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Provincetown Tales #2
Beyond the Breakwater
Sheriff Reese Conlon and Doctor Tory King face the challenges of personal change as they define their lives and future together. Tory’s pregnancy forces her to examine her personal needs and goals while Reese struggles with her escalating anxieties over conditions she cannot control. Twenty-year-old Brianna Parker makes a sacrifice for love that threatens not just her happiness, but her life, when she returns home as the newest member of the Sheriff's department. A life-threatening accident, a suspicious fire, and the appearance of more than one woman vying for Bri’s attentions makes one Provincetown summer a time of transformation as each woman learns the true meaning of love, friendship, and family.
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Radclyffe
142 books1,668 followersRadclyffe has written over forty-five romance and romantic intrigue novels, dozens of short stories, and, writing as L.L. Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She has also edited Best Lesbian Romance 2009 through 2015 as well as multiple other anthologies. She is an eight-time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery, and erotica—winning in both romance and erotica. A member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also an RWA Prism, Lories, Beanpot, Aspen Gold, and Laurel Wreath winner in multiple mainstream romance categories. In 2014, she received the Dr. James Duggins Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist award from the Lambda Literary Foundation. In 2004, she founded Bold Strokes Books, an independent LGBTQ publishing company, and in 2013, she founded the Flax Mill Creek Writers Retreat offering writing workshops to authors in all stages of their careers.
She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that celebrate the LGBTQ experience.”
Radclyffe lives with her partner, Lee, in New York state.
She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that celebrate the LGBTQ experience.”
Radclyffe lives with her partner, Lee, in New York state.
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August 8, 2022
BRILLIANT!
What to say next I have know idea. The book is BRILLIANT. I've so gotta visit Provincetown, kinda hard living in the UK. But I can dream. This book has everything, friendship, heroism, bad guys, good guys, and a whole lotta love. The descriptions are outstanding, the image they portray in my head makes me wanna visit. Clear water, Sandy beaches and an awesome story. Radclyffe gets you hooked from the first word and leaves you dangling at the end. So now I'm off to read number three. Enjoy!
What to say next I have know idea. The book is BRILLIANT. I've so gotta visit Provincetown, kinda hard living in the UK. But I can dream. This book has everything, friendship, heroism, bad guys, good guys, and a whole lotta love. The descriptions are outstanding, the image they portray in my head makes me wanna visit. Clear water, Sandy beaches and an awesome story. Radclyffe gets you hooked from the first word and leaves you dangling at the end. So now I'm off to read number three. Enjoy!
July 3, 2018
I’ve read more than one series by Radclyffe. And I love them all, so it’s not really surprising that I love this one too. I’m fascinated by Radclyffe’s ability to spin so many stories about different groups of friends.
The characters, main and secondaries, are created well, strong women who are still vulnerable. It’s about friendship and love, family and work. Rad weaves the different plot lines perfectly together. And doc and cops are always a favorite combination of me.
The relationships, both, Tory and Reese, also Brianna and Caroline, are beautiful narrate. The chemistry is there and the love scenes are hot. I’m looking forward to more of these great women and their journey in life.
I’m really happy that there are five more books to this series
My rating 5 stars.
The characters, main and secondaries, are created well, strong women who are still vulnerable. It’s about friendship and love, family and work. Rad weaves the different plot lines perfectly together. And doc and cops are always a favorite combination of me.
The relationships, both, Tory and Reese, also Brianna and Caroline, are beautiful narrate. The chemistry is there and the love scenes are hot. I’m looking forward to more of these great women and their journey in life.
I’m really happy that there are five more books to this series
My rating 5 stars.
July 7, 2018
I'm not a radclyffe fan, but i actually thought this book was pretty good. Not just the standard formula.
The narration was especially good.
The narration was especially good.
May 29, 2013
Well, let's just say that this series helped my wife and I decide to travel all the way from Austin to Provicetown MA to get married in 2011.
November 12, 2018
I love this series. Having spent so much time in Cape Cod, and Provincetown, it is wonderful that this brings so much of that back, with real places, and events. The Pied and the Tea Dance come to mind particularly as well as just the whole atmosphere of P-Town. The story, of course was wonderful. I love Reese, and Bri, although sometimes Bri does some pretty foolish stuff. Looking forward to diving into Distant Shores.
July 18, 2017
Brilliant!
December 1, 2021
I love book two just as much as book one!!!
Reese and Tory decide to have a baby. I couldn’t think of two more wonderful people to raise a child. Reese’s fear of something going wrong and losing Tor or the baby is very real and felt. Tor also has to face her fear of losing Reese when she is injured not once but twice. I was so scared that Tory or the baby wouldn’t make it at the end. I cried with relief when they all polled through. They are such a beautiful little family. Bri and Carre are their family as well. They are each others strength and heart. I love them.
