“Roberts proves again why she is the premier purveyor of small-town, feel-good romance.” —Booklist USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts takes readers back to the sun-dappled shores of Moonlight Harbor as its citizens find hope, happiness and humor in the wake of a tragic loss.Jenna Jones has been standing on the shore of the Sea of Love for too long. Even with two good men interested in … of the Sea of Love for too long. Even with two good men interested in her, she’s been afraid to wade in. According to her best friend, Courtney, she should. The water’s fine. Life is great! Practically perfect, if you don’t count Courtney’s problems with her cranky ex-boss. Maybe Courtney’s right. It’s time to dive in.
When tragedy strikes, everything changes and Jenna’s more confused than ever. But this fresh heartache might help her figure out at last who she can turn to when times get tough.
Full of warmth and humor, Sunset on Moonlight Beach proves that every ending can be the beginning of a beautiful new story.
“A sun-dappled, ocean-splashed, and superbly satisfying addition to the endlessly charming Moonlight Harbor series.” —Booklist on The Summer Retreat
Don’t miss these other delightful entries in the Moonlight Harbor series:
Welcome to Moonlight Harbor
Winter at the Beach
The Summer Retreat
Beachside Beginnings
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I love Sheila’s novels. Her stories are fun to read and always end with that “ahhh” moment!
I love visiting Moonlight Harbor and catching up with all of my friends. This is an emotional story that will bring happy and sad tears. A few laugh out moments. It shows the true friendships that women share with a wonderful sense of community through thick and thin. Has strong bonds of family. I’m so happy the at Jenna finally has her HEA, that she well deserved.
This is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. The perfect summer read.
Jenna has been burned once, but now has two guys of interest. She’s shy with one, and the other is shy with her. This is a page turner that will keep you guessing. A cozy little beach romance that is the perfect setup to a LOVEly summer!
I loved this book. Such wonderful characters and great storylines.
Excelllent as always
What an awesome romance filled with enough happily ever afters to make your heart pitter patter. Definitely a 5* love affair
Good story of love, friendship, family, and loss. The book takes place in Moonlight Harbor, a small beach town in Washington, full of ordinary people with real lives. This one centers mainly around Jenna Jones, one of the characters in the previous book (Beachside Beginnings), though her family and friends also have prominent roles.
After divorcing her husband, Jenna moved to Moonlight Harbor and took over managing her elderly great-aunt’s Driftwood Inn. She poured heart and soul into bringing the vintage motel back to life, and it is doing quite well. Besides the motel, Jenna fills her time with her massage therapy business, raising her teenage daughter, and watching out for Aunt Edie. As if she weren’t busy enough, Jenna also ran for and won a seat on the town council. There are only two real downsides in her life: the alimony she’s stuck paying her ex-husband for another year and trying to make up her mind about the two men in her life, Brody and Seth.
Brody is the local real estate agent, handsome, charming, wealthy, and determined in his pursuit of Jenna. He’s a nice guy, sensitive to Jenna’s wariness about getting involved, and willing to be patient as she works through her fears. Seth is an ex-con who works as a handyman. He’s a loner who avoids getting close to others, but he’s there when Jenna needs him. Jenna spends most of the book arguing with herself about which man before making a decision. But what happens when she receives a devastating blow that upends her life again? From the outside looking in, I easily guessed why it happened that way, but Jenna was left in the dark. It all became clear at the end, but it changed her relationships with both men.
The book takes place over a year, and we get a good look at Jenna’s life and the lives of her friends and family. Besides her man troubles, Jenna must also deal with her town council duties, including a problem with an exploding deer population. She gets accosted by people on both sides of the issue, and finding a workable solution is a challenge. I liked getting to know Jenna’s family. Aunt Edie may be slowing down, but she’s sharp as a tack. She has plenty of advice to give whether the recipients want it or not, but she also has a big heart. I loved the scenes where she cooks for everyone. Jenna’s mother, Melody, is at a crossroads. The grocery store she works at was sold, so she’s out of a job. I loved seeing her gather her courage and move from the house she’s lived in for so long to Moonlight Harbor, where she’s close to her family. She also faces the question of whether she’s ready for a new romance after so many years as a widow. Jenna’s sister, Celeste, wants to move down to be with the rest of her family but has trouble convincing her husband to take that step. There are a few scenes where she comes across as somewhat selfish but shows some growth by the end.
