Hibiscus Heights - Book Review

Hibiscus Heights by Jan Moran

Book 4 in the Crown Island Series

Deb Whitaker is a designer on the rise. She is just completing a major remodel of the famous Majestic hotel on Crown Island and it is almost time for the grand unveiling. It will be the event of the season and Deb has poured her heart and soul into this project. Her life is perfect, or is it? Everything is going as planned until she meets two little boys on vacation. They are super sweet and she has a soft spot for them. They have said a few things that have Deb wondering about their father, so she keeps a close eye on them.

When Deb finally meets their father, she is speechless. He is Grant, the boy she fell in love with so many summers ago. A boy who up and left without a goodbye and is now standing in front of her. Can Deb open up her heart again for a boy she once loved or should she stay hidden from finally getting her happily ever after?

Jan Moran brings us another beautiful story to compliment the Crown Island series. I loved Deb’s story and also catching up with some past characters. Jan does fill in the backstory so it could be read as a stand a lone novel, but reading the whole series is well worth it. The characters, the scenery, the sweet touch of mystery had me reading non stop. Now I anxiously await the next book! Thank you so much Jan Moran for my advanced readers copy which I voluntarily read and reviewed. 

Jan Moran is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of heartfelt women’s fiction series, beach reads, family sagas, and romantic 20th-century historical novels. Jan dreams up her popular, small-town contemporary beach books on sunny shores in Southern California. Don't miss out on new releases and special offers - join Jan's Readers Club on her website for all her news.

Pour a cup of tea or a glass of wine, open one of her books, and find yourself transported with characters you’ll soon be rooting for as friends. Jan is an avid traveler, so you’ll find her books infused with authentic locales and things she loves to research—from chocolate, wine, and food to history, fashion, and more. Readers often say that along with a heartwarming story, they also learn many fascinating details.

As a native of Texas who lived on the East Coast and worked in Paris, Hong Kong, and Canada, Jan brings a wealth of experience to every book she writes. She welcomes you to her wonderful world of storytelling.

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Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds - Harlequin Blog Tour

Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds by Allison Brennan

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Mia Crawford, an accountant is practical. She loves her grandmother, her cats and most of all her books. She loves getting lost in a story and always has a book on the go. When her company wants to send her on a vacation, she would rather have the money to put in her retirement fund, but she relents. Mia needs a life. An exciting life like the characters in her books.

Mia heads out to a private island for her vacation. She is ready to relax, read, and maybe have a fling. When she gets to the island, she goes to find a book in the gift shop and picks up one that a guest has left behind. Mia has no idea when she opens the first page how the book will change her life. Soon she is embroiled in a mystery, the pages of the book giving her clues, and Mia does not know who to trust and who just may be the next victim.

Twists, turns, mysteries and a romance all tied into one a fabulous book by Allison Brennan. I loved the story and the characters. I had no clue who was guilty until the very end of the book. As usual for Ms. Brennan, just when you think you have it figure out, she goes in a different direction. My sincere thanks to Allison Brennan, Harlequin Trade Publishing and Netgalley for my advanced copy which I read and reviewed voluntarily. A perfect beach read for the summer.

ALLISON BRENNAN is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author of over forty novels. She lives in Arizona with her husband, five kids and assorted pets.

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Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds

Allison Brennan

On Sale Date: June 17, 2025

9780778387251

Hardcover

$30.00 USD

400 pages

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Thank you so much for stopping by the farmhouse. Lynn 

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Out of the blue - Book Review

Out of the Blue by Jenny Hale

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Nora Jenkins a school counselor is counting down the days to summer vacation. She has a beachside resort calling her name. She and her grandmother are planning to relax and enjoy the sun. Nora is a little concerned what will happen with one of her students, Ivy Ryman when school is over. Ivy lost her mother and is still grieving. She has been acting out since having to live with her father she barely knows. Nora seems to be the only one that can help Ivy. Ivy’s father turns to Nora as well to help him navigate how to bond with Ivy. Now all Nora has to do is find Ivy a counselor she likes and she can go enjoy the sun and surf.

Vacation finally arrives and Nora and her grandmother head to the coast. Just as they start to relax, they get an unexpected visitor which throws their vacation into a spin. One visitor is enough, but when the next one shows up, it’s hard to resist when he is not only kind but also handsome. Can Nora keep her relationship with the Rymans professional or will she take a chance on love?

Author Jenny Hale has done it again. Another amazing novel filled with friends, family and a blossoming romance. I loved all the characters from the start and my heart broke for Ivy. The plot was so interesting, I couldn’t put the book down. I laughed, I cried and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. My thanks to Harpeth Road Press and the author Jenny Hale for my advanced readers copy which I voluntarily read and reviewed. This is the perfect summer read.

Thank you so much for stopping by the farmhouse. Lynn 

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Seabreeze Library - Book Review

Seabreeze Library by Jan Moran

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Ivy Bay and her sister Shelly are getting ready to close the Seabreeze Inn to do some major renovations before the summer season begins. They are waiting for the last guest to check out when they get a request for just the weekend. How can they say no? When the new guest arrives, she is driving a book mobile. Can this be a coincidence that the Summer Beach Library needs to be rebuilt and a librarian has just arrived in town? As the resident’s rally around the new book mobile, Ivy, Shelly and Poppy take on a new task, working together to convince town council they need the new library. This endeavour could take years, but when the renovations start, the old inn may give them just what they need once again.