Their is something so special about Bri and Carre. The two of them are at school in New York, but all Bri wants is to be a cop and to go home to Provincetown. She fears she will be to ordinary for Carre who she loves more than life. Carre can feel something is wrong and can feel pulling away. It’s heartbreaking to watch Bri get lost and the space between them start to grow. I was so happy when Carre decided to summer in Provincetown and I almost cried when her and Bri talk things out and start to repair their relationship.
In this book we also get our first glimpse of Allie and Ashley, as well as, K.T., Tory’s ex. Allie and Bri are going to be great friends. I wanted to hate K.T., but she saves Tory and Reggie when she performs an emergency c-section. I can’t wait to read their stories!
Reese and Tory decide to have a baby. I couldn’t think of two more wonderful people to raise a child. Reese’s fear of something going wrong and losing Tor or the baby is very real and felt. Tor also has to face her fear of losing Reese when she is injured not once but twice. I was so scared that Tory or the baby wouldn’t make it at the end. I cried with relief when they all polled through. They are such a beautiful little family. Bri and Carre are their family as well. They are each others strength and heart. I love them.
Their is something so special about Bri and Carre. The two of them are at school in New York, but all Bri wants is to be a cop and to go home to Provincetown. She fears she will be to ordinary for Carre who she loves more than life. Carre can feel something is wrong and can feel pulling away. It’s heartbreaking to watch Bri get lost and the space between them start to grow. I was so happy when Carre decided to summer in Provincetown and I almost cried when her and Bri talk things out and start to repair their relationship.
In this book we also get our first glimpse of Allie and Ashley, as well as, K.T., Tory’s ex. Allie and Bri are going to be great friends. I wanted to hate K.T., but she saves Tory and Reggie when she performs an emergency c-section. I can’t wait to read their stories!
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July 7, 2017
There is much to enjoy about the relationship between Reese and Tory. They are so there for each other, that kind of love and devotion almost seems unbelievable. Almost. Reese wanna be Brianna makes a decision that she just has to make and hopes for the best. Caroline is a very determined young lady who knows what she wants. The introduction and reintroduction of characters will make for interesting and intriguing next reads.
July 10, 2018
Not my favorite of the series. A little overwrought and a little over emotional for me - too often some character is convinced another is in imminent peril, to quickly discover they were fine. Phew!
That being said, the setting, the cast, and in particular the promise of a story arc featuring The Doctor’s Fabulous Ex Coming To Town will have me tuning in to book 3 without delay.
That being said, the setting, the cast, and in particular the promise of a story arc featuring The Doctor’s Fabulous Ex Coming To Town will have me tuning in to book 3 without delay.
March 10, 2013
One of my favorite series. The characters are strong vulnerable women who live their life to the fullest. Add in an exciting plot and it makes for a very fun journey. I recommend you read this series from the beginning to the latest book. It just continues to entertain.
November 19, 2015
I enjoyed the depiction of Provincetown, a place I know well and love. So the best parts of the book were the images in my head of Herring Cove, Cafe Heaven and even the pay phone next to the UU Meeting house. The characters, the sex and the plot were cardboard, routine and the "plot" was thin.
March 1, 2017
It's always the same in all his books, the only thing that changes is the name of the character, is completely predictable (And I'm going to do the same with my reviews)
September 3, 2019
One relationship grows, while another one gets tested in the second book in this series.
September 11, 2024
Nice continuation and character development from book 1. Sexy. Good plot. Addictive listening.
Occasional insight into lesbian relationships that makes me a more thoughtful partner.
Occasional insight into lesbian relationships that makes me a more thoughtful partner.
October 2, 2022
A series…
When I read the first book in the series, I thought it would be like other series. A new book about a new couple. This series seems to feature the same two MC from the first in the series. I was pleasantly surprised and glad. I had felt that their story wasn’t complete. Now I understand why. It is good to see more of Bri and Caroline. Witnessing the growth of new young love that can only be the love of true soulmates blossom. Some are lucky enough to find their soulmates so young and to know it when they see it.
K.T. She keeps showing up. She made an appearance at such a monumental moment during a crisis. She did the same here. She saves the day. How will this play out. I feel that we have not seen the last of her. And the feelings that Tory had for her, ran deep. Is she raring to cause trouble in paradise? Because she is building up and depositing her presence in their lives.
I can’t wait to read what happens next. I love this series at first read.
