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A New Year in the Keys
Come back to Coconut Key as the New Year brings surprises, secrets, and second chances…and one shocking new arrival!
For Beck and her mother, Lovely, the serene island life they’ve carefully built is about to be upended. Plans for a quiet holiday with no guests at their popular Coquina House Bed & Breakfast are disrupted when they agree to host a trio of last-minute guests. These unexpected arrivals stir up more than just the peaceful waters of Coconut Key, leading to revelations that will transform the family forever.
At seventy-five, Lovely is thriving—healthy, happy, and finally spending her life with Beck, the daughter she never had a chance to raise. But when a figure from the past steps into her home—and heart—in a way she never dreamed possible, Lovely faces the daunting task of reimagining her entire life.
Meanwhile, Beck is standing at her own crossroads. Her newfound love, Oliver, is torn between his native Australia and their idyllic life in Coconut Key. When an opportunity arises that could give Oliver everything he wants, Beck must make a difficult pursue her own dreams of happiness or sacrifice everything for the man she loves.
As a new year dawns on Coconut Key, there's a wedding on the horizon and babies on the way, so celebration should be in the air. But will the changes, choices, and challenges ahead bring an end to this family’s hard-won happiness?
The Coconut Key Series celebrates older heroines, second chance romance, entangled families, and lifelong friendships. With a cast of unforgettable characters and stories that touch every woman’s heart, you’ll be binging your way through the Keys!
A Secret in the Keys (Book 1)
A Reunion in the Keys (Book 2)
A Season in the Keys (Book 3)
A Haven in the Keys (Book 4)
A Return to the Keys (Book 5)
A Wedding in the Keys (Book 6)
A Promise in the Keys (Book 7)
A New Year in the Keys (Book 8)
For Beck and her mother, Lovely, the serene island life they’ve carefully built is about to be upended. Plans for a quiet holiday with no guests at their popular Coquina House Bed & Breakfast are disrupted when they agree to host a trio of last-minute guests. These unexpected arrivals stir up more than just the peaceful waters of Coconut Key, leading to revelations that will transform the family forever.
At seventy-five, Lovely is thriving—healthy, happy, and finally spending her life with Beck, the daughter she never had a chance to raise. But when a figure from the past steps into her home—and heart—in a way she never dreamed possible, Lovely faces the daunting task of reimagining her entire life.
Meanwhile, Beck is standing at her own crossroads. Her newfound love, Oliver, is torn between his native Australia and their idyllic life in Coconut Key. When an opportunity arises that could give Oliver everything he wants, Beck must make a difficult pursue her own dreams of happiness or sacrifice everything for the man she loves.
As a new year dawns on Coconut Key, there's a wedding on the horizon and babies on the way, so celebration should be in the air. But will the changes, choices, and challenges ahead bring an end to this family’s hard-won happiness?
The Coconut Key Series celebrates older heroines, second chance romance, entangled families, and lifelong friendships. With a cast of unforgettable characters and stories that touch every woman’s heart, you’ll be binging your way through the Keys!
A Secret in the Keys (Book 1)
A Reunion in the Keys (Book 2)
A Season in the Keys (Book 3)
A Haven in the Keys (Book 4)
A Return to the Keys (Book 5)
A Wedding in the Keys (Book 6)
A Promise in the Keys (Book 7)
A New Year in the Keys (Book 8)
314 pages, Paperback
Published December 19, 2024
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December 27, 2024
4.5 stars
We are back in Coconut Key! I have missed Lovey and her extended family. This book is a wonderful surprise, as well as full of surprises. I should known that the story was not finished.
It is a delightful reunion of family, surprises, and drama that only this family can create. But it is the compassion and multiple chances that warms my heart. We witness this loving family grow, with a story that pulls you in and does not let go.
If you have been following this series, it was a book we did not know we needed.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
We are back in Coconut Key! I have missed Lovey and her extended family. This book is a wonderful surprise, as well as full of surprises. I should known that the story was not finished.
It is a delightful reunion of family, surprises, and drama that only this family can create. But it is the compassion and multiple chances that warms my heart. We witness this loving family grow, with a story that pulls you in and does not let go.
If you have been following this series, it was a book we did not know we needed.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
December 15, 2024
I love that we're back in Coconut Key! Just when you thought the story had ended, Hope brings even more of her great writing. It is great to catch up with all the family members, meet new family, and visit Coconut Key again. Hope brings this area alive so well that you just want to go visit. Loved this story!
December 31, 2024
Later in life love
What a sweet love story told with attention to detail and the best dialogue. Well done. I'm a new fan.
What a sweet love story told with attention to detail and the best dialogue. Well done. I'm a new fan.
February 18, 2025
What an awesome book. Love my adventures in Coconut Key. I am hoping there will be more books.
