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Starting Over #6
The Hampton Beach Café
An unusual affair. A family with big secrets. A beach café crumbling to the ground.
41 year-old Frances Crawford’s life was great…until suddenly, it wasn’t.
When her husband decides to leave her days before her birthday, her best friend suggests it’s time for a big change. So, Frances decides to use her life-savings and buy a falling-apart beach café in her hometown.
But Hampton Beach, the small beachy town where Frances spent many childhood summers, has more than a few surprises in store, including a family secret that reshapes everything.
Amidst the sandy streets, and salty breeze, old friendships are rekindled, new flames are ignited, and second chances offer possibilities Frances could never imagine.
Maybe it won’t be the worst summer of her life after all.
Visit the beautiful small village of Hampton Beach, where friendship, hope, love, and coffee are plentiful. This small-town women’s fiction series is perfect for readers who like happy endings and a little bit of mystery.
Scroll up to begin Book 6 in the Starting Over series!
41 year-old Frances Crawford’s life was great…until suddenly, it wasn’t.
When her husband decides to leave her days before her birthday, her best friend suggests it’s time for a big change. So, Frances decides to use her life-savings and buy a falling-apart beach café in her hometown.
But Hampton Beach, the small beachy town where Frances spent many childhood summers, has more than a few surprises in store, including a family secret that reshapes everything.
Amidst the sandy streets, and salty breeze, old friendships are rekindled, new flames are ignited, and second chances offer possibilities Frances could never imagine.
Maybe it won’t be the worst summer of her life after all.
Visit the beautiful small village of Hampton Beach, where friendship, hope, love, and coffee are plentiful. This small-town women’s fiction series is perfect for readers who like happy endings and a little bit of mystery.
Scroll up to begin Book 6 in the Starting Over series!
105 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2023
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August 7, 2023
Entertaining relationships listening 🎶🔰
Frances ex husband shows up ☝ claiming that they are still married. They find stuff on the internet that the cafe is for sale? By who? Why? They find out that the ex husband's father will is about staying married. Frances tells the ex husband she signed the divorce papers. Alex ask Frances to marry him. I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of romantic relationships novels 👍🔰. 2023 👒😀💘🏡
Save Parker is one of my favorite authors. Happy reading and have fun 🌙😀
Frances ex husband shows up ☝ claiming that they are still married. They find stuff on the internet that the cafe is for sale? By who? Why? They find out that the ex husband's father will is about staying married. Frances tells the ex husband she signed the divorce papers. Alex ask Frances to marry him. I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of romantic relationships novels 👍🔰. 2023 👒😀💘🏡
Save Parker is one of my favorite authors. Happy reading and have fun 🌙😀
June 5, 2023
I knew I was coming into the Starting Over series on the last book, but I also wanted to experience it.
Any book with a beachside setting and personal dramas is interesting to me. I enjoyed all these elements of the plot but all the way along, I wished I'd found this series earlier, because the characters were interesting. The setting of the café was very well done.
There were a lot of them though. I admired Frances immediately and there are certainly some very emotional parts to the book which I liked as they were realistic.
The pacing was good and perfect for a book located by the seaside with elements of romance and mystery. The Hampton Beach Café gave me a good feel for the series and Sage Parker's writing.
I'm looking forward to catching up with the series!
Any book with a beachside setting and personal dramas is interesting to me. I enjoyed all these elements of the plot but all the way along, I wished I'd found this series earlier, because the characters were interesting. The setting of the café was very well done.
There were a lot of them though. I admired Frances immediately and there are certainly some very emotional parts to the book which I liked as they were realistic.
The pacing was good and perfect for a book located by the seaside with elements of romance and mystery. The Hampton Beach Café gave me a good feel for the series and Sage Parker's writing.
I'm looking forward to catching up with the series!
