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A Promise in the Keys by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere’s a little island magic in the air…and the promise of something brand new.With her daughters more settled than ever, it’s time for Beck to live her life in Coconut Key to the fullest. Coquina House Bed & Breakfast is open and running, and with every new challenge, Beck and her mother discover they were born for the life of hospitality... -
![Sanibel Tides by Hope Holloway]()
Sanibel Tides by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn order to secure a high-profile feature story for Shellseeker Cottages, the family must come together like never before. But as they do, some of the strongest relationships face daunting challenges, and more than one heart may be left broken on the beach.Olivia and Deeley’s lives are suddenly thrust into a new kind of chaos, and the solution threatens to end their brand new romance... -
![Sanibel Mornings by Hope Holloway]()
Sanibel Mornings by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWith the ownership of the property settled, Eliza knows that she’s found the place where she belongs. But she can’t take a chance on something completely new until she finally lets go of the grief that has gripped her heart, and saying that last goodbye is one of the hardest things she’s ever had to do.Her sister, Claire, is tackling her own emotional challenges... -
![A Wedding in the Keys by Hope Holloway]()
A Wedding in the Keys by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWill there be blue skies and happy lives for the wedding day…or is change in the forecast again?The bonds of love that have formed and grown over the past year in Coconut Key reach a culmination of white lace and champagne…for some. For others, things may not turn out as they expected.New arrivals on the island turn plans and lives upside down, testing the strength of relationships... -
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![Finding Billie Romano by Jean Grainger]()
Finding Billie Romano by Jean Grainger
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author wants to take you to Ireland for a story that will leave you wanting more long after you turn the last page... Twenty-five year old Billie Romano is struggling. She is grieving the death of her beloved dad and nothing in her life is going right... -
![Sanibel Dreams by Hope Holloway]()
Sanibel Dreams by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen 53-year-old Eliza Whitney loses both her beloved husband and her high-powered job in the same month, she’s uncertain what the next chapter of her life will look like. Then her estranged father’s widow contacts her and asks her to come to Sanibel Island to help settle his affairs... -
![The Ones We Leave Behind by Deanna Lynn Sletten]()
The Ones We Leave Behind by Deanna Lynn Sletten
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDiane picked up her mother’s phone. “How do you feel about your mother being let out of prison today after sixty-five years?” the reporter asked. Diane stared at her mother. “My grandmother is alive?” That one phone call hurled shock waves throughout the entire family.1955 – Anna Bergman Craine’s life changes in an instant when she commits a crime of passion and is sentenced to life in prison... -
![Sanibel Treasures by Hope Holloway]()
Sanibel Treasures by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew arrivals to Shellseeker Beach prompt Eliza to extend her trip…and fall deeper under the spell of Sanibel Island. The group of close family and friends are determined to settle the ownership of the beachfront property once and for all. But it seems there are forces outside of their control determined to shatter all their dreams... -
![The Gift At Sugar Sand Inn by Leigh Duncan]()
The Gift At Sugar Sand Inn by Leigh Duncan
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEscape to Sugar Sand Beach with Michelle Robinson and her best friends for a second chance at all life has to offer.At forty-five, Michelle has a great life. A husband who loves her. Two children on the fast track to success. A beautiful home in the rolling hills of Virginia. And three of the best friends a girl could ever want... -
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Nantucket Jubilee by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's time for the Nantucket Jubilee— an iconic celebration that calls back the most secretive of the Copperfield children, Ella.Twenty-five years ago, Quentin, Julia, and Alana fled The Copperfield House, leaving Greta and Ella alone— feeling completely abandoned.But it wasn’t the first time.Abandonment, as it turns out, has been the theme of Ella’s life. And she doesn’t even know it, yet... -
![The Chocolate Shop on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway]()
The Chocolate Shop on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe saga continues with secrets, surprises, and sweet temptations…Sadie Wingate has been keeping secrets...from her family and from her brand new husband. But once the truth is revealed, her whole world melts like a truffle in the sunshine... -
![Not My Daughter by Kate Hewitt]()
Not My Daughter by Kate Hewitt
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAnna’s hands tense on Alice and she hesitates. In that endless pause, I see all I need to know. She doesn’t want to give Alice to me – not now, and not ever. And part of me doesn’t even blame her… Milly always dreamed of being a mother. Adopted herself, she has always imagined a powerful intimate connection with a child of her own... -
![A Vineyard Thanksgiving by Katie Winters]()
A Vineyard Thanksgiving by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Martha’s Vineyard fisherman’s widow gets a second chance at love over a snow-capped Thanksgiving weekend. Charlotte Montgomery Hamner wakes up every morning to the same thoughts.Jason died. Jason isn’t coming back. Rachel and I must go through this alone.Since Jason drowned over a year and a half ago, Charlotte has struggled moving forward... -