Jan Moran brings us another delightful new chapter in the Summer Beach series with this amazing novel. I am blown away each time I pick up one of her books and the story has me captured on the very first page. The characters are so lovable yet complex and she blends their stories seamlessly while taking us on another new adventure. Add in a touch of mystery and some new characters and I could not put this one down. My sincere thanks to Jan Moran for my advanced copy which I voluntarily read and reviewed. This is one of my all-time favourite series friends. Come join the fun in Summer Beach.

Jan Moran is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of heartfelt women’s fiction series, beach reads, family sagas, and romantic 20th-century historical novels. Jan dreams up her popular, small-town contemporary beach books on sunny shores in Southern California. Don't miss out on new releases and special offers - join Jan's Readers Club on her website for all her news.

Pour a cup of tea or a glass of wine, open one of her books, and find yourself transported with characters you’ll soon be rooting for as friends. Jan is an avid traveler, so you’ll find her books infused with authentic locales and things she loves to research—from chocolate, wine, and food to history, fashion, and more. Readers often say that along with a heartwarming story, they also learn many fascinating details.

As a native of Texas who lived on the East Coast and worked in Paris, Hong Kong, and Canada, Jan brings a wealth of experience to every book she writes. She welcomes you to her wonderful world of storytelling.

To check out the Summer Beach series and all Jan's book, just click HERE

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The Summer of Starting Over - Book Review

                                         The Summer of Starting Over  by Savannah Carlisle

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Callie Jackson, a country music star is heading home to Big Dunne Island to clean out her parents’ home. She hasn’t been home since her parent’s funeral, so she is hesitant what will be waiting for her. She left as a young girl after being discovered and has been on the road since. She left everything behind, her family, her friends and her first love. Now she must face all the tough choices she made years ago.

One person Callie will have to face is Jesse Thomas, the boy she told not to follow her to Nashville. When she left, she took his heart with her. He stills lives in Big Dunne Island and has made his own choices since she left. Can Callie repair the broken relationships? What will happen when she finds out her friends and family have been keeping a secret from her? Will she run back to Nashville or finally stop running and stay home on Big Dunne?

I absolutely adored this novel by Savannah Carlisle. The characters in the novel pulled at your heartstrings and they were all so easy to love. The story is set in a small town, has amazing characters and is the first in a new series which is my favourite kind of book to read. The novel flowed seamlessly and I loved the little added twists and surprises. Thank you to Harpeth Road Press for my advanced copy which I voluntarily read and reviewed. Come join Callie and the residents of Big Dunne Island this spring.

Thank you so much for stopping by the farmhouse. Lynn 

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Spotted at Lighthouse Bay by Amelia Addler

Spotted at Lighthouse Bay by Amelia Addler

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Adelaide is staying with her sister Sheila after her marriage and job ended. It is the perfect place to start the next chapter of her life. She spends her day sipping tea in the tea house, strolling the beach and just relaxing. Everything is peaceful until her mother and a bodyguard show up unannounced. Her mother is there after being scammed and is looking for her daughters to bail her out yet again. The body guard is saying he is there to protect her against a threat issued to her ex-husband. Adelaide is non too impressed with either new guest.

As Adelaide and Rick start to spend more time together, it gets harder to keep things professional between them. With her family around her, can Adelaide open her heart again? Can Rick face his demons and still protect Adelaide?

Amelia Addler brings us another amazing novel filled with family, friends and an unfolding mystery. As this is the fourth book in the Spotted Cottage series, we get to meet new characters but also get to see what characters from the previous books are up to. Although it is a series, you could easily read this as a stand alone novel as Amelia does an amazing job filling in the back story. I loved the romance between Adelaide and Rick and it was nice to have a mid life couple fall in love. My sincere thanks to Amelia Addler for my advanced readers copy which I voluntarily read and reviewed. Come join the group for tea at the Spotted Cottage this spring.

Thank you so much for stopping by the farmhouse. Lynn

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To Sicily With Love by Jennifer Probst

To Sicily With Love by Jennifer Probst

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Aurora York is a successful life coach and is adored by her fans. She has it all together. A fabulous career, a gorgeous boyfriend and a home she loves. She has put everything into her career at the cost of not seeing much of her friends and family, but that is how it goes when you want to be successful right?

 When her world comes crashing down, Aurora can not seem to keep it together. She could lose everything she has worked so hard for. Aurora decides to take a DNA test as she is an only child, and to her surprise, she finds a match in Italy. How could that be? When she connects with her match, she finds a whole family she knew nothing about. On a whim she flies to Italy and is soon embraced with not only family, but culture and tradition. Can Aurora leave her new family behind and return to the States?

I loved this book by Jennifer Probst. It was like cuddling up in a cozy blanket and going on an adventure to Italy. The characters were fabulous and the story kept me engaged throughout the book. My thanks to Berkley Publishing and the author Jennifer Probst for my advanced readers copy which I read and reviewed voluntarily. Grab a copy friends and go on a beautiful adventure to Italy.

Thank you so much for stopping by the farmhouse. Lynn

  Affiliate Disclosure: I am so blessed to be able to share and create content free of charge. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases so, please note that when you click links and purchase items, in most (not all) cases I will receive a referral commission. Your support in purchasing through these links is very much appreciated. All the items are supplies that I personally use and recommend. Thank you again for your support.