A scathing blogger review and a negative Atlanta television newscast tarnish Willow Falls’ reputation as a secluded North Georgia tourist destination, so the town council uses the remainder of its annual budget to hire a PR firm to restore the town's image. At a town-hall meeting, angry residents brainstorm ideas to boost Willow Falls’ appeal. When a second Atlanta television station announces plans to film a segment for its Around Georgia series, residents invest their time and limited resources to spruce up Main Street’s appearance.
 For months, Emily has submitted her novel to numerous publishers but received no contract. When famous artist Naomi Jasper offers Emily much-needed cash to finish writing, then cast and direct a play about Willow Falls’ colorful history, Emily faces a difficult decision—postpone the rewrite of her novel or accept the project. After convincing her sister, Rachel Streetman, to partner with her, she agrees to take on the play. Failure to deliver is not an option. All her life Rachel has dreamed of becoming a stage actress. The opportunity to audition for a respected Broadway director forces her to choose between her dream and her sister. Another career disappointment could send her reeling back into the arms of Charlie Bricker. Willow Falls’ unfavorable publicity further strains her fragile relationship with her father as she pushes him to continue funding the refurbishment of Redding Arms, Willow Falls’ only hotel.
If anyone understands broken hearts, it's Willow Inn’s beloved innkeeper, Sadie Liles. Sadie believes she'll never find love again. Then Charlie Bricker’s father walks into her life. As the town prepares for Redding Arms’ grand opening, five newcomers and one British tourist test the town’s quirky but lovable residents. They dig deep to surmount the conflicts and catastrophes that challenge Willow Falls' small-town charms in ways none of them imagined.
But the avalanche of trouble in Willow Falls may remind all its residents of what binds them together: honesty, love, loyalty, and a sense of humor.

The Trouble In Willow Falls

Literature & Fiction

Nichols, Pat

United States

Guiding Light Women's Fiction

Two women whose dreams are about to come true find themselves in a town turned upside down. As a Hollywood film crew and famous movie stars swoop into Willow Falls to film a full-length motion picture, the small town's new normal as a popular North Georgia tourist destination is thrown into chaos. Rachel Streetman fears her life-long dream to act is drifting into oblivion and leaving behind bitter regret. Weeks away from marrying Charlie Bricker, the manager of the town's new winery, Rachel wonders if auditioning for a role in the movie will boost her lackluster career or open the door to a lifestyle incompatible with the small-town life she has come to accept. Rachel's twin sister, Emily Hayes, also has a dream-to be a famous author. But the release of her debut novel is upstaged by the Hollywood invasion. When she and Rachel accept the job as the director's liaisons, their patience is stretched to the limit by starstruck residents.Can these two sisters survive the chaos in Willow Falls and still achieve their dreams?-------------------Starstruck in Willow Falls, Book 3 in the Willow Falls series, celebrates small towns with dialogue-rich stories and relatable characters facing life's challenges. This series has moments that tug on the heartstrings punctuated with touches of mystery, romance, and humor.

Starstruck in Willow Falls (Willow Falls Series)

Contemporary

Welcome to Willow Falls, a small southern town struggling to survive, populated with opinionated, quirky, lovable characters. Pat Nichols weaves an emotion-filled story brimming with unexpected twists, mystery, a bit of romance, and heart-warming compassion that will pull you in and hold you captive.Two women fighting for their dreams are united by tragedy and a long-held secret.Pregnant with her first child, Emily Hayes is eager to help her mother finish transforming an estate into the Willow Inn and write a novel about Willow Falls' colorful history. When a tragic event threatens her parents' plans to refurbish an abandoned hotel and transform the obscure north Georgia setting into a tourist destination, the town's future falls on her shoulders.Rachel, a VP in her father's Atlanta real-estate-development firm, relegates her acting dream to secret performances for imaginary audiences to live the life he chose for her. After meeting charming, flirtatious Charlie Bricker, manager for Willow Falls' future vineyard, and discovering the truth about her past, she vows to break free from her father's control.Sadie Lyles left Willow Falls a murderer who'd killed the town hero. She returns as a despised felon and seeks solace in the town's caf . Emily struggles to unite the close-knit community and becomes Sadie's biggest advocate. She strives to uncover the truth about the crime while fighting to save her town from dying.The women are drawn together in a surprise conclusion that leaves readers emotionally satisfied yet yearning to stay connected with characters who've become their friends in a town they'd love to visit. General Content (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language. May also contain content of an inspirational/religious nature.

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