review Sand Castle Bay

characters Sand Castle Bay é PDF, eBook or Kindle ePUB free New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sherryl Woods takes listeners to the North Carolina coast with a new family and her trademark heartfelt emotionsIn a trade off she’s lived to regret Emily Castle left home years ago to become an interior designer The youngest of three sisters Emily desperately wanted t 3 Stars Charming sweet romanceSteffi and I did a joint review for this book and while she rated it at 5 Stars it was a 3 Star read for me Hope you enjoy our side by side comparison What workedSteffiI love Sand Castle Bay as much as I do because of the small town life and family dynamic Gabi Emily Sam and Cora Jane are meddlers and sometimes annoying but they stay strong together and are always supportive of each other While Sand Castle Bay is not a steamy read Emily and Boone do have a lot of chemistry It might not have filled me with heat but with happiness and sunshine When I read about the premise of the story and later realized that Emily s job is one of the main problems in the romantic relationship I became wary I expected to be disappointed by a stereotypical story of a woman having to choose between her love for a man and her successful career That does not happen in Sand Castle Bay and I was ecstatic Sherryl Woods accommodates small town sweetness with Emily s big city style and does not degrade one or the other Surprisingly I was completely enad with the meddling grandmother Cora Jane Yes she intrudes on every possible intimate and private situation but I loved her involvement and again the strong family bonds Also staying with the family aspect of the story I was glad to see that Emily s sisters were very much involved in the book While the focus of their stories will be in their own books they already started in Sand Castle BayKarla The family dynamic I loved the premise of three sisters who come home to help their grandmother after hurricane causes damage to her restaurant along the coast Even though they fight like siblings get in each other s business there is still that sense of camaraderie and they never forget that they are familyI enjoyed the setting along North Carolina coastline and that small town community atmosphere It always give me such a warm feeling when I read about people who are familiar with one another and come together to help each other after tragedy strikes What didn t workSteffi Not much for me The only thing that bothered me a bit was Boone s inability to fully commit to Emily but I understood his reluctance because of their past Karla The head spinning indecisiveness of Emily and Boone I had trouble gauging their true feelings for one another When they were together and on the same page with each other it was incredibly sweet and then at a moment s notice one wrong word from either of them and the other one went running I also didn t care for the fact that Boone couldn t man up and wanted to keep his relationship with Emily hidden for reasons that made no sense to meCora Jane what a meddlershe was just too much It felt like Emily was never allowed think for herself because her grandmother had it in her head how her life should play out and spoke her mind constantly when she have kept uiet and been understanding of Emily s feelings Best scenesSteffi It s hard for me to focus on one specific scene because the whole atmosphere of Sand Caste Bay is what was so special to me I think if I had to pick one specific scene I would go for a uite unromantic one which might be surprising to you Emily and Boone very rationally discuss their relationship on Cora Jane s porch one evening with the sisters listening in I loved that because it s something I would have done to my sister as well but I also really appreciated that Boone and Emily considered the difficulties their relationship would bring and the risks they d have to take After all they had BJ Boone s son to consider and I loved that they didn t jump in head firstKarla I loved when Boone walked with Emily out to the pier took her hand and apologized to her and admitted that he held some blame in their break up ten years ago He let his guard down and I felt like Emily finally had the Boone back that she fell in love with years ago How ironic that this should all happen on the same pier that they sat on as teens talked the night away and realized that they were meant to be It was a short scene but it was so romantic sighFavorite charactersSteffi BJ is one of my favorite characters hands down He is such a sweet boy and wears his heart on his sleeve I loved how he bonded with Emily but she wasn t immediately painted as the neglectful girlfriend when she struggled to adjust her lifestyle to include a new boyfriend and his sonI actually enjoyed Cora Jane s interactions with the sisters so much that she became one of my favorite characters as well because of her caring and loving nature Karla has a very different view of her character which I found really interesting when we talked about Sand Castle Bay I basically liked most of the secondary characters in the book Gabi Sam Wade Ethan and Jerry I loved them all and can t wait for their stories to come in Wind Chime Point and Sea Glass IslandKarla Emily and BJ I loved both of them and I like how they forged such a sweet relationship I felt like little