Meg Marks is a young lawyer raised off the coast of the Carolinas. An anonymous client hires her to arrange his will, and sends her to meet his estranged family at their lake home in northern Michigan. After a shocking discovery, she finds herself caught between his suspicious family and a deathbed promise her conscience demands that she keep. Will she sacrifice her own dreams for revenge? Or something more?
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About the Author
When forced to separate from the laptop, she can be found with her nose in a book, one hand around a latte, and the other hand sometimes stirring something on the stove. Soul food for Jennifer includes laughing with her family, teaching Bible studies, and talking about books with anyone. She grew up in Michigan, and served tours of life experience in Wheaton, Minneapolis, and St Louis. She writes from North Carolina, where she and her family await their annual escape to their favorite lake “up north” in Michigan. Jennifer Fromke won the ACFW Genesis Award for A Familiar Shore in 2010.
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Jennifer Fromke was raised in Michigan, but writes from North Carolina today. She's a lover of words, mother of three, and wife to one extraordinary man. While not writing, she can be found, latte in hand, laughing with her family or driving her kids all over the place. Her debut novel, A Familiar Shore, won the ACFW Genesis award for women's fiction in 2010 and placed 2nd for book of the year award at www.bookfun.org. Most recently, she had a short story published in the short story anthology entitled Heart Bouquets. She authored one chapter of The Christmas Tree Treasure Hunt, a Christian novella. Originally published in serial form via blog hop, it's now available in digital format here at Amazon. Special Delivery, a Christmas short story was her first publication.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By b00k r3vi3ws
Format:Paperback
From the very beginning of the book, the author manages to hook us on. We are introduced to Meg and her adoptive father in the first chapter. That is also when we are introduced to an anonymous person, someone Meg has never met, who hires Meg to execute his will.
Sound simple enough? But that is not all. There are many stratums to this plot that are slowly unveiled to the readers. There is enough `family drama', personal struggles and intrigue to keep you interested throughout the novel. Also, there are a number of characters, all well developed. Some I loved to love and some not so much.
This story is all about how a single decision can set things into motion and have unimaginable effects. The author's suave writing style, surprise elements in the plot and beautiful settings have managed to steal my heart this time. This being her debut novel, she sure has a great future ahead!
Sound simple enough? But that is not all. There are many stratums to this plot that are slowly unveiled to the readers. There is enough `family drama', personal struggles and intrigue to keep you interested throughout the novel. Also, there are a number of characters, all well developed. Some I loved to love and some not so much.
This story is all about how a single decision can set things into motion and have unimaginable effects. The author's suave writing style, surprise elements in the plot and beautiful settings have managed to steal my heart this time. This being her debut novel, she sure has a great future ahead!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Jen
Format:Paperback
Love, love, love this book! Jennifer Fromke does a great job of weaving a story that will tug at your heartstrings - and keep you guessing all the way through. I loved the character of Meg and how she grows throughout her twisty legal adventure. And the boathouse! Can I get on board right now? Well done!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great book....quick read. Keeps you turning the pages. If you've ever spent time in Northern Michigan in the summer, this book will bring back great memories!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Guess I am the only one.
This is a novel about a young woman's life. For 28 years she has spent her life obsessing about her "real" family. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Gatorfan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unpredictable and addictive!
What a delightful read! Jennifer Fromke has artfully written a refreshing mystery that hooks the reader from the get-go! Read more
Published 13 days ago by Kim Kinney
5.0 out of 5 stars
A NEW FAVOURITE AUTHOR!
What a fantastic writing debut! I was immediately drawn into the story and hooked!
There were no boring parts for me - the characters were very well developed and I... Read more
There were no boring parts for me - the characters were very well developed and I... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Cands
5.0 out of 5 stars
Engaging read
I really enjoyed this book. Not only because I am familiar with each shore, but because she made the family so vivid to me. Read more
Published 18 days ago by susan raines
3.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
A fast paced book, that captures the love of a father and a family. The characters grow throughout the story, and you can feel their emotional upheaval as they encounter different... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Shannon M. Bass
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Familiar Shore for me
This book took me back to a place I used to live, Gaylord Michigan. It was fun to see the author's view of the little "Swiss" town. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Cynthia L. Conway
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Familiar Shore
A Familiar Shore is an easy and good read. Jennifer Fromke's heroine has multiple crises thrown her way, and deals with them all efficiently and gracefully, yet also... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Camille Tyler
5.0 out of 5 stars
I've never read a book so fast~ I couldn't put it down!
Unlike many of my friends I'm not a reader. We recently joined a fantastic church and the ladies have a book club. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kate Baxter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book - couldn't put it down
I really enjoyed this book! it was very well written and a pleasure to read. I just wish it was longer!
Published 1 month ago by JAC. at home
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the Michigan setting and couldn't put the book down!
A Familiar Shore by Jennifer Fromke is a refreshingly tasteful book with a great story line. As the plot advanced my mind would anticipate what turn would come next, anxious to see... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cynthia J. Milbrath
