Nantucket Neighbors (Nantucket Beach Plum Cove Book 2) **An instant USA Today Bestseller! #11 on top 150 list, week of September 5, 2019 <br> <br>Book your visit to the Beach Plum Cove Inn today.....meet widow Lisa Hodges and her four adult children, friends, and visitors to the newly opened waterfront bed and breakfast. In the first book, The Nantucket Inn, Lisa learned that her deceased husband had a hidden gambling addiction and had blown through their retirement savings. Since she'd been raising four children and hadn't worked in years, she had no employable skills. Her only option if she wanted to stay on the island near her loved ones, was to rent out her second floor rooms. <br> <br>And she's loving it so far. Lisa's first guest, restaurant owner Rhett Byrne quickly became a close friend and then something more. In her early fifties, it sounds strange to her to call him her boyfriend, but that's what he is. <br> <br>Her daughter Kristen, finally ended things with Sean, the separated man that no one in the family was excited about. It wasn't until she was beginning to move on, that he filed for divorce, and then begged her for another chance. So she gave him one, much to everyone's dismay. But then the cottage next door is sold, and she discovers who her new neighbor is. <br> <br>Chase, the only boy in the family, has never been serious about anyone before. But he's suddenly withdrawn and has been secretive about who he's seeing, which only makes everyone that much more curious. When they learn who it is, the concern grows as no one wants to see Chase hurt, again. <br> <br>Lisa's best friend, Paige, has a new neighbor too and it's one she is most decidedly not enthused about. Violet was one of the women who stood up at town meeting and protested against Lisa's inn being approved by the selectman. Because the house is right next door, Paige can't help but notice the steady stream of traffic. Violet seems to be very popular with a lot of people. <br> <br>The inn is doing well and bookings are up, but then one Friday night, a guest that prepaid for the weekend never shows up. And quite a few people, including the police, come asking questions. <br>
Lilly Mirren's Complete Waratah Inn Series and Emerald Cove Series Series & Titles: Waratah Inn 1. The Waratah Inn (2019) 2. One Summer in Italy (2019) 3. The Summer Sisters (2020) 4. Christmas at the Waratah Inn (2019) Emerald Cove 1. Cottage on Oceanview Lane (2020) 2. Seaside Manor Bed and Breakfast (2020) Cottage on Oceanview Lane (Emerald Cove Book 1) <p><b>When a renowned book editor returns to her roots, she rediscovers her strength & her passion in this heartwarming novel from the author of The Waratah Inn.</b></p><p>Sarah Flannigan is moving home to the small, beachside hamlet of Emerald Cove. After years in the city building a career as an editor at one of the top publishing houses in the country, she’s uprooting her life to help her mother run the family cafe after the divorce.</p><p>Cindy Flannigan never thought she’d find herself single and alone in her sixties, but when her husband runs off with a younger woman, she uncovers secret debts he’s accumulated that will leave her in dire financial straits for the first time in her life. She calls on her eldest child to help and is delightfully surprised when her daughter moves home to the Cove. But concerns for her daughter's future happiness soon mar the reunion.</p><p>Newlywed Meg has always wanted a family to love, so when she and Brad spend their honeymoon in Hawaii it seems like a dream come true. What happens next will change their lives forever. </p> <br><p><i>Visit beautiful Emerald Cove where a delightful ensemble cast of characters will warm your heart as you follow along with the ups and downs of their lives in this small beachside town.</i></p> <br><p><b>This is the first book in a continuing series for fans of Debbie Macomber.</b></p> The Lost Ship SS Waratah: Searching for the Titanic of the South The History Press Waratah: From the Ashes of the Vietnam War Grew a Spirit That Would Not Be Stopped <p>Ha-Le Thai knew that escaping Vietnam for freedom in a cramped, leaking boat would not be easy. She imagined that building a new life in Australia, from little more than a hope and a dream, would stretch her courage and strength to its limits. But the warrior and refugee never guessed that her biggest challenge of all would be motherhood. A product of two cultures, Ha-Le’s daughter is educated, confident, and excited to introduce her Australian boyfriend to the family.