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Captiva Island Series #6
Captiva Hearts
Maggie Wheeler Moretti has had her share of tragedies, but nothing prepares her when her son Michael, a police officer, is shot while on duty. Maggie travels to Boston to be with him and the rest of her family, and for the first time considers selling the Key Lime Garden Inn and moving back to Massachusetts.
Chelsea Marsden runs the inn in Maggie’s absence and does her best to avoid seeing her ex and meeting his new wife. Isabella Barlowe is not one to be ignored, however, and Chelsea finds that her past relationship with Sebastian leads to a new outlook and a kindred spirit.
Jacqui Hutchins takes a break from her graduate studies to return to Captiva for the summer. With a history of bad relationships and equally bad choices, she’ll need Chelsea’s wisdom and patience to get her through yet another round of manufactured drama.
Finn Powell is ready to spread his wings and fly…literally. He wants out of the family business to become a commercial airline pilot. All he has to do is convince his father and brothers. Without his sister Becca to soften the blow, Finn has an uphill battle that he’ll do anything to win.
Even in the darkest hours, a light can shine through as is the case for two couples who are ready to take the next step. Becca Powell and Christopher Wheeler, along with Beth Wheeler and Gabriel Walker are engaged, and the idea of a double Christmas wedding on Captiva Island becomes the next major event to navigate.
With so many opinions and family interferences, what could possibly go wrong?
Come back to Captiva Island and fall in love once again with a cast of characters who overcome everything life throws their way by holding onto each other.
Chelsea Marsden runs the inn in Maggie’s absence and does her best to avoid seeing her ex and meeting his new wife. Isabella Barlowe is not one to be ignored, however, and Chelsea finds that her past relationship with Sebastian leads to a new outlook and a kindred spirit.
Jacqui Hutchins takes a break from her graduate studies to return to Captiva for the summer. With a history of bad relationships and equally bad choices, she’ll need Chelsea’s wisdom and patience to get her through yet another round of manufactured drama.
Finn Powell is ready to spread his wings and fly…literally. He wants out of the family business to become a commercial airline pilot. All he has to do is convince his father and brothers. Without his sister Becca to soften the blow, Finn has an uphill battle that he’ll do anything to win.
Even in the darkest hours, a light can shine through as is the case for two couples who are ready to take the next step. Becca Powell and Christopher Wheeler, along with Beth Wheeler and Gabriel Walker are engaged, and the idea of a double Christmas wedding on Captiva Island becomes the next major event to navigate.
With so many opinions and family interferences, what could possibly go wrong?
Come back to Captiva Island and fall in love once again with a cast of characters who overcome everything life throws their way by holding onto each other.
- GenresFiction
250 pages, Paperback
Published June 21, 2023
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About the author
Annie Cabot
29 books97 followersAnnie Cabot is the author of contemporary women's fiction and family sagas. Annie writes about friendships and family relationships, that bring inspiration and hope to others.
With a focus on women's fiction, Annie feels that she writes best when she writes from experience. “Every woman's journey is a relatable story. I want to capture those stories, let others know they are not alone, and bring a bit of joy to my readers.”
Annie Cabot is the pen name for the writer Patricia Pauletti. A lover of all things happily ever after, it was only a matter of time before she began to write what was in her heart, and so, the pen name Annie Cabot was born.
When she's not writing, Annie and her husband like to travel. Winters always involve time away on Captiva Island, Florida where she continues to get inspiration for her novels.
Annie lives in Massachusetts with her husband.
With a focus on women's fiction, Annie feels that she writes best when she writes from experience. “Every woman's journey is a relatable story. I want to capture those stories, let others know they are not alone, and bring a bit of joy to my readers.”
Annie Cabot is the pen name for the writer Patricia Pauletti. A lover of all things happily ever after, it was only a matter of time before she began to write what was in her heart, and so, the pen name Annie Cabot was born.
When she's not writing, Annie and her husband like to travel. Winters always involve time away on Captiva Island, Florida where she continues to get inspiration for her novels.
Annie lives in Massachusetts with her husband.
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August 7, 2024
Maggie is selfish.
I have come to believe that Maggie isn't quite the kind and wonderful woman everyone thinks she is. After reading this book and Captive Christmas I believe she is somewhat selfish and manipulative. She calls a "Code Red" in an effort to get all her children to come to Florida for Christmas despite them hanging other plans. And now she decides she wants Beth's wedding to be in Florida despite Beth wanting a snowy winter wedding in Massachusetts.
She gets what she wants but at what cost.
To be continued.
I have come to believe that Maggie isn't quite the kind and wonderful woman everyone thinks she is. After reading this book and Captive Christmas I believe she is somewhat selfish and manipulative. She calls a "Code Red" in an effort to get all her children to come to Florida for Christmas despite them hanging other plans. And now she decides she wants Beth's wedding to be in Florida despite Beth wanting a snowy winter wedding in Massachusetts.
She gets what she wants but at what cost.
To be continued.
July 18, 2024
Too good to set down!
Makes you feel like you know this family and you can’t wait to see what happens next. I don’t know how you can’t read the next book.
Makes you feel like you know this family and you can’t wait to see what happens next. I don’t know how you can’t read the next book.
July 16, 2023
family worries
Love that the family pulls together whenever there’s a tragedy or illness they all gather together to show there union and the love they have for each other
Love that the family pulls together whenever there’s a tragedy or illness they all gather together to show there union and the love they have for each other
January 21, 2024
Great book
I look forward to the next book in series. I am eager to find out what happens with the characters!
I look forward to the next book in series. I am eager to find out what happens with the characters!
October 28, 2024
I managed to complete book 6 in this series and that’s as far as I will delve into this family. The storyline has become quite boring. Pulling random characters out of the peripheral edges of the community becomes quite tedious for the reader. I cannot endure reading about Maggie and her woes any longer!!! Farewell Captiva Island.
November 11, 2023
I love this series / I feel as though I am on Captiva, sitting with them.
August 1, 2024
Your heart knows no boundaries
Five stars funny charming and emotional the characters definitely show their hearts and feelings to deal daily each stage of their lives
Five stars funny charming and emotional the characters definitely show their hearts and feelings to deal daily each stage of their lives
August 9, 2024
Really great book!
Love this series! I’m on book 7 now and am happy there a more left for me to read! Highly recommend this series! I am thoroughly enjoying them!!
Love this series! I’m on book 7 now and am happy there a more left for me to read! Highly recommend this series! I am thoroughly enjoying them!!
January 21, 2025
I love this series……I strongly recommend these books
April 6, 2025
3.5 stars
April 30, 2025
I am enjoying this series and it is an easy read. I am not sure if I can continue all 15-or 16 books. I love this family but it seems that it is bringing in too many characters.
July 6, 2025
Lots of love
Oh so well thought out. How does she do it. ??? The only complaint I have is that it ended so fast.
Oh so well thought out. How does she do it. ??? The only complaint I have is that it ended so fast.
October 9, 2025
nice light reading while traveling
Fun family dealing with everyday life! Characters aren’t too deep but interesting
Getting to love Captiva Islands more with each book!
Fun family dealing with everyday life! Characters aren’t too deep but interesting
Getting to love Captiva Islands more with each book!
December 24, 2025
Too many characters
Im enjoying how the family is evolving, but this book just had too many new people and too many story lines
Im enjoying how the family is evolving, but this book just had too many new people and too many story lines
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