Stuck in Manistique, Dennis Cuesta
Stuck in Manistique, Dennis Cuesta
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Stuck in Manistique

Author: Dennis Cuesta

Narrator: Jeremy Arthur

Unabridged: 10 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lantern Audio

Published: 12/10/2018


Synopsis

Near the midpoint of the Upper Peninsula, along a Lake Michigan bend of shore, is the town of Manistique, Michigan. Mark had never heard of Manistique before the death of his estranged aunt, but as sole beneficiary of Vivian's estate, he travels there to settle her affairs. As Mark tours his aunt's house for the first time, the doorbell rings. Days after graduating medical school, Dr. Emily Davis drives north, struggling with her illicit rendezvous on Mackinac Island. She never makes it. On the highway near Manistique, her car collides with a deer, shattering the car's windshield. Stranded for the night, Emily is directed to a nearby bed and breakfast. Maybe it's a heady reaction, the revelation that his aunt, an international aid doctor, ran a bed and breakfast in retirement. Or perhaps he plainly feels pity for the young, helpless doctor. Regardless, Mark decides to play host for one night, telling Emily that he's merely stepping in temporarily while his aunt is away. As a one-night stay turns into another and more guests arrive, the ersatz innkeeper steadily loses control of his story. And though Emily opens up to Mark, she has trouble explaining the middle-aged man who unexpectedly arrives at the doorstep looking for her. Will these two strangers, holding on to unraveling secrets, remain in town long enough to discover the connection between them?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Keep Calm on October 22, 2018

NetGalley provided a copy of the eBook in exchange for an honest review. Dennis Cuesta has created a truly original read. Stuck in Manistique draws the reader into Mark’s world immediately. He has gone to Manistique to settle the affairs of his late estranged aunt. Mark had not seen or heard from her......more

Goodreads review by Anne on August 23, 2018

This was a sweet debut novel about Mark and Emily whose serendipitous meeting in the small town of Manistique engenders change in both of them. Mark is there because he has inherited his estranged aunt's house which she has converted into a Bed and Breakfast. Emily is a young doctor planning to meet......more

Goodreads review by Barb on August 18, 2018

I think this is the funniest book I have read. Totally unpredictable, great characters, and I read it in one day. The twists and turns of events had me laughing out loud. A financial planner arrives at a remote town in upper Michigan to check out a house left to him by his aunt. He does not realize......more

Goodreads review by C. on September 30, 2018

I thoroughly enjoyed this charming and witty novel by Mr. Cuesta. The intriguing historical background and local color will inspire any reader to visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to absorb the engaging mores the author has artfully captured.......more

Goodreads review by Alejandro on August 22, 2018

I loved the book. It had an easy flow to it and the way it is written makes it captivating. Characters are interesting and lovable, with enough complexity to keep you entertained. Nice twists and funny moments abound. Great light novel to enjoy when you have some down time.......more