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Mendocino Cove #2
The Store of Love and Loss
A gorgeous feel-good sisterhood saga with wonderful characters! Faye loves her cozy store of secondhand treasures in the small coastal town of Mendocino Cove. But when a tiny mistake starts a cascade of change and unexpected twists, Faye scrambles to fix the damage—and her love life.
Jenny wants her aunt’s permission to renovate the family’s historical hotel on the crossroad of Beach and Forgotten for daughter Audrey, Billie’s uncle has a confession to make, and Ava announces a visit. This is the second book in a heartwarming friendship saga about sisters of the heart who are ready to start over! Northern California, with its stunning coastline, charming vineyards, and majestic redwood forests full of ferns and secrets, provides a gorgeous setting for dreams, hopes, and second chances. Each book in this feel-good series follows one of the friends—Jenny, Faye, Ava, and Billie—with a recurring cast of sons and daughters, old friends, and new neighbors!
Jenny wants her aunt’s permission to renovate the family’s historical hotel on the crossroad of Beach and Forgotten for daughter Audrey, Billie’s uncle has a confession to make, and Ava announces a visit. This is the second book in a heartwarming friendship saga about sisters of the heart who are ready to start over! Northern California, with its stunning coastline, charming vineyards, and majestic redwood forests full of ferns and secrets, provides a gorgeous setting for dreams, hopes, and second chances. Each book in this feel-good series follows one of the friends—Jenny, Faye, Ava, and Billie—with a recurring cast of sons and daughters, old friends, and new neighbors!
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2023
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June 24, 2024
This is a lovely series. I read all six books in less than two days. The characters are special and the stories are wonderful! I recommend this series whole heartedly!
Amazon synopsis:
Jenny escapes to beautiful Mendocino Cove, the small town at the West Coast where she grew up. Here, her grandmother’s beloved seaside hotel still sits, empty and abandoned, on the corner of Beach Street and Forgotten Lane.
Despite her acclaimed research into the history of Nantucket, Jenny worries she is too old to find a job and start over. But Mendocino Cove is full of sandy beaches, enchanting morning fogs, and kind people. Soon, Jenny finds a sisterhood of women ready to help - and a childhood friend who never stopped waiting for her.
Tackling obstacles with humor and heart, Jenny gets a second chance at love - and uncovers a startling family secret!
Amazon synopsis:
Jenny escapes to beautiful Mendocino Cove, the small town at the West Coast where she grew up. Here, her grandmother’s beloved seaside hotel still sits, empty and abandoned, on the corner of Beach Street and Forgotten Lane.
Despite her acclaimed research into the history of Nantucket, Jenny worries she is too old to find a job and start over. But Mendocino Cove is full of sandy beaches, enchanting morning fogs, and kind people. Soon, Jenny finds a sisterhood of women ready to help - and a childhood friend who never stopped waiting for her.
Tackling obstacles with humor and heart, Jenny gets a second chance at love - and uncovers a startling family secret!
August 19, 2023
Such an awesome story. I couldn’t put it down, but really didn’t want it to end. This is basically Faye’s story. She has a wonderful shop in an old Victorian house that she also lives in. She fears she may have to sell to pay for the repairs. On top of this her ex fiancé from years ago returns to town. This tale of love and friendship has an excellent storyline and very realistic characters. Even though part of a series, it could be read as a standalone. It’s much richer though if you read in order. I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary, honest review.
I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary, honest review.
September 3, 2023
Easy Mostly Happy Read
I love the way Nellie Brooks writes! She describes every scene with just the right amount of flair without going overboard. She sets the sex scenes where we get the idea without the blow by blow moves and sounds. The characters are believable and this whole series makes me want to move to Mendocino Cove! Nellie writes like is would expect from a very classy lady and someone with a loving heart and sweet disposition. I will be reading more of her books!
I love the way Nellie Brooks writes! She describes every scene with just the right amount of flair without going overboard. She sets the sex scenes where we get the idea without the blow by blow moves and sounds. The characters are believable and this whole series makes me want to move to Mendocino Cove! Nellie writes like is would expect from a very classy lady and someone with a loving heart and sweet disposition. I will be reading more of her books!
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November 18, 2025A good sequel
This was a good sequel for the Mendocino Cove series. It had happy moments as well as sad moments.
I really wish the author had a better proofreader. There were at least three places in this book that were clear errors. For me, that really takes something away from a story.
