"Buckle up! With a
sparkle of humor,
heart-pumping
romance, and writing
style that is fresh, fun,
and addictive, Lorna
Seilstad taks you on
The Ride of Her
LIfe--and yours--along
the shores of 1906 Lake
Manawa."
--Julie Lessman,
award winning author
of the
Daughters of Boston
and the Winds of Change
series


"Lorna Seilstad pulled
me into the world she
created around Lake
Manawa with the lake
breeze, the sailboats,
and the leisure of
summer days. But the
love story and the
characters were what
made the book great.
This needs to be
everyone's first choice
for a vacation read, or if
you just want to open
the pages of a book and
be transported from
your recliner to the
beach."
--Mary Connealy, author,
Doctor in Petticoats and
Wrangler in Petticoats



"Seilstad's new
historical series, Lake
Manawa Summers, is
filled with characters
who are funny,
cunning, lovable, and
somehow always land
on their feet. The
blooming romance is a
joy to read as it unfolds
throughout the story."
~ Patsy Glans, reviewer,
Romantic Times Reviews,
4 1/2 stars
Lorna Seilstad - Short Bio

Award-winning author Lorna Seilstad has called Iowa home her whole life. She received her B.S. in Education from
Lubbock Christian University. After her first child was born, she quit teaching and became a professional wiper. “I wiped
noses, tears, skinned knees, baby's bottoms, and counter tops every day. But at nap time, I wrote." Today, she writes
historical fiction with a generous dash of humor. She is the author of the Lake Manawa Summers Series, a wife, and a
mother of three.
What others are saying about The Ride of Her Life and the Lake Manawa
Summers series?


"With her expected wit and humor, Lorna Seilstad has penned another winner. You'll be captivated by the
characters and history in The Ride of Her Life. Hang on and enjoy--this book is truly a fun ride." --Judith
Miller, best selling author of the Daughters of Amana series


"Lorna Seilstad won me over in Making Waves and A Great Catch with her combination of humor, hard-hitting
questions, and a charming setting at the a turn-of-the-century lakeside resort. The Ride of Her Life
completes the Lake Manawa series in the same delightful manner." --Sarah Sundin, author of the popular
Wings of Glory and Wings of Nightingale series


"This humorous entry in the wildly popular 'Lake Manawa Summers' series features a breezy writing style and
entertaining characters. Recommended to readers who enjoy romantic humor, like those by Deanne Gist." -- -
Library Journal, April 15, 2012


"Set a few years after the events of Making Waves (2010) and portraying the same set of friends, Seilstad’s
impressive second effort is a beguiling inspirational summer romance." --Booklist


"Book two in the Lake Manawa Summers series will charm the reader with its delightful community spirit. It is
a tribute to the midwestern lifestyle of celebrating both God and country."--Romantic Times Book Reviews


"A Great Catch weaves humor, history, romance, and spiritual truths into a delicious story that will delight
readers' hearts. What a fun, relaxing read! I'd like to remain at Lake Manawa forever." --Laura Frantz, author
of The Frontiersman's Daughter and Courting Morrow Little
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