She never planned to return to Silvermist Lake.
Thirty-five years ago, one tragic summer night at Silvermist Lake changed Genna Bennett forever. Shaken and heartbroken, she walked away from the place she once loved, certain she could never go back.
Now, a cousin reunion draws her home to the lake’s familiar shores. The cabins, the rope swing, and even the evening call of the loon stir memories she thought she had left behind. With each moment spent among family and the echoes of her childhood summers, Genna begins to wonder if the lake that once broke her heart might also help her find her way home.
Welcome Back to Silvermist is the perfect place to begin the Silvermist Lake story world before continuing with Echoes of Summertime, the first full-length novel in the Seasons on Silvermist Lake series.
If you enjoy the heartfelt community feel of Pamela M. Kelley, the nostalgic emotional resonance of Viola Shipman, or the hopeful warmth of Hope Holloway, you’ll feel right at home at Silvermist Lake.
Kimberly Diede is an author of uplifting women's fiction that celebrates midlife, family, friendship, and the enduring pull of lakeside living in the upper Midwest. Her stories center on strong, thoughtful women navigating change, loss, forgiveness, and the quiet courage to begin again, often later in life than expected.
She published her first novel in 2017 and now writes full time, after making a significant career transition of her own from a long corporate career to creative work. Kimberly's writing is deeply influenced by the remarkable women in her own family and by her belief that encouragement and storytelling can be powerful companions during seasons of transition.
When she isn't writing, Kimberly enjoys treasure hunting for vintage finds, spending time at the lake, and gathering inspiration from the rhythms of everyday life. These elements frequently find their way into her fiction.