When I read the first book in the series, I thought it would be like other series. A new book about a new couple. This series seems to feature the same two MC from the first in the series. I was pleasantly surprised and glad. I had felt that their story wasn’t complete. Now I understand why. It is good to see more of Bri and Caroline. Witnessing the growth of new young love that can only be the love of true soulmates blossom. Some are lucky enough to find their soulmates so young and to know it when they see it.
K.T. She keeps showing up. She made an appearance at such a monumental moment during a crisis. She did the same here. She saves the day. How will this play out. I feel that we have not seen the last of her. And the feelings that Tory had for her, ran deep. Is she raring to cause trouble in paradise? Because she is building up and depositing her presence in their lives.
I can’t wait to read what happens next. I love this series at first read.
August 13, 2018
I don't usually read the second book in an arc before the first, but in this case it wasn't a problem. I thought this was a wonderful stand alone book even though there are references to past events in Safe Harbor. Something about strong, silent types meeting up with other strong women makes for a terrific plot line. Throw in a police drama, a few side romances, a hint of military angst with Don't Ask, Don't Tell and you have the makings of a book that is hard to put down. Radclyffe does a good job of deepening the character stories. That it is set in Provincetown is only a plus. Hope to read more in this arc of stories.
June 10, 2018
Oh my god, I love this book! This was one of Rad's best, at least, I think so. Rarely do I enjoy more than one romance in a single novel, but this was a shining exception. Of course I love Tory and Reese, and their steady love for each other, but equally as intriguing was the relationship between Bri and Carre. At first, it was tenuous, but I soon found myself longing to read about both romances. It was a new experience for me, as I often find myself skimming over satellite character streams, but there was none of that here. In the end I was equally as enraptured with both. Fantastic!
April 30, 2019
Awesome sequel to Radclyffe’s Safe Harbor. Follows the continuing story of the main characters, Tory, Reese, Bri and Caroline. I loved following their relationships and how their lives continued to evolve.
I couldn’t get enough of their story. Intense, emotional, sexually intimate. It has everything. I wish it didn’t end. Love this book. Very fast read. I love the setting of Province Town. One of my favorite stomping grounds!
I couldn’t get enough of their story. Intense, emotional, sexually intimate. It has everything. I wish it didn’t end. Love this book. Very fast read. I love the setting of Province Town. One of my favorite stomping grounds!
December 6, 2018
I enjoyed the story and the narrator did a good job of representing the different characters (there was more than one Maine accent this time around), but I'm not sure I'll continue listening to the series. This is no fault of the author, but angsty butches cause me awful flashbacks. Radclyffe is an excellent writer, and I recommend her books to any fan of lesfic.
December 15, 2023
Also enjoyable story, but even more pro-cop than the first one. I liked the shifting focus compared to the first book, with Bri now a POV character.
Also a lot of sex, which isn't a problem but it seems the characters only could interact romantically sexually. And the sex was always pretty much the same so it got boring.
Also a lot of sex, which isn't a problem but it seems the characters only could interact romantically sexually. And the sex was always pretty much the same so it got boring.
August 26, 2018
Always satisfyingly intriguing
Radcliff never ceases to amaze me with heartfelt plots and love. The intellect and emotions she conveys through her characters is one of the things I truly admire about her writing.
Radcliff never ceases to amaze me with heartfelt plots and love. The intellect and emotions she conveys through her characters is one of the things I truly admire about her writing.
April 20, 2021
OMG, Regina!! what a wonderful ending to this 2nd book. I'm not going to lie, I'm loving Bri's growth and Car's unwavering love. Who say's young love can't be forever. I'm so glad to see young peoples struggles shared in a beautiful way, that let's us know its okay to not know it all.
October 2, 2021
Excellent Read
Started off well and continued to move excitingly forward to an excellent ending, which definitely made me want to hurry to the next book in the series. So we'll written. An excellent Author.
Started off well and continued to move excitingly forward to an excellent ending, which definitely made me want to hurry to the next book in the series. So we'll written. An excellent Author.
March 24, 2022
Second Read Still Amazing
This was my second read and I thourghly enjoyed it. Redcliffe is one of my favorite authors. Like police and medical stories. Great stories about relationships.
This was my second read and I thourghly enjoyed it. Redcliffe is one of my favorite authors. Like police and medical stories. Great stories about relationships.
June 25, 2018
Cheese, but I’m hooked
December 31, 2018
Good story and it makes you feel like you are at the Cape.
January 3, 2019
I like the stories about Dr. Tory King and Sherif Reese Conlon, their family and friends.
March 12, 2019
Excellent series
April 3, 2019
Not enough story, too much sex.
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January 21, 2020
And it keeps getting better. I can’t get enough.
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