Book Review: Sisters of Summer's End by Lori Foster

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My last review was the first book in this 2-book series. I can't see the author bringing in more characters to continue this series. So here is book 2 (another 2 romance storylines). ~~~~ When single mom Joy Lee abandoned her old life to take a job at a lakeside resort, she found something that her family's wealth and influence could never buy: peace of mind. Not easy to come by for the once-burned divorcee who keeps everyone at a distance. But when her new friend, Maris, dares her to take a chance with the drive-in's charismatic new owner, everything changes for Joy and her young son. A difficult childhood has left Maris Kennedy with definite priorities. Her job running Summer's End, the camp store and cafe, comes first. Always. Nothing could ever make her risk that hard-won security - especially not her free-spirited colleague. But the more she encourages Joy to open herself up to new experiences, the more Maris begins to wonder what she, too, might be missing. Learning how to trust will bring Joy and Maris together. And soon they form a friendship that leaves them as close as sisters - and open to love where they least expect it... in Summer's End. ~~~~ Joy and Maris both work at Cooper's Charm Resort. They haven't really had much of a friendship until now. They are both encouraging each other towards relationships. Maris works the cafe, Summer's End, at the resort. Joy is in charge of activities for the campers. Their morning coffee meet-ups create a sisterhood between them. Daron doesn't live on the resort but has worked there for awhile and has always had his eyes on Maris. Maris has shown no interest in him, or any man. Ever. Royce is the new guy. He is fixing up and running a nearby drive-in movie theatre which is partially connected to the resort. Joy, a single mother, is showing him around. Her only interest is her son. Royce and Joy cannot deny their attraction to one another but neither is interested in a committed relationship. This story consists of unexpected love, unexpected friendship, past family dramas, and the development of family between all those connected with Cooper's Charm Resort. As the love relationships develop, so does the steam. A good read.