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The Shifting Tides
A past she can’t forget. An old friend’s hidden secrets. And life-changing revelations that unravel all she knew.
Ella has been trying desperately to move on with her life. As she’s helping Leo through a serious problem, sparks fly between them. But every time they get closer, he pulls away.
He’s not being honest with her. And she can’t figure out why.
When he accidentally lets something slip, Ella finds herself visiting his sister behind his back. She tells Ella she’ll never forgive Leo for what he’s done…but she won’t reveal what happened.
Little does she know what’s really been going on. And once she uncovers the truth, nothing will ever be the same…
Ella has been trying desperately to move on with her life. As she’s helping Leo through a serious problem, sparks fly between them. But every time they get closer, he pulls away.
He’s not being honest with her. And she can’t figure out why.
When he accidentally lets something slip, Ella finds herself visiting his sister behind his back. She tells Ella she’ll never forgive Leo for what he’s done…but she won’t reveal what happened.
Little does she know what’s really been going on. And once she uncovers the truth, nothing will ever be the same…
376 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2024
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Sophie Kenna
10 books32 followersSophie Kenna is the author of clean, heartfelt women’s fiction and small-town romance set in gorgeous, sun-kissed coastal settings. She draws from real-life joys and struggles to whisk you away on unforgettable journeys of love, loss, and the hope of second chances. Unexpected twists, surprise revelations, and characters you’ll fall in love with promise to keep the pages turning until the very end.
She met her husband many years ago, when he sat down across from her in study hall one afternoon while she was finishing her Spanish homework. They now live in Pennsylvania with their three children and a furry best friend.
When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring the great outdoors, relaxing with a book and a good cup of coffee, or trying to remember how to converse with other adults after being with her tiny humans all day.
To learn more about new releases, to sign up for her newsletter, or just to say hello, visit her site at sophiekenna.com.
She met her husband many years ago, when he sat down across from her in study hall one afternoon while she was finishing her Spanish homework. They now live in Pennsylvania with their three children and a furry best friend.
When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring the great outdoors, relaxing with a book and a good cup of coffee, or trying to remember how to converse with other adults after being with her tiny humans all day.
To learn more about new releases, to sign up for her newsletter, or just to say hello, visit her site at sophiekenna.com.
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May 22, 2025
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This was the best Marina Cove book yet!
The beginning definitely dragged a lot with lots of exposition/description and A LOT of recap. Like if you didn't read the previous books, then don't read this one yet. If you read the others, the beginning was a recap for a while.
The middle to end was a lot better and had a lot more dialogue, action, and moved at a quicker pace.
I really enjoyed Ella and Leo's romance and I knew he had dementia as soon as he forgot about their date. I'm surprised she didn't see it sooner.
Ella is definitely my favorite character, followed by Charlotte. Diane has her moments, and I dislike Ramona 90% of the time.
Ramona's storyline with Lily and Danny was definitely drawn out, but what bothered me the most and really took me out of the story was that they were treating Lily like she was 5 by saying "she doesn't understand" a 9 or 10 year old definitely understands when someone isn't treating them fairly. I'm a teacher and none of my 3rd graders would be falling for this. It seemed Lily gained all her wisdom and intelligence at her 10th birthday party tbh. Before that, they kept saying she was smart but portrayed her as stupid.
Another thing that bothered me is that Diane is all of a sudden this wonderful singer? That was a poor plot device. And why is she hanging out with Austin like nothing is wrong? I'd be trying to get to the bottom of that note.
Nick is back! I REALLY hope that something bad happened to him against his will because we need one normal man in this series besides Christian, who honestly is complicated, too.
Sebastian getting arrested was amazing!! I hope Tex gives Charlotte some money for emotional distress since he liked her so much.
Side note: Poor Madison :(
I also really hope that Ramona and Lily publish their children's books and that they do well. They could help all of them financially, emotionally, and mentally! And Ramona can even run the bookstore once Leo is unable to for some stability and finances.
I liked that Ramona went to the lawyers and told her the truth. As soon as she mentioned her alcoholism, I knew Abby was going to say she was in recovery, too. Despite that convenient connection, it was the right thing to do. Lawyers, doctors, and all of those people aren't always right. She listened to her gut and that's what you should always do.
I can't wait to hear what Samuel has to say because I KNOW he is on their side. Natalie being a fugitive is interesting, and her being in Ireland where Jack's sister is is also interesting. I'm hoping there's a connection there.
I think my biggest problem with this book is the writing. The author reuses A LOT of words, phrases, and plot lines. Sebastian's letter was so similar to Jack's; the characters don't have their own voice. Also, I am SO SO SO over "she felt it in her bones" and Charlotte and others yelping and jumping a foot in the air every time their freaking phone rings. Like get used to it fr. And the CONSTANT "she suppressed/ held in a giggle" or one of them laughed at an inappropriate or bizarre time. It's so weird and so annoying.
Also why do they all sleep in the same room? Isn't this an inn with like 20 guest rooms? And can we buy a bed please? At first I didn't think Danny's store sold furniture because it's odd for one store to sell furniture, paint, and other supplies; even Home Depot doesn't sell couches, beds ,chairs and stuff, so why would a small business? But I guess they do since Ella was able to re-do the entire bookstore in one night with Danny's help while she's in debt.
