Whispering Pines: a FREE Family Drama, Midlife Women's Fiction

Kimberly Diede

Sep 2017 · Gift of Whispering Pines Book 1 · Kimberly Diede

About this ebook

Welcome to Whispering Pines, a quaint resort on the serene shores in Minnesota lake country, and a heartwarming saga that beautifully weaves together the complexities of modern family life with the unexpected gifts of midlife reinvention.

Two weeks ahead of Christmas, a jarring layoff from a twenty-year career sends single mother Renee Clements back to life’s crossroads. She’s been here before. Reluctant but resilient, she prepares to dive into the job hunt. Or is it finally time to focus on her own dreams instead of building someone else’s? While the idea is tempting, she’s still responsible for raising two teenagers.

Frustrated, Renee pushes pause. She’ll wait until after the holidays to make any life-altering decisions. A serendipitous trip to Fiji and a chance encounter with a handsome stranger offers a glimmer of romance, but now isn’t the time to add yet another complication to her already messy world.

Could the final bequest by her dear Aunt Celia provide the answers? The opportunity to reopen Whispering Pines, a charming and historic lake resort, beckons her to a path less traveled. It’s not just a potential business venture; it’s a legacy passed down to her, a gift wrapped in memories and possibilities.

Torn between a longing to recreate the idyllic childhood summers she spent at her aunt’s resort and facing the challenges of her current reality, Renee will have to choose. Perhaps, along the way, she’ll discover more than she ever expected.

Whispering Pines, book one in Kimberly Diede’s Gift of Whispering Pines series, explores the depths of motherhood, the courage required to navigate and embrace change, and the unbreakable ties of family.

If you enjoy books by Fiona Baker, Hope Halloway, or Rebecca Regnier then give yourself the gift of this series.

The Gift of Whispering Pines Series

Escape to Whispering Pines with this unforgettable family. They’ll come together to learn how to heal and thrive, despite the inevitable wounds that life delivers. Join siblings Renee, Jess, Ethan, and Val as they struggle to make the most of the legacy entrusted to them. Each chapter is a testament to love, resilience, and new beginnings. If you enjoy a family saga filled with unanticipated twists, second chances, and the many gifts life offers, you’ll delight in your visit to Whispering Pines!

Whispering Pines (Book 1)

Tangled Beginnings (Book 2)

Rebuilding Home (Book 3)

Capturing Wishes (Book 4)

Choosing Again (Book 5)

Celia’s Gifts (Book 6)

Celia’s Legacy (Book 7)

Related Series by Kimberly Diede:

The Kaleidoscope Girls Series

 When five young girls connect at summer camp over butterflies, drama, and a simple craft project, they're destined to become forever friends, dubbing themselves The Kaleidoscope Girls.

Decades later, they'll discover their wings together as they navigate life's difficult transformations, and find comfort in knowing their journeys are richer and better with friends.

Better with Friends (Book 1)

Sunshine and Friends (Book 2)

Five Golden Friends (Book 3)

Gift of Friends (Book 4)

Life with Friends (Book 5)

Ratings and reviews

The first book in the series by Kimberly Diede about a family, who reach receive a gift from their Aunt Celia. The gift comes with some insight into each beneficiaries life and what the Aunt would like them to explore and grow their life with the gifts she has left them. This book focuses on the gift to Renee and I enjoyed the story. Have purchased the second in the series and if it is as good as the first will look to read the whole series.

This book has it all , romance, family drama and mystery. The story line is so well intricated that it becomes impossible to keep the book down. The power of a supportive family is felt in each chapter. loved it !

so caught up in story and characters hard to put down, thanks. first book by this author I''ve read and I am on the other side of mid-life.

About the author

Kimberly Diede writes contemporary novels that weave together family, friends, hope, and romance. She writes family sagas, suspense, and women's fiction that you'll find hard to put down. She truly believes we are never too old for second chances in life. Kimberly enjoys spending the short months of her Midwest summers on the lakeshores of Minnesota and North Dakota. Nothing beats writing and hanging out with family and friends at their cabin. Her love of tradition and all things vintage comes through in her decorating and her stories. Be sure to follow Kimberly on social media to catch glimpses of the junk she drags home to repurpose and to get updates on her latest books.