![The Promise: Compass Key Book 4 by Maggie Miller]()
The Promise: Compass Key Book 4 by Maggie Miller
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecond chances do exist. Five former sorority sisters, all in their 50's, undertake the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious invite reunites them at an exclusive resort set on a private island.Olivia was the quiet one. Her divorce from her alcoholic husband freed her in many ways but caused a rift with her daughter that seems impossible to heal.Amanda was the perfect one... -
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![The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Rolling (The Yada Yada Prayer Group, Book 6) by Neta Jackson]()
The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Rolling (The Yada Yada Prayer Group, Book 6) by Neta Jackson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA devastating fire wakes up the Yadas to a new reality: God is on the move... -
![The Cottage by the Shore by Rachael Lucas]()
The Cottage by the Shore by Rachael Lucas
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSmall animal vet Sophie Jones has seen her daughter off to university in the USA. As a single parent with an empty nest, she surprises herself - taking a job in a tiny village of Applemore in the Highlands of Scotland. Hundreds of miles from home, she can try to escape the fear that her past might come back to haunt her... -
![Sanibel Sisters by Hope Holloway]()
Sanibel Sisters by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the found family in Shellseeker Beach prepares for the high tourist season, excitement is in the air as the new Sanibel Sisters boutique opens. Eliza navigates the possibility of a second chance romance, but an unexpected fear is slowing thgings down. Her daughter has decided she is all in with a man she once thought was all wrong, but efforts to help him out of a bind threaten to backfire... -
![A Heather Parker Original by Kay Correll]()
A Heather Parker Original by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeather Parker has stayed home in Moonbeam longer than she ever thought possible. Which makes it really hard to keep avoiding Jesse...Eventually they come to a mutual truce.... and then a bit more.But a surprise from the past threatens everything. Secrets come tumbling out and everyone is shocked by what Heather has hidden from them. From Jesse. From her cousin. From her mother... -
![Fragile Hearts by the Loch by Hannah Ellis]()
Fragile Hearts by the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow long does it take to mend a broken heart?Jess expects life on the Isle of Skye to be calm and peaceful. But when she falls for her colleague things quickly become complicated. Rory comes with a whole load of baggage, but she just can’t seem to stay away from him. When Elspeth is forced to take a break from work, she evaluates what her future holds... -
![Grace Parker's Peach Pie by Kay Correll]()
Grace Parker's Peach Pie by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvelyn is thankful that Parker Cafe—oops, Sea Glass Cafe—is finally profitable and growing. The townsfolk love to come in for the sweet, mouthwatering delights she bakes… especially the old family recipe for peach pie. But is it the peach pie that keeps bringing Rob Bentley back to the cafe, day after day?Rob is in Moonbeam helping his sister, Violet, restore the very neglected Murphy’s Resort... -
![Matters of the Heart by Ashley Farley]()
Matters of the Heart by Ashley Farley
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe genie is out of the bottle. After decades of secrecy, Stella has finally made her resort’s natural hot springs available to guests. Little does she know, the waters have magical healing powers. Not only do the springs cure physical ailments, but matters of the heart as well. When word gets out, she has a riot of opportunity seekers on her hands. Presley could use a bit of that healing magic... -
![Life, Upended by S.W. Hubbard]()
Life, Upended by S.W. Hubbard
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow can one word upend a life?A series of setbacks has left adjunct college professor Roz Schmidt one blown tire away from total financial collapse.Then she lands her dream job as a full-time professor at a local college. Good-bye to robbing Peter to pay Paul. Hello to a sunny new apartment and honest-to-goodness health insurance... -
![Memories of the Beach by Kay Correll]()
Memories of the Beach by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat if the imaginary friend you had as a child… turns out to be not so imaginary after all?Aspen receives a mysterious letter from her mother asking her to come to an all-expenses-paid week at Blue Heron Cottages. The very mother who disappeared from her life over twenty years ago.Willow receives her own letter asking her to come to the resort... -
![The Unexpected Wedding by Kay Correll]()
The Unexpected Wedding by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes, you do unexpected things to protect the ones you love… Becky Lee is strong, independent, and lives on her own. She’s happy with that, really she is, but she’s always secretly longed for a family of her own. She just didn’t expect to get one quite like this—by marrying a man she barely knows to keep her nephew safe. Becky Lee owes her sister that much... -
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![Bungalow by the Bay by Kay Correll]()
Bungalow by the Bay by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaybe there’s time for one last wish at Lighthouse Point… Courtney Davis is perfectly content with the new life she’s found for herself and her son on Belle Island. They are finally safe from her past. AJ Hamilton can’t shake his past. He finished trying to prove to his family, the media, or anyone else that he’s anything more than the black sheep of the wealthy Hamilton family... -
