Summer at Sandcastle Cottage

Author: Christina Jones
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1786157292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
'THIS BOOK IS A DELIGHT. WARM, FUNNY AND FULL OF LOVE!' Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair 'LOVELY, SUNSHINEY . . . A TREAT' Carole Matthews, author of Sunny Days and Sea Breezes ___________________________ "...Before anyone or anything else could stop her, she pulled the flimsy airmail letter from her pocket and opened it. The writing was black, small, and cursive, and there was a lot of it . . ." THE SUNNIEST AND MOST UPLIFTING AUTHOR RETURNS! ___________________________ DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES . . . ***** 'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would . . . it goes all the way to 11! This is one of the loveliest books I have genuinely ever read. It just bathes you in sunshine' Reader review ***** "Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart" Netgalley reviewer ***** "Lovely and sunny, with the right mix of drama and romance . . . The chip shop, the beach and the sunshine just add to the joy" Netgalley reviewer ***** "I've been reading Christina's books for longer than I care to remember . . . I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone" Netgalley reviewer ***** "A wonderful book of a family built up of friendships . . . Just loved it" Amazon reviewer ***** "So great to see Christiana Jones back writing again . . . Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart" Amazon reviewer ___________________________ After trials, tears and a torturous break-up, Kitty Appleby has finally found where she's meant to be. Tumbledown Sandcastle Cottage, in the delightful seaside village of Firefly Common, is home, and Kitty's eccentric band of friends and neighbours are enjoying a glorious summer. There's just one tiny little problem. Sandcastle Cottage doesn't belong to them. And Mavis Mullholland, Kitty's landlord, is on her way home from her round-the-world cruise . . . Kitty can't bear to lose the community that's welcomed her in. But secretly, she can't bear to leave Sandcastle Cottage without finding out more about the mysterious and enigmatic Vinny . . . Why can't she stop thinking about him, when she's faced with losing everything? ___________________________ FONT="+1"PRAISE FOR CHRISTINA JONES 'MAGICAL' Heat 'FABULOUS' The Times 'A WONDERFUL WRITER' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK/FONT

Summer at Sandcastle Cottage

Author: Christina Jones
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1786157292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
'THIS BOOK IS A DELIGHT. WARM, FUNNY AND FULL OF LOVE!' Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair 'LOVELY, SUNSHINEY . . . A TREAT' Carole Matthews, author of Sunny Days and Sea Breezes ___________________________ "...Before anyone or anything else could stop her, she pulled the flimsy airmail letter from her pocket and opened it. The writing was black, small, and cursive, and there was a lot of it . . ." THE SUNNIEST AND MOST UPLIFTING AUTHOR RETURNS! ___________________________ DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES . . . ***** 'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would . . . it goes all the way to 11! This is one of the loveliest books I have genuinely ever read. It just bathes you in sunshine' Reader review ***** "Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart" Netgalley reviewer ***** "Lovely and sunny, with the right mix of drama and romance . . . The chip shop, the beach and the sunshine just add to the joy" Netgalley reviewer ***** "I've been reading Christina's books for longer than I care to remember . . . I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone" Netgalley reviewer ***** "A wonderful book of a family built up of friendships . . . Just loved it" Amazon reviewer ***** "So great to see Christiana Jones back writing again . . . Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart" Amazon reviewer ___________________________ After trials, tears and a torturous break-up, Kitty Appleby has finally found where she's meant to be. Tumbledown Sandcastle Cottage, in the delightful seaside village of Firefly Common, is home, and Kitty's eccentric band of friends and neighbours are enjoying a glorious summer. There's just one tiny little problem. Sandcastle Cottage doesn't belong to them. And Mavis Mullholland, Kitty's landlord, is on her way home from her round-the-world cruise . . . Kitty can't bear to lose the community that's welcomed her in. But secretly, she can't bear to leave Sandcastle Cottage without finding out more about the mysterious and enigmatic Vinny . . . Why can't she stop thinking about him, when she's faced with losing everything? ___________________________ PRAISE FOR CHRISTINA JONES 'MAGICAL' Heat 'FABULOUS' The Times 'A WONDERFUL WRITER' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK

The Summer Cottage

Author: Viola Shipman
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488036594
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409

