Finding Eden - Sea Glass Island (Book 2)

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Synopsis (from Amazon):  

She came to Sea Glass Island expecting to find a house. She never expected to find pieces of herself waiting inside.

With her marriage behind her and nearly everything she once called home packed away in storage, Eden Whitfield boards a plane for Florida with one simple plan: see the house her great-aunt left her, decide what to do with it, and move on.

Then she arrives at Sea Glass Island.

At the end of a quiet road sits a sprawling old house overlooking the Gulf—a house filled with faded photographs, forgotten belongings, and fragments of a childhood Eden can barely remember. The longer she stays, the more questions she has. Why did a woman she hadn't seen since she was five leave everything to her? And why does this unfamiliar place sometimes feel strangely like somewhere she's been before?

But an old waterfront house comes with more than memories. It comes with responsibilities Eden isn't sure she can afford and problems she has no idea how to solve. For nearly three decades, she relied on someone else to have the answers. Now, for the first time, every decision belongs to her.

And as the days pass, Eden begins to wonder whether the life she came to Florida to figure out how to leave behind might actually be leading her somewhere new.

Continue Eden's journey today and discover what awaits her on Sea Glass Island.

Finding Eden (The Sea Glass Island Series) is a deeply emotional women's fiction series about starting over, rediscovering yourself, unexpected friendship, and finding the courage to build a life that finally belongs to you.

Welcome to Sea Glass Island—a place where broken hearts and second chances wash ashore.

Perfect for readers who love unforgettable heroines, charming coastal towns, emotional family secrets, later-in-life new beginnings, and uplifting stories filled with heart, hope, and second chances.

Sometimes finding your way forward begins with discovering what was waiting for you all along.

One (or more) Sentence Summary: Finding Eden - Sea Glass Island Book 2 picks up where Book 1 ends.  I would highly recommend reading them in order.  I loved it! Super quick reads, which I so appreciate these days. 

Eden takes the push from her daughter, Natalie and heads to Sea Island to discover the house her Aunt Ruth left her.  She doesn't even remember her Aunt Ruth, the island or the house.  She discovers a beautiful old house, with too much work needing to be done, a cat names Steve, and 2 years past due taxes. 

She continues to stay and clean the house and decided to keep the house without any idea how to pay for everything.  I can't wait to find out!

Starting Book 3 now!

See my review for Finding Eden - Sea Glass Island - Book 1.

Kel Summers writes clean women’s fiction romance books with a focus on later-in-life and second chance love. Her writing captures the essence of hope, self-discovery, and growth, resonating deeply with readers who appreciate stories of love and new beginnings. 

Her personal journey, fueled by her own struggles and heart-breaking loss, led her to leave behind her life in Georgia and venture to the peaceful shores of the Florida Keys. It was there that she found solace, inspiration, and the courage to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an author.

With her toes in the sand, a pen in her hand and her faithful and furry canine companion Ivy by her side, she creates tales of love, resilience, and the power of second chances. Through her books, Kel offers readers a chance to escape into beautiful and peaceful coastal settings, where her characters experience personal growth, rekindle lost passions and find love when they least expect it.

Kel Summers’ books resonate with readers seeking heartwarming stories that transport them to the beach, where love and new beginnings flourish. Her clean and uplifting romances capture the beauty of later-in-life love and the profound impact it can have on one’s life. With each new release, Kel continues to captivate readers and remind them that, no matter the challenges faced, there is always an opportunity for healing and a chance at finding true happiness.

Discover the healing power of second chances and the magic of love in Kel Summers’ later-in-life clean romances.

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Worth the Wait - The Homeward Hearts Series (Book 2)

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Synopsis (from Amazon):  

I've spent my life building my café.

It's been my entire world.
I don't do relationships.
And I definitely don't do a rich, big-city developer with plans for my small town.

At least I didn't... until Joe Miller walked into Blossom.

At first I hated him.

He represented everything I despised—

Money. Change. And the possibility of losing the town I've spent my life protecting.

An unexpected encounter on the beach changed everything…

The next morning, I woke up in the home of the one man who could destroy everything I'd worked so hard to build.

Walking away should have been easy.

Instead, Joe kept finding his way into my life... and somehow into my heart.

But every secret he keeps reminds me that giving him my heart could cost me everything.

Will Joe's secrets destroy everything?
Or will trusting him mean risking the only home I've ever known?
And when his past finally catches up with him,

Will our love prove to be worth the wait?

Take a detour through Seaglass Cove, a fictional east coast town nestled along the Massachusetts coastline where a big city businessman meets a small coastal town cafe' owner. Get lost in this billionaire, enemies to lovers romance and enjoy the twists and turns of this happily ever after.