June 4, 2023
Frances has quite a time with Clarkson committing fraud and ending up having very huge loans to pay back that he has put in her name, then her ex husband Malcolm shows up and starts to cause trouble for her. She is a reck and eventually will get this all sorted out. Alex and Frances sort out their troubles and he asks her to marry him at Lucinda's wedding at the beach. There is a lot on the table for the Cafe coming up and with the group of friends that live and work together will get through it all. A great book series I loved books 1-6!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 4, 2023
As the series concludes, Frances continues to investigate Clarkson. She discovers more and more troubling information about what he did not only to her, but also to other people. Additionally, Malcolm shows up causing problems for Frances and Alex. Will this cause a rift between Frances and Alex? Can this relationship be saved? Clarkson has Frances in deep hot water, will she survive? Will she be forced to sell the café, clear up all the issues, stay in Hampton Beach and begin a new life? To get the answers to all of this, you definitely need to read this last book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 6, 2023
Another amazing series by Sage Parker. I love her writing! This is such a good read. I loved all the characters. They pull you in right from the start. I couldn't put it down. I read this book straight through with no breaks. The storyline was so enjoyable and entertaining. I really loved this series. I can't wait for the next one!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 6, 2023
As the series continues we find more bad dirt on Clarkson. She uses her smarts and friends to help her find out exactly what Clarkson is doing to make Cafe Bruno look like a loss on the real estate market. WHen doing this she does upset Alex and he’s the one true person she doesn’t want to lose. As in all the books, we learn a little more about one person or event and this one is mostly about Clarkson.
June 7, 2023
New Beginning.
Frances is inundated with negative events. One thing after another is going wrong and it feels like her life is spinning out of control. Fortunately, her best friend Lucinda, along with some unexpected friends are at her side to provide support. Gradually things start to come together and Frances can look forward to a new beginning. A heartwarming and enjoyable story.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am providing my honest opinion.
Frances is inundated with negative events. One thing after another is going wrong and it feels like her life is spinning out of control. Fortunately, her best friend Lucinda, along with some unexpected friends are at her side to provide support. Gradually things start to come together and Frances can look forward to a new beginning. A heartwarming and enjoyable story.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am providing my honest opinion.
June 7, 2023
A fabulous ending to this series by Sage Parker. All our questions were finally answered and everything made absolute sense. A great adventure for them all not only do Lucinda and Vincent get their HEA but at long last Alex and Frances get their chance at happiness. Loved this book as I have loved the entire series. Looking forward to reading more from Ms Parker.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
June 15, 2023
I really wasn't expecting her ex-husband to come back nor that the realtor was so seedy. This was a great story where the town folk were all working together in different manners to solve their different problems that impacted Frances. I really, really enjoyed how Frances stood up for herself and had Alex and Lucinda and Vincent all backing her up. A great ending to a great series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 19, 2023
Great Read - Unputdownable
Following Frances, Alex, Lucinda, and Vincent along on their transformative journey was a wonderful retreat. As fast as I finished reading one book I quickly downloaded the next in series. The only thing that wasn’t covered was what happened with Clarkson after all his scheming and backstabbing. I feel this series could have continued or another one could have been developed. Highly recommend the Hampton Beach - Starting Over series.
Following Frances, Alex, Lucinda, and Vincent along on their transformative journey was a wonderful retreat. As fast as I finished reading one book I quickly downloaded the next in series. The only thing that wasn’t covered was what happened with Clarkson after all his scheming and backstabbing. I feel this series could have continued or another one could have been developed. Highly recommend the Hampton Beach - Starting Over series.
August 16, 2023
lousy presentation
Why not just present all six books as one novel annoying to have to keep buying the next installment. Also, refer to Elon hildebrand for realistic background development and character definition. These characters come across as sticks being moved around according to a preordained pattern. If story line weren’t so captivating I wud have given up on the whole project.
Why not just present all six books as one novel annoying to have to keep buying the next installment. Also, refer to Elon hildebrand for realistic background development and character definition. These characters come across as sticks being moved around according to a preordained pattern. If story line weren’t so captivating I wud have given up on the whole project.
October 19, 2023
Pageturners
This series of 6 brief books was enjoyable, albeit predictable. I appreciated that each one followed without recapping the prior one. They really can’t be read independently, but that was ok with me. What these books lacked was editing: sentences sometimes (often) made no sense, wrong names of characters were interchanged with the correct ones, & I am pretty sure the kid was wearing a tshirt, not a tshit.
This series of 6 brief books was enjoyable, albeit predictable. I appreciated that each one followed without recapping the prior one. They really can’t be read independently, but that was ok with me. What these books lacked was editing: sentences sometimes (often) made no sense, wrong names of characters were interchanged with the correct ones, & I am pretty sure the kid was wearing a tshirt, not a tshit.
June 2, 2023
Great finish to this series. Frances gets a surprise visit from her ex husband Malcom. She learns more information about Clarkson and his shady real estate dealings. Frances has even more surprises when she looks into her finances. What's going to happen between her and Alex after the surprise visit from Malcom?
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 4, 2023
Frances is finding more issues that will ruin her. Her ex pops up unexpectedly with a wild story. Clarkson has done some underhanded things that can ruin her. Her relationship with Alex keeps taking hits. Everything comes together and works out in the end.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2023
What is going on? Is Malcolm crazy? Why would you send divorce papers via Bicycle messenger ,no less, and expect them not to be acted upon?