Jenna’s friend, Courtney, also faces some significant changes in her life. She quit her job with her cranky boutique owner boss to concentrate on designing her own clothes. When that boutique goes up for sale, she dreams of buying it, but there are obstacles. I liked how her friends rallied around her when an unexpected twist put it within reach. She also has her handsome firefighter boyfriend in her life and a mother dropping heavy-handed hints about marriage and grandbabies. I liked Jonas a lot and had fun with the surprise he had for Courtney.
An unexpected loss devastates Jenna’s family but hits her especially hard. A perceived betrayal complicates her grief and leaves Jenna questioning her judgment. I ached for her as her dreams for the future fell apart. There were times when I wanted to shake her for her lack of trust, but it also opened her eyes to feelings she’d ignored before. I wasn’t surprised by either twist at the end of the book though I liked how they happened.
I’ve read the book before this, which I enjoyed. This one reminded me I want to read the others in the series.
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BEST BOOK EVER…..so far!
This is the fifth book in the Series and what a delightful read.
I read this book very quickly because I just couldn’t put it down. It was so captivating from the first page until the last page.
The characters are many familiar names from the first four books, Aunt Edie, Pete, Jenna, Celeste, Mel, Brody, Nora, Annie, Courtney and so many more.
There are so many emotions in this book. Some good and some sad but it helps make this book such a fantastic read. I cried tears of sadness and also tears of joy.
I guarantee that you won’t go wrong reading this book. Sunset on Moonlight Beach has a lot to offer to everyone. Romance, Friendship, Death, Love and so much more.
Sheila Roberts knows how to entertain her audience and how to keep them coming back for more.
Sheila Roberts keeps writing these wonderful stories for us to enjoy and I personally hopes she continues to do so. I have read every book she has written and I can say to you there wasn’t one book I didn’t enjoy!
THANK YOU SHEILA ROBERTS for some of the most wonderful stories I have read over the years.
Cosy, heartwarming, and cheery!
Sunset on Moonlight Beach is a charming, emotional tale that takes you into the life of the hardworking, wary Jenna Jones as she juggles a teenage daughter, a career she loves, an expensive ex, demanding family, a devastating loss, and her growing feelings for two very different men.
The prose is smooth and clear. The characters are endearing, amusing, and quirky. And the plot is a delightful blend of hope, heart, humour, tender moments, family, friendship, tension, attraction, chemistry, self-discovery, happiness, and taking chances.
Overall, Sunset on Moonlight Beach is another fabulous addition to the Moonlight Harbor series by Roberts, complete with engaging characters, an entertaining storyline, and the perfect, happy-ever-after ending.
I just finished the last page of Sunset on Moonlight Beach and I’m sitting here in the warm afterglow with happy tears and a smile as big as the ocean. If there ever was a Moonlight Harbor and a Driftwood Inn I’d be making reservations right now! The characters have all won my heart over and over, even Pete. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me engaged in the story and wanting to know how things would ever work out for any of the residents. Sheila Roberts knows how to write a heartwarming, heart grabbing story better than some I’ve read and that’s why I can’t wait for each novel to be published. A bonus is the yummy recipes you’ll find in the back of the book, mentioned throughout the chapters. I gain weight just thinking about them! Maybe Annie will get her story next?
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author but was not required to write a review positive or otherwise. All opinions are strictly my own.
Wonderful addition to the series! When I read anything from Sheila Roberts, I know I will laugh, cry and close the book with a happy sigh.
If you have not visited Moonlight Harbor before, this is an exciting time to visit.
Jenna Jones has been elected to City Council and learns more about the ins and oh-mys of local government. She adds this to her balance of single mom, business owner, volunteer and dating woman. And dealing with a still demanding ex.
Is it finally time for her to take her romantic relationship further? But with whom???
We get to see and experience the lives of the entire female clan, from a new baby, to teenage angst, broken hearts, starting over, making the most of days and years left, retirement woes and plans, and fresh love. Have your tissues nearby as this will be a bumpy journey!
Enough back story is provided that you will not be lost. I predict you will enjoy the characters (including a wise cracking parrot) so much you’ll quickly look up and grab the other books in this series. As well as other books by Sheila. They are perfect romantic reads any time of year.
While this book includes endings, tying up loose ends, it is also about fresh views and fresh starts.
There is a rainbow after the storm.