One (or more) Sentence Summary:  This has been my week!  I found another new author - Maisy Sky! Worth the Wait is my first book of Maisy and won't be the last.  This is book 2 of the Homeward Hearts Series.  I have not read book 1 and don't believe I missed anything - works as a stand-alone. 

Melissa is my type of character.  Responsible, never gives up, fights to the end, and falls in love with a billionaire (a girl can dream!).  Melissa is struggling to keep her cafe operating at a profit due to other businesses selling out to an out of town company.  Little does she know that the man who hit her car at the airport is the owner of such company.

Over time Melissa lets her guard down and gets to know Joe.  However, Joe continues to keep secrets for her about who he really is and the fact that he paid her bank loan off.  No good deed goes unpunished - and when Melissa finds out angry sparks fly.

Does Joe do the right thing or does he get dragged down by the loan shark that has been following him his whole life?  You will have to read Worth the Wait to find out!

I would like to go back and read book 1 (Maisy's first novel), Where Forever Beginnings. I am also looking forward to rest of the books in the series. 

Maisy writes sweet, feel-good, slow burn, women's fiction romance. She loves to write about love and happily ever afters--especially with tropes such as enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine and forbidden romance. Her stories sometimes include a single mom or single dad that gives a "found family" feel. Maisy loves to create happily ever after romance exclusively for the hopeless romantics and big-hearted dreamers. Her stories are set in a small coastal town with lots of endearing supporting characters and main characters who unexpectedly stumble upon love.

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Finding Eden - Sea Glass Island (Book 1)

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Synopsis (from Amazon):  

The perfect dinner. The perfect marriage. Only one would survive the night.

Eden Whitfield has always believed that love lives in the little things—remembering birthdays, preparing favorite meals, and making everyone feel at home. For twenty-nine years, she's built a beautiful life around those quiet acts of love, one sacrifice at a time.

Then, on the night of the most important dinner party of her husband's career, he asks her to add one more guest to the table. Before the evening is over, everything Eden believes about her marriage begins to unravel, and by morning, she's forced to face a future she never imagined.

Just when it feels like she's lost everything, an unexpected inheritance leads her to a quiet island on Florida's Gulf Coast... and the possibility that endings aren't always what they seem.

Sea Glass Island wasn't where Eden planned to start over. But it may be exactly where she's meant to begin again.

Start reading Finding Eden today and take your first trip to Sea Glass Island.

Finding Eden (The Sea Glass Island Series) is a deeply emotional women's fiction series about betrayal, resilience, friendship, and discovering that a life can be even more beautiful than the one you thought you were meant to live.

Welcome to Sea Glass Island—a place where mended hearts and second chances wash ashore.

Perfect for readers who love unforgettable heroines, charming coastal towns, emotional family secrets, and uplifting stories filled with heart, hope, and second chances.

Because sometimes the first step toward finding home... is finding yourself.

One (or more) Sentence Summary:  Finding Eden - Sea Glass Island is my first Kel Summers novel.  It was a quick read and I enjoyed it.  Besides the story, I appreciate that Kel got to the point and told the story.  

Eden at first made me a little upset that a woman today could be so naive. However, I know with very controlling men, it happens all the time.  After I took that step back, I was in Eden's corner cheering the whole time.  Her husband Warren - not a fan! 

Just when Eden thinks things couldn't get any worse, she receives a letter saying her Aunt Ruth, whom she doesn't even know, left her a house on Sea Glass Island.  Could this be just what she needed to start over?

I am starting Book 2 to find out!

PS. Kel Summers has a TON of books available! So excited to have just found a new author!

Kel Summers writes clean women’s fiction romance books with a focus on later-in-life and second chance love. Her writing captures the essence of hope, self-discovery, and growth, resonating deeply with readers who appreciate stories of love and new beginnings.

Her personal journey, fueled by her own struggles and heart-breaking loss, led her to leave behind her life in Georgia and venture to the peaceful shores of the Florida Keys. It was there that she found solace, inspiration, and the courage to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an author.

With her toes in the sand, a pen in her hand and her faithful and furry canine companion Ivy by her side, she creates tales of love, resilience, and the power of second chances. Through her books, Kel offers readers a chance to escape into beautiful and peaceful coastal settings, where her characters experience personal growth, rekindle lost passions and find love when they least expect it.

Kel Summers’ books resonate with readers seeking heartwarming stories that transport them to the beach, where love and new beginnings flourish. Her clean and uplifting romances capture the beauty of later-in-life love and the profound impact it can have on one’s life. With each new release, Kel continues to captivate readers and remind them that, no matter the challenges faced, there is always an opportunity for healing and a chance at finding true happiness.

Discover the healing power of second chances and the magic of love in Kel Summers’ later-in-life clean romances.