</p> <p>As a protective mother, Ha-Le must overcome beliefs of the past and embrace the future she’s fought so hard for. But when a darker secret is revealed, Ha- Le finds herself once more a warrior caught on a battlefield. This time, however, cruel words and stony silences replace beatings and famine; the emotional warfare somehow taking a greater toll. Past and present collide as Ha-Le searches her history to try and make sense of her heartbreak.</p> <p>She might have overcome the threat of death and communism, but she’s never truly escaped the ghosts that keep her light from shining. In this tale of strength and vulnerability, love and loss, life journeys and self-discovery, Ha-Le must save her family a second time by returning to where her story began.</p> Getting Out Alive: The David Donovan Story (True Stories of Survival Book 4) Inspired by a true story... <br> <br>When sixteen-year-old David Donovan crashes his motorcycle on a remote property in central Queensland, it seems inevitable that he will die. His neck, caught on a strand of barbed wire stretching across the track, is almost severed. His voice box disintegrates, and his trachea breaks in two - the bottom half slipping down into his chest, making him gasp for air that will never fill his lungs. <br> <br>He lies still on his back, alone and afraid on a remote and almost inaccessible fire trail, unsure of what to do next. Help is miles away, where his father works in a shed, ignorant of what has happened to his son. Even if he makes it back to the homestead, there is no medical help for hundreds of kilometres in any direction. <br> <br>Slowly, a realization dawns that the Royal Flying Doctor's service is his only hope. <br> <br>Immerse yourself in this short gripping tale of one boy's struggle to survive in the harsh Australian outback. And when all hope is lost, learn how he finds peace in a simple prayer, as the miraculous unfolds to bring him a new chance at life. <br> <br>Find out what it takes to be a survivor! One Summer in Italy: The most uplifting romance you’ll read this summer! <h2><strong>‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’<br />Katie Fforde</strong></h2><p>When Sofia Bianchi’s father Aldo dies, it makes her stop and look at things afresh. Having been his carer for so many years, she knows it’s time for her to live her own life – and to fulfil some promises she made to Aldo in his final days.</p><p>So there’s nothing for it but to escape to Italy’s Umbrian mountains where, tucked away in a sleepy Italian village, lie plenty of family secrets waiting to be discovered. There, Sofia also finds Amy who is desperately trying to find her way in life after discovering her dad isn’t her biological father.</p><p>Sofia sets about helping Amy through this difficult time, but it’s the handsome Levi who proves to be the biggest distraction for Sofia, as her new life starts to take off…</p> The Summer Sisters: Series Starter Box Set (Books 1-3): Sweet Contemporary Romances (The Summer Sisters Box Sets Book 1) <b>One convenient package and three amazing reads to keep you up all night reading, laughing, and falling in love with the series readers call addictive and real.</b> <br> <br>Start with a fun movie star romance full of twists and turns that will sweep you away… <br> <br><b><u>Falling for the Movie Star (Book 1)</u></b> <br> <br><i>One picture. One tabloid. Two lives changed forever.</i> <br> <br>Finian Alexander is one scandalous tabloid photo away from catapulting his acting career onto the A-list. All his bad boy persona needs is an agreeable member of the paparazzi to give him a friendly boost. But vacationing out in the middle of nowhere, the only photographer he knows is way too scrupulous for her own good. <br> <br>Or is she? <br> <br>Hailey Summer is desperate for cash—so desperate that she's willing to do just about anything with her photography skills to save her family's cottage and keep her secrets hidden from her sisters. So when sexy and arrogant movie star Finian makes her an offer, Hailey can't resist. But does his proposition take things too far? And when their plans begin to unravel, will Finian and Hailey find the limelight too blinding? <br> <br><b><u>Falling for the Boss (Book 2)</u></b> <br> <br><i>One sexy, burned out billionaire. One spitfire graduate. One small island.