A Summer Affair
A Summer Affair by Susan Wiggs is a reissue published by Mira Books on April 23, 2024. This historical fiction novel unfolds in San Francisco during 1884, where a grieving doctor named Blue Calhoun navigates the challenges of raising his son alone while managing a successful medical practice. The story begins when a female fugitive, Isabel Fish-Wooten, appears in his surgery, wounded and desperate. Despite the danger she poses, Blue is drawn to her beauty and the mystery surrounding her plight.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines romance and suspense as Isabel and Blue confront the threats of violence and corruption that surround them. Their journey takes them from the shadowy streets of San Francisco to the opulent ballrooms of high society, exploring themes of love and second chances. With 432 pages, this edition offers a rich exploration of the characters’ emotional landscapes and the challenges they face in their quest for happiness.
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On the shadowy nighttime streets of San Francisco, a grieving doctor rescues a damsel in disguise…
San Francisco, 1884
A gifted but troubled physician, Blue Calhoun runs a thriving medical practice from his Nob Hill mansion in San Francisco while raising his son alone after an unthinkable tragedy. Then one day, a female fugitive with a gunshot wound appears in Blue’s surgery. Even though she holds a pistol aimed at his heart, the desperation in her eyes awakens Blue’s compassion. Reluctantly he is drawn to her fragile beauty, her nerves of steel and the mystery surrounding her circumstances.
Isabel Fish-Wooten has spent most of her life on the run, but everything changes when she forces a stranger to save her life. Yet her rescue comes with an unexpected price. As Isabel recovers from her wounds, she finds herself touched by this remarkable man and yearns to reach out to him and his rebellious son.
From danger-filled back alleys to the glittering ballrooms of high society, Isabel and Blue confront the violence and corruption that threaten their newfound passion. Theirs is an unforgettable quest to discover a rare and special love and the precious gift of a second chance at happiness.
The Calhoun Chronicles
Book 1: The Charm School
Book 2: The Horsemaster’s Daughter
Book 3: HALFWAY TO HEAVEN
Book 4: Enchanted Afternoon
Book 5: A SUMMER AFFAIR
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