Braving the Shore

by Cori Wamsley

*** Braving the Shore won the 2023 Author Zone Award for Excellence in Fiction. ***5 Stars!
I had planned on reading just a few chapters each night to unwind before bed. Then once I started reading, I was so intrigued by the storyline that I couldn't put it down. I loved the detail and emotion of the bond between sisters that could survive time and space. Cori is a true master of words and this novel drew me in to the storyline. I suggest everyone put Braving the Shore on their reading list! You won't regret it.
~ Priscilla

Thinking she finally has her life together, Chelsea Beckett is settling into being a single mom to her adorable daughter and balancing running her bakery café.

Her twin, mirror image Jocelyn Bloom, couldn’t be more different. She spends her days planning her next adventure for her popular travel blog-turned-show and being on camera. India, France, Chile, Germany . . . she’s touched many parts of the world, though her heart is with her sister.

When these two women reunite for their 35th birthday, an accident upends their worlds. Chelsea must navigate memory loss as she struggles to regain her footing, while Jocelyn goes through her own tough recovery. Soon, Chelsea discovers that her life is more complicated than she thought, especially when unexpected sparks fly … in the wrong direction.

With the help of a mysterious friend, Chelsea must determine how to continue on her life path … if she even wants to. Will she attempt to reignite an old flame? Or does she need to brave another shore to discover where she belongs?

For those who homeSelf-discoverySisterly bondsRomantic subplotSpiritual connectionHealing & forgivenessSmall-town setting
“Cori Wamsley writes an intriguing story, one she has artfully woven with the unbreakable bonds of sisterly love and the infinite connection to the spiritual realm.”
J.D. Wylde
Author of When Trouble Comes Calling and When Push Comes to Shove

“Cori Wamsley sparks intrigue in Braving the Shore by bringing reality and the ethereal together to find balance in the sisters’ lives. She is a brilliant and colorfully descriptive author whose writing draws in the audience, allowing the reader to feel like they are in the midst of the storyline. “
Sue E. Fattibene,
Author of The Day the Angel Sat Beside Me, Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 22, 2022

About the author

Cori Wamsley writes the Soul Sisterhood series, best friend stories with a side of sweet romance. Her books are enchanting and witty women’s fiction, woven with the magic of self-discovery, history, adventure, and falling in love. She has been writing since middle school and started because, after years of loving books, she thought she could write them herself. But she was wrong, lol! Years later, she has found that her characters won’t leave her alone till she tells their stories. They live in her head and tell her little tidbits about themselves. Sometimes she sees it as a movie, and sometimes she hears it as a whisper in her thoughts, but it’s always something that makes her want to pull on that thread and unravel the story so she can put it together for others to enjoy.
Cori has written eleven books, with her latest coming out in March of 2025, Good in Theory. It’s the third in the Soul Sisterhood series.
Aside from writing books, she also runs a small publishing house where she helps authors write and publish their personal stories, as well as some fiction. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA, US, with her husband and two creative tween daughters. When she's not at her desk, she loves painting, crafting, playing piano, and singing. She's also into reading sweet romance and dreaming about traveling to Europe.

Connect with Cori at www.coriwamsley.com or on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.

Reviews

[Em S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

You had me at the Salty Cupcake!

I picked up Braving the Shore at a book event, and I’m so glad I did! This women’s fiction title was the perfect novel to read by the pool this summer.

The story drew me in like a puzzle with a winding series of questions and unknowns. The answers unfolded one by one. A conundrum raised by the book: without memory, what is identity, and what are relationships?

For anyone who has had a life altering injury, you’ll find the themes well represented here. The Universe sure shakes things up!

Lots of symbolism, a love triangle, and baked goods sweeten the deal. Book club questions at the end are a great bonus!

[Cori Wamsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A riveting read about finding yourself.

[Beverley Chance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Braving the Shore by Cori Wamsley is an emotionally rich and beautifully written novel that explores the unbreakable bond between twin sisters Chelsea Beckett and Jocelyn Bloom. While Chelsea is a single mom managing a bakery, Jocelyn lives a life of adventure as a travel blogger. When an accident shakes their world, both women must navigate unexpected challenges, from memory loss to personal revelations, all while discovering what truly matters in life.

Wamsley masterfully blends reality with the ethereal, creating a story that is both grounded and spiritually intriguing. The dynamic between the sisters, filled with love, conflict, and growth, is at the heart of this captivating tale. As Chelsea and Jocelyn face their struggles, they embark on journeys of self-discovery, with surprising twists and emotional depth that keep you turning the pages.

With vivid descriptions and relatable characters, Braving the Shore is a heartfelt exploration of life, love, and the paths we choose. It’s a must-read for anyone who enjoys stories about family, personal growth, and finding balance in life. Highly recommended!