The Summer in Cape May Book One

Surprise Inheritance #1

by Sage Parker

Olivia Cameron always knew she was adopted. What she didn’t know is that her birth family would come back into her life 47 years later…

Just days after her husband’s death, Olivia gets a call that she might have inherited a beach cottage in Cape May. Except she’s never been to Cape May, and the lawyer explains it has nothing to do with her husband’s recent passing.

Nestled in front of an old vineyard, the cottage is exactly the fresh start she needs. Although she’ll need to provide proof of her identity within 30 days before it goes to the person next in line.

When she arrives in the sandy beach town, strange things start happening, and every clue she follows leads to more unknowns. Thankfully, there’s one man who can help, the handsome owner of the vineyard next door.

As time is running out, only two questions Who is Olivia's real family? And why do they have so many secrets?Dive into the heartwarming journey of friendship, family, and love in The Summer in Cape May. This delightfully written women's fiction series intertwines suspense, wholesome romance, and captivating mysteries. Grab your copy of Book 1 now!

Genres: Romance, Fiction

87 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2023

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining relationship listening 🎉🏚✨🎎

This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 1 of 6

Olivia is working on the west coast when her husband died. Then she finds out that she has inherited a cottage in Cape May, New Jersey. She goes there and the fun begins. Continued in book 2.

I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationship adventure novels. 2024

[Megann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Olivia has been working at a hotel for the last 20 years. She is set in her ways and just goes along with everything that anyone wants her to do. But then, her husband unexpectedly dies and leaves her to pick up the pieces. She doesn't have a lot of friends, no family as she was orphaned as a child and only has her husbands brother to lean on, but he is not interested in being a support for her.
After the funeral and burial, no one comes back to the house, no one offers to bring food, no one offers any kind of comfort for her. She returns to her job to meet with her supervisor and requests a couple weeks of bereavement leave so that she can get everything put back together in her life. She is told that they do not offer that but, if she wants to take some time off her job will be there when she gets back but she will take the time off without pay. She feels she can't do that so bright and early Monday morning she is behind the desk doing her job of checking guests in and helping with requests.
Fate has a way of stepping into your life. Through the family attorney she finds that she has been left a house on the beach in Cape May, NJ. She doesn't know who or anyone that would have left her a house but learning that she must go to the house and accept it leaves her with more questions than answers. She is not sure what she is going to do until that Monday morning when one guest is particularly rude, demanding and downright obnoxious. She makes the decision right then she is taking time off and going to see her new house.
So many things happen when she gets there and as usual you will be going on a magical trip through Olivia's life as she discovers new friends, new opportunities and the beginnings of learning who gave her this house.

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[Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the way the story starts right off with the fact that Oliva’s husband had just been buried & the author doesn’t drag it out. She just jumps right into the story & mystery. Some lawyer calls & tell Olivia that she inherited a cottage in Cape May. Of course she has all kinds of questions, but he can’t answer any of them for her. She must go to New Jersey & Cape May to get all of the answers. The thing is the lawyer had told her husband about it before he died, but he never told Olivia about it. Why? So she go by the lawyers office to get the keys & anything else she might need. Then she on her way to ape May! She could believe when she got there that the cottage is right on the beach & later finds out that with the cottage comes a live in housekeeper! WOW! What other surprises are waiting for her? First she had to come to the Cape, now she is suppose to learn what other stipulations that go along with inheriting this beach house. I wonder what they will be? Will she be able to follow through with them. What to you think will be required of her. As always we are lift with a cliffhanger. I think this is going to be a good series. I love the way she started off & just jumped right into the story & didn’t drag it out. She drew you in right away & got you interested from the start.

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[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the death of her husband, Olivia learns that she inherited a cottage on Cape May. This was a surprise to her even though her husband knew about it but didn’t tell her. Now, on her own, her lawyer informs her that she must go there. She is told there are secret requirements she has to meet in order to inherit the property. A short distance away, she discovers an old winery that is being restored. She meets some of the residents including Jason, who own the winery. Jason offers her a job and he stops by one night. Together, they discover something very valuable and in her best interest, should not tell anyone about it. Join Olivia as she uncovers the truth about the cottage; the previous owners who left her the property, and whether or not she will keep it. What a great beginning to a new series.