And what's with everyone being called "darling"?
This was a good sequel for the Mendocino Cove series. It had happy moments as well as sad moments.
I really wish the author had a better proofreader. There were at least three places in this book that were clear errors. For me, that really takes something away from a story.
And what's with everyone being called "darling"?
August 24, 2023
Faye's misfortune may have turned into a gift. She learns things about herself and the people that come into her store that she didn't know before. I am enjoying the characters, their romances and their discoveries about the past and the present.
January 9, 2024
I love this series. It's not super exciting nor are there lots of plot twists or drama, but the writing just flows so nicely and the description are not too much or too little. A thoroughly enjoyable series.
February 7, 2025
Good Reading
I really like all these books about Mendocino Cove. Everyone has been a joy to read. All the same people keep reappearing so you already know them. Read these books. Great relaxation!
I really like all these books about Mendocino Cove. Everyone has been a joy to read. All the same people keep reappearing so you already know them. Read these books. Great relaxation!
June 9, 2025
Read The Store of Love and Loss Mendocino Cove Book 2
I loved Bk 1 of the series and Bk 2 was even better. I enjoy getting to know the characters better.I look forward to the next bk. I expect each book. To be better!
I loved Bk 1 of the series and Bk 2 was even better. I enjoy getting to know the characters better.I look forward to the next bk. I expect each book. To be better!
November 14, 2023
Adore this series!
Heartwarming and really enjoyable. I am just finished this book and already starting the next one. Highly recommend this series.
Heartwarming and really enjoyable. I am just finished this book and already starting the next one. Highly recommend this series.
September 13, 2024
Two
A great follow up novel. I enjoyed it very much! Do yourself a favor and pick it up! Enjoy it
A great follow up novel. I enjoyed it very much! Do yourself a favor and pick it up! Enjoy it
September 16, 2024
A sinple, light love story but fun ande nice characters. Good beach read.
January 29, 2026
Nice follow up to the first book. Looking forward to reading the whole series.
August 3, 2024
Medicenio Cove North Cali
Faye is down stairs helping a customer when she sees the ceiling buckle, she runs upstairs to her apt. And realizes the water is overflowing in the bathroom. So much is damaged. She is trying to mop water up and her ex walks in. She hadn’t seen him in years. She’s a mess and is embarrassed.
She gets a contractor out to get on it. But she really doesn’t have the money to pay without sealing the house. She is upset. The girls Billie and
Faye is down stairs helping a customer when she sees the ceiling buckle, she runs upstairs to her apt. And realizes the water is overflowing in the bathroom. So much is damaged. She is trying to mop water up and her ex walks in. She hadn’t seen him in years. She’s a mess and is embarrassed.
She gets a contractor out to get on it. But she really doesn’t have the money to pay without sealing the house. She is upset. The girls Billie and
October 24, 2023
To be continued
September 17, 2023
Yet another amazing, heartwarming feel-good story in this wonderful series! The friendship between the women is so inspiring! I also really like the support, understanding and love across the generations.
I was devastated by what happened to Faye’s store, but I loved the way she rallied, supported by her friends and a newfound love.
I had high hopes for Gabe after reading the first book, so I was very glad to see him return.
Billie proves to be a stalwart friend yet again, even when she has her own loss to heal from in this book. Billie is just such a fascinating character, I love her, and I can’t wait to read her story! It’s great to see how well she gets on with her family, and I really liked that she didn’t take sides when things ended between Lex and Faye. There’s something about Lex. He has already shown personal growth. I’d like to see more of him.
Jenny and Jon are the sweetest couple, and I really enjoyed seeing them be so happy together and carving out a new life.
Recommend!
I was devastated by what happened to Faye’s store, but I loved the way she rallied, supported by her friends and a newfound love.
I had high hopes for Gabe after reading the first book, so I was very glad to see him return.
Billie proves to be a stalwart friend yet again, even when she has her own loss to heal from in this book. Billie is just such a fascinating character, I love her, and I can’t wait to read her story! It’s great to see how well she gets on with her family, and I really liked that she didn’t take sides when things ended between Lex and Faye. There’s something about Lex. He has already shown personal growth. I’d like to see more of him.
Jenny and Jon are the sweetest couple, and I really enjoyed seeing them be so happy together and carving out a new life.
Recommend!
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