174 ratings | 28 reviews | avg rating:4.71

Cynthia Ellingsen’s Followers (472)

Add New
Videos

Add a comment

Cynthia’s Bookshelves

to-read (7)
currently-reading (0)
read (180)
did-not-finish (0)

Cynthia’s Friends (121)

Claire

2,967 books | 26 friends

Paola Iacobelli

45,088 books | 816 friends

Kristin Camburn Hammond

1,794 books | 99 friends

Niki

2,512 books | 56 friends

Jennifer

1,091 books | 188 friends

Rachel

57,330 books | 1,610 friends

Laurel

2,868 books | 149 friends

Christina Sinisi

902 books | 2,870 friends

More friends…

Cynthia Ellingsen

Goodreads Author

Member Since

April 2011

edit data

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Cynthia Ellingsen questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Cynthia Ellingsen’s books

Average rating: 4.23 · 69,347 ratings · 3,089 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Lost Letters of Aisling 4.31 avg rating — 24,446 ratings — published 2024 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lighthouse Keeper (Starlight Cove, #1) 4.20 avg rating — 15,975 ratings — published 2017 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Bittersweet Surprise (Starlight Cove #3) 4.20 avg rating — 10,628 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Winemaker's Secret (Starlight Cove, #2) 4.16 avg rating — 9,449 ratings — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Choice I Made 4.15 avg rating — 3,114 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Play for Revenge (Starlight Cove #4) 4.32 avg rating — 2,254 ratings — published 2023 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When We Were Sisters 4.23 avg rating — 1,391 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Cut of the Moon 4.35 avg rating — 1,169 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Marriage Matters 3.95 avg rating — 350 ratings — published 2013 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Whole Package 3.56 avg rating — 335 ratings — published 2011 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Cynthia Ellingsen…

Series by Cynthia Ellingsen

Starlight Cove (4 books)
by

Cynthia Ellingsen (Goodreads Author)

4.20 avg rating — 38,306 ratings

rss
Cynthia’s Recent Updates

Cynthia Ellingsen made a comment on her review of The Cut of the Moon: A Novel " Yay! So glad to hear it. Enjoy! :) "
Feb 19, 2026 10:48AM · see review
Cynthia Ellingsen made a comment on Paola Iacobelli’s review of Until the Last Day: A Novel " Hi Paola! I just sent the book the other day - you should receive it soon. Enjoy! Cynthia "
Feb 14, 2026 07:06PM · see review
Cynthia Ellingsen rated a book it was amazing Until the Last Day by Cynthia Ellingsen (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Bel Canto meets The Notebook. This dual-timeline novel is set during a modern day gallery heist and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Modern timeline: Hannah is awaiting confirmation that she's five years cancer free when her art gallery is held hostage duri ...more
Feb 12, 2026 09:36PM · 1 like · like · see review
Cynthia Ellingsen joined the group Booktok 📚
Jan 21, 2026 08:01PM · 1 like · like
Cynthia Ellingsen finished reading The Cut of the Moon: A Novel by Cynthia Ellingsen (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jun 06, 2025 06:51PM · 1 like · like
Cynthia Ellingsen is now following Ellen Byron Author of Plantation Shudders (Cajun Country Mystery, #1)
May 25, 2025 05:43PM · like
Cynthia Ellingsen is now following Kristina and Ferne (Enthusiastic Reader)
May 14, 2025 06:34AM
Cynthia Ellingsen is now following Jena C. Henry Author of The Golden Age of Charli: RSVP
May 12, 2025 06:52AM · like
Cynthia Ellingsen made a comment on Donna Foster’s review of The Lost Letters of Aisling " Donna, I have a new book coming out soon. DM me if you'd like to review it for Net Galley. Have a great day! ...more "
May 12, 2025 06:42AM · see review

More of Cynthia's books…

Quotes by Cynthia Ellingsen (?)

“The glass is where it all begins.” I lifted the flute, and the bubbles seemed to dance in”
― Cynthia Ellingsen, The Winemaker's Secret

3 likes

“an easy ascent up the stairs. The”
― Cynthia Ellingsen, The Lighthouse Keeper

3 likes

“It shines like your very own star,” he said. “Every time you see it, you won’t have to be afraid. You’ll know that you’re not alone.”
― Cynthia Ellingsen, The Lighthouse Keeper

2 likes

See all Cynthia Ellingsen's quotes »

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics	posts	views	last activity
2026 Reading Chal...: Melissa D. - Going for 200 this year!	6	90	Nov 12, 2013 01:26PM
Second Chance Cha...: Soundtrack Challenge: Stand By Me	19	165	Aug 08, 2014 10:47PM
Cozy Mysteries : August 2017 Mini Challenges	117	174	Sep 02, 2017 10:58AM
Cozy Mysteries : Summer 2017 Challenge	146	273	Sep 25, 2017 05:56AM
A Million More Pages: Fairy Tale Spell-Out ~ see message 6 for a special announcement	214	270	Jul 03, 2018 08:36AM
Crazy Challenge C...: One Hit Wonders of the 2000s	99	107	Jul 30, 2018 07:48AM