Book Description
A USA Today Bestseller! “Every now and then a new voice in fiction arrives to completely charm, entertain and remind us what matters. Viola Shipman is that voice and The Summer Cottage is that absolutely irresistible and necessary novel.” — New York Times Bestselling Author Dorothea Benton Frank From the bestselling author of The Charm Bracelet and The Recipe Box comes the perfect summer escape about the restorative power of family tradition, small-town community and the feel of sand between your toes Adie Lou Kruger’s ex never understood her affection for what her parents called their Cozy Cottage, the charming, ramshackle summer home—complete with its own set of rules for relaxing—that she’s inherited on Lake Michigan. But despite the fact she’s facing a broken marriage and empty nest, and middle age is looming in the distance, memories of happy childhoods on the beach give her reason for hope. She’s determined not to let her husband’s affair with a grad student reduce her to a cliché, or to waste one more minute in a career she doesn’t love, so it becomes clear what Adie Lou must do: rebuild her life and restore her cottage shingle by shingle, on her terms. But converting the beloved, weather-beaten structure into a bed-and-breakfast isn’t quite the efficient home-reno experience she’s seen on TV. Pushback from Saugatuck’s contentious preservation society, costly surprises and demanding guests were not part of the plan. But as the cottage comes back to life, Adie Lou does, too, finding support in unexpected places and a new love story on the horizon. One cottage rule at a time, Adie Lou reclaims her own strength, history and joy by rediscovering the magic in every sunset and sandcastle. Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's enchanting new novel, FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN—a magical story about the family you’re born with, and the one you choose! Other books by Viola Shipman: The Secret of Snow A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Heirloom Garden The Clover Girls

The Holiday Cottage by the Sea

Author: Holly Martin
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 9780751577204
Category : Cottages
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
Tori Graham is in need of a holiday. Trying to piece her heart back together after losing the love of her life, she escapes to gorgeous Sandcastle Bay. Tori's not expecting her summer by the beach to be eventful, until she meets handsome and mysterious Aidan Jackson... Aidan looks after the holiday cottage Tori is staying in. Healing from past hurts, he wants to avoid any further chance of heartache. But could this newcomer be the breath of fresh air he needs? As Tori starts to fall in love with Sandcastle Bay and its welcoming cast of residents, she also finds herself swept away by Aidan's genuine heart and mischievous sense of humour. The attraction between them is undeniable. So when Tori's stay in Sandcastle Bay comes to an end she has a tough decision to make... Has her heart found a new place to call home?

A Day for Sandcastles

Author: Jonarno Lawson
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536208426
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
A dazzling wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashed wonder of a day at the beach. The creators of the acclaimed Over the Shop evoke a perfect summer beach day—and themes of creativity, cooperation, flexibility, and persistence—all without a word in this sun-warmed, salt-stained delight of a story. A busload of beachgoers spills out onto the sand for a day of fun and frolic. Three siblings begin work on a castle, patting and shaping the sand as the sun arcs over the sky. Time and again, their progress is halted: a windswept hat topples their creation; a toddler ambles through it; the tide creeps close, and then too close. Meeting each demolition with fresh determination, the builders outdo themselves time and again, until the moment arrives to pile back into the bus for home. An authentic portrait of sibling cooperation—and glorious inspiration for creative people of all ages—A Day for Sandcastles channels the thrill of surrendering expectations on the path to infinite possibility.

The Clover Girls

Author: Viola Shipman
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488078092
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 395

Book Description
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer Cottage "Like a true friendship, The Clover Girls is a novel you will forever savor and treasure." —Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth, Veronica, Rachel and Emily met at Camp Birchwood as girls in 1985, where over four summers they were the Clover Girls—inseparable for those magical few weeks of freedom—until the last summer that pulled them apart. Now approaching middle age, the women are facing challenges they never imagined as teens, struggles with their marriages, their children, their careers, and wondering who it is they see when they look in the mirror. Then Liz, V and Rachel each receive a letter from Emily with devastating news. She implores the girls who were once her best friends to reunite at Camp Birchwood one last time, to spend a week together revisiting the dreams they’d put aside and repair the relationships they’d allowed to sour. But the women are not the same idealistic, confident girls who once ruled Camp Birchwood, and perhaps some friendships aren’t meant to last forever… USA TODAY bestselling author Viola Shipman is at her absolute best with The Clover Girls. Readers of all ages and backgrounds will love its powerful, redemptive nature and the empowering message at its heart. Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's enchanting new novel, FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN—a magical story about the family you’re born with, and the one you choose! Other books by Viola Shipman: The Secret of Snow A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Summer Cottage The Heirloom Garden

