The Inn at Crystal Bay


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Her ex-husband’s fiancée is determined to be friends, but she wants him back. What could possibly go wrong? Five years ago, Avery Hart’s husband Danny walked into their bedroom and dropped a bombshell that shattered their marriage… and her heart. Unable to buy him out of the inn they shared, Avery was forced to spend every day working with the man she still loved while mourning the future so unexpectedly ripped away from her. Now, Danny’s getting married again. And he and his fiancée seem determined to make Avery part of their wedding… and each day a living nightmare. Until she decides to fight back, and reclaim the heart of the man who should have been hers all along. Lose yourself in the sun-drenched days and bonfire nights of stunning Crystal Bay, and fall in love with the people who live there as they navigate life’s celebrations and challenges. This clean, romantic women’s fiction series is ideal for readers of all ages. Author’s Note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives and loves of the residents of Crystal Bay and is best read in order.




Sunrise at Crystal Bay


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A decade-long secret. A devastating betrayal. And a chance to return to the place—and the boy—she left behind. Leah Turner had it all—a happy marriage of twenty-five years, two grown children, and a flourishing career in her best friend’s business. Until she found out the truth about what happened thirteen years ago. Blindsided, Leah is left to pick up the pieces, and her suitcase, and return to the seaside town she once called home. There, familiar faces and white-sand beaches await, along with a chance to heal… and reconnect with the boy she used to love. Now, Leah is faced with an impossible choice: the life she’s built for herself, or the one she’s left behind? Lose yourself in the sun-drenched days and bonfire nights of stunning Crystal Bay, and fall in love with the people who live there as they navigate life’s celebrations and challenges. This clean, romantic women’s fiction series is ideal for readers of all ages. Author’s Note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives and loves of the residents of Crystal Bay and is best read in order.




Secrets at Crystal Bay


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Everyone thought she was the perfect wife. They were wrong. Fifty years ago, Cynthia Hart had it all: she was beautiful, confident, and married to a man who adored her. But appearances can be deceiving… and they can lead one to deceive. Now nicknamed “the ice queen” by her two grown daughters, Cynthia has worked hard to keep up a carefully cultivated façade of perfection. But on the inside, she’s hiding a crippling secret, one she’s carried with her for the better part of a lifetime. With a devastating diagnosis threatening her future, Cynthia compiles a list of “last hurrahs” she’d like to complete before it’s too late. But before she finds peace, can she confront the damage she’s inflicted on the people she loves… and ultimately, on herself? Lose yourself in the sun-drenched days and bonfire nights of stunning Crystal Bay, and fall in love with the people who live there as they navigate life’s celebrations and challenges. This clean, romantic women’s fiction series is ideal for readers of all ages. Author’s Note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives and loves of the residents of Crystal Bay and is best read in order.




The Haven at Crystal Bay


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She’s spent twenty years wondering if she should have let him go. Now he’s back… and marrying another woman. Two decades ago, Remi Grant was hours away from marrying her first love when she abruptly called off the wedding, shattering two hearts and shocking everyone she knew. Since then, she’s worked hard to move on, not always successfully, resigning herself to a life without the man who had captured her heart and held onto it, even in his absence. Now, that man is getting married… at her best friend’s inn. Heartbroken, Remi has to make a choice: confront the decisions of her past, or continue living in the shadows of her own life. Because she may not realize it, but the future she’s always wanted might be right in front of her… if only she knows where to look for it. Lose yourself in the sun-drenched days and bonfire nights of stunning Crystal Bay, and fall in love with the people who live there as they navigate life’s celebrations and challenges. This clean, romantic women’s fiction series is ideal for readers of all ages. Author’s Note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives and loves of the residents of Crystal Bay and is best read in order.




The Tides at Crystal Bay


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She’s looking for a fresh start. But she’s about to drop a bomb on the Hart women that will change their lives… forever. After enduring a difficult childhood, Isla Cooper has only one wish for herself and her daughter: a family of their own. When her deadbeat father calls out of the blue with news of the older sister she never knew existed, Isla packs her bags and heads to Crystal Bay, the land of eternal summer, in the hopes of a brighter future. Brighter for her, that is. Because her presence in the tiny town is also someone else’s worst nightmare. Cynthia Hart has kept the truth about her past from her daughters for forty-five years, but she’s about to learn a very important lesson: there’s no running forever from the monsters of your own making. Lose yourself in the sun-drenched days and bonfire nights of stunning Crystal Bay, and fall in love with the people who live there as they navigate life’s celebrations and challenges. This clean, romantic women’s fiction series is ideal for readers of all ages. Author’s Note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives and loves of the residents of Crystal Bay and is best read in order.