![Nantucket Homes by Pamela M. Kelley]()
Nantucket Homes by Pamela M. Kelley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's Fall on Nantucket--and change is in the air! There's a new arrival to the island. Kay Johnson, a widow, was a friend of Lisa's mother and is like an aunt to Lisa. Kay is excited to relax and enjoy Nantucket—she’s already signed up for a Needlepoint class. She’s not at all looking for romance, but she is happy to make a new friend in neighbor Walter Sturgess, a widower... -
![Making Waves by Meredith Summers]()
Making Waves by Meredith Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMaxi’s life is about to change, but not in the way she expects... Maxi Stevens is at a crossroads. Things between her and James haven’t been the same since their kids left the nest. When she finds proof that indicates he may have strayed, she strikes out on her own. James’ infidelity has a silver lining, though... -
![The Sunset Cottages by Nicole Ellis]()
The Sunset Cottages by Nicole Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s the Christmas season, and romance, friendship, and family conflict abound in the small seaside town of Willa Bay.Tia should be ecstatic -- she’s moving into one of the sunset-colored cottages at the Inn at Willa Bay with her friend Meg, but she’s preoccupied with a surprise newcomer to town and the impending holiday visit of her overbearing parents... -
![The Parker Cafe by Kay Correll]()
The Parker Cafe by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOlivia is determined to get the new cafe up and running. She just hopes she can prove to herself, her mother, and the town that she's capable of making it a successful venture.When the charming Austin Woods comes to town and offers to help with promotion and social media, how can she refuse?But someone returns to town and threatens to ruin everything.. -
![Cottage near the Point by Kay Correll]()
Cottage near the Point by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes trying to atone for mistakes only makes things worse… Sammy Thompson would love to erase her one big regret in life. A mistake that tore her family apart. A mistake that caused her to flee Belle Island years ago. Now she’s returned and certain if she buys back Bellemire Cottage it will lessen some of the pain she caused... -
![Saltwater Memories by Amelia Addler]()
Saltwater Memories by Amelia Addler
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNothing ruins a happily ever after faster than curiosity…Amanda’s move to San Juan Island did not turn out like she’d hoped. Losing her boyfriend was bad enough, but watching her career fall apart is almost more than she can handle. So, she’s willing to admit it might be time to pack up and move on... -
![Nights at Seaside by Addison Cole]()
Nights at Seaside by Addison Cole
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNights at Seaside - Release date December 13, 2017 Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers features a group of fun, flirty, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages... -
![Hope Springs Books 1-3 by Valerie M. Bodden]()
Hope Springs Books 1-3 by Valerie M. Bodden
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Just discovered this Hope Springs series, and I fell in love with the town, the characters, and this author's writing." -Amazon reviewer See why readers are falling in love with the heartwarming Hope Springs Christian romance series! Three fast-paced, emotional romances in one collection. Not Until Forever: Sophie knows she did the right thing when she declined Spencer's proposal five years ago... -
![Mushaf / مصحف by Nemrah Ahmed]()
Mushaf / مصحف by Nemrah Ahmed
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA novel about a helpless orphan girl who discovers the real meaning of the holy Quran which helps her cope with the vagaries of her miserable life... -
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![The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Decked Out by Neta Jackson]()
The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Decked Out by Neta Jackson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom Thanksgiving and Christmas to rolling in the New Year, the Yada Yadas are "decked out" to celebrate the holidays!Turkey dinners, tree trimming, and decking the halls--it's that time of year again! And I, Jodi Baxter, can't wait to celebrate. My kids are coming home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and then all of us Yadas are getting decked out for a big New Year's party... -
![The Dream: Compass Key Book 3 by Maggie Miller]()
The Dream: Compass Key Book 3 by Maggie Miller
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecond chances do exist. Five former sorority sisters, all in their 50's, undertake the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious invite reunites them at an exclusive resort set on a private island.Olivia was the quiet one. Her divorce from her alcoholic husband freed her in many ways but caused a rift with her daughter that seems impossible to heal.Amanda was the perfect one... -
![A Head Start by Christine Gael]()
A Head Start by Christine Gael
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGemma Davis has finally come to grips with her husband’s death but is reeling once again when she realizes that he left her a final gift. Already overwhelmed by the thought of raising their two sons alone, finding out that she has a baby on the way nearly sends her over the edge... -
![The Dreamer's Flower Shoppe by Ava Miles]()
The Dreamer's Flower Shoppe by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAva Miles, author of the #1 National Bestseller The Chocolate Garden, shares another feel-good blockbuster about following your dreams no matter how impossible the odds and the power of friends and neighbors to help.Going back to the cherished days with her father in his greenhouse, Rose Fiorni always understood the power of flowers to comfort and uplift a human heart... -
