Finding Love at the Oregon Coast: A Romantic Novella Collection by Angela Ruth Strong , Christina Coryell, Heather Woodhaven , Lisa Phillips

Description:

When a wedding is cancelled, three bridesmaids and a runaway bride contemplate the true meaning of love in four related romance novellas.

By Heather Woodhaven--Finding Love in Lincoln City: Liz feels stuck at her little beach magazine until a handsome rival sparks more than just friendly competition.

By Lisa Phillips--Finding Love in Oceanside: Anabeth is looking to get out of her rut when a fender bender and a bizarre date with a former marine leads her to a life of love she could never have imagined.

By Christina Coryell--Finding Love in Cannon Beach: Kadence feels the pressure to write a perfect love song, but an unexpected meeting with a musician will have her living one instead.

By Angela Ruth Strong--Finding Love in Seaside: Christina plans to spend her honeymoon alone, but when the bed and breakfast owner offers her a position as cook, she starts to feel at home in his kitchen…and in his arms.

My thoughts on the book:

Finding Love in Lincoln City:   Sometimes finding love takes loosing something or seeing your friends loose something to shake your world up. In this book Liz is faced with a family secret that destroyed her belief in what could be. When faced with the possibility of love or being single she reaches out to God for answers but is she getting the ones she wants or the one God wanted for her. This book was fun love story with a competitive nature back and forth between the main characters looking for love why doing a job the both love.

Finding Love in Oceanside:   After a failed friends wedding Anabeth starts to question her journey. With a few days off she decides to head to her moms in hopes for some time on the beach and some answers. When Mitch crashes into her life she also sees that life could be so much more if she could just get past the doubt. Such a fun book with lots of fun characters. Mitch's dad is old school but seems to have a flare for fun and mischief which is evident in this story. I love how just like the previous story the draw of the ocean cities is a way to find peace and connect with God while finding hope for the future

Finding love in Cannon Beach:  Two awkward closet geeks have one big thing in common music. Can music bring the through the brokenness and help them find what they are looking for? In this book Kadence is left more confused and frustrated with life after her best friends wedding ends with no one married her parents ask her to stay with and aunt and she seeks comfort in the quiet beach life. Foster has a bit of a gypsy spirit and is happy for now helping those in this small Oregon town. The thing about this story that seemed to confuse me a little was the awkwardness between the main characters and some times the pull towards each other didn't make sense but seemed forced. I did however enjoy the eccentric Nan she seemed to have a small role that packed a large punch and not someone to be double crossed 

Finding love in Seaside:   Christina is faced with weather or not did she make the right choice when she decided to leave her Ex-fiance at the alter. She feel like in her heart it was the right choice but when she takes a honeymoon all alone and comes face to face with reality her head and her heart just don't seem to be adding up. In this story while short like the other three it seemed to flow well and seemed like there was more to come with Dave and his brothers. I liked  while Christina is faced with so trials it didn't seem to weigh the story down and the author used characters like Sam to add a light  hearted fun loving feel to the story. I think out of  all of the four stories this had to be my favorite. Christina and Dave both seemed to find looking for healing in the brokenness, and it made them super relatable. 

All three friends seem to have their worlds rocked by one friends decision to not get married but tried to find healing in all the craziness. I enjoyed that all the stories were tired together and all the stories seem to have a purpose each different. I was not a fan of all the stories but the others made up for it and it was nice to read a good clean christian romance story. Definitely a good summer read.

Where you can buy the book:
www.amazon.com
www.barnesandnoble.com

Where you can connect with the author:
www.angelaruthstrong.com
www.christinacoryell.com
www.writingheather.com
www.authorlisaphillips.com



While at amazon check out Angela, Christina, Heather and Lisa's  other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 

Love at First Laugh, Krista Phillips, Pepper Basham, Christina Coryell, Heather Gray, Elizabeth Maddrey, Jessica Patch, Laurie Tomlinson, Marion Ueckermann

Description:
Dive into eight brand new contemporary Christian romantic comedies from some of your favorite inspirational authors.
From light-hearted romance to laugh-out-loud love, this set will put a smile on your face and keep you reading long into the night.


Second Impressions by award-winning author Pepper BashamHe likes streamline. She prefers embellishments. His forte is business. Hers is atmosphere. Will they realize each has what the other needs most to create the perfect romance with a touch of Jane Austen flair?