The Cottage at Crystal Bay


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From the outside, she has it all. But appearances can be deceiving... After being mercilessly teased as a child, Sadie Wild was determined to make something of herself. And so far, she’s succeeded. Great job? Check. Active social life? Double check. Fulfilling hobby? Make that a triple. Too bad those pesky voices in the back of her head are always with her, whispering that she’ll never be quite enough. So when she manages to snag Doctor Clark Whitworth, chief of neurosurgery—and the object of many women’s affections—she can scarcely believe her good luck. But as Sadie has long known, all that glitters is not gold, and the good doctor might not be all he’s cracked up to be. But the man who just moved in next door? Well, that’s a different story altogether… Lose yourself in the sun-drenched days and bonfire nights of stunning Crystal Bay, and fall in love with the people who live there as they navigate life’s celebrations and challenges. This clean, romantic women’s fiction series is ideal for readers of all ages. Author’s Note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives and loves of the residents of Crystal Bay and is best read in order.




The Inn at Dolphin Bay


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While her husband is parading around town with a woman young enough to be their daughter, she is stuck on an island in the middle of nowhere with a grouchy old uncle and an inn crumbling to the ground around her. This isn't the summer she expected, but it might just be the summer she needs. When Tana Martin catches her Hollywood executive husband with a sultry Italian actress, her friend suggests that she needs a little "you time" - meaning swimsuits, Mai Tais, and golden-sand beaches, not a cantankerous old man who needs a caretaker and a family inn that has fallen into a state of disrepair. She should be celebrating her silver wedding anniversary. Instead, she's gearing up for the worst summer of her life. But Dolphin Bay, the small island off the coast of Maine where Tana spent many of her childhoods, has more than a few surprises in store. Amid the sea-breeze days and starry nights, old friendships are rekindled, new flames are ignited, and Tana begins to realize that the life she left behind might not be the one she craves after all. Visit the beautiful island of Dolphin Bay, where friendship, hope, love, and pastries are plentiful. This small-town women's fiction series is perfect for readers of all ages.




The Guest Who Refused to Leave


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In 1916, the new Sunset Hotel is just what St. Petersburg, Florida, wants-a luxury hotel with a quiet, genteel atmosphere. The older, well-to-do clientele expect it to remain that way; but change, whether it is desired or not, is always inevitable. When Clara Loughlin arrives at the hotel it is obvious she is not the typical guest. The young newlywed believes in experiencing life and embracing new ideas. She happily watches as the serene, uneventful area around the hotel transforms into a place where people come for fun, excitement, and even illegal activities. Clara, who is anything but quiet and retiring, befriends tin can tourists, con artists, baseball players and gangsters. She frequents speakeasies and hangs out with bootleggers while she shares the history of St. Petersburg. Clara learns that change isn't always positive. She watches her beloved Sunset Hotel fight for survival through the Depression, World War II, neglect, and abuse. The building survives each challenge and Clara is elated when it finally takes on new life as the Crystal Bay Hotel. Clara, in her continuing watch over her treasured hotel, becomes the guest who refuses to leave.




Hidden Florida Keys and Everglades


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A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.




Reno and Lake Tahoe


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Written by local authors with many years of experience in writing about their community, the Insiders' Guide RM series provide newcomers, visitors, and business travelers with a native's perspective of the area. Each guide details hotels, restaurants, annual events, attractions, nightlife, parks and recreation, real estate, and much more. Covering more than 60 cities and areas nationwide, the Insiders' Guide RM series offer the best local insights on travel and relocation.Features include: -- Light, easier-to-use 6 x 9 size -- Easy-to-read typeface -- Large photos and maps -- Updated interior graphics -- Thumb tabs for quick reference to specific chapters -- More at-a-glance information in every title -- Expanded, comprehensive indexes -- Easy-to-use geographic organization in regional booksExplore Reno and Lake Tahoe with this guide, which includes firsthand information on the history, culture, climate, and attractions of the region.