![The Desert Flowers - Lily by Judith Keim]()
The Desert Flowers - Lily by Judith Keim
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree talented women are brought together by a man they all love, becoming his Desert Flowers, who work together to save his hotel from being ruined by the company buying it…When Lily Weaver is asked to help Alec Thurston, the one man she’s ever truly loved, and to come to Palm Desert, California, she doesn’t hesitate... -
![The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Tough by Neta Jackson]()
The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Tough by Neta Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn Book 4 of The Yada Yada Prayer Group series, Neta Jackson takes the prayer group to an even deeper level. They've entered the War Zone, and this is spiritual warfare... -
![The Inn at Willa Bay: A Willa Bay Novel by Nicole Ellis]()
The Inn at Willa Bay: A Willa Bay Novel by Nicole Ellis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWelcome to Willa Bay – the Wedding Capital of the Northwest The first time Zoe Tisdale's Barbie and Ken dolls got married, it was all about the ceremony. Twenty years later, she’s devoured hundreds of wedding magazines and planned thousands of events. All of her dreams will come true when she’s promoted to Event Manager at the lodge she’s worked at for the last decade... -
![Life, Part 2: Lydia's Story--The Second Chance by S.W. Hubbard]()
Life, Part 2: Lydia's Story--The Second Chance by S.W. Hubbard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLydia Eastlee has skipped a decade of her life. When she married a much older man, Lydia took a shortcut from grad student to middle-aged matron. Do not pass go. Do not drink jug wine or buy Ikea bookshelves. Now Lydia finds herself a 45-year-old widow... -
![Three Little Things: Return to Lighthouse Point by Kay Correll]()
Three Little Things: Return to Lighthouse Point by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes a wish is only heard by the heart... Widow, Ruby Hallet, has almost adjusted to living life on her own. She has her knitting friends in The Yarn Society—they call themselves The Yarnies. Her son, Ben, drops in often to see her—and he’s dating that darling woman, Charlotte. And she has her beloved dog, Mischief... -
![Two of a Kind: Return to Lighthouse Point by Kay Correll]()
Two of a Kind: Return to Lighthouse Point by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes all you need is to believe in yourself… Charlotte finds herself living back on Belle Island, struggling to make a living in her now floundering art career. She moves in with her life-long friend, Robin, and attempts to find her love of painting again and prove to her family that she’s a successful artist... -
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![Where Forever Ends by K. Street]()
Where Forever Ends by K. Street
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings𝑴𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔—𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒘. Then: I was a wife. Married to a man who was my world and the father of my child. Then, one day, half of my heart was ripped out of my chest. Now: I’m a widow. A single mom who has spent the last nine months trying like hell not to drown in an ocean of grief... -
![Six Hours Away by Kay Correll]()
Six Hours Away by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReturn to Lighthouse PointSometimes unexpected events change everything… for better or worse.Zoe decides to stay on Belle Island to help her uncle and the town prepare for an approaching tropical storm. She has no idea that one single decision could change her life forever.A tropical storm, secrets revealed, and the unraveling of many of the island's mysteries... -
![Small Town Christmas by Olivia Miles]()
Small Town Christmas by Olivia Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the USA Today bestselling author of Christmas at the Cottage comes a heartwarming holiday story about rediscovering the spirit of the season.For Cora Conway, Christmas is always the best time of year. A homebody by nature, she loves nothing more than tinkering in her holiday shop and curling up with a movie and hot chocolate on a snowy evening... -
![Surprises at the Loch by Hannah Ellis]()
Surprises at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe best moments are the ones we don’t see coming . . .Isla is perfectly content with her solid, stable relationship with Logan. But when they challenge each other to inject some spontaneity into their relationship things quickly get out of hand.Soon, Logan is determined to find the ultimate romantic gesture... -
![Whisling Island Weddings by Julia Clemens]()
Whisling Island Weddings by Julia Clemens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBess is getting married. To the man who's chosen her again and again. To the man she'd choose forever. And of course Julia is thrilled for her two friends. But she does wonder if that kind of a blessing is out of her own reach. So when Ellis shows up as a wedding guest and insists on being Julia's date, she begins to let her guard down... -
![A Fresh Start: From Bluebird Bay to Cherry Blossom Point by Christine Gael]()
A Fresh Start: From Bluebird Bay to Cherry Blossom Point by Christine Gael
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGayle Merrill knew things would change when she finally worked up the guts to leave her loveless marriage after more than twenty-five years. What she hadn't counted on was her lazy, cheating, soon-to-be ex all but stealing the business she'd nurtured from the ground up into a successful eatery and bar...
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