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Someone to Claim

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Synopsis (from Amazon):  From USA Today bestselling author Michelle Major comes a steamy second-chance, age-gap small-town romance about a sunshine bookstore owner, the country music legend she never expected to see again, and the one-tent adventure that changes everything.

Sloane
I spent fifteen months letting cancer define me. Now I'm hiking into the Montana wilderness to track down the author whose book kept me going in my darkest days and to prove I'm more than the girl everyone has to worry about.

The last person I expect to find me on the trail is the country music legend with a voice (and body) that wrecked me during two unforgettable nights in Nashville. Only I walked away from him because a man who lost his mother to cancer couldn’t possibly see a future with a woman still fighting it.

But Jensen Grant followed me into the mountains, and out here there's no more hiding.

Jensen
Sloane Winslow turned my world upside down then disappeared without even telling me her real name. Fourteen months later, I still haven't figured out how to forget her.

When I find out she's heading into the backcountry alone, I don't think twice. My whole life has been about taking care of people. It’s the only way I know how to matter.

But Sloane wants to save herself. And somewhere between shared tents and trail mix confessions, I realize the woman I came to protect might be the one who finally sees me as something more than what I can give.

I just have to convince her I'm worth the risk.

Someone to Claim is Book 7 and the finale of The Skylark Series. Each book is a steamy small-town standalone with a guaranteed HEA, so you can jump in anywhere. If you love second-chance romance, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, and all the emotions, this one's for you.

One (or more) Sentence Summary:  Someone to Claim is the last book in the Skylark Series and it did not disappoint.  Saving Sloane for the last book made the most sense given she was the one that started the bucket list challenge with the book club.  I am so happy Sloane finally got her story.

Jensen is PERFECT for Sloane too! I absolutely loved it.  Everything from them meeting before to reconnecting to the trek through woods (which I thought was fun).  Ohhhh and the song he wrote after meeting her the first time.....swoon worthy!

Someone to Claim was a perfect end to the series and even though Sloane is in every book in the series, the focus was perfectly on her and her challenge.  I really enjoyed the twist of meeting her favorite author that wrote the book that turned Sloane's life around.

You do not have to read the books in order, but it does help as the characters build through out the series.  However, they will also work very well as standalone. Michelle Major is an author I will keep my eye for her new releases. The Skylark Series is the first series of Michelle's that I have read and really enjoyed everyone one as well as Michelle's writing!  I still need to check out all her other books/series. I am thinking the Carolina Girls Series might be the next one calling my name. 

I still want to find my own cute town of Skylark and a group of amazing book club friends!

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The Skylark Series
Book 1: Someone To Love
Book 2: Someone To Tempt
Book 3: Someone To Have
Book 4: Someone To Hold
Book 5: Someone To Stay
Book 6: Someone To Keep
Book 7: Someone To Claim (above)

USA Today and Top 5 Amazon Bestselling author Michelle Major writes swoon-worthy stories full of heart, heat, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. When she’s not dreaming up romance, you’ll find her hiking the trails (or avoiding housework) in her home state of Colorado.

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By The Dawns' Early Light (Stars, Stripes and Hockey Nights series)

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Synopsis (from Amazon):  A librarian accidentally falls for a hockey player.

The problem?

Hadley doesn't know a thing about hockey. So, when she realizes the charming man she met in a bookstore is actually a pro player in town for the Stars and Stripes hockey tournament, she panics.

It was hard enough letting her guard down when Bryce was just a funny, charming guy passing through. Now? She has to decide if she's willing to risk her carefully organized life for a long-distance relationship with a man whose world is nothing like hers.

Bryce has spent his whole life playing hockey. After going pro, he learned quickly that most people see the jersey first and the man second. So meeting someone who has no idea who he is? That's a breath of fresh air.

He's only in town for the tournament, but that doesn't stop him from pursuing her. Spending time with her is easy. She makes him laugh, sees through his goofy facade, and suddenly two weeks in DC doesn't feel like enough.

If you love:
❤️ Slow burns
🏒 Golden Retriever heroes
❤️ Bookish heroines
🏒 Found family
❤️ Witty banter
🏒 He falls first
❤️ Hockey romance

This is the book for you!

By the Dawn's Early Light is a sweet hockey romcom featuring a Golden Retriever hero, a book-loving heroine, found family vibes, laugh-out-loud banter, and all the butterflies without the spice.


Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights: A sweet hockey romantic comedy series where hockey isn’t just a game—it’s an American tradition. This summer, celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with the swooniest hockey all-stars as they take the ice in a festive exhibition tournament.

When USA’s top NHL stars arrive in Washington, DC, they’re competing for more than a championship title. Between face-offs and slap shots, these all-American heroes find themselves taking their biggest risk yet—falling in love. Expect prank wars, locker room banter, fireworks—on and off the ice—and sparks that light up more than the scoreboard.

