Idlewild

By: Treasure Hernandez

Narrated by: Shari Peele

When Desiree Johnson receives an unexpected call from her brother, Ernest, Jr., about their father, she and her 16-year-old son, Tyree, pack up and rush to her family's summer home in Idlewild. Desiree hasn't been to Michigan in over 17 years, but when her family calls, she feels she has no choice but to answer.

Arriving in the beautiful town, Desiree quickly realizes that no matter how long she has stayed away, the place still holds a special place in her heart. As the summer heats up, Desiree struggles to balance the joy of returning to the community that shaped her childhood with the overwhelming memories of the love and pain she suffered the last summer she spent there.

Tyson Rockwell is taken aback by Desiree’s return. Their relationship might have lasted only a few months each summer, but their connection was powerful. Tyson might have succumbed to family pressure and let Desiree go once before, but now that she’s back, he vows it will not happen again. He needs to prove to Desiree that he never stopped loving her. The problem is that Tyson is now married with children.

Desiree’s siblings, Donna and Ernest, Jr., have their own share of childhood secrets and adult scandals. Donna is recovering from addiction and convinced her sister’s return is all about their ailing father’s money. She wants to send Desiree a message - go back where you came from or I’ll ruin you. Ernest, Jr. is determined to take his rightful place as their father’s heir-apparent, and he'll do whatever it takes to keep himself at the top, even if it means backstabbing his siblings and making sure his father never recovers.

As the summer heats up, Desiree finds herself in the midst of jealousy, piling secrets, and strong, unexpected feelings for another woman’s husband. Will she stand and face it all, or will she run like she did so many years ago?

©2020 Treasure Hernandez (P)2020 Recorded Books

Treasure

All her books are so good this one is my fav so far ughhhh must read

Where is Part II??

Enjoyed this book, I could stop listening!! Definite cliff hanger. I need the ending....l want to know what happens to everyone in the family.....like now, lol!!

good book

like many have said. The ending leaves you wondering. I certainly hope this is a series

OK, Trey

I like how this was more of a sophisticated murder mystery versus her usual flint, demeanor I like it a bit slower, and not as much action, but still a great story of the same

A must read

I loved this book. The narrator was awesome. I’m looking forward to part two and three