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Learning at 40 (Lakeside Cottage Book 2) Kindle Edition
Zack Weller is timely, orderly, and meticulous. Too bad his seven-year-old, twin sons are hellions. With his divorce final, a two-week vacation beckons him to his best friend’s cottage. Unfortunately, he can’t help the magnetic pull of memories from the house next door—the one that was once his childhood home—or fight the force of nature in the naked woman sunbathing in that backyard.
River Nagle is a free spirit. She understands the trials and tribulations some people face and offers the compassion to deal with them head on. When she inherits a lakeside home, she takes the blessing for what it’s worth: a gift and a new beginning. Until one day two little boys make themselves at home in the tree fort in her backyard and she meets their hot, growly dad who steals her wine, her time, and her heart.
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- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date16 September 2021
- File size2.3 MB
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- ASIN : B094PQZCCY
- Publisher : L.B. Dunbar Writes, Ltd. (16 September 2021)
- Language : English
- File size : 2.3 MB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 265 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 1956337032
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Lakeside Cottage Book 2 - Learning at 40
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- Reviewed in Australia on 6 November 2022KU REVIEW
The Lakeside stories continue.
When four old college buddies got together for a two week summer break at Lakside Cottage, Zack, Mason and Logan had no idea that Ben was going to tell them he was dying.
They promised Ben and his wife Anna, that they would return each year in August.
The first year has passed since his death, and the men are now 41. As they gather, they plan what new traditions they will make to honour their friend.
As Zack Weller stands at the upstairs window at the lake house, he stares down into the garden of the next door property, a place he once called home, before his life was turned upside down.
He sees a woman with golden hair and such ethereal beauty, it takes his breath away. He determines there and then that he will get to know this angel.
Here for two weeks with his rambunctious 7 year old twin boys, he is looking forward to the change of pace this place brings, after a busy year in Detroit.
Ben left a message for each of his three friends. Something a little cryptic that they could work on over the next year. Zack's note said: "Fly to love."
River Nagle has been living for a short while in her house. It was bequethed to her by a wonderful old man. She is a paediatric oncology nurse.
Meeting two precious boys who snuck through a gap in the fence, she guesses they belong to someone next door. Drawn to her tree fort, they would be happy there for hours.
Meeting their father, she sees a man who has closed off his feelings and manages conflicts poorly. She would like to know what or who caused this beautiful man to be the way he is.
Zack quickly makes his attraction clear to River, offering her the next 10 days to enjoy one another.
And while lost in her arms, Zack begins to realise what Ben meant by Fly to love.
It's another wonderful story about forgiveness of self and others, and the importance of slowing down, not letting the busy-ness of life cover for the things (and people) who really matter.
5.0 out of 5 starsKU REVIEWLakeside Cottage Book 2 - Learning at 40
Reviewed in Australia on 6 November 2022
The Lakeside stories continue.
When four old college buddies got together for a two week summer break at Lakside Cottage, Zack, Mason and Logan had no idea that Ben was going to tell them he was dying.
They promised Ben and his wife Anna, that they would return each year in August.
The first year has passed since his death, and the men are now 41. As they gather, they plan what new traditions they will make to honour their friend.
As Zack Weller stands at the upstairs window at the lake house, he stares down into the garden of the next door property, a place he once called home, before his life was turned upside down.
He sees a woman with golden hair and such ethereal beauty, it takes his breath away. He determines there and then that he will get to know this angel.
Here for two weeks with his rambunctious 7 year old twin boys, he is looking forward to the change of pace this place brings, after a busy year in Detroit.
Ben left a message for each of his three friends. Something a little cryptic that they could work on over the next year. Zack's note said: "Fly to love."
River Nagle has been living for a short while in her house. It was bequethed to her by a wonderful old man. She is a paediatric oncology nurse.
Meeting two precious boys who snuck through a gap in the fence, she guesses they belong to someone next door. Drawn to her tree fort, they would be happy there for hours.
Meeting their father, she sees a man who has closed off his feelings and manages conflicts poorly. She would like to know what or who caused this beautiful man to be the way he is.
Zack quickly makes his attraction clear to River, offering her the next 10 days to enjoy one another.
And while lost in her arms, Zack begins to realise what Ben meant by Fly to love.
It's another wonderful story about forgiveness of self and others, and the importance of slowing down, not letting the busy-ness of life cover for the things (and people) who really matter.
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- Reviewed in Australia on 15 September 2021Learning at 40 was everything I thought it would be, Its
book 3 in the Lakeside Cottage series; a story that had my heart breaking for
all the characters.