BJ was the only one who truly understood Emily He broke my heart and it was uite evident that he was in need of a maternal figure He had Cora Jane and his less than likeable grandmother Jodie but there was something about his attachment to Emily that had me wanting to reach into the pages of the book and wrap my arms around himEmily was a strong woman and she knew what she wanted out of life Even though everyone wanted to have a say in how she lived it she was not easily swayed She had a way of thinking things through and tried to take everyone s feelings into account She handled Jodie very well and was always respectful in her comments about Jenny I really liked her Overall ThoughtsSteffi Sand Castle Bay was the perfect sweet romance read for me Reading steamy books most often it was a refreshing change of pace Sand Castle Bay is the right book for you if you enjoy sweet stories about family love and small town life and appreciate the simplicity in the construction of a story Sand Castle Bay does not need special effects big drama intrigues or kinky erotic scenes to convey emotion The story does that all on its own which speaks of the high uality and very skilled style of writing Sand Castle Bay is the perfect introduction into spring and summer reading when you want to feel the sun on your face and a gentle breeze cooling your skin It took me back to my very first romance books and I can t wait to read Gabi s story in Wind Chime Point 5 starsKarla On the whole this was an enjoyable read but as I stated I had a hard time endearing myself to one character in particular Cora Jane s meddling got old after a while I could have tolerated a little but my goodness she was there at every turn When she was out of the picture the read was better but unfortunately she played a larger role than was necessary I think my issue with her might be of a personal one as I don t take kindly to people dictating how I should live my life and maybe that s why she annoyed me so muchHowever the author s skilled writing attention to detail and the overall premise of the story a second chance with your one true love making sacrifices for that person and coming home made this a very pleasant read Whether you find a spot on the beach or cozy up on the couch on a Sunday afternoon in the end Sand Castle Bay will leave you with a good feeling I m looking forward to returning to the Ocean Breeze series and reading about the elusive Gabi in Wind Chime Point 35 stars A copy of this book was provided by Harleuin Mira via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

characters Sand Castle Bay é PDF, eBook or Kindle ePUB free O prove herself Success though came at the cost of leaving behind the man she lovedFor Boone Dorsett losing Emily left his heart shattered but another woman was waiting in the wings Now a widower with a young son Boone has a second chance with Emily when a storm brings her home But with his former in laws threatening Sherryl Woods has done it again She has created yet another charming delightful series with characters that I felt an instant connection with I have been a fan of Sherryl Woods for a while and I have loved all of her other series so I was excited to read her latest The Ocean Breeze Series The First in this delightful new series is Sand Castle Bay In this book Ms Woods introduces the Castle Family Cora Jane Grandma and her three granddaughters Emily Gabi Samantha Emily Castle left North Carolina many years ago to find success and left behind a very heartbroken Boone Dorsett She now has a very successful business helping her wealthy customers decorate redecorate their homes and businesses When a hurricane wreaks havoc on the bay side diner owned by her Grandmother she and her two sister rush home to help her clean up and get ready to reopen She doesn t know that her childhood sweetheart is now a widower with an adorable young son At first these two do everything they can to cause friction between them because the fireworks are very much still there and they don t know how to handle them The fireworks reach a stage they just can not ignore any and once they agree to give each other a chance they have A LOT of things they have to overcome in order With the power of love most things can be concurredI admired Emily s ambition to go after the career she wanted and the life she has made for herself When she finds something is missing and wants to make things work with Boone she tries to juggle everything I so enjoyed watching Emily rediscover her family ties She has spent so much time working on her career that she hasn t spent a lot of time with her sisters and grandmother While they are all working together to reopen Castle s by the Sea they all discover how much they have missed that family support Not only is there the wonderful relationship that unfolds between Emily and Boone as well as their interaction with Boone s son BJ we also see the bond between sisters and a their grandmother Speaking of their Grandmother oh my goodness I loved Cora Jane This woman is full has a lot of great ualities she is spunky a little sassy sometimes likes to meddle in her family s lives but only for their own goodI loved Boone he is a very dedicated father a successful businessman and very dedicated to his family and friends that he also considers family He has a young son that he is trying to