Seaside Summer

Miracles of Marble Cove #3

by Pam Hanson, Barbara Andrews

Lazy summer days give way to harsh reality when a storm damages the roof of Margaret's new gallery. She is forced to close the fledgling business just as tourist season is starting to take off. With the local handyman out of commission, Margaret struggles to get the roof repaired, and with her income cut off, she is quickly running out of money. Will the gallery's doors have to stay closed for good? Will she be forced to let go of her dreams so soon? As the days wear on, it becomes clear that it will take a miracle to save the struggling gallery.

Shelley is trying out ideas for her own baking business, but her husband Dan has been working long, strange hours. What is he up to? Is he lying to her about what he's really doing? Diane works on finishing the first draft of her cozy mystery and tries to convince Detective Fred Little to let them inside the lighthouse to see if they can find any clues to the mysterious flashes they've seen from the structure. Then, Beverly uncovers a set of initials carved into the base of Orlean Point Light, along with the cryptic message "I'm sorry." What could it mean? Finally, the women get permission to go inside the lighthouse and discover that the secret of the puzzling beacons is more mysterious than they ever imagined.

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Come to a place known for flip-flops, lobster pots, and porch swings. It's a place to relax, a place to feel at home. Take a walk along the rocky coastline and gaze out at the boats bringing in their daily catch. Meet four different yet unforgettable friends who are mysteriously drawn together by events too amazing to be coincidence. Follow their miraculous adventures as they face life's challenges, hold each other up in faith and experience God's amazing grace.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Cozy Mystery

270 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Pam grew up within earshot of her mother's manual typewriter. Her mother wanted a career she could combine with motherhood and four children, and she made her first sale to Highlights for Children, when her children were in kindergarten. Her mother is the author of 20 romance novels under her own name, Barbara Andrews. Pam majored in journalism in college and later worked as a reporter. Pam married with with Mr. Hanson, a college-professor, and they created a family. Pam teamed up with her mother after the birth of her first child, Erik. They published their books under the pseudonyms Jennifer Drew and Pam Rock. For several years their partnership was long-distance, fueled by high phone bills! They make writing a lot easier these days. So does the fact that mom and daughter share digs in West Virginia, along with Pam Hanson's husband and their two sons, Erik and Andrew. Pam is also the director of advising for West Virginia University’s School of Journalism.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Margaret opens a new gallery, with high hopes but the roof falls in and she has trouble finding someone to fix it. She knows if she can’t sell enough pictures she will have to close in the fall, shattering her dreams. Shelley is still thinking about having a business selling baked goods from her home. The one thing missing in the story is anyone bringing up the need for a license, health inspection, commercial kitchen etc, the only think talked about is making a website to sell them so this seemed odd. Diane is still writing her book. Beverly is worried about her father since the woman cooking for him gets hurt and is exploring the idea of working remotely. There is still the mystery of the lighthouse and the 4 friends do get to see the inside and realize that the light they see can’t come from the equipment there.

[Loraine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series of books is published by Guideposts, and they are written by various Christian authors. Each story features 4 women friends of various ages and stages who are involved in cozy mysteries surrounding the lighthouse at Marble Cove. They are quick, easy, clean reads that are a nice break from heavier reading. They always feature good spiritual content.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 4 friends finally get to see the inside of the lighthouse. Margaret's gallery almost goes under, but God answers prayers -- at the last moment/just in time. But what Dan, Shelley's husband is up to is not answered in this book.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Took me forever to actually finish this book as it didn’t grab my attention. You can tell it’s written by two different people but there’s no flow to the switching off. Some parts are repetitive and it seems like it was cause it was written by the other person and they don’t know the details the other added. I feel like they could have cut out 50 pages and actually moved the plot further. Also it is apparently part of a series and having not read the first I probably don’t understand some of the back story but they hint at it repeatedly.

Overall not bad for a book I got from my aunt for free not knowing it was a religious publisher.

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Miracles of Marble Cove cozy mystery series published by Guideposts. I enjoyed the first two books, and although this one moved along at a slower pace, it is still enjoyable. I especially love the Biblical themes and Christian framework in which the story takes place. A lot is going on with several subplots involving different characters, so it is definitely not boring. There are some clues in this book that you shouldn’t miss, if you are also reading the entire series. I recommend this series to everyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.

[Debby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series so far. I enjoy how each book picks up from the last one and starts a new mystery that is connected to the past stories. The characters are a nice blend of ages and stages of life. Can't wait to start the next one

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

So many better written books out there... I'll pass on other books by these authors. Lots of problems with plot, continuity, pacing... and unresolved conflicts, let alone repetition of ideas.

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good book but it had too much repeating of previous books for me.

[Sandy Carmichael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun, fast, quick read about some minor mysteries and four friends who try to solve them.

[Jessica Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good 3rd book in the series but I would like to see the mystery of the lighthouse wrapped up ASAP

[Susan Stugis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Slow took almost 300 pages to get in lighthouse

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun, easy to read story. They leave just enough loose ends to draw you into the next book.

[SS · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book SERIES set in Maine with an ocean view, good friends, a little mystery, and a Christian book.

[Kathie D · Rating 4 out of 5]

ordered from MEL 09/21/19 Good series

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really loving this series and the characters The stories build on each other and each book is like meeting old friends and enjoying the great relationship they have

[Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love reading about what these 4 ladies can discover in their little town. The lighthouse is a mystery because of them seeing the light from it.
When they get into the lighthouse, there is lots of dust and no way anyone could be up there because of the looks of the inside of the lighthouse.
They always seem to have a mystery to them. How they can help the ships out at sea. How the light must be on all of the time, as an in case...
I love lighthouses. All the different shapes, and the colors that they are.

[Jewett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the whole series

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

[Elaine]

Great story of 4 friends & the mystery of the lighthouse.

[Shon Callahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

good good want to see what go to happen next