A Seaside Return 5

Memories By The Sea Series #5

by Hayley Summers

Luna gave everything to find her sister.

But after eighteen years of scouring the Caribbean where her boat went missing, Luna’s funds ran dry and she was forced to return to her childhood hometown of Enchanted Cove.

Confronted by bittersweet memories – and the challenges of keeping the charter business where she and her sister grew up afloat –  Luna is eager to drown out painful feelings and rekindle her old friendships. After spending nearly two decades searching for her sister, she’s determined to help her son Jonah get ready for college, make peace with her tumultuous past, and finally close that chapter of her life.

But even as she tries to leave the Caribbean behind, old memories come back to haunt her... because when a familiar face shows up at her door, she’s plunged into a whirlwind of emotions that threatens to capsize her new life and reopen old wounds. There’s only one man who can rescue her charter business from bankruptcy – but can she trust him after he abandoned her all those years ago?

Will Luna finally find happiness on the shores of Enchanted Cove? And will she ever uncover what happened to her sister all those years ago?

A Seaside Return is a thrilling adventure dealing with family, grief, and second chances. A wonderful beach read that will delight fans of contemporary women’s fiction with mysteries, long-lost love, and one woman’s quest for answers.

57 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 9, 2024

Reviews

[Beach · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the 5th book in this series, each book builds on the previous book and none are standalones. This is a quick read that further develops the story. For me it had some issues that I found hard to swallow, Roan acted completely out of character, and was inconsiderate. The author's knowledge of how coast guard searches are handled, along with how every marina in the area would have been on alert for Roan and the missing boat was hard to swallow. Why didn't he call from the marina? I have spent the majority of my life on and around the water and this was hard for me to handle, however, after almost getting over this, I enjoyed the rest of the story. It ends with a bit of cliffhanger and I am looking forward to seeing how the story ends.
I received an ARC of the book, and I am leaving my own thoughts on the book without influence from the author or publisher.

[Roslyn Simonin Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ronan goes out on the boat in the raging storm, after he receives his letter from Ireland. The people of Lantern Cove go out looking after the storm, with no luck.
Ronan's boat crashed at sea, but he was close enough to shore to begin to swim, when he is picked up by a couple from Indonesia, Putra and Beth.
Shaun reaches out to Molly from the coast guard., and they find him in a harbor in Boston.
Shaun invites Putra and Beth to Enchanted Cove, as he has a weird feeling about Beth.

WOW, Double Wow. Wait till you finish this one. One great read, Hayley.

I received this ARC from Hayley and am leaving my honest review.

[Jeannine Wickliffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things are really getting interesting

Luna is worried about Ronan, after he sets off in a boat during a storm. Later she learns that Ronan was rescued by a couple sailing close by when his boat sank. When Ronan brings the couple to Enchanted Cove, it becomes clear everyone believes this lady is Phoebe. Beth had a serious head injury and remembers nothing of her past, but so much points that she is Phoebe. As Beth and her husband prepare to leave, Luna is heartbroken, because she knows it's Phoebe. Now she must settle with being a good friend, and hope someday, that Beth remembers. So will Beth remember?

[Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really enjoying this series. It just gets better & better. What happened to Ronan? We have new characters enter into the picture Beth & Petra. Who are these people? How do they fit into this story? You will find some answers to your questions in this book!! Get it fast & find a lot of answers. You will not be disappointed, I promise you! If you have enjoyed this series so far, you will love this book! Hurry & get it so you can find some answers.

I got this advance reader copy for free & I am giving my review for free & in my own words.

[Kath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luna, Ronan, Shaun and Nicky all know that Beth is Phoebe. However, with time spent with all of them, along with momentos, keepsakes she never had her memory jarred. It was extremely hard on Luna seeing her leave with her husband to go back home.

Nicky is going to Scotland and Ireland with Emma.

I received an early copy, ARC, for my free and voluntary review.

[K.J. Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been reading this authors books for a couple of years. I liked the storylines but the mystery was always revealed too early and the last two books didn't need to be read. This book did not follow that same structure. Although it was obvious what the mystery was, it was not actually proven until the last book. I loved the characters and their passion. I highly recommend this series.

[Diane Jewell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg. I did not see that coming. No spoilers from me. You need to read it for yourself, but only after you read the first 4. I'm getting sad as I know I only have 1 book left in the series and I want some much to happen and I don't think it all will.

[Isabel Thomson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read, a real pleasure reading book 5, like the previous 4 books