The Guestbook Quotes

“Perched on silk cushions, nestled in the dormer window, Lily watched the rain from her favorite spot in the massive bedroom, a reclusive tower overlooking the winter gardens. In her mind’s eye, she saw raindrops seeping deep into the soil, bringing nutrients and working their magic on her dormant plants.”
― Andrea Hurst, The Guestbook

“With all her heart, she hoped that willing the Madrona Island Bed and Breakfast Inn to Lily would bring the same joy to her beloved granddaughter that it had brought her. The ballpoint pen had quivered in her hand as she signed the final document.”
― Andrea Hurst, The Guestbook

“Each entry was special to her, each life that crossed her path a gift. A smile broke across the wrinkled surface of her face as she flipped open the book and randomly chose an entry from a young couple who’d lodged in the Rose Suite a few years ago.    Maggie, We can’t tell you how much our stay has meant to our marriage. Feeling the love here in this dazzling place helped us find the love for each other again.”
― Andrea Hurst, The Guestbook

“She had been dreaming of her granddaughter again. A young Lily had pranced around on the old front porch like a little pony, her golden hair soaring behind her as it caught the breeze. But all she had left now were her memories and her good friends.”
― Andrea Hurst, The Guestbook

“Dragonflies signify new beginnings and new unions…sometimes marriage.”
― Andrea Hurst, The Guestbook

“more than ever, she knew the only thing that really mattered was being with the ones you love.”
― Andrea Hurst, The Guestbook