Product guide

Wake-Up Calls: A Novel

Wake-Up Calls: A Novel by Mariah Stewart follows Kit Porterfield as an unexpected Maine campground inheritance draws her into family secrets and a search for why two sisters became estranged. This Kindle edition is listed as 392 pages, with reader feedback praising its emotional story while noting mixed pacing.

At a glance

Kit inherits a rustic campground in Maine from an aunt she never knew existed.
The story links the campground’s restoration with Kit’s investigation into her mother’s past and a family rift between two sisters.
Themes include family secrets, healing, forgiveness, and second chances.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The inheritance mystery and multigenerational family story give the novel a clear emotional through-line.
Reader feedback describes the book as absorbing and heartwarming, with twists and a strong sense of connection to its characters.
Kindle listing includes Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book
Publisher	Montlake
Publication date	May 1, 2026
Language	English
Print length	392 pages
ISBN-13	978-1662512704

Kindle edition
File size	6.6 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers of family-centered fiction involving buried secrets and complicated family relationships.
Readers looking for an emotional story set around a lakeside campground in Maine.
Kindle readers who use features such as Word Wise or Screen Reader support.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 18,395 ratings

5 stars59%59%
4 stars28%28%
3 stars11%11%
2 stars2%2%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback reports an engaging, emotional family story with memorable character connections and twists, readers also differ on pacing, with some finding it engrossing from the beginning and others saying it starts slowly. That split may matter to readers seeking a fast opening, while the Maine inheritance and family-secret plot may appeal to those comfortable with a gradual setup. The aggregate rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 18,395 global ratings, which indicates broadly favorable ratings but does not explain individual preferences.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the family-and-friends story, writing, character development, and heartwarming tone.
Some readers describe the plot as surprising and say the story keeps them interested through the end.

Mixed feedback

Pacing receives mixed reactions: some readers finish quickly, while others find the opening slow.

Frequently asked questions

What is Wake-Up Calls about?

Kit Porterfield inherits a rustic Maine campground from an unknown aunt and uncovers a long-hidden family secret tied to her late mother and a rift between two sisters.

How long is the listed Kindle edition?

The listing gives a print length of 392 pages and a Kindle file size of 6.6 MB.

What do readers say about the pacing?

Feedback is mixed: some readers say they finished the novel in a day, while others describe a slow start.