Flying Solo — single parents, second chances and the power of love…

Summer at the Lake: **Winner: Award of Excellence”
**Winner, Write Touch Readers’ Award”
“Award of Merit–Holt Medallion”

Veteran NY cop, Rick Cooper, heads to his family’s lake house after losing a hostage negotiation, resulting in the death a child. He brings only his dog and his saxophone for company. His agenda includes lots of fishing while figuring out an appropriate career change.

Single mom, Kristin McCarthy hears the sound of the saxophone gliding through the night air…a healing sound for her daughter. She begins a search for the person who can play so beautifully. Her high hopes fall, however, when the musician turns out to be a cop. The police fell short when she and Ashley needed them most. But still…if this cop could make a difference…if he can help Ashley…well, Kristin would do anything for her young daughter.

An attractive widow with a damaged kid are the last people Rick needs in his life, and he tries hard to remain aloof. The ladies, however, knock down his barriers simply by being themselves. Fearful but brave, smart but silly. Before long, warm feelings grow between him and Kristin. Feelings that spark potential for a future together.

However, before Kristin allows herself to dream, Rick must prove he’s a man she and her daughter can trust. Can they count on him forever?

“Ms. Barrett is such a wonderful author. Haven’t read any of her books yet that I did not thoroughly enjoy. She writes with a lot of compassion. Poor Ashley being attacked by some dirt bag. Then this wonderful dog and his master come into her and her mother’s life. It is a book about life,love and family, something they all need. Even Quincy’s owner. Please read it and all of the author’s books. I don’t think you will be disappointed. I loved the Pilgrims Cove series. Enjoy..” – Amazon Review