Untangling secrets at a historic beach inn has unimagined surprises.
With the high summer season underway at the Seabreeze Inn, Ivy Bay faces new challenges. She has just one season to make the inn a success to pay the tax bill her late husband left behind. And her neighbor’s lawsuit could mean an end to the Seabreeze Inn. Yet her daughter Sunny’s arrival in Summer Beach is also a chance to … in Summer Beach is also a chance to renew their strained relationship.
While the mayor, Bennett Dylan, develops deeper feelings for Ivy, new trials weigh on their romantic relationship. Sensing Ivy’s sadness over her sister Shelly’s departure, Bennett encourages Mitch, the Java Beach owner, to contact Shelly. And Sunny fears Bennett might be a replacement for her father.
Amid the turmoil, Ivy discovers another clue from the old house’s original owner. The woman’s story makes Ivy reflect on what the house means to her and all of Summer Beach.
Seabreeze Sunset is a sweet summer beach read. This third novel in the Summer Beach series concludes this trilogy. Book your reservation in this small beachside town of intriguing characters now.
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“Sometimes you just have to roll with whatever life serves”
In this, the third Summer Beach novel, we are back with Ivy Bay as she tries to keep the Seabreeze Inn running one step ahead of the tax assessor. Is Ivy going to be able to keep the doors open or will the beautiful old historic building go back on the auction block for being in arrears. And the little band of “family” who have come together to help Ivy, face obstacles united, one at a time, including late spouse’s mistresses, neighbor lawsuits, and even more of the former owner’s eccentricities that are found quite by accident.
Through it all, Ivy stands firm, and begins to realize she doesn’t have to go it alone; she can ask for and learn to receive help. Will it come too late? You’ll just have to read this to find out! Highly recommended 5/5
[disclaimer: I received this book as a gift from the author and chose to voluntarily read and review it]
Really like a good, well written book. Great story with lots of mystery and background history to keep you hooked until the end. Interesting and entertaining characters that keep the story alive. Would recommend!
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I’ve read several books written by Jan Moran; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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The secrets of Seabreeze Inn will finally be discovered………but will the Inn survive?
Seabreeze Sunset is the third and final book in the Summer Beach series and it is definitely my favorite. Ivy’s story continues as she struggles with making the Seabreeze Inn a success, or at least enough money to deal with the looming financial situation coming shortly. But there are also a number of really great things happening for her personally, including her relationship with Bennett and the potential of developing a real relationship with her daughter as they do not get along at all. The questions that surround the Inn are going to be finally answered.
This is a well written and very enjoyable book with a lot of really great characters, and a few that you wouldn’t mind seeing float out to sea and never return.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Book 3 in the Summer Beach Series and a wonderful conclusion to this great series. The characters are likable and lovable and the story line is well written and just as captivating as the previous books in the series.It’s never easy to say goodbye to a great series.
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Seabreeze Sunset is the third and final book in the Summer Beach series and is a wonderful conclusion to the trilogy.
I loved the characters in this trilogy and the way they have grown in this book. They are realistic and each has problems of their own to overcome. The setting of the historic Seabreeze Inn brought mystery and a place to call home. The storyline is well written and engaging, with mystery, drama, suspense, and romance.
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I was a fan of the series with book 1 and it has continued to deliver through the final book in the series. I loved that it had sisters: Ivy in her 40s and Shelly in her 30s.
Ivy has been trying to resolve get feelings about her dead husband, his betrayal, and the financial mess he left her as well as her first love and the mystery of the previous owner of the beach house.
Shelly is guarded against Mitch with his criminal past and younger age. She has to decide whether it will NY or California for her.
Then there are the many secondary characters who enliven it with quirkyness, humor, and a sense pf community. Bennett, the sexy, helpful mayor wants his second chance with Ivy. Mitch sticks around in hopes that Shelly will give them a second chance. There are assorted neighbors who help, hurt, or amuse. Imani and her son; Gilda and her pet; Darla and her lawsuit; and the surprise guest that no one wanted around.
The slow burn, sweet romance (no sex) worked well. With Ivy dealing with her loss and present situation, I’m not sure when she’d have the time and bandwidth to fall in love at all, so the slower pace and building up to her happily ever after worked for me.