Zack is a newly divorced full time single Dad of twins that
run circles around him, before his best friend died they all made a promise and
right now he was wondering how to understand the last words that his friend had
to him. River was a free spirit who found herself not only falling for the guy
next door but his 2 kids that craved the attention and affection of a mother
figure. Turning a 10 day fling into forever might just be what they both need.
I personally enjoyed this story, Zack and River had
chemistry and that poured out of the pages. This whole series is an eye opener
on going after what you want because you don’t know how much time you have. I
cant wait to get my hands on the next instalment!!
Star Rating: Plot: 4/5 Characters: 4/5 Heat: 4/5 Writing
Style: 4/5 Overall: 4/5
- Reviewed in Australia on 24 April 2022Another beautiful story. I loved Zack and his hellions and of course River.
Top reviews from other countries
- Lorraine BrattinReviewed in the United States on 11 January 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars This series is almost too much! Loads of love and heartfelt moments.
Verified PurchaseThis is the return to Lakeside Cottage, and the 3 returning best friends make the most of the anniversary of their dear friend Ben. Each of them gets an envelope that was written by Ben prior to his death. This is all about Zack and his mischievous 7 year old twins.
A year ago, on the night Ben died, Zack turned towards the neighbors house which happened to be the house he grew up in. In the sunset, he saw a vision of what he thought could have been an angel. A woman who was wearing an almost sheer looking summer dress but from the distance he could not see her face.
Now a year later, he hears a sound outside coming from the neighbors house and gets out of bed and walks to the window that's on the 2nd floor of Anna's house and is mesmerized by the vision of the neighbor dancing in her back yard then as she settles on her lounge chair he witnessed something he could not take his eyes from.
Now a day or so later he looks out his window again and she is actually sunbathing nude. His friends wonder what's going on as they pass by and see him staring out the window. He tries to cover their eyes just as Ben's teenage son comes in and tells them all he knew what was going on and said he was told not to work on her yard today because that was her plan.
Zack later starts looking for his boys and comes to find them at the neighbors house playing in tree house at the back of her property. Zack is quite gruff with her as he tells his boys to leave and to keep her clothes on.
This neighbor named River takes offense of his comments and tells him to lighten up.
I loved this story!! Those twins are truly endearing and I just wanted to reach out and hug them! Zack really has gone through so much with his father and ex-wife. He needed someone good for him and those boys!
Ready to learn more about Archer as he makes his first appearance in the next book. Enjoy!!
- AnielaReviewed in Germany on 13 March 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading!
Verified PurchaseLoved this book and the first one in the series! Such beautifully drawn characters and emotionally satisfying scenes. And such wisdom as well, it‘s absolutely fabulous and I can highly rexommend it.
- LindseyReviewed in the United States on 22 September 2021
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story of falling and flying
Verified PurchaseLearning at 40 is a beautiful story full of heartache and love. It starts out not long after Living at 40 finishes so we have all the emotions from the first book in the series. But as we learn more and more about Zach and River we see how their past decisions and experiences are affecting the lives they currently live. I love how LB Dunbar brings us such realistic characters with all their flaws and we fall in love with them anyway or maybe because of. Zach and River’s journey is full of lessons of love and friendship, trust and forgiveness, flying and falling.
- May MackReviewed in the United States on 29 October 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars No Series Sophomore Slump!
Verified Purchase**No Spoilers**
The second book in the Lakeside Cottage series is a success! I held my breath while starting to read/listen to this follow-up of the first book, as I loved that one and was hoping for the same reaction in the second one. I was not disappointed. In my opinion, the overall plot of the series and, so far, each individual story for the men of Four Points, is definitely some of L.B.'s best writing to date. Zack indeed does have some learning to do as a single parent to a set of twins and in dealing with the past. What I love is that his story has depth and doesn't gloss over the parts the end up making it feel real and completely possible. She digs into the complications of relationships and takes the time to add just a little more in the believable category. One expects to hear each person's story in a series of books with a common theme, but what L.B. does to make the reader completely invested in the overall scope of the series is what sets these books apart for me. While the focus is on one particular story, she doesn't shy away from including the other characters and offering a moment for them to have the spotlight. And I want it! I crave those pieces .. of previous characters and of future ones! She's on a roll with this series and I highly recommend!
- LindalooKamReviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 September 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Verified PurchaseAbsolutely loved this book.
Loved the storyline between Zach and River. Loved the connection between them both.
Oliver and Trevor were just adorable.
Loving this series. Beautiful friendships that last forever is unique.
Looking forward to reading Archer and Jennas story now.