“If readers are looking for an author who is the perfect mix of Debbie Macomber and Nora Roberts, Lilly Mirren is it!” – InD’tale Magazine When a renowned book editor returns to her roots, she rediscovers her strength & her passion in this heartwarming novel from the author of The Waratah Inn.Sarah Flannigan is moving home to the small, beachside hamlet of Emerald Cove. After years in the … of Emerald Cove. After years in the city building a career as an editor at one of the top publishing houses in the country, she’s uprooting her life to help her mother run the family cafe after the divorce.
Cindy Flannigan never thought she’d find herself single and alone in her sixties, but when her husband runs off with a younger woman, she uncovers secret debts he’s accumulated that will leave her in dire financial straits for the first time in her life. She calls on her eldest child to help and is delightfully surprised when her daughter moves home to the Cove. But concerns for her daughter’s future happiness soon mar the reunion.
Take a trip to Emerald Cove, where no one’s a stranger, in this heartwarming and uplifting tale for fans of Debbie Macomber, Danielle Steele, and Sheila Roberts.
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A Hodgepodge of Lives
Perfectly narrated by Coralie Bywater, this is a group of stories happening in parallel among friends and family, including a newlywed and her surfing-star husband, a career woman returning home, her mother whose family enterprises are falling down around her ears (after her husband walked out on their marriage after mortgaging the house and the business), and hints of a few others who are working on issues. Well, I guess that is what life is all about!
This is the first book in the Emerald Cove Series, a small town romance. This was my first Lilly Mirren’s book. The story is beautifully written, emotional, and heartwarming. In this story, we follow Sarah, Cindy and Meg, three beautiful and smart women, in their journey to happiness. My heart broke for Meg and Brad, her husband. The writing is definitely original, interesting, and captivating, filled with drama, heartbreaking, and heartwarming scenes. I loved it! The supporting characters are great and interesting. Looking forward to listen to the next book in the Series, Seaside Manor Bed and Breakfast. Coralie Bywater did an outstanding job with the narration. She has a beautiful voice, very pleasant to listen to. If you like women’s fiction, you will love this one.
Cottage on Oceanview Lane
Emerald Cove, Book 1
By: Lilly Mirren
Narrated by: Coralie Bywater
Cottage on Oceanview Lane is a beautiful written story of three women in different stages of life. From newlyweds to career changes, to divorce, this book has a little bit of everything. Lilly Mirren weaves a story that grabbed my heart.e meet Meg who is recently married, when tragedy strikes. Sarah just broke up with her boyfriend and has been called back home to help her mother with their family cafe, and Cindy, Sarah’s mom who has been left by her husband with problems she should not have to face. The problems are realistic and the growth and strength of these women extraordinary. I loved their journey, and hope Mirren continues to update us on them.
This is my first Coralie Bywater listen, and I really enjoyed her. She has a fantastic Australian accent and finds her niche inside each personality of the characters. She was a joy to listen to.
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Cindy’s husband of many years has run off with his young assistant. He’s left her drowning in debt and possibly going to lose the café she’d inherited from her parents. When Sarah receives her mother’s call to help her save the café, it comes at an opportune moment. Sarah herself needs a fresh start.
I thoroughly enjoyed Emerald Cove and the people Mirren has filled the small seaside town with. You’ll be introduced to the main characters while becoming immersed in their stories. In the skillful way Mirren pulls all the seemingly loose threads together, you’ll begin to see how each person has an impact – however small – on the lives of the others. This is definitely a romance, but there’s an edge of mystery as well. I’ve already preordered Book Two, and can hardly wait to receive it!
Highly recommend!
[Many thanks to AXP and the author for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review, the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.]
Emerald Cove sounds like the most amazing place to live.
This story weaves its way through love in a marriage, family love and the extra special love between friends. I enjoyed meeting the characters and travelling with them on their journeys of the heart.
