Love Stories of the Burlington Bird Club

Ivy has been alone forever. And she expects to remain that way. Yes, she has friends and a successful business, and she has a devoted group of birders to join her as she explores northern Vermont. She has finally stopped fretting about her solitary life. And then there's Hugh. The surly newcomer who begins showing up for her monthly bird walks. A bitter man whose one experience of love has left him with physical and emotional scars. There is nothing in his face or his words to suggest to Ivy that he could ever show warmth or passion. When a once-in-a-life-time bird happens to lose its way, thousands of miles from any others of its kind, it forever changes the lives of two lonely people.

Everyone knew Charlie was heading south for an extended camping trip. Only Beck asked to join him. Quiet, private, independent Beck. The last few months were hard on her, even before that day in the woods. Heading south might help her forget. And he wouldn't mind having her along. She wouldn't chatter or giggle or drive him nuts. And she would sleep in her tent, outside the camper. Beck had to get away. Away from relentless cold and snow and ice. Away from worry and guilt. Away from the memories of violence. Away from foolish grieving for a lopsided grouse. She needed to walk on sandy beaches, feel hot sun on her face, see birds she'd only read about. She could fly home early, if she felt she was ruining his trip. They both hoped for comfortable friendship. Hot desire was a gift.

Just a Simple Love Affair - That was all Rose wanted. No more trust fund babies with horses, sail boats, and one car for summer and another for winter. No football heroes with mansions in California and ski retreats in Vermont. All she wanted was to meet an ordinary guy and fall in love and get married and stay married. Jack was funny. He loved nature as much as she did. And he turned her on like no one else ever did. But things kept getting in their way! Her sort-of boyfriend. Jack's job. Rose's job. The cliff. Two hundred apple pies. The ugly little house. Heartbreak. A dumpster, a superbug, and the strongest hurricane ever to hit the state. Would Rose and Jack ever be together in their own home, just watching the birds, cooking for their friends, spending time on their favorite walking trails - and just loving each other?