Mowed Over by USA Today bestselling author Christina CoryellA tiny, chatty fairy artist with multicolored pastel hair. A burly, bearded landscaper who can't get a word in edgewise. They have nothing in common, but is that enough to keep them apart?


An Informal Affair by award-winning author Heather GrayShe's tired of waiting for happily-ever-after, so she takes matters into her own hands...with online dating. He has the worst bad-date streak ever. How will God show two people who are determined to do things their own way that He's had a perfect plan all along?


A Heart Restored by Elizabeth MaddreyShe renovates old houses. Can he restore her heart?


Unleashing Love by Jessica R. PatchShe's a dog walker who agrees to a full-time position caring for a puppy. In total shock, she's handed a precious baby girl. He's a construction mogul who's taken his infant niece into temporary relative placement -- keyword: temporary. Unless the sassy southern nanny can change his mind...and his heart.


A (nearly) Normal Nanny by Krista PhillipsNormal is highly overrated...


That's When I Knew by award-winning author Laurie TomlinsonWhen two childhood sweethearts find themselves thrown together on the road to a trade show that could save her career, past mistakes threaten to ruin her chances--and the possibility of rekindling a romance. Will the end of the summer find them apart once again?


A Time to Laugh by USA Today bestselling author Marion UeckermannWhen an unexpected inheritance and a lung disease diagnosis coincide, a missionary couple realizes God is telling them it's time to retire. But sometimes retirement comes with strings attached. Will their life-long dream be a blessing or a curse?


My thoughts on the book:

Second Impressions by award-winning author Pepper Basham
What a fun love story. I know this is a novella so it's supposed to be short however it left me wanting so much more at the end of this story I felt like there was or is more to come of the story. The story is a good clean romance with twist and turns through out and even ones you don't expect.

Mowed Over by USA Today bestselling author Christina Coryell
I have never read anything else by Christina but if all her books are like this I am ready to read them. This book had me laughing almost the whole time. The storyline was so fun and well put together I really loved how the author left you wanting more but tied the story up perfectly. I loved the free spirit of Willow and I loved how a big old military guy like Clint had a sweet side to him that you found falling in love with. Seriously this book is so worth the read

An Informal Affair by award-winning author Heather Gray

This love story was a fun read. Each one of the characters jobs through twist and turns in the story and added a little mystery to the story. While I did fine that the story was some what predictable I loved Watt's and would love to read her story. I also loved the fun friendship between Watt, Lia, Maverick and Watt's team mates it made you want to join in on the fun. 

A Heart Restored by Elizabeth Maddrey

This story wasn't all the way there for me. Without giving anything away, the way the story end had me "Like really thats it" um ok. It just seem to have ended abrupt and also seemed like there should have been a little more. The storyline was about following your dreams and allowing forgiveness in yourself and with God.

Unleashing Love by Jessica R. Patch

I flew through this book it was a total page turner. It was summed up perfectly and was a super fun read. I dealt with what love is really about, finding your dreams and forgiveness and cute dogs. I loved how the author let everyones personality shine through the pages weather they had a big part in the story or not. I felt like I was catching up with friends not reading a book.

A (nearly) Normal Nanny by Krista Phillips

What happens when you take a Nanny, twins and a musician? Well this book happens and you are going to have some guaranteed laughs and so much fun. 

That's When I Knew by award-winning author Laurie Tomlinson

So far in this series this is the only book that doesn't have a child involve in the storyline. However its still a super fun read, with some twist and turns thrown in for good measure. The author did an amazing job at having the book seem longer then it really was but keeping the story flowing so that you are turning the pages to see whats going to happen next. SUPER Fun read for sure. 

A Time to Laugh by USA Today bestselling author Marion Ueckermann

This story seems to sum up the whole series of books. Gods love is there and no matter what and he does have a sense of humor. This book really packed a punch and has a way of getting you sucked in from the beginning to the end. Such a wonderful story and such a neat way to sum up love for each other and God's Love.

Over all this set of book was super fun to read. The books will have you laughing and reminding you of what Gods love is all about and forgiveness. These books are good clean reads and super fun. 

Where you can buy the book:
Amazon.com

Where you can connect with the author:
Krista Phillips
Pepper Basham
Christina Coryell
Heather Gray
Elizabeth Maddrey
Jessica Patch
Laurie Tomlinson
Marion Ueckermann




While at amazon check out the author's other books. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.