From the Publisher A lakeside summer, a new beginning Samantha Fremont has been struggling with the weight of her mothers expectations for years. But now that her mother has passed away, its time for Sam to be bold and finally establish the fashion design business shes always dreamed of. And the perfect opportunity has fallen into her lap. Her friends getting married and has asked Sam to create her wedding dressif only she can avoid the brides infuriating brother, whos temporarily the boy next door. Ian Summerhill knows a sabbatical in Haven Point is exactly what he and his children need to recover from their mothers death. His romantic relationship with his ex-wife may have ended years ago, but caring for her throughout her illness broke his heart. All he wants is to watch his little sister walk down the aisle and to see his kids smile again. And somehow his lovely new neighbor is instrumental in both. But as their uneasy truce blossoms into a genuine friendship and more, Ian has obligations in England he cant ignoreand a secret that threatens the fragile trust he and Sam have built. Return to Hopes Crossing this Christmas in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thaynes latest heartwarming story of matchmaking at the holidays, All is Bright!