I loved getting to know some of the people in Emerald Cove, who interact with each other, and are good friends.
This book is fascinating to me, in the way the author approaches introducing her characters. Each section shows which person it is, and gives the opening circumstances of their lives, within each chapter. It could seem a bit hard to follow, but it isn’t, really. I so enjoyed meeting each one, and seeing what they are dealing with, as well as what friends are willing to help each other out. Sarah and her mother, Cindy, are probably most often mentioned; but there are many others who work and live in the same community and they become friends, even to the reader, fairly quickly. I highly recommend this book, and I also look forward to the next books in the series!
Lilly Mirren has started another great series.
I think that I’m going to love this series as it involves seniors.
This first book is a wonderful start.
The characters have many emotions and problems to overcome.
The plot includes many situations that are resolved in the book.
I can hardly wait for the next one.
A small town story with likable characters and small town issues. It was sweet that a daughter returns to help her struggling mother. First in a series. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
What a wonderful read with great characters. Entertaining story with a mom and daughter working together to solve issues in both their lives. Would recommend!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sometimes you have to run far away to realize how wonderful home really was. Sarah has an incredible dream job as an editor. Not only that but her handsome fiance is a popular author. So what’s missing? When Sarah’s mom calls to say dad left her for another woman, Sarah must decide where her priorities lie. Surrounded by friends and family Sarah finds she can have what she really wants while helping her mom and reconnecting with her high school friends.
A great story with well developed characters you can love, hate and wish you knew. A wonderful storyline that casts glimpses into the lives of the characters. Love Sarah, Meg, Vicky, Cindy and Mick! I think you will too!
Book one in the Emerald Cove series a well written story by an Author I have not read before. I want to read the next book.This story deals with different women and the men that come into their life. There is Meg Taylor, Sarah Flannigan, Cindy Flannigan, and Officer Rebecca. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book is set in the small ocean town Emerald Cove when Sarah moves back home to help her mother after her father leaves her for a younger woman. This story actually evolves around the lifes of several people at a crossroad of their life when they have to rebuild their life and find the happy place we all seek.
Cottage On Oceanview Lane ( Emerald Cove #1 )
By: Lilly Mirren
Cottage On Oceanview Lane is the start and first of a new series Emerald Cove. Women finding their way and control of their lives. This story is a little different than most. A woman moves back home to help her mother. This is a heartwarming story that will touch your heart.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book , but was not told that I had to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.
I liked how the story follows a group of women as they come to terms with the hand life dealt them and how they find the strength within themselves to continue on. I was hooked from the first page and can’t wait to read more about this small town. I recommend trying this series if you like contemporary women’s fiction. I found it to be a great read.
Cottage on Oceanview is the first book in the Emerald Cove series.
I voluntarily received and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Final Rating: 5 Stars
Women Gaining Control Of Their Lives
This is a wonderful bit of Women’s Literature. It tells the story of several women in various stages of regaining control of their lives. It is told in a fashion that leaves plenty of room for more episodes. This book ends with the women all finding strength within themselves and a path towards a better future. It is not a cliffhanger in any manner. I love the way that this author presents a story. It is all so realistic and believable.
This book is exciting, heartfelt and filled with issues found in the small community of Emerald Cove in the land down-under. There are a lot of moving parts in this story-line with newly weds, hardworking cafe owner, unresolved relationships and how this affects those who live in the area. I loved Oscar and the hard life he lived; I appreciated Mick and his work ethic; and, I cried when Meg shed her tears of sorrow. The writing is excellent and the story itself is absolutely wonderful; however, I can hardly wait to see Book 2 and how a couple situations get resolved as injuries were bleeding and illness was attacking those that were loved in the village. Thanks to the author for the ARC for my enjoyment.
This is a well written book that hooks you on the first page. The author makes the book come to life and the people become your friends. Come to Emerald Cove, Australia and forget your troubles for a while! I can’t wait for next book in this series. I received an ARC copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.