading the reviews of the novel, I can’t wait to get a copy and bury myself in its pages. It looks as if you have done it yet again, Bette Lee! You willl have to make room for another medal once this book is released!
Beautiful, Beautiful cover!!!! Makes me want to reach right inand grab the book , and get …your book are instant best sellers Always! This one will NOT DISAPPOINT!
Can not wait!
Oh Bette, the cover is just beautiful. I can’t wait to read this one. I know it will be so good because ALL of your books have been wonderful. Love your video also. Actually I love you. You are the sweetest person and always so kind and sweet to everyone.
Have an awesome day. And keep warm. It’s snowing here today. Freezing roads too though. Yuck.
Love and hugs sweet lady,
Linda
I love your books. Southern literature especially by women authors is my favorite genre. Keep up the good work.