On a similar note, how are they always eating out and buying bulk hot dogs and bbq food and making extravagant sweets? Where is this money coming from? They complain about being in debt 24/7, but they're better fed than some of the middle class.
This was the best Marina Cove book yet!
The beginning definitely dragged a lot with lots of exposition/description and A LOT of recap. Like if you didn't read the previous books, then don't read this one yet. If you read the others, the beginning was a recap for a while.
The middle to end was a lot better and had a lot more dialogue, action, and moved at a quicker pace.
I really enjoyed Ella and Leo's romance and I knew he had dementia as soon as he forgot about their date. I'm surprised she didn't see it sooner.
Ella is definitely my favorite character, followed by Charlotte. Diane has her moments, and I dislike Ramona 90% of the time.
Ramona's storyline with Lily and Danny was definitely drawn out, but what bothered me the most and really took me out of the story was that they were treating Lily like she was 5 by saying "she doesn't understand" a 9 or 10 year old definitely understands when someone isn't treating them fairly. I'm a teacher and none of my 3rd graders would be falling for this. It seemed Lily gained all her wisdom and intelligence at her 10th birthday party tbh. Before that, they kept saying she was smart but portrayed her as stupid.
Another thing that bothered me is that Diane is all of a sudden this wonderful singer? That was a poor plot device. And why is she hanging out with Austin like nothing is wrong? I'd be trying to get to the bottom of that note.
Nick is back! I REALLY hope that something bad happened to him against his will because we need one normal man in this series besides Christian, who honestly is complicated, too.
Sebastian getting arrested was amazing!! I hope Tex gives Charlotte some money for emotional distress since he liked her so much.
Side note: Poor Madison :(
I also really hope that Ramona and Lily publish their children's books and that they do well. They could help all of them financially, emotionally, and mentally! And Ramona can even run the bookstore once Leo is unable to for some stability and finances.
I liked that Ramona went to the lawyers and told her the truth. As soon as she mentioned her alcoholism, I knew Abby was going to say she was in recovery, too. Despite that convenient connection, it was the right thing to do. Lawyers, doctors, and all of those people aren't always right. She listened to her gut and that's what you should always do.
I can't wait to hear what Samuel has to say because I KNOW he is on their side. Natalie being a fugitive is interesting, and her being in Ireland where Jack's sister is is also interesting. I'm hoping there's a connection there.
I think my biggest problem with this book is the writing. The author reuses A LOT of words, phrases, and plot lines. Sebastian's letter was so similar to Jack's; the characters don't have their own voice. Also, I am SO SO SO over "she felt it in her bones" and Charlotte and others yelping and jumping a foot in the air every time their freaking phone rings. Like get used to it fr. And the CONSTANT "she suppressed/ held in a giggle" or one of them laughed at an inappropriate or bizarre time. It's so weird and so annoying.
Also why do they all sleep in the same room? Isn't this an inn with like 20 guest rooms? And can we buy a bed please? At first I didn't think Danny's store sold furniture because it's odd for one store to sell furniture, paint, and other supplies; even Home Depot doesn't sell couches, beds ,chairs and stuff, so why would a small business? But I guess they do since Ella was able to re-do the entire bookstore in one night with Danny's help while she's in debt.
On a similar note, how are they always eating out and buying bulk hot dogs and bbq food and making extravagant sweets? Where is this money coming from? They complain about being in debt 24/7, but they're better fed than some of the middle class.
April 5, 2024
I really did enjoy reading this sequel to the Marina Cove series. The Keller family is developing and each.of them is going thru a lot of personal growth. The problems that were forcing all of them to pull away from each other and from life are starting to become
manageable. Each member of the family is working to fix their own problem and also helping each other.
I can I really did enjoy reading this sequel to the Marina Cove series. The Keller family is developing and each.of them is going thru a lot of personal growth. The problems that were forcing all of them to pull away from each other and from life are starting to become
manageable. Each member of the family is working to fix their own problem and also helping each other.
I can not wait to see how each one of them reaches their full potential not wait to see how each one of them reaches their full potential
February 5, 2025
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The visual of Marina Cove sounds lovely; however, all the equally dispensed despair, from each female character, got old, quickly. This guy embezzles, that guy disappears , the next guy is a liar, the next, holds secrets….too many bad similarities would make me run screaming from this idyllic fictional coast
SPOILER
The visual of Marina Cove sounds lovely; however, all the equally dispensed despair, from each female character, got old, quickly. This guy embezzles, that guy disappears , the next guy is a liar, the next, holds secrets….too many bad similarities would make me run screaming from this idyllic fictional coast
October 10, 2024
Wow can't wait for next one
I loved this whole series but mind you not all the characters, some of the worst men you could imagine but not all of them some are good guys.
I loved this whole series but mind you not all the characters, some of the worst men you could imagine but not all of them some are good guys.
March 13, 2025
Repetitive
I had to stop reading at page 138. Very aggrevating to try and stay interested in a story when you keep reading the same paragraph over and over again.
I had to stop reading at page 138. Very aggrevating to try and stay interested in a story when you keep reading the same paragraph over and over again.
August 16, 2025
Finally starting to see some happy endings. I would love to see this made into a mini series for TV
September 25, 2025
3.5 stars
October 31, 2025
Love this series. Many different story lines going on at the same time.
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