Each book in this closed-door romcom series is a complete standalone, featuring a different hockey hero taking his shot at forever. Because love isn’t just won in the arena—it’s written in the stars and stripes of the heart.

Let the fireworks begin!

One (or more) Sentence Summary:  By the Dawn's Early Light was my first Tia Marlee novel and it won't be last.  So happy to have found a new author!

I absolutely loved Hadley and Bryce's story.  It was nice to see Hadley become more confident in herself and her relationship with several people as I progressed through the book.  

Great characters, engaging story, left me wanting more (can't wait for Paige's story) and clean romance. 

As a mother of son who is a college hockey player, I love reading hockey rom-coms!  I am really excited for the Stars, Stripes and Hockey Nights series -10 amazing authors who have come together to write stand-alone novels.

Tia Marlee enjoys delivering swoon worthy HEA's in her clean and wholesome romance novels. A small-town girl at heart, Tia's stories have that small-town, Hallmark charm with a dash of real life, and a laugh thrown in for good measure. 

Tia is the author of the Piney Book Wishes series featuring unexpected love stories based in small-town Piney Brook, Arkansas. She is also proud to be part of the multi-author romcom series The Coffee Loft season one and two.

Tia resides in Texas with her husband and three teenaged children. When she's not writing or reading, you can find her standing barefoot in her front yard, loving on her 80 pound lap dog, or hauling kids from one activity to the next.

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Just Frankie, Actually

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Synopsis (from Amazon):  I came to Serenity Cove to disappear. Falling for the hot single dad was never part of the plan.

For the first time in my life, nobody wants anything from me beyond a fresh pot of coffee and a slice of pie.

Not the regulars at the diner where I work under a fake name.
Not the small town that’s slowly, stubbornly starting to feel like home.
And not Cal Holloway—the local veterinarian, devoted single dad, and the one man who looks at me like I’m just Frankie.

Not Hollywood’s former darling.
Not a billionaire’s disappointment.
Not a woman with a past she’s trying to forget.

Just Frankie.

Which would be a whole lot less terrifying if Cal weren’t kind, steady, and the sort of man who’s deeply inconvenient to a woman trying not to want anything. Or if his little girl didn’t keep sneaking past my defenses. And if being part of their world didn’t feel so dangerously close to everything I’ve ever wanted.

Serenity Cove was meant to be a place to lie low. Keep my head down. Stay out of trouble. Easy enough—until Cal. Now this town, this man, and his little girl are getting under my skin in ways that feel equal parts lovely and reckless.

But hiding doesn’t last forever. And when the life I left behind comes calling, I have to decide whether to go back to the future everyone expects of me . . . or stay in the one place that’s started to feel like mine—with the man who sees me more clearly than anyone ever has.

Just Frankie, Actually is the fourth book in the Love in LA series but can be read as a stand-alone. Perfect for fans of Notting Hill and Katherine Center and readers who love single dads, celebrities in hiding, quirky small towns,and flamingos.

One (or more) Sentence Summary:  This is my second book in the Love in LA series.  I still need to read book 1 (Britta and the Beach Boy) and 2 (Terms of Un-Endearment), which means book 3 (Fa-La-La-La Land) and Just Frankie, Actually are truly standalone books.  I still want to read book 1 and 2!

In Just Frankie, Actually, we are introduced to Frankie - who appears to be an ordinary girl, working an ordinary job.  As we learn through the book, Frankie is actually very famous child actress and surfer.  She was the star on Surf City until her ex-husband and father caused her to run away from all.  She has been hiding out in Serenity Cove and working as a waitress in a local diner.  She befriends Cal, the local veterinarian and his 3 year old daughter.  

She is there to help Cal when needed, and boy did he return the favor when Frankie needed it.  One day she is recognized by an out-of-towner.  Based a video posted online, the reporters come rushing to Serenity Cove and Cal helps Frankie out by bringing her to his families farm. Frankie ends up failing even more in love with Cal and his entire family.  She knows that she must run or risk hurting them all.  At the same time she finds out her father is dying.  Fleeing to home, she finds herself and what she needs to make her happy.  In the meantime Cal is struggling with his want/need for Frankie and knowing her lifestyle isn't the same as his.

In the end love wins!  Just Frankie, Actually had great characters who grew along the journey in a beautiful way, great story line leaving you wanting to read one more chapter, and unpredictability along the way keeping you engaged.  

Brittany Larsen is an Idaho girl who's spent the last twenty plus years in California raising daughters, reading just about anything, and writing--not necessarily in that order. Hot yoga is her happy/uncomfortable place. She loves a good romance, whether it's set in modern-day, nineteenth century England, or the Old West, as long as it's got a feisty heroine and makes her laugh and/or sigh. 

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