The mystery of Amelia and the art and jewelry that were “bought” during WWII keeps the suspense up. I really liked how everything gave it ambience, a feeling of life there, and just people trying to get by.
Note: I received an advance reading copy from Booksprout. I really enjoyed this series more than I expected to. Well done, Jan Moran.
In all her efforts to save Las Brisas, Ivy didn’t anticipate roof damage, the never endingly litigious neighbor, a woman looking to make amends who really needs a friend, a greedy man, and another who loves her, perhaps a bit smotheringly.
Love and survival can be a bit at odds sometimes. Bullies can be frightening and dangerous too. Sometimes healing comes from unexpected sources.
New beginnings and endings.
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Another wonderful visit to Seabreeze Inn. Always a lovely time. I’ve enjoyed getting to know all of the characters and seeing their struggles and victories. The romances have been lovely. I hate to say goodbye to them but this book really wrapped up questions and gave some semblance of closure. Parting is such sweet sorrow!
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This is the third novel in the Summer Beach Series. Sunbreeze Sunset is an moving, heartfelt and feel good romance story. Its a wonderful well written story. I enjoyed the storyline. The characters are wonderful and enjoyable It to read about them. Its a page turner. Kept my interest throughout the story.
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This is a wonderful conclusion to this trilogy! There were some unexpected surprises but looking back they shouldn’t have been. I enjoyed the rapport among the characters; new and old. The ending left me happy and satisfied.
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Ivy misses Shelley so much but she carries on trying to make everything work but then she has an unexpected visitor who turns out to be the woman that her husband Jeremy had an affair with and she is angry and hurt all over again. Bennett has so many feelings for Ivy but he has to take it slow as she is going through so much. There are twists and turns along with many emotions. I love this book and series so much and Jan is an amazing author and talented writer and I definitely recommend you read this book and series and you will definitely not be disappointed.
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Great women’s fiction. This has about a woman’s life after her husband’s death and a few surprises thrown at her due to his death such as huge debts, a mistress, etc. This story is about how she and with her families help struggle to start and keep an inn running with all sorts of challenges and finding love again.
I highly recommend this series and look forward to the next book.
I have absolutely loved this series from the moment I started, you can’t help but love the characters even the ones who seem to be a mean old biddie! Ivy has loads going non not only with the Inn, Bennett, her daughters and her sister Shelley but is blindsided by the past but not Amelia Erickson’s past but Ivy’s past. There is soo much paced into this book but it flows so naturally and doesn’t feel rushed nor that anything is missing, reunions occur, mysteries are solved, questions are answered and Ivy learns what it means to be wanted and loved.
Stunning Trilogy Finale
This book is the final installment of a wonderful trilogy. This is women’s literature; full of romance, heartache and personal growth. This is a satisfying ending to a fantastic story. I know that I will read these books again and again. I love books that are a saga – even if it is only over the course of a couple of years. I received this ARC book for free from Booksprouts and this is my honest review.
Seabreeze Sunset #3 – I enjoyed reading this trilogy and returning to the Summer Beach Series, but Sunset is the best. Without going into book report mode, there is a lot going on in Ivy’s life. There are the expected twists but the unexpected neckbreaking jerks are wild.
Amelia gets her due and all the questions are answered but the reader knows this will happen. It is the mistress of Ivy’s husband that just opens a whole new can of continuous surprises and Oh, poos. Ivy’s spoilt youngest daughter adds her weight to Ivy’s woes. Lot of woes that are balanced out with the love and support of family, friends and community.