Can Frances get out of the mess both Clarkson and Malcolm have put her in ?
Follow along as Sage ties all the pieces together in a real page turner.
Loved the story line and the characters.
Can Frances get out of the mess both Clarkson and Malcolm have put her in ?
Follow along as Sage ties all the pieces together in a real page turner.
Loved the story line and the characters.
June 6, 2023
This is the 6th & final book in the series.
Francis finally has all the answers she needs and her friends help her to solve the problems that Clarkson has caused for her. But will they all get a HEA in the end.
I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.
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Francis finally has all the answers she needs and her friends help her to solve the problems that Clarkson has caused for her. But will they all get a HEA in the end.
I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2023
Book Six of this series is the finale of this series and concludes the romances between Frances and Alex as well as Vince and Lucinda. The truth is revealed about the reason Frances’ s divorce occurred and Clarkson’s business practices. This was a great series which I recommend.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2023
The conclusion of the Starting Over series is action packed. Frances is trying to figure out what Malcolm is up to. The crew is also trying to take down Clarkson.
From beginning to end, this book takes us on a wild ride!.
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From beginning to end, this book takes us on a wild ride!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 3, 2023
Another great book to the series. The author does a terrific job bringing the conclusion as she wraps up the story and ends with Francis and Alex finally having their HEA and I enjoyed reading.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
June 6, 2023
Frances is a smart and determined woman who looks out for her friends. This story comes together and shows you how people can help each other.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2023
The Hampton Beach Cafe
This was a great 6 book series of old and secrets and hurt from the past. The storyline and Characters were great together and storyline was great. I found it to be Story that I could reread anytime and a page turner. I Would recommend for all to read
This was a great 6 book series of old and secrets and hurt from the past. The storyline and Characters were great together and storyline was great. I found it to be Story that I could reread anytime and a page turner. I Would recommend for all to read
June 7, 2023
A series that's heartwarming, intriguing and enjoyable. It's well written, keeps you engaged from the first book and you love getting to know the characters who quickly become your book best friends.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2023
Wonderful conclusion to this story. Great characters to follow along on this journey. Love the small town setting. It always adds an unexpected twist to any story. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2023
So much going on in this final book. Frances and Alex get there happily ever after but not without lots of obstacles. No one made things easy for them. Good conclusion to a nice series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2023
A New Beginning
After so much heartache caused by Malcom & the many other difficult things that filled Frances’ life, she has found her true New Beginning.
Happiness fills the air for her and her friends. Everything comes together for everyone.
After so much heartache caused by Malcom & the many other difficult things that filled Frances’ life, she has found her true New Beginning.
Happiness fills the air for her and her friends. Everything comes together for everyone.
June 9, 2023
Great Ending
This was a great ending to this series. Lucinda and Vincent got their HEA. Alex and Frances got their HEA. Sage Parker knows how to keep you interested in reading her books. Definitely a love story with a little bit of mystery
This was a great ending to this series. Lucinda and Vincent got their HEA. Alex and Frances got their HEA. Sage Parker knows how to keep you interested in reading her books. Definitely a love story with a little bit of mystery
June 17, 2023
Six books to tell one story!
The story kept me interested, but it was annoying to have it broken into six books. The book could have been edited a little better as there are some grammatical errors and lots of words and phrases overused.
The story kept me interested, but it was annoying to have it broken into six books. The book could have been edited a little better as there are some grammatical errors and lots of words and phrases overused.
June 19, 2023
We Need A Book 7
I loved this short series, please tell me there's gonna be a continuation, u can't just leave us hanging like this!
We need to know what happens to Clarkson, the Café, the future with Frances n Alex and the other's
I loved this short series, please tell me there's gonna be a continuation, u can't just leave us hanging like this!
We need to know what happens to Clarkson, the Café, the future with Frances n Alex and the other's
June 27, 2023
The Hampton Beach Cafe by Sage Parker....
I LOVE this series! I read the whole series in 3 days! The twists and turns in the story makes it a great page turner! It also shows that honesty and good work ethics pays off!
I LOVE this series! I read the whole series in 3 days! The twists and turns in the story makes it a great page turner! It also shows that honesty and good work ethics pays off!
June 6, 2023
I did enjoy this series. Only bad for me is that I am not a fan of short stories, and don't understand the need for 6 tomes. That said Ms. Parker did a fine job, as always.
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