A USA Today Bestseller!Widow Jen Watson is looking forward to having a blissful summer at the family beach house all to herself, for the first time in years—until she finds out her family has been scheming to sell it.They don’t want to put any money into making necessary repairs when they could sell at a nice profit instead. But Jen and her best friends are willing to do just about anything to … Jen and her best friends are willing to do just about anything to keep that from happening. They decide to take on the work themselves in between long walks on the beach, watching spectacular sunsets during happy hours on the deck, and wiggling their toes in the sand.
They are determined to show the rest of the family that selling is a mistake, and that Nana’s house should be restored and kept in the family.
Cozy up for this heart-warming series, where the bonds of friends and family run deep.
NOTE: Newport Harbor House was previously published under my pen name, Cindy Nichols.
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I loved this story! A quick relaxing afternoon read with wonderful characters and interesting storyline. Can’t wait to read more of this series.
I really enjoyed reading this book! I got lost in the story and felt I got to know each character personally!
Yeah, it was ok.
Fun and easy read. Perfect for that day off with a glass of Chardonnay. Fun characters with both humor and drama. Recommend
Enjoyable reading anytime
Great friendships and family development. How working things out by really talking and listening can be a win for everyone.
I loved both of these books and can’t wait for the next in the series!
A super fun summer beach read. This is my first read by this author but I will Definitely read more
Jen Watson head to the family beach house…a place full of fun family gatherings and memories. She is accompanied by friend Faith and the meet Carrie. The trip discovers the house needs lots of repairs and upgrades. Meanwhile Jen’s heart is breaking as she is opposed by her dad and brother Greg who are determined to sell the house.
Her dad has met a new lady friend and Greg is facing financial worries.
Jen cannot bear the thought that her children and potential grandchildren will lose this special family place. She is further devastated by the thought of all the old homes being torn down to make way for new sleek upscale homes.
The trio tries to upgrade the house, take care
Of a feisty puppy Daisy, and learn how to cook Italian food from childhood friend Joe’s mom.
Lots of great descriptions and feelings
This was the perfect escape book. Reading this novel was like taking a vacation.
Jen’s beach house needs some love, and a renovation. She and her best friends Carrie and Faith decide to use the summer to patch it up a little. But is it worth the money or effort? Her family isn’t so sure, they are talking about selling, but she loves it with all the memories of her nonna and late husband. Can these group of friends really save the beach house?
I loved this story! While reading this story to just want them to save the house. Reading the description of the nature makes you want to visit Newport. Can’t wait to read the other stories of this series.
Loved this book–first in a new series from Cindy Nichols–set in Newport Beach, CA. Cindy has a wonderful warmth to her stories–feel-good women’s fiction. 50 something Jen and best friends, Cassie and Faith enjoy what could be the last summer at Jen’s Newport Beach house as her family pressures her to sell.
Very enjoyable!
The author kept switching back and forth between the characters, that I got lost along the way.
the ending did leave me wanting which is why there is book #2.
I loved this story, it’s very well written.
This book is about a woman trying to fix up her old beach house to sell because she cannot afford it.
Sweet book about relationships with friends in mid-life.
A good summer beach read!
Ready to find the sequel so I can follow the characters through their story.
pretty boring read.. no conclusion for the characters either tho you can surmise I guess