June 10, 2025
Sweet...a little cheesy but
Another lovely tale of a lovely family in a beautiful place with some hear wrenching twists and turns but a sweet, Lovely ending
Another lovely tale of a lovely family in a beautiful place with some hear wrenching twists and turns but a sweet, Lovely ending
February 1, 2026
I tried to get into the book but it was difficult. It was the last book in a series so maybe I could have read the other books in the series first, I don’t know. It just seemed to jump around too much.
December 14, 2024
The Coconut Key series of books were the first works of Hope Holloway’s that I read. It’s where I fell in love with Coconut Key, the characters of the series, and with Hope’s wonderful writing. This return to Coconut Key is a wonderful reunion and catch-up with those beloved characters, and so much more! More surprises, more drama, more of this wonderful family, and more love! More emotion and more of that heartwarming hug the author does so well. Hope does a great job of filling in the spaces for someone who picks this up without having read the whole series, but my recommendation is to start at the beginning. It’s such a delightful adventure!
January 7, 2025
Old Memories Pop Up Unexpectedly!
Hope Holloway writes the most excellent series and the eighth book in the Coconut Keys' series is no exception. All of Hope's books draw you in with such reality that you feel like you're coming back to see what old friends are doing over New Year's. You never feel like you're spying in on the lives
of friends you know so well, you become part of the story itself.
I believe only the very best authors bring you on a journey with them as you can feel the excitement, the happiness and love of all the intertwined lives. You choke up in sad passages, laugh and chuckle when the plan comes together, you can feel remorse when a heart is hurting and Joy at the birth of a new baby or a wedding that almost crashed and burned but at the ceremony you can hear the pastors words and be transfixed back to your own happiness or the hope of that happiness for yourself someday. The writer gives you the ability to change your mind and your future.
When two people are being extra stubborn, you weep when they finally find each other and you know they will be spending their remaining years rejoicing in the love that they foolishly let slip away twenty, forty or sixty years ago. Hope Holloway gives you all this and more in each of her books..they become even more amazing as the series goes along.
If you haven't read the Coconut Key series, start with the first book and enjoy every wonderful episode of this wonderful blended family! You owe it to yourself to read each series Hope has authored.
(PS.. Please excuse the run on sentences- it was the only way for me to explain the stories!)
Hope Holloway writes the most excellent series and the eighth book in the Coconut Keys' series is no exception. All of Hope's books draw you in with such reality that you feel like you're coming back to see what old friends are doing over New Year's. You never feel like you're spying in on the lives
of friends you know so well, you become part of the story itself.
I believe only the very best authors bring you on a journey with them as you can feel the excitement, the happiness and love of all the intertwined lives. You choke up in sad passages, laugh and chuckle when the plan comes together, you can feel remorse when a heart is hurting and Joy at the birth of a new baby or a wedding that almost crashed and burned but at the ceremony you can hear the pastors words and be transfixed back to your own happiness or the hope of that happiness for yourself someday. The writer gives you the ability to change your mind and your future.
When two people are being extra stubborn, you weep when they finally find each other and you know they will be spending their remaining years rejoicing in the love that they foolishly let slip away twenty, forty or sixty years ago. Hope Holloway gives you all this and more in each of her books..they become even more amazing as the series goes along.
If you haven't read the Coconut Key series, start with the first book and enjoy every wonderful episode of this wonderful blended family! You owe it to yourself to read each series Hope has authored.
(PS.. Please excuse the run on sentences- it was the only way for me to explain the stories!)
December 29, 2024
My heart. This book. I thought we were finished with this series but Hope Holloway had one more wonderful story in her pocket and it just may be my favorite of all the books she’s written.
I have so much love for these characters, for this family. I sighed, I cried, I cheered. I don't think it's possible for Hope Holloway to write a book that does not touch me emotionally but even among the many heart-tugging stories from her various book series, A New Year in the Keys stands out. It celebrates life, love, and multiple generations of family. It's achingly romantic. And, I have no doubt, to the delight of hordes of readers (like me) who rarely see themselves depicted in this manner, it features soul-stirring romance for a vibrant character in her seventies. It is never too late to fall in love just as it's never too late to fall in love with Hope Holloway's beautiful stories.
I have so much love for these characters, for this family. I sighed, I cried, I cheered. I don't think it's possible for Hope Holloway to write a book that does not touch me emotionally but even among the many heart-tugging stories from her various book series, A New Year in the Keys stands out. It celebrates life, love, and multiple generations of family. It's achingly romantic. And, I have no doubt, to the delight of hordes of readers (like me) who rarely see themselves depicted in this manner, it features soul-stirring romance for a vibrant character in her seventies. It is never too late to fall in love just as it's never too late to fall in love with Hope Holloway's beautiful stories.
December 15, 2024
I thought Hope Holloway’s Coconut Key series was complete with book 7. Then the author decided to add more to the story with book 8, A New Year in the Keys. What a wonderful and heartwarming continuation to the series! Lovely’s and Beck’s family continue to grow in unimaginable ways. This book has so many emotional feelings: heartache, confusion, drama, compassion, support, second chances, and most importantly, support and love of family. There is always more love to give with this extended family! I recommend the entire Coconut Keys series!
