Jen Watson can't believe this trip might be her last at the family beach house in Newport. She finally has a summer all to herself with her kids grown and gone and she's been waiting for this for decades--she's earned it after raising two boys on her own. Now that she's an empty-nester, the summer is a long stretch of a little bit of work and a lot of fun with her two best friends. They've all raised their kids on the beach, taught them how to swim in the harbor and made sandcastles until well after the sun set. And now it's their turn. 
A summer project of fixing up the old house sounds fun until things go south. Peeling paint is one thing, but the house is old and needs a little more than just a patch here and there. The rest of the family doesn't want to sink money into any repairs, and Jen and her friends put their heads together to come up with a plan. 
Faith is teaching summer school and Carrie has her own clinic, but they're ready with hammers, nails and paintbrushes to do what's needed to keep the house in the family--and create even more memories, no matter what it takes. 
Newport Harbor House is book one on the Newport Beach series, a heart-warming series set in Newport Beach where the bonds of family and friends run deep.

Newport Harbor House (The Newport Beach)

Romance

Nichols, Cindy

Contemporary

Skinner House Books

Faith's life has been turned upside down, and she's not at all sure that's a good thing... With Jen and Carrie at the beach full time, it's gotten harder by the week for Faith to return to her job inland as a new life has been unfolding for her at the beach on the weekends. Her part time job at the boutique has taken more and more of her time as the owner becomes increasingly scarce. Her daughter, Maggy, has been visiting more frequently, with all the ups and downs that brings. Jen's son, Max, has been spending time in Newport as well, and Faith still holds out hope that Maggy and Max might end up together. Jen wants the same, and the three friends do their best to throw the two together-not always with welcome results. Carrie's new relationship with Bethany requires a bit more from all three friends than they'd anticipated, but they're up for the challenge. A road trip is in order, and by the time they return home, everything has changed. Visit Newport Beach and sit on the deck for a while, watch the sunrise and enjoy one of Nana's muffins. This is book 3 in the Newport Beach series. It can be read as a stand-alone story, but knowing the background details from books 1 and 2 will make it even more fun.

A Newport Sunrise (The Newport Beach)

Literature & Fiction

Women's Fiction

Newport Beginnings (Newport Beach Novel)

Review\n"I love beach stories particularly in the middle of a rainy afternoon. This story about friendship had me giggling with laughter and in parts wiping a tear away. Really enjoyed a lovely clean story..."\n"The characters are so real and interesting. The author brings you in to the story so nicely, you love them all. And, of course, there is always a dog or two to make you smile..."\n"Real people, real life troubles. Real solutions. Real friends that will always be by your side..."\n"I liked the characters, especially knowing they weren't kids; they were adults in their fifties and the real-life issues that they faced..."\n"A super fun summer beach read. This is my first read by this author but I will definitely read more..."\n"A great tale of friendship and family..."\n"Great story...had a hard time putting it down once I started reading..."\nA heart-warming beach read about the bonds of friends and family—and who is really there for you when you need them. 
Jen Watson can’t believe this trip might be her last at the family beach house in Newport. She finally has a summer all to herself with her kids grown and gone and she’s been waiting for this for decades—she’s earned it after raising three boys on her own. Now that she’s an empty-nester, the summer is a long stretch of a little bit of work and a lot of fun with her two best friends. They’ve all raised their kids on the beach, taught them how to swim in the harbor and made sandcastles until well after the sun set. And now it’s their turn. 
A summer project of fixing up the old house sounds fun until things go south. Peeling paint is one thing, but the house is old and needs a little more than just a patch here and there. The rest of the family doesn’t want to sink money into any repairs, and Jen and her friends put their heads together to come up with a plan.\nFaith is teaching summer school and Carrie has her own clinic, but they’re ready with hammers, nails and paintbrushes to do what’s needed to keep the house in the family—and create even more memories, no matter what it takes.\nNewport Harbor House is book one on the Newport Beach series, a heart-warming series set in Newport Beach where the bonds of family and friends run deep.