do the very best he can to raise He has a meddling mother in law that causes him some problems and even problems once he and Emily try to find their way back to each other I so admired Boone for some of the choices he makes to help make sure this relationship worksBoone and Emily s story was so compelling I found myself having to force my hands to put this book down when I sure did not want to These two are just such a sweet couple and with BJ they are an adorable family I absolutely loved this book and I can not wait to read Gabi s story in Wind Chime Point It is already in my to read pile so stay tuned for my review for it to follow soon Between Renaissance and Baroque: Jesuit Art in Rome, 1565û1610 young son Boone has a second chance with Emily when a storm brings her home But with his former in laws threatening Sherryl Woods has done it again She has created Who Was Bruce Lee? yet another charming delightful series with characters that I felt an instant connection with I have been a fan of Sherryl Woods for a while and I have loved all of her other series so I was excited to read her latest The Ocean Breeze Series The First in this delightful new series is Sand Castle Bay In this book Ms Woods introduces the Castle Family Cora Jane Grandma and her three granddaughters Emily Gabi Samantha Emily Castle left North Carolina many Boom Snot Twitty years ago to find success and left behind a very heartbroken Boone Dorsett She now has a very successful business helping her wealthy customers decorate redecorate their homes and businesses When a hurricane wreaks havoc on the bay side diner owned by her Grandmother she and her two sister rush home to help her clean up and get ready to reopen She doesn t know that her childhood sweetheart is now a widower with an adorable My Los Angeles young son At first these two do everything they can to cause friction between them because the fireworks are very much still there and they don t know how to handle them The fireworks reach a stage they just can not ignore any and once they agree to give each other a chance they have A LOT of things they have to overcome in order With the power of love most things can be concurredI admired Emily s ambition to go after the career she wanted and the life she has made for herself When she finds something is missing and wants to make things work with Boone she tries to juggle everything I so enjoyed watching Emily rediscover her family ties She has spent so much time working on her career that she hasn t spent a lot of time with her sisters and grandmother While they are all working together to reopen Castle s by the Sea they all discover how much they have missed that family support Not only is there the wonderful relationship that unfolds between Emily and Boone as well as their interaction with Boone s son BJ we also see the bond between sisters and a their grandmother Speaking of their Grandmother oh my goodness I loved Cora Jane This woman is full has a lot of great ualities she is spunky a little sassy sometimes likes to meddle in her family s lives but only for their own goodI loved Boone he is a very dedicated father a successful businessman and very dedicated to his family and friends that he also considers family He has a Enacting the Corporation young son that he is trying to do the very best he can to raise He has a meddling mother in law that causes him some problems and even problems once he and Emily try to find their way back to each other I so admired Boone for some of the choices he makes to help make sure this relationship worksBoone and Emily s story was so compelling I found myself having to force my hands to put this book down when I sure did not want to These two are just such a sweet couple and with BJ they are an adorable family I absolutely loved this book and I can not wait to read Gabi s story in Wind Chime Point It is already in my to read pile so stay tuned for my review for it to follow soon

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characters Sand Castle Bay é PDF, eBook or Kindle ePUB free A custody suit the stakes of loving her are higher than everWill fate once again separate them or is the time finally right for these two star crossed lovers“Woods proves her expertise in matters of the heart as she gives us characters that we genuinely relate to and care about” RT Book Reviews on Moonlight Cove But that didn t mean she was going to open her heartor risk breaking Boone s for a second timeSand Castle Bay by Sherryl WoodsI sometimes read the summer romance genre particularly when I am on vacation and that is exactly what I did here I was surprised by how strongly I was pulled in I read way romance in my teen years then I do now but somehow this book struck just the right note it was interesting and fun without getting tofor lack of a better termcornythe relationship portrayed here was very realistic I did not know this was part of a trilogy when I first sat down to read this Three sisters and each book is about a different sister I have read one from the trilogy but this one remains my favorite so far and is perfect beach reading with an engrossing story set against the beauty of a small southern beach town Highly enjoyable reading

• Audio CD
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• Sand Castle Bay
• Sherryl Woods
• en
• 25 August 2019
• 9781469286808