On Moonberry Lake
A Novel
About
"Delightful! Charming! Full of characters who take up residence in your heart. The best of 'News from Lake Wobegon' and Father Tim combined."--Lauraine Snelling, bestselling author of the Red River of the North series
Cora Matthews's life is a mess. A broken engagement and the unexpected death of her mother have left her wondering if things will ever return to normal. Whatever "normal" is.
It certainly isn't what she finds at Moonberry Lake. After she receives her family's dilapidated lakefront lodge as an inheritance--with a surprising condition attached--Cora finds her life overrun by a parade of eccentric neighbors who all have something to say and something to teach her.
As Cora works to put her life back together, she must decide if she is willing to let go of the past, open her heart to love, and embrace the craziest version of family and home she could ever have imagined.
"An uplifting novel about the power of small-town community."--Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of The Sweet Life
"Rich characters, a delightful setting, and a heartwarming story. You'll love everything about On Moonberry Lake!"--Ginny L. Yttrup, Christy Award-winning author of Words
Endorsements
"Delightful! Charming! Full of characters who take up residence in your heart. Holly's stories invite me in with love and laughter. The best of 'News from Lake Wobegon' and Father Tim combined."
Lauraine Snelling, bestselling author of the Red River of the North series
"Restless and reluctant, Cora Matthews is back in Moonberry where she once happily lived with her grandparents until her mother stole her away. Right from the start, the locals surround Cora and help her reclaim all she's been missing--love, a sense of belonging, and a heart of peace. An uplifting novel about the power of small-town community."
Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of The Sweet Life
"Rich characters, a delightful setting, and a heartwarming story. You'll love everything about On Moonberry Lake!"
Ginny L. Yttrup, Christy Award-winning author of Words
The Author
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Melissa White Photography Holly Varni
Holly Varni is the author of On Moonberry Lake. A native Minnesotan of strong Norwegian descent, she was raised in the Lutheran Church that Garrison Keillor made a career depicting. Though she, her husband, and their three sons live along the Central...
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Reviews
"Varni delivers a solid debut focusing on the stories of ordinary Midwesterners. Readers will appreciate the small-town flavor and humorous anecdotes."
Library Journal
"This novel is a love letter to small towns and unlikely friendships, to the family you build around you and the faith you make your own."
Reading Is My Superpower
"The author has a way of describing people that really brings them to life. This book brings people closer to one another and encourages them to make connections."
Compass Book Ratings
"On Moonberry Lake is sure to sweep you up and away with characters who will reach into your soul and make you long for friends just like them."
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