</i> <br> <br>Tycoon Connor MacKenzie has it all from the penthouse to the world-dominating corporation. At least that's what everyone believes. Underneath it all, his life is disintegrating faster than a stock market crash. <br> <br>When Connor's doctor forces him to take it easy and go deep into cottage country for some much needed R&R he lands on an old cottage veranda in Muskoka which lacks the luxuries he’s accustomed to. Maya Summer, a recent business grad, has been waiting for opportunity to come a knockin’ and not only has it arrived on her doorstep, but it’s presented itself in a very sexy package. However, despite Maya's best advances and proposals, Connor's strict new "no-work diet" has them both starving for much more than than just business.  Can Maya convince Connor to let her be his new right-hand business gal while gaining enough income to save her family's cottage? And will Connor, the workaholic, be able to resist her charms, both in and out of the boardroom?   <br> <br><b><u>Falling for the Single Dad (Book 3)</u></b> <br> <br><i>One developer. One lawyer. One unexpected chance at love.</i> <br> <br>Years ago, cut-throat developer Tristen Bell had everything that ever mattered to him ripped away. Now divorced and living in Muskoka, he's shunning all that reminds him of his past and the unstoppable man he used to be. <br> <br>Melanie Summer thought her law degree would help her find a place in this world. But when a big city developer threatens to destroy all that she loves—including her family—she finally sees her path. The only hiccup is that the man she needs—the sexy and stubborn Tristen Bell—refuses to do anything other than give her tender, knee-weakening kisses every time he sees her. <br> <br>When Tristen’s teenage daughter ends up in the ER due to the negligence of his former rival, everything changes. Tristen knows he can shut down the developer but it means resorting to his old, ruthless ways and showing sweet Melanie a side that may send her running. Wish Upon a Shell (Lighthouse Point Book 1) <b>Sometimes the right person enters your life at exactly the wrong time...</b> <br> <br>For the first time in her life, struggling bakery owner Julie Farmington has something that is all hers. <br> <br>She’s not interested in any entanglements or anything that takes her mind off her goal—including the handsome stranger who is only in town for a month. <br> <br>Forced to take time off work, Reed Newman makes a spur-of-the-moment decision and books a trip to Belle Island, Florida. A surprising choice that goes against everything in the rigid, well-planned life he fills with constant activity to keep from dealing with his pain and guilt. <br> <br>As he struggles to make peace with his past—and learn to relax—he finds himself falling for the charming owner of The Sweet Shoppe. But Julie tells herself she isn’t interested in a man who is just going to leave when he returns home. She’s not interested in adding yet one more name to the list of people who have walked out of her life. <br> <br>She’s not interested. Really. <br> <br>But emotions heat up. Reed's past and Julie's present collide and history threatens to repeat itself. <br> <br>And neither one saw it coming... <br> <br>Get this heartwarming first book in the Lighthouse Point series, a feel-good beach read. Three friends—Tally, Susan, and Julie—support each other through triumphs and failures, love and loss. Fall in love with Belle Island and the friendly—or not so friendly—townsfolk on this small southern island. <br> <br>Read the entire Lighthouse Point series: <br> <br>Wish Upon a Shell - Book One <br>Wedding on the Beach - Book Two <br>Love at the Lighthouse - Book Three <br>Cottage Near the Point - Book Four <br>Return to the Island - Book Five <br>Bungalow by the Bay - Book Six <br> <br>Try the Comfort Crossing Series - Camille from Lighthouse Point is off causing trouble in this series too… <br>The Shop on Main <br>The Memory Box <br>The Christmas Cottage <br>The Letter <br>The Christmas Scarf <br>The Magnolia Cafe <br>The Unexpected Wedding <br> <br> <br>