Where the Creek Bends, Linda Lael Miller
Where the Creek Bends, Linda Lael Miller
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Where the Creek Bends

Author: Linda Lael Miller

Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman

Unabridged: 11 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/19/2025


Synopsis

From acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller comes a beautifully rendered timeslip novel about the family we create for ourselves … Madison Bettencourt has tried to assemble all the pieces of a perfect life, but nothing fits quite the way it should. She’s moved back home to Montana to care for her grandmother, who is slipping further and further away. And she’s called off her wedding, and worries her dreams of a family are fading with it. As Madison rattles around her family home, childhood memories come flooding back. Bliss Morgan transformed eight-year-old Madison with her loyalty, and for a while, the two girls were as close as can be. But Madison never understood why Bliss suddenly vanished, leaving only a friendship bracelet and a message etched into a matchbook. Before she can begin again, Madison must uncover what happened to Bliss, and Liam McKettrick—a widowed dad trying to repair his relationship with his two children—becomes her unlikely ally. He, too, understands the pang of regret. Yet there are mysteries that Madison hesitates to explore with anyone, and strange energies in Bettencourt Hall that blur the lines between past and present.    Poignant and utterly captivating, Where the Creek Bends shows that finding yourself begins with following your heart, no matter where it leads. Perfect for fans of:     • Second Chances     • Family Drama     • Small Town settings     • Susan Mallery, Nicolas Sparks and Ashley Poston

About Linda Lael Miller

Linda Lael Miller is the author of more than 100 historical and contemporary novels, including the Carsons of Mustang Creek series and the Brides of Bliss County books. In 2007, she received a lifetime achievement award from Romance Writers of America.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alexandra on November 05, 2024

Where the Creek Bends is an ambitious and poignant exploration of family, loss, and the mysteries that shape our lives. Madison Bettencourt returns to her Montana hometown to care for her ailing grandmother, grappling with her own shattered dreams and lingering regrets. While reconnecting with her r......more

Goodreads review by ROBIN RUIZ on November 08, 2024

Loved it! This book has a lot going on and I for one was here for every twist and turn! Madison was a great character, from the second we meet her! Liam was a walking, living dream! I loved every character and I hope there is another book about this town!......more

Goodreads review by Erin on February 09, 2025

This was just a mess on so many levels. It was advertised as a time slip novel, but the whole time slip Plot line didn’t really mesh. Then the ending was super rushed and all neatly packaged.......more

Goodreads review by Ann on October 02, 2025

I could have done without the time travel. I actually skipped most of those chapters. The time travel did not really add to the story. The romantic aspect between Liam and Madison was rather weak. The time travel chapters could have been used to explore their so called romance. Did Madison ever get J......more

Goodreads review by Samantha (WLABB) on June 17, 2025

Rating: 3.5 Stars I actually LOVED the magical element of this story, but do agree with other readers that it seemed a bit disjointed. The two pieces eventually do come together for a delightful surprise in the end which made me happy. Overall, this was an entertaining story, and I appreciated Madiso......more