Coming Home to Maple Cottage: The Perfect, Cosy, Feel Good Romance

Author: Holly Martin
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 9781786816030
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
This utterly addictive new novel from bestselling author Holly Martin will make you smile until your cheeks hurt, sob tears of pure joy and fall head over heels in love with a totally unforgettable romance... Isla Rosewood is creating a new life for herself and her sweet nephew Elliot in their cosy, yellow-brick family cottage, brimming with special memories. Living in Sandcastle Bay was never part of Isla's plan but, after her brother Matthew's tragic accident, her whole world changed as she unexpectedly became a mother to the little boy she adores so much. Leo Jackson was always known as Matthew's fun-loving and wild best friend. But now Matthew is gone, it's time to put his colourful past behind him. His role as Elliot's godfather is the most important thing to him. And even though Leo and Isla are two very different people, they both want to give Elliot the childhood he deserves. As the three of them enjoy time together watching fireworks, baking cakes and collecting conkers, Isla begins to see a softer side to charming Leo, with his twinkling eyes and mischievous sense of humour. And, despite herself, she begins to fall for him. But does Leo feel the same way? Isla knows their situation is complicated but is it too complicated for true love... or will the year end with a happy new beginning for them all? A glorious, feel-good romance that will make you want to snuggle up under a warm blanket with a hot chocolate and the one you love. If you enjoy reading Sarah Morgan, Jenny Oliver and Lucy Diamond this book is for you. What readers are saying about Coming Home to Maple Cottage: 'A fabulous book... If you're looking for a book that will make your heart beat faster... this is it! If you want a book where you can lose yourself for a couple of days... this is it!... I honestly don't know what else to say about this book apart from "read it now"!! Highly recommended without any hesitation!!5++++++ stars!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars '5 stars. Such a gorgeous story... will have you smiling, laughing and crying, so prepare for an emotional ride... I can't get enough.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Simply brilliant and just couldn't put it down at all... Every page brought a new twist and turn and you wanted to keep reading to see what happened... It's full of heartbreak and romance and laughter... worth far more than five stars and can't recommend it enough.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This is the book that I have been waiting for... I found myself welling up with tears... I was enchanted by this book from the moment I started reading it, and read it in two sittings... A beautifully told story that I really wish didn't end... If you are looking for a wonderfully romantic story, with fabulous chemistry, clear bonds of friendship and love and a fabulous cast of recurring characters, then this is the book / series for you!' Rachel's Random Reads, 5 stars

Sandcastles

Author: Luanne Rice
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553587676
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482

Book Description
Painter Honor Sullivan has made a life for herself and her three daughters–Regis, Agnes, and Cecilia–at Star of the Sea Academy on the magical Connecticut shore. Here she teaches art at the convent school’s beautiful seaside campus, over which Honor’s sister-in-law, mother superior Bernadette Ignatius, keeps a benevolent and watchful eye. No one could have foreseen the day rebellious Regis would come home with the stunning news that she was getting married. Nor could anyone have guessed how that sudden announcement would soon change all their lives forever. Eleven years ago, Honor thought she had the perfect home, the perfect love, the perfect life. Then her husband, brilliant photographer and sculptor John Sullivan, broke her heart–and tore their little family apart. Now, hearing of Regis’s impending marriage, John has ended his self-imposed exile and returned to the family he’s always loved more than anything on earth. What he finds is one daughter still hurting over his abandonment, another who barely remembers him, and a third who may be in more trouble than anyone knows. And then there is Honor herself–and a passion that may have been interrupted but that has never waned. Some things, like sandcastles, don’t survive the changing tides. But love, family, and friendship–just as fragile–have a way of standing against anything. It will take nothing short of a miracle to heal the rift between father and daughter, husband and wife, the past and the present–but a miracle is exactly what is in the works at Star of the Sea Academy. The only question is: Do you believe?

A Summer of Surprises

Author: Judith Keim
Publisher: Wild Quail Publishing
ISBN: 1732749442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
A delightful beach read about a young woman’s personal growth as she finds new love and deals with one family surprise after another! Jill Conroy is tricked by her sister into becoming the housekeeper and cook for the summer at Seashell Cottage where Greg Campbell and his nephew, Brody, have been hired to do maintenance projects on the house. Annoyed at first, Jill soon realizes how wonderful it is to be away from her home in New York and the memories of her deceased, emotionally abusive husband. Soon the magic of the beach heals Jill enough for her to decide to move to Florida permanently to make a new life for herself. Her part-time work at a summer camp and the promise of a new job as a third-grade teacher in the fall make it seem as if her future is set. But a visit from her sister, followed by her mother, reveals secrets that surprise them all. Jill learns to accept the idea of love not only from Brody but from his daughter, Kacy, as the summer brings even more surprises. Another of Judith Keim’s series books celebrating love and families, strong women meeting challenges, and clean women’s fiction with a touch of romance—beach reads for all ages with a touch of humor, satisfying twists, and happy endings. Be sure to check out her other delightful books and series that readers adore. Contemporary Women's Fiction, Family Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Women's Romance, Sisters Fiction, Family Fiction, Florida Beaches, Beach Read, Mothers and Daughters, New beginnings

Pocketful of Sand

Author: M. Leighton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781508717416
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 318

Book Description