Newport Harbor House (Newport Beach Series)

Genre Fiction

Independently published

Sometimes, when it seems there is no hope, fate has other plans. Cassie Lewis is desperate when she finds out that the endangered porpoise sanctuary she’s spent years planning has been scrapped. She’s spent her whole life dreaming of saving the small porpoises and she isn’t about to give up now. She heads to the pristine beachside community of friends and family to rally support and try to change the minds of the people in charge.As the fateful meeting approaches, her joy in enjoying the sand and sea with her best friends and track the endangered species as best they can turns to sorrow when she discovers that the man she’s falling for over moonrises and margaritas is much more than he seems.Alex has spent his life following the directions and desires of his family, creating a family business worth millions. He’s always wondered why his family has been so attached to this particular spot of exotic ocean on the Sea of Cortez—and has warm, sepia memories of the place from his childhood. Seeing it through Cassie’s eyes brings new appreciation for it and her love of the endangered vaquita porpoises captures his heart, too.His instructions to crash Cassie's dreams are non-negotiable with his family. As his heart becomes entwined with hers, and old family secrets are uncovered, can a man charged with a mission and a woman determined to follow her passion find a way to meet in the middle?

As Deep As The Ocean (Vaquita Beach)

Even as a little girl, Jessica never backed away from excitement, adventure…or risk. While she loves the adrenaline it brings, she is careful, trains for hours and fully expects to finish this year’s Baja 250 off road race. Her quad is tuned and ready, she’d been practicing all year and she can picture the trophy in her hands. Kyle Lewis has finally finished his residency and heads down to Baja to serve his final internship with Dr. Solis. He’s spent every vacation along the seashore, helping his mentor with all kinds of patients and now that he’s a full-fledged doctor, he’s in charge while Dr. Solis takes a much-needed vacation. Cuts and scrapes are normal, but he never expects to treat a beautiful but stubborn young lady who’s determined to not only be the first woman to finish the Baja 250, but the first to win. He knows first-hand how dangerous this race is and sets out to stop her. Their lives collide—literally. Will anything ever be normal again as they try to find their footing?

As Blue As The Sky (Vaquita Beach)

Megan Lewis's life is a mess. The business she started with her retirement funds is going under and things look pretty bleak. But there is one bright spot. Her daughter Cassie is an inspiration...creating a sanctuary to save an endangered species and falling in love is nothing to sneeze at, and Megan would like to spend more time with her. She has a big decision to make, and as she re-evaluates what she's done and where she's been, the call of the same beautiful beaches that captivated her daughter grow louder. On a break from her own stressful life, she visits her daughter on Vaquita Beach to plan a wedding and wonders if her life could be different--peaceful, happy, too. When she meets a mysterious British man, James, and he shows her how happy life can really be, she needs to make a choice. What do you want your remaining moments to look like, and who do you want to spend those moments with? Visit Vaquita Beach and find out.

As Bright As The Stars (Vaquita Beach)

Hanna has found her place in the world—namely the seaside resort on the Sea of Cortez, rescuing abused and abandoned horses. With her dedication, commitment and patience, her rescue horses love running along the beach as much as she does. Her peaceful lifestyle suits her just fine.After leaving Ireland and traveling the world, Colin lands in a place he’s grown to love. He gives his time and energy to the volunteer fire department along the shore, and is happy to do it. But with the development of the new resort and the vaquita sanctuary, things are changing in their community along the beach. And not everybody is happy about it.Playa Luna and all of the seaside communities are at risk, even the new resort, as the volunteer firefighter brigade realizes that the fires they’ve raced to contain aren’t random. Colin sets out to find out what’s going on and needs help. As much as Hannah can’t believe that anyone would do harm to the place she loves, she knows Colin can’t do this alone.

By The Light Of The Moon (Vaquita Beach)

The Shell Shop Secrets (Pearl Beach)

A Newport Christmas (Newport Beach Series)

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