A ramshackle cabin on the lake—a haven for people at the crossroads of their lives. This prequel novella, the introduction to The Fortune Bay Series, is the perfect weekend read. Colleen Murphy’s maternal time bomb isn't just ticking, it's ready to explode. When her live-in artist partner tells her his plans don’t include a family, Colleen heads home to Fortune Bay. Working in Seattle didn’t suit her anyway, away from the lake and forest she loves, so she’s back on Majestic Lake for the summer, living in the cabin and helping out at the marina. Alex Potter has struggled to stay afloat since his wife’s death two years ago, and losing his grandfather, his rock in the tough times, is the last straw. The day after the funeral, Alex goes AWOL from the family firm and retreats to his grandfather’s island lake house in Fortune Bay, the only place he’s ever really felt at home. Colleen is looking for Mr. Right and, despite their history and current attraction, she can't pin her dreams on a secretive drifter like Alex. As Alex struggles to find his way back into life, his exuberant neighbor Colleen draws him into a local environmental battle. Between the woman, the lake and the life his grandfather loved, could he finally have found something worth fighting for? Welcome to Fortune Bay. "A sweet, romantic novella set in cottage country...A great read for lovers of romance." -Jo-Ann Carson, RWA award winning author. "If you're looking for a book you can't put down, then this is the book." - Kindle Customer Review. Dear Readers, The Fortune Bay series is near to my heart. I havelived in a small town in the Pacific Northwest much like Fortune Bay for a longtime. Rural and small town families struggle with the same problems people everywheredo, and the books delve into themes of domestic life relevant to contemporarywomen.   But small town life is slower,with time for coffee--or wine--with women friends, where industrious people (likeus) can start a business and follow their dreams, and where neighbors arenearby when you need help and even when you don't. For years I spun stories on the cabin on the lakejust down the road from our house, and now I'm happy to be able to share themwith you. Part romance, part family saga, I hope you grow as fond of the Murphyfamily, our introduction to Fortune Bay, as I have. Lake of Dreams is a funstory. Check out the first few pages here or on my website  JudithHudsonAuthor.com   Welcome to Fortune Bay. Judith Hudson Judy Hudson lives and writes in the Pacific Northwest. She worked for many years as a painter and photographer, and now often writes about artists of all types. Raised in the big city, she finds the small town setting conducive to exploring family dynamics in her writing.find out more about Judy at judithhudsonauthor.com.