Kensington Publishing Corporation
A Sea Glass Christmas
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In the ultimate Christmas comfort read for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Karen Kingsbury, a bracing Christmas on North Carolina's Outer Banks opens the door to a second chance at love...
Some places never leave you . . .
Two days before his 21st birthday, Brody Reames left the Outer Banks to fulfill his dream of sailing. For years, it's been a liberating, wayfarer's life, crewing on ocean-bound vessels and joining cross-Atlantic races. He knew leaving his hometown wouldn't be forever, but to mend a disillusioned heart in Fortunate Harbor, it was for the best. Still, he never expected that a family upheaval and his loving mother's plea would call him back. With Christmas nearing, Brody is coming home again--to a crisp chill in the air and a warm former flame . . .
Some goodbyes aren't meant to be forever . . .
Attorney for the Outer Banks' 5-star ocean-front resort and resident treasure hunter, Rae Alden has a life that is adventurous, rewarding . . . and lonely. Still struggling with recent romances gone wrong, Rae directs all her energy into her career and caring for her ailing aunt, taking respite in dawn runs along the beach. But now, after eight years, she sees Brody again. They share more than a passion for the island realm. There are memories of a lovely once-upon-a-time fling. It lasted until a fateful change of seasons--and heart.
Like waves along the Crystal Coast, emotions thought long-gone come rushing back. But with both of them facing family turmoil and secrets yet to be revealed, how promising is a new chance at happiness, no matter how powerful the yearning? For Brody and Rae, this Christmas is all about making wishes come true.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781496754264
EAN:
9781496754264
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
256
Authors:
Davis Bunn
Publisher:
Kensington Publishing Corporation
I have read and enjoyed several of this author's books, however, I wasn't all that sure about book 1 in this particular series. This book was much more like it for me, though.Rae finds herself just walking through her life, not enjoying herself particularly but not being all that unhappy either. She had a fling with Brody a long time ago but he was a restless soul and needed to continue his life on the stormy seas. So they parted ways.Brody makes a reappearance in her life when he comes back to town, due to his mother's nagging. Both of these people have unresolved trauma to deal with and I think the book deals with this sensitively. I love that Rae goes to bat for Brody and how she does it is masterful.Be warned though, this is NOT one of those books that gives you the warm and fuzzies. It is a bit of a slow burn and not everything is resolved at the end :)Looking forward to the next book in the series.4 stars from me.Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing.
It's a story of 2nd chance romance. Rae has had no luck in the romance department & Brody has not had time for romance. On top of that, Brody has work issues & family issues that he needs to work through. They've dated each other before with no luck, but maybe the 2nd time round, there's hope. Trusting God and others, forgiveness, and just letting things go. It's a cozy Christmas romance.I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.
What a marvelous story. A new author for me and I enjoyed it immensely. You'll laugh and cry along with the characters. The authors descriptions of scenarios and locations brings you to that place. The characters face the past with resilience, understanding, along with friends and family.Although I received a free ARC , all thoughts and opinions are my own!
I found this story very touching as I read about Brody trying to discover who he was meant to be. I already loved the characters of Rae and Emma. They and others play a prominent part in his discovery, and Rae finds peace and love, too. The book is beautifully written minus a few typo issue, and the exploration of one's inner being, who one really is when outsides circumstances are stripped away, the changes, I found fascinating. I hope I will see more of these characters in the third book.
This short tale is a sequel to Fortunate Harbor. Most of this story can be easily understood without having read that first, but towards the end you may feel a bit lost. This is a good story with strong characters. What this is not is a syrupy Christmas novella, even though there is romance involved. These characters are dealing with some heavy issues mostly related to family and some hard life changes.That’s not to say this is a depressing book. It isn’t. It’s filled with hope for the future. And everyone needs an Aunt Emma.I enjoyed it though I felt the ending was rather abrupt.Family friendly.Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