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[Coffeenbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Olivia has just lost her husband. She finds out that she has been left a house in Cape May, NJ, but there are several odd stipulations. First, she has to go to NJ, then she has to solve some yet to be determined mystery. Needing a break to get herself together, she decides to go to Cape May for the summer.

To her delight, the house is right on the beach and is spectacular. She finds that apparently the inheritance includes providing her with a live in housekeeper.

While exploring, she notices a derelict vineyard next to her property that is under new ownership. She volunteers to help clear up the property, but Jason, the owner, would rather she help out as an assistant. She begins to learn more of the history of both the town and the vineyard, which is a bit mysterious....

First installment in the Surprise Inheritance series. Does not end with a resolution.

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[Cassie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Once again, I found a series on Kindle Unlimited solely based on the fact that it was set in Cape May. And yikes. The writing is bad. It’s stiff and choppy and lacking any sense of flow. The dialogue is worse - so expositional. The author does that thing where they write out the main characters thought process and do it in a way that’s so weirdly expositional and unnecessary. The plot is bat-shit crazy. It’s a series of hallmark movies/ PG romance/ mystery novellas. Had to give it at least 2/5 stars because I love Cape May, I do love a cheesy romance, it had some action and plot, and they were a breeze! Regardless of my thoughts on how cringy this was, I had to keep reading the series. Finished all six of these little novellas in the span of a day. Not the highest quality story-telling but I kept going for a reason, I guess!

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Summer In Cape May is the first book in the Surprise Inheritance Series which features Olivia Cameron, a new widow whose deceased husband Sam failed to share with her he had been in contact with their lawyer about a beach house in New Jersey which she had just inherited. She finds out her inheritance when settling Sam’s will but there are secret requirements she must meet in order to acquire the home. She meets several of the Cape May residents including Jason who is restoring a winery next to her property. The book ends in a slight cliffhanger.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first in the series and it already has me waiting to read on. The main character, Olivia, is dealing with the death of her husband when her lawyer tells her she had inherited property in Cape May, NJ. It is all very suspicious especially since her husband knew about it but didn’t tell her and being an orphan she knows no one in NJ. She decides to go to Cape May and finds it very nice with a beautiful view of the ocean and a full wine cellar. Construction is going on next door and she has met the handsome man who owns the property. Looks like this is going to be a great series.

[Carmela Dimattia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This seems like a fun new adventure and a little mystery when Olivia, recently widowed, inherits a mystery house in Cape May, only she does not know who has left the house to her. Finding herself disillusioned with her job she decides to move to Cape May for the summer and just spend time for herself. She meets some of the residents and befriends them and thus begins a new adventure for her. I cannot wait to see what Ms Parker has in store for Olivia in her new life. So excited for this series.

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[Baby Girl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Olivia's story has captivated me. After losing her husband, she is surprised to learn she inherited a cottage in Cape May and she has no clue who gave it to her. Now she is on a self explored journey of discovery to see where this will lead. The surprise characters that keep showing up are making this mystery even more intriguing. I am so invested in Olivia's story that I cannot wait to see how it unfolds!.

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[Kim Mears · Rating 5 out of 5]

Olivia's husband has just died, she grew up in foster care so now she is alone again. She finds out that she has been left a property but someone in her biological family, but she has to go to it in order to claim it. Why did her husband not tell her about the property after their lawyer contacted him. Will she be able to find out more about her family by going to the property.

I am enjoying reading this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series.

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[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, a great starter book for this new series. Olivia's husband died unexpectedly from a heart attack. She has no family or friends to stand by her. A surprise call from her lawyer let's her know she has inherited a house in Cape May. She has know idea why or how that could happen as her husband wasn't close to any of his limited family. I can't wait to see how this unfolds.
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[Dianne Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

New Beginnings.

Wow, a great start to a new series which will be another fantastic one by Sage Parker. The mystery, the intrigue, the early signs of romance between Olivia and Jason are all building. The plot of this first book in the series has totally drawn me in and I can't wait for the next book to be released.

