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A widowed artist. An old crush. One summer to get her life back.**From a USA Today bestselling author.** Ivy Marin's life implodes after discovering that her late husband had spent their life savings on a beach house. Strapped for cash as an art teacher and with nowhere to go, Ivy and her recently jilted sister head to Summer Beach to recreate their lives. If only renovating a historical home didn't unveil a host of hidden secrets in the beachside community—and the mayor wasn't her former high school crush. Bennett Dylan led a campaign against Ivy's late husband to block the rezoning of the beach house land for a high-rise resort. Although it's been ten years since his wife's death, Bennett is avoiding the pain of loving—and possibly losing—another woman. And then the FBI shows up… Ivy's demands for a zoning variance for a bed-and-breakfast couldn't come at a worse time for him. Despite distractions, Ivy has one summer to sway the town to salvage her livelihood and the new life in Summer Beach she's come to love. With spellbinding intrigue and poignant self-discovery, Seabreeze Inn is a sweet summer beach read. If you like sun-soaked beach sagas you can lose yourself in, Seabreeze Inn and Summer Beach's fascinating characters are for you. Start your vacation in Summer Beach now with Seabreeze Inn and the Summer Beach series. After that, the Summer Beach fun continues with the new Coral Cottage. Find out why readers say, "e;Life is better in Summer Beach."e; Reading Order:Seabreeze Inn, Seabreeze Summer, Seabreeze Sunset, Seabreeze Christmas, Seabreeze Wedding, Seabreeze Book Club, (To be announced)Coral Cottage, Coral Cafe, Coral Holiday, (To be announced)

Two sisters. One unforgettable summer.While renovating an old beach house, Ivy and her sister, Shelly, suddenly have full occupancy after fire forces Summer Beach residents from their homes. Even the mayor, Bennett Dylan, who was Ivy's high school crush, moves in. As the summer heats up, attractions simmer and feuds erupt.Living in the house Bennett had hoped could be a community center, he finds himself at odds with Ivy's campaign for a bed-and-breakfast zoning change. And when valuable items disappear from the inn, Bennett's friend Mitch, who owns the popular Java Beach coffee shop, is the prime suspect.Shelly's romance with Mitch cools when his old criminal record emerges, which leads her to question if Summer Beach is the right place for her.Despite the chaos, Ivy has just one summer to save the house from an impending tax sale. And when a documentary filmmaker arrives to reconstruct the history of the old house and its secretive former owner, yet another secret emerges from an unlikely place.Seabreeze Summer is a sweet summer beach read and the second novel in the Summer Beach series after the Seabreeze Inn. Book your reservation in this small beachside town of intriguing characters now.

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 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 and the third book in the Summer Beach series. Book your reservation in this small beachside town of intriguing characters now.

A season of joy. The spirit of family. Celebrate a joyous holiday season with an enchanting story.**A instant USA Today bestseller!**Families and friends come together at the Seabreeze Inn where love is in the air…and a unique discovery awaits.When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay discover crates of vintage Christmas decorations at the Seabreeze Inn, they decide to open their historic beach house to the village of Summer Beach. From a Gingerbread Bake-off and a Santa Sprint on the beach to a mysterious guest who has an unusual effect on those around him, the Seabreeze Inn is the place to be this holiday season. Families and friends come together, and love is in the air—until a priceless discovery at the beachside inn complicates matters.While Ivy creates a holiday special for single guests with nowhere else to go, Bennett Dylan, the mayor of Summer Beach, helps organize Christmas celebrations. However, the holidays will test Ivy and Bennett's relationship, especially when Ivy's grown children voice their opinions. As hidden secrets surface, Ivy faces a decision that could change her life.This season, everyone is family at the Seabreeze Inn. Join residents and guests in this small beach village for the warmest of holiday gatherings as sleigh bells ring across the beach in a delightful holiday novel. Celebrate Christmas and a season of joy at the Seabreeze Inn.Seabreeze Christmas may be read as a standalone, or start with the USA Today bestseller, Seabreeze Inn, to get to know all the wonderful Summer Beach characters in the sweet, feel-good Summer Beach series.

The high summer season. A long-awaited wedding. Surprises at a historic beach inn.**From a USA Today bestselling author**At the historic Seabreeze Inn, a summer beach wedding has sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay busier than ever with wedding plans. New guests arrive for the high summer season, bringing with them fresh challenges. As Ivy prepares the old beach house for a family wedding, surprising discoveries from decades past arise once again. Read Seabreeze Wedding as a standalone or as part of the beloved Summer Beach series. RSVP now and join the party.REVIEWS FOR THE SUMMER BEACH SERIESMore than 3,000 5-star reviews on Goodreads!"e;SEABREEZE INN is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits. If you enjoy a light, breezy read, old houses, and characters with secrets, you will want to add this book to your TBR. Art lovers will also enjoy this book that slips in a little romance."e; - Silver's Reviews"e;An entertaining beach read that offers multi-generational context and humor."e; - InD'Tale Magazine"e;A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow."e; Booklist"e;A fun read that grabs you at the start."e; —Tina Sloan, Author and Award-Winning Actress"e;A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair."e; - Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year"e;I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn't get much better."e; - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series"e;Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance."e; - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster"e;Sweet romance with a mystery."e; - Romance in Her Prime"e;The perfect blend of mystery and romance...the women in Jan's stories are always intelligent and strong. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family. The story evoked a wide range of emotions but most of all love. "e; - Betty's ReviewsSeries Order (Can read Coral Cottage series concurrently)Seabreeze InnSeabreeze SummerSeabreeze SunsetSeabreeze ChristmasSeabreeze WeddingSeabreeze Book ClubCoral CottageCoral CafeCoral Holiday(To be announced)