The pace never slows down. While this book can be read as is, the impact of story really needs the foundation built by the two previous books. This is one of those series that is worth investing your time to read. I found this book on Booksprout. 5*
The Summer Beach Series:
Seabreeze Inn #1 – This is my first read by this author and I enjoyed the story. I thought Ivy was a bit too much with her constant treatment of Bennett; she is too old for such immature behavior. The story was too good to put down and I really liked all the characters, even Ivy after she wised up. The family, the town and the friends were all a good match to the good storylines. There was a good mystery about the previous owner and some items, and a bit of intrigue about Ivy’s deceased husband. There are always rumors in a small town and Ivy heard them. The story is complete but this is the first of a series and I am interested in the next book. 4*
Seabreeze Summer #2 – Picks up the next day from where Seabreeze Inn ended. The storylines are interesting and I like that Amelia is still plays a great part when the house gives up another secret. More characters are introduced ranging from locals to family. The romances are out in the open. While parts of the redundancies in Ivy’s head bored me, overall this is still a good read but not as good as S. Inn. Everyone did Mitch wrong, especially Bennett, which disappointed me since I expected better of the group. The one responsible is too easy to figure out. 4*
The Summer Beach Series end.
The Chocolatier – I enjoyed several books by this author, but is my favorite. The multiple storylines, the multiple countries, the multiple time frames all blend together into a heartwarming, heartbreaking, heartfelt story impossible to put down. The range of emotions from pure joy to sheer terror add to the rollercoaster ride through love, deception, survival, guilt, determination and perseverance.
One woman deceived by a loving, tormented husband opens a new world when contacting his estranged family about his death and their child. The decisions, the battles and the secrets she surmounts in order to bring happiness to everyone so she may remarry the new love of her life and have the family she needs and wants.
All the characters are just what the story needs. The loving, the miserable, the protective, the lost and the hiding, combined with plenty of danger and searches, weave a rich tapestry filled with good and decency.
I enjoy that this rich, substantial book is a melting pot of people, history, morals, chocolate and taking the right path through life. A clean read without explicit sex or vulgar language, but a book to savor and get lost in the pages. My complaint about this book is the lack of chocolate samples for the reader. I found this author on Booksprout. 5*
The threat of losing the Seabreeze Inn, especially after all their hard work is very much a reality for sisters Ivy and Shelly as the date to pay the unpaid taxes on the Inn is looming. If that was not enough, they still have not discovered why so many beautiful artifacts were hidden away and then an unwanted visitor returns to town laying claim to the Inn. It is almost too much. But her depth of love for the Inn will not allow Ivy to give up. It is not what she expected of her life at this point, but she has learned that it can be even better. Romance, family, friendships and mystery are all in this excellence conclusion to the saga of the Seabreeze Inn.
I received an ARC of Seabreeze Sunset from the author. The comments and review are my honest opinion.
I truly enjoyed reading it!!
Seabreeze Sunset, is an engaging,
moving & feel good story.
Wonderful characters & romance makes
the perfect read. It’s a well written
book that will keep you hooked wanting
to find out what happens next.
Great final story & series.
Ivy Bennett, steal your heart from
the very first pages to the last.
I loved everything about the book!!
This is the third installment of the Summer Beach series, and with each installment the story just gets better and better. I have loved the evolution of the characters as the series has progressed. As much as I loved Moran’s “Love, California” series, there was not this gentle evolution.
I have loved the progression of both Ivy’s and Shelly’s romances; and the journey as Ivy has fought to maintain the historic, beautiful, mysterious Seabreeze Inn. The cast of characters has grown with delightful (and some not so delightful) people. And I must mention Pixie, the cute little kleptomaniac Chihuahua.
In “Seabreeze Sunset”, Ivy faces another challenge to ownership of the lovely inn. Between the tax bill looming over her head and this latest serious threat, will she be able to hang on to the inn? Shelly hit a bumpy spot with her love interest Mitch and went back to New York City. Will she return to help Ivy? Ivy’s spoiled younger daughter Sunny presents challenges that further threaten Ivy’s new life and her romance with the mayor, Bennett. And the mysterious Amelia Erickson, former owner of the house, has more surprises in store for Ivy.
I highly recommend this fun, heartfelt series. I look forward (hopefully) to more in this series.
Seabreeze Sunset, Book Three by Jan Moran is the third novel in this delightful easy to read Summer Beach series. The story continues as Ivy comes face to face with her deceased ex-husband’s mistress, more hidden items stashed away inside the house, family trauma and drama, romance and love make this another winner by one of my very favorite authors. It’s one of those books you can’t put down and can’t wait to see what happens next. I rated it a five.