The Guest Cottage

Firefly Summer, Book 1

By: Lori Foster

Narrated by: Piper Goodeve

Love, forgiveness, and renewal take center stage in the haven of a quiet lakeside town when two very different women bond over one man’s betrayals in this uplifting new series from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster.

“A wonderful read with all the feels!! Give yourself plenty of time with this one. You’re going to want to read it again the second you finish!”—New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery

Marlow Heddings is starting over. She’s carried the outrage of her husband Dylan’s affair with a younger woman—and the expectations of his family’s powerful Chicago holdings company—long enough. Now, after another devastating twist of fate, she’s unapologetically moving on.

Arriving in tiny Bramble, Kentucky, Marlow revels in her freedom, swapping her executive suits for sundresses … and scouting places to open her dream boutique. Best of all is her new residence, an adorable cottage with gorgeous lake views—and a breathtaking landlord, former Marine Cort Easton. Soon they’re sharing dockside morning coffee and nighttime firefly gazing. Marlow’s new life feels like a dream.

Then Pixie Nolan arrives on her doorstep. With a shocking secret.

To Marlow’s astonishment, Dylan’s “other woman” is a desperate girl of nineteen, destitute, exhausted, and disowned by her family. Defying her manipulative in-laws’ demands, and surprising even herself, Marlow vows to lay down roots in Bramble and help Pixie get on her feet. Then they’ll part ways. But empathy has a way of forging bonds. As Marlow grows close to the hard-working, devoted young woman, she becomes something of a big sister to Pixie.

Now, with each sunrise, Marlow awakens to the life she was truly meant to live, one filled with deepening connections, supportive friendship … and even a second chance at love.

©2025 Lori Foster (P)2025 Recorded Books

Fantastic book. I can hardly wait for the sequel. Come out next summer.

I am a new listener to LORI FOSTER and enjoy this book as I have not enjoyed the book as much as I enjoyed this one in a very long time, I am searching, but would love some recommendations on what I should read next

Should have read the review

I normally like Lori Foster books, the humor, the story, the flawed personalities. This was so vanilla, everyone was so perfectly controlled and stayed. No spice… I don’t need explicit but something the explains their chemistry… slight spoiler: the heroine kept putting her new love in close proximity to someone that slept with her ex-husband. I just don’t buy that someone will be that callous with a new relationship… and on and on.

Excellent new series

Bramble is a town everyone would love to live in. The characters are warm and giving. The tone of the story is beautifully crafted and wonderfully delivered. I was sad to finish the story and can’t wait for the next in the series. Couldn’t stop listening.

Excellent storyline

Thank you for sharing a beautiful romance surrounded by a strong woman. a hero and a young women used by an arrogant man I am especially grateful you can write a romance without smut. THANK YOU

The Plot Twist in this book!

I enjoyed this book so much. The story flowed well. There were no dull moments. a
The main characters were interesting.