Virginia Davies, curator at the Southbrook Museum, is leaving on vacation to the romantic seaside town of Pelican Cove with her boyfriend, Dr. Andy Clark, when her boss innocently asks her to make it a well paid, working vacation. The old director was murdered trying to mount an exhibit about a ship that sunk off the coast years before, touching a nerve in someone bent on keeping a secret that went down with the ship. Virginia stumbles upon the secret and deeper intrigue involving smuggling, drugs, deceit and murder by local, prominent citizens. She leads her friends, US Marshals, the Coast Guard and the murderers on a wild adventure to the cutting conclusion.
The USA Today bestselling author delivers a small-town romance with “humor, heart, and characters you wish lived next door” (Mariah Stewart, New York Times bestselling author). Blueberry Cove, Maine, is as small-town as small towns get. More than a little quirky, it has sheltered generations of families. But there’s always room for a new face . . . Fixing things has always been Alex McFarland’s greatest gift and keenest pleasure. But with her own life thoroughly broken, she’s signed on to renovate the dilapidated Pelican Point lighthouse, hoping to reconnect with herself. The last thing she expects is to find herself falling in love—with the glorious coastline, with age-old secrets and welcome-home smiles . . . with rugged Logan McCrae, the man she just might be able to build new hopes on. DIY is so much better with two . . . Includes an easy do-it-yourself restoration project! Praise for Donna Kauffman and Pelican Point “Charming characters, emotion galore, a small town—you’re going to love Donna Kauffman!”—Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author “A light romance with a touch of heat, a pinch of intensity and a dash of mysterious small-town magic.”—Kirkus Reviews “Kauffman’s lovable new series, less sugar-fueled than her Cupcake Club books but just as sweet, portrays a small Maine community as surrogate family . . . Gossip and passion make minor appearances, but the most prominent element is emotional warmth.”—Publishers Weekly “With equal parts humor and character drama, and a storyline and sweet romance that flows nicely, Pelican Point is a great welcome to Blueberry Cove. 4 Stars.”
A crumbling lighthouse is not part of the inheritance Army doctor Ben Garrison expects to claim when he journeys to Hope Harbor. Fresh out of the service, he wants only to unload the tower of bricks, decompress from years of treating battlefield trauma, and prepare to launch his civilian career. Hope Harbor Herald editor Marci Weber has other ideas. She may not be a Hope Harbor native, but the small Oregon seaside town has become home--and she's determined to save the Pelican Point landmark. Sparks fly as the two go head to head over the fate of the lighthouse. But when they start to cooperate, a different kind of fire ignites. And as they work together, might Hope Harbor heal the hearts of these two romance-wary souls? Bestselling author Irene Hannon invites readers back to their favorite town for a story that will light a beacon of hope within their hearts.
A sixty-year-old, corporate woman runs away from her recent past to a familiar, but uncertain, life in Sarasota, Florida where she must confront the ancient past in order to assure her family's impending future. Elizabeth Blum is no stranger to loss. In fact, it has ruled her existence for years now. Having buried herself in the high stress, corporate world of Procter & Gamble she accepts an early retirement package and makes the harebrained decision to run away from home. Yet, the decision to move from Cincinnati, Ohio to Southwest Florida comes with angst, as Liz battles more phobias than Sigmund Freud ever imagined, plus recurring anxiety and panic attacks that are self-medicated with wine and Librium. Supported by her long-time friend, Jacqueline Hernandez, Liz settles into Pelican Cove along with all the eccentricities the unconventional residents have to offer. Her journey is filled with humor entwined with fear. Along the way she finds friends, foes, family, woes, a possible ghost and ... could it be love?
From the majestic redwoods and rocky shores in the north to the palm trees and wide, sandy beaches in the south, the California coast is an area of unsurpassed beauty and diversity. The California Coastal Access Guide is an essential travel handbook for both new and seasoned visitors exploring California's majestic 1,271-mile shoreline. With up-to-date maps and information, it is an invaluable travel guide for all coastal visitorsbeachgoers, hikers, campers, swimmers, divers, surfers, anglers, and boatersdetailing where to go, how to get there, and what facilities and environment to expect.
This is the continuing fictional story of a group of friends who live in a fictional town on the coast of South Carolina The children have grown a little older in this book and will continue to grow up in other stories. They are Christian children and attend the same schools and some of the same churches. In each book the lead character is a different person than the lead person in any other book. This adventure is about a pelican that struggles with life for a short time and the children will do or go through whatever it takes to help this bird and matter of fact all the birds and turtles that they can.
Jimmy and Blackie, his dog, have been watching the dark shadow in the water, and Jimmy can't figure out what it could be. A submarine? A sea monster? When a couple of jeering boys ask Jimmy about the creature, he can't resist adding a few details. But how could he know that folks would get so stirred up? Book jacket.
Besides Granny and Hiram, a small dog named Blackie is the best friend Jimmy has at Land's End. Hiram tells a fascinating story about a pirate called Pegleg, and before long, everyone is scrambling for hidden treasure. But then there's trouble--Blackie mysteriously disappears, and Jimmy is determined to find him. When the other children join forces to help Jimmy, they discover that Blackie's trail crosses another treasure hunter's trail. What does the man want with Blackie? How is Blackie connected to the treasure? Will the trail lead to treasure or to danger? Book jacket.
