Golden Sands


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.




Golden Sands


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Davine Beck, a young Chef, was quite content working in Johnny Weston's restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Unexpectedly, Bolton Reed, owner of countless lavish restaurants around the world stopped in for dinner. He loved the food and asked Davine if she would come to Bonaire to operate his vast restaurant, the Bon Bidi, which was not doing well. Davine immediately fell in love with Bolton Reed even though his argumentative ways were difficult for her to cope with. After much thought, Davine accepted the challenging position, which was a tremendous advance to her career. Their arguments about necessary changes were fierce. Their lovemaking was sizzling. Davine was creative and implemented changes that drew the crowds making it the Number One restaurant among the tourists. Bolton had many women in his day. Davine thought he was making love with Hazel Jones, a beautiful singer, because she lived in Bolton's mansion, as did Davine. Arguments continued and Davine decided to go back to the United States. She loved Bolton but they seemed to only hurt one another. Finally, Bolton admits the truth, which is that he, loves her and only her very much. He asks her to marry him.
















Fraser Island, Australia


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The Golden Sands Bay Series


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Discover the uplifting, heartwarming Golden Sands Bay series from Georgina Troy 'I want to visit now. Loved the characters and the community helping each other' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'Full of fun and laughter, with secrets and romance thrown in, my type of book' ★★★★★ Reader Review This boxset contains the complete Golden Sands Bay series from Georgina Troy Summer Sundaes at Golden Sands Bay Love Begins at Golden Sands Bay Winter Whimsy at Golden Sands Bay Sunny Days at Golden Sands Bay Snow Angels at Golden Sands Bay Summer Sundaes at Golden Sands Bay When Sacha Collins, cafe owner and sundae-maker extraordinaire, meets Italian archaeologist, Alessandro Salvatore in Rome, she's grateful to him for being her tour guide. Now he’s turned up in the seaside village where she lives and is setting up a gelateria in direct competition to her retro Summer Sundaes Café. She's only been running her café for two years since taking over from her father. Until now the only other shops on the boardwalk have been a wool shop, an antique shop and a second-hand book shop. These have helped rather than hindered her custom. How will her creative sundaes made from fresh Jersey ice cream compete with his delicious Italian gelato? Sacha is worried. Is there enough custom for both businesses to thrive? Who is behind the strange changes being made on the boardwalk? And when the oldest resident on the boardwalk is threatened with eviction can Sacha and Alessandro come together and find a way of helping her? Love Begins at Golden Sands Bay Bella is happiest running her tiny antique business from the front room of her cottage on the Boardwalk. To ensure she has enough income coming in, she also rents out two of her bedrooms to paying lodgers. But she didn't count on having a secret crush on Jack Collins, one of her lodgers and her best friend's brother... Winter Whimsy at Golden Sands Bay When Lexi Davies discovers that her father has sold the fishermen’s cottages where she lives and runs her holiday business, she is heartbroken. Then Oliver Whimsy arrives at the boardwalk and announces that he is the new owner and Lexi realises that the future she was looking forward to enjoying at her cottages is over. Oliver might be handsome, wealthy and very sexy, but he’s new to the island and has already made a terrible impression on the locals. When the Scottish entrepreneur offers Lexi a job, she’s unsure whether she should accept. Unfortunately, she has little alternative if she wants to keep a roof over her head for the winter. Sunny Days at Golden Sands Bay When artist Jools Jones’, new man Finn Gallichan, leaves the Boardwalk to go travelling for several months she’s not too worried. She has her paintings to keep her busy and helps her grandmother run their second hand bookshop, Boardwalk Books. She’s happy to wait for Finn’s return, to pick up where they left off, as absence makes the heart grow fonder – right? Snow Angels at Golden Sands Bay Portia Fortescue has traded in the hustle and bustle of London to help renovate a magnificent French manor house on the beautiful island of Jersey with her boyfriend Charlie. But what they hoped would be a blissful escape to the chateau, turns out to be more of a DIY SOS. As the winter snow sets in, the stress of restoring the derelict building begins to take its toll on their relationship. Portia has known heartbreak before, but thought she’d found her happy-ever-after with Charlie...




Love Begins at Golden Sands Bay


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Hold on to that feeling of a holiday by the sea with this gorgeous romance. 'A wonderfully warm, romantic read' Karen Clarke Bella is happiest running her tiny antique business from the front room of her cottage on the Boardwalk. To ensure she has enough income coming in, she also rents out two of her bedrooms to paying lodgers. But she didn't count on having a secret crush on Jack Collins, one of her lodgers and her best friend's brother... As if life wasn’t complicated enough,her world-travelling mother appears on her doorstep on the same evening that Jack’s ex-fiancée arrives on the Boardwalk determined to win him back. Bella has a lot of thinking to do and soon discovers that not all gems sparkle. What readers are saying about Love Begins on the Boardwalk: ‘I absolutely adored this book! ...finished it quite late at night but it was definitely worth staying up for! Donnas Book Blog ‘A wonderful book full of friendships and love. Just loved it!' Polly ‘The chemistry sizzles’ Dash Fan ‘Plenty of action, great conversations, kind gestures, laughs all set to a stormy Jersey backdrop’ Gilbster *Previously published by Georgina Troy as Autumn Antics*




The Golden Sands Of Change


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Julia’s story begins in the sixties. Visiting London as a young woman, she meets Franco, a charming Venetian, and they fall in love. After several flights between New Zealand and Italy, and lengthy family discussions, the couple marry and settle on the Lido of Venice. And so Julia’s adjustment to married life and the Venetian lifestyle begins amid the challenge of learning not only Italian but also the local dialect. Two daughters soon follow, as do friendships with the locals – both Italians and expats from a host of countries. Julia immerses herself in Italian culture and language, with often hilarious results. Captivated by her surroundings, Julia develops a deep interest in the rich history of the islands that make up Venice. Every building, every canal, and every island tells a story about the people who settled the Venetian Lagoon over the countries. Beautiful and vibrant, Venice forms a fascinating background to Julia’s life as she raises their bilingual daughters and gradually integrates with the help of her husband, her family, and her friends. Eventually, the family transfers to New Zealand, and now it is Franco and their daughters who have to adjust! Julia and her family return to Italy regularly, keeping their familial and friendship ties strong. The Golden Sands of Change is a tribute, a story about Julia’s love for Italy, and her magical experiences while living there and on her frequent visits back.