I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am providing my honest opinion.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Summer in Cape May by Sage Parker is a good, and enjoyable small town later in life second chance romance read with a beach side setting. The story has a great entertaining world building engaging story line that is a well written read. The characters are great, and they have great chemistry. This story is a very entertaining page turning read. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is off to an intriguing start as Olivia is told about a cottage she has inherited just days after her husband has passed. She journeys to Cape May to find this cottage only to be told that there are stipulations that must be passed before she can inherit. Mysterious, suspenseful and full of intrigue as we journey with Olivia to find the truth about the previous owners and why it was left to her. Looking forward to book two.

[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful contemporary romantic suspense series. This story line is very interesting and has a little bit of everything. Mystery, suspense, budding romance and family drama. Sage Parker books are always entertaining and well written. They are hard to put down once you pick them up. I'm thrilled with this first book and can't wait to read the entire series.

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a lot of books written by Sage Parker; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

This is the first book in the Surprise Inheritance Series; it is the beginning of a new series. The story continues in the next book and needs to be read in order.

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[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written start to Olivia's story. The author brings grief, a mysterious inheritance and meeting new friends. It ends with a cliffhanger with a decision she will need to make. I'm looking forward to the next book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and are freely given.

[Raylene Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happen when your husband died and you final he didn't tell about the call he got from lawyer? She find out that she has a cottage at Cape May an she is not the only one. So now we start the journey to see where this goes.

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[Roslyn Simonin Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Olivia has just buried her husband Sam 2 days ago. Now, she is getting a call from her lawyer saying she has inherited a Beach house in Cape May, New Jersey. Sam has a brother, but Olivia has no family. Who is this coming from and what are the caveats A great start to a new book by Sage.

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[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book takes you to my favorite place Cape May, NJ. Olivia is mourning her husband when she finds out that she inherited a beach cottage. It comes with some bizarre conditions. You are left with many questions that will make you want to read book two.

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[MommyO · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is going to be a fantastic series! A mystery after the tragic death of Olivia’s husband brings her to beautiful Cape May. I’m curious to see who left Olivia the ocean front home and the history that has her bound to this town. Can’t wait for the next installment!.

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[Linda Vermillion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

This book grabs you from the beginning. She lost her husband of 20 years and feels so alone. She never had a family and her husband had not been close to his. After a few days her lawyer calls and tells her she inherited a house in Cape May New Jersey. No information at all. She must accept ownership in 30 days or lose the house. On to book 2.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful characters to follow along in this heartwarming and interesting story that has a few twists and turns. There is some drama and romance involved as well. I like the location and the characters that are part of this story. Good read.

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[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book One in the Surprise Inheritance series; Days after Olivia's husband passed away...she learned she had inherited a beach cottage but has nothing to do with her husband's death but her family that hasn't been in her life for 47 years.

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[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic start to a new series from Sage Parker. The story pulls you in the minute you start reading and keeps you engaged until you reach the end. The characters are fun, realistic and feel like family right from the start.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The start of a new life?

A great beginning which leaves one wondering what more is coming. Literally it ends . It's a series book which looks and reads as a part. Good premise, good writing, on the the next ...feels like it's a commercial..until the next book. And yes I will diving into the next in the series!!!

[Jeannine Wickliffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great start to series

Olivia has just buried her husband and not sure what she is going to do. Then she finds out there may have inherited a home in Cape May. How this is possible, she doesn't know since she was grew up as an orphan. Circumstances leads Olivia to go to Cape May. What will she find once thete?

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

summer in. ape may

Writing very smooth. The author knows how to keep you reading! The story is so believable but is also like a dream. One can only wish that this story was real and happening to the reader. Her descriptive scenery paints such a pretty backdrop that I wished that I was there.

[Kaye Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

a good page turner

Reading it on Amazon Unlimited. I don’t under why the writer seems to write in short story form. This is my second series of this author.

But I like the writer’s style. A mystery of sorts without being a murder mystery. Nothing too unbelievable, but still makes you want to read on.