In one evening, Indi’s world falls apart. Enter the shy professor her family mistakes for her fiancé…make that ex-fiance.
Professor Philip West never wanted to return to Maine…or his grandfather’s miserable old house. But after his mother’s death, he’s now the guardian of a teenage half sister he barely knows — one who doesn’t want anything to do with him. He longs to help her heal, but he’s exhausted and numb, desperate for relief of his own. Maybe that’s why he’s so easily distracted when he happens upon the little shop with a name on its storefront window that sounds familiar, a hint of a mystery nudging him inside.
More than a decade has passed since Indi Muir made the heartbreaking decision she’s never recovered from — though she’s certainly tried. She has a full life running her shop and creating the artsy pieces that fill its shelves. If she can just stay busy, she’ll keep her hurt and regret at ba… until her past and present collide, shattering her carefully built walls. Things only get worse when danger comes calling at her childhood home.
The one bright spot amid Indi’s turmoil is the shy stranger who wandered into her shops months ago and his moody but lovable sister. As she confronts her past and the mysterious threat facing her family, she’s intent on helping Philip too, if they can overcome old secrets and wounds, outrun rising peril…and take a chance on love.
Breathtaking romance, a captivating mystery, and an enchanting wintry seaside…return to Muir Harbor in bestselling author Melissa Tagg’s latest.
My Review:
“You are not a mess. God sees the beauty you already are. He’s not in a hurry and you don’t have to be either.”
What a stunningly beautiful and incredibly moving story! Written in a way that pulled at all my emotions — I cried, I laughed, I swooned. Intricate details woven into a tapestry of…well…wonder! And it comes from more than just our hero and heroine’s stories. It’s in the family relationships — raw and real and imperfectly wonderful. And the way a myriad of story threads pull together, building in intensity until they are all expertly intertwined by the end. I’m truly gobsmacked at the impact ‘A Seaside Wonder’ had on me.
So rich in inspirational wisdom. Honestly, I filled a little notebook with faith quotes and tabbed so many pages…I’m not one to annotate fiction books but this one might be the exception. The kind of book that transforms the reader as much as the characters. So many profound insights! Like:
“I just wonder if instead of asking God to take the pain away, we invite Him into it.”
and…
“She’s put her trust in a God who…who maybe doesn’t make every crack disappear, but who holds all her broken pieces tenderly.”
I could go on and on and on…but you just need to read this book for yourself. Guaranteed to hold a cherished place of honour on any library shelf.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy– winner’s choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of A Seaside Wonder, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday March 25, 2023. Offer open to International Readers.
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Sounds like a must read to me. Thank you for sharing my book twin. leliamae54(at)aol (dot)com
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a twin worthy book for sure. 🙂 Good luck, Lucy!
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I’ve seen this book everywhere, It’s been on my wish list for a while now. Thanks for your review. It makes me want to read it more. Thanks for the opportunity. nora finding hope at yahoo
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That gorgeous cover has been making a big splash. Good luck, Nora!
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Kav, I don’t read much contemporary romance, but if you’re gobsmacked, I’m in! 🙂
ckbarker at gmail dot com
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This contemporary is worthy making the leap, Cheryl. Good luck!
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WOW! After reading the books description and your review, that was my main thought – WOW. What an incredible sounding story. Definitely one I would love to devour – probably more than once. The quotes alone would have this book being placed on my TBR list.
On top of that – look at that cover! That alone would draw you in between the bright colors used and the scene who won’t pick that book up for a second look?
Thank you for the chance to win a copy! Shared and hoping to be the extremely fortunate one selected.
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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This is a book I will definitely be reading again. There’s just so many nuances to the story. Good luck, Kay!
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I agree with everything in your review! I love Melissa Tagg books and this one was so good!
In one of Melissa’s last newsletters she said she plans to have book 3, Wedding at Sea ready this year, gorgeous cover too! and also the 3rd book in the Maple Valley series! yay!
Happy reading Thursday!
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Yipee for hot off the press news from our inside reporter. 🙂 This is such a brilliant series. Can’t wait for the third book!
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Woohoo….good to know, Tracey!
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I agree with everything in your review! I loved this one too, it was one of my favorites of 2022. I’m looking forward to the third book.
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I am too — don’t know how it could beat this one though. 🙂 Good luck, Gretchen.
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I’ve had my eye on this one. Tagg is a must read author for sure. her stories are gut-wrenching and soooo beautifully written!!! Ty for the opportunity to win a copy.
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Yes, so much thought and faith goes into each one. I always come away richer for the reading experience. Good luck, Anne!
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Yes, I’d love to read this book. It sounds like one of those that we will remember for a long time.
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Yep, the kind of story that sticks with you. Good luck, Becky!
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Such a beautiful cover! I am sure the story is amazing as well. Fabulous review, Kav! cilydav at hotmail dot com
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Yes, aren’t the colours gorgeous? Good luck, Cindy!
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Read “Autumn by the Sea”…. most definitely have this on my must-read list!!
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You need to read this one too, Trixi. Good luck!
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SQUEEEEE! I so enjoy Melissa Tagg’s novels.
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She’s an author worth squeeeeing about. 🙂 Good luck, Caryl!
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I’m a huge fan of Melissa Tagg’s books. There are so many nuggets of faith wisdom in her books. I loved A Seaside Wonder and am really liking this series. Don’t enter me in your giveaway since this is a book I already have.
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Yes, so many layers to her stories. The kind of book you just can’t shake. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Pam. Happy Reading!
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Like everyone else, I love the colorful cover! Enjoyed your review and look forward to reading this.
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
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Yes — that cover is sooooo eye-catching. Good luck, Beth!
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“YaY” for Melissa Tagg ~ Book 2 at Muir Harbor in Maine! Appreciate the “show me, not tell me” faith of character interaction to enter the heart beyond words on a page. Thank you for featuring this author again, especially for her new readers! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com
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She incorporates faith beautifully into her stories. Profound and moving and so relatable. Good luck, Kathleen!
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I would love to read Indi’s story. Maine is such a great setting for a story. The inspirational wisdom quotes you shared with us are truly wonderful.
marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
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Maine is one of my favourite settings too. Maine and Alaska…you can’t get much farther apart than that. lol Good luck, Maryann!
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Ooooo another book I’ve been hoping to read! There are just too many amazing authors and amazing books. 😉
dmandres5 at gmail dot com
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It’s hard to keep up, isn’t it? Good luck, Melissa!
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