January 12, 2025
I've read all the Coconut Key books and enjoyed them, but this one was more predictable. Also, it was more faith-oriented. That aspect has been present in previous books, but it's a lot more dominant in this one. For example, when a couple meets with their (male) minister for premarital counseling, a story problem is solved when she agrees her husband-to-be will be making the important family decisions. The men were pleased but this reader, less so. The book description might have indicated this was an important aspect of the book.
December 21, 2024
I absolutely adored the return to Coconut Key. Book 7 wrapped things up nicely but this was the update I didn’t know I needed! I loved all the updates on the families, but this was an interesting twist and turn with a big focus on Beck and Lovely. And you do NOT want to miss this exciting return to the Keys. I felt heartbreak and love and pain and tears but also hope. And honestly the ending took my breath away. Love. Love. Love.
December 24, 2024
A New Year in the Keys by Hope Holloway ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you thank you Hope for releasing/adding another book to the Coconut Key series. I see now why it was weighting on your heart to write another book.
It was heartfelt and gave me goosebumps while reading this book. It really does complete the series (must read books 1-7 first).
I loved reading what's happening now with all the Beck's children.
Thank you thank you Hope for releasing/adding another book to the Coconut Key series. I see now why it was weighting on your heart to write another book.
It was heartfelt and gave me goosebumps while reading this book. It really does complete the series (must read books 1-7 first).
I loved reading what's happening now with all the Beck's children.
December 31, 2024
Beck and Lovely along with the family are in for a new shock with this instalment and I'm not going to lie there were times I didn't like Eddie or Olipop and hated how Beck and Lovely were giving unimaginable requests. I also agreed with Blanche to a certain extent about how soon things were happening, but she also hadn't opened her heart to the changes.
This is choc full of happiness as well as some speed wobbles, but Coconut Key always delivers in building families and love.
This is choc full of happiness as well as some speed wobbles, but Coconut Key always delivers in building families and love.
December 18, 2024
Wow so much fun to revisit the Keys and this warm, loving family. What a nice surprise that Hope takes us back to Coconut Key to catch up on all the adventures of this beautiful extended family that just keeps growing! Definitely recommend starting at the beginning of the series but this is also a stand alone book. Thanks for the reunion Hope!
December 25, 2024
Hope Holloway created a perfect story that continues the Coconut Keys series in Book 8; a story that pulls you in from page one and doesn’t let go. It’s a story of love, family, and intrigue; and one that will leave you captivated until the end. I loved catching up with Lovely, Beck, Peyton, Savannah, Kenny, their families, and the Cali crew and so will you!
December 28, 2024
WOW!!!!!
This was just beautiful, the perfect love for Lovely. A father for Beck , and more family to meet and get to know. Oh and lets not forget a wedding as well. All I can say is you will not regret reading this book or this series. Hardships yes but love and family first and foremost. This is the book in the series I didn't know I needed. Thank you for a beautiful story.
This was just beautiful, the perfect love for Lovely. A father for Beck , and more family to meet and get to know. Oh and lets not forget a wedding as well. All I can say is you will not regret reading this book or this series. Hardships yes but love and family first and foremost. This is the book in the series I didn't know I needed. Thank you for a beautiful story.
March 1, 2025
The best series about love and family
I was so moved by the storyline of this book, I couldn't put it down. This book could be a hit novel by itself but I highly recommend the entire series. One of my all time favorite series. Thank you Hope Holloway for your captivating writing.
I was so moved by the storyline of this book, I couldn't put it down. This book could be a hit novel by itself but I highly recommend the entire series. One of my all time favorite series. Thank you Hope Holloway for your captivating writing.
July 3, 2025
Loved this surprise addition as the 8th book in the Keys series!! What a beautiful love story in every way! It's the best update on all the beloved characters with some surprises sprinkled in! So heartwarming! No spoilers here.... you have to grab your flip flops, grab your beach bag and head to the beach with this wonderful book!
August 29, 2025
A New Year in the Keys
I totally enjoyed this book! However the series cannot end here. We need to know if Savannah has to ho on bedrest, what does she have, what'Hoing on withs Ca?i? ... So many loose ends. So many questions. please write several more books in this series.
I totally enjoyed this book! However the series cannot end here. We need to know if Savannah has to ho on bedrest, what does she have, what'Hoing on withs Ca?i? ... So many loose ends. So many questions. please write several more books in this series.
December 17, 2025
I have listened to this whole entire series and the Amelia Island series and Hope Holloway is such a fun and captivating writer. She doesn’t leave a single story unfinished! The drama, love, surprising and delightful twists that just keep you guessing is so addicting! Thank you for writing heartfelt stories that has God intertwined throughout.
February 26, 2026
I struggled to finish this book and if I hadn’t loved the rest of the series thus far, I wouldn’t have. I enjoyed the faith aspect of the book. That wasn’t what turned me off like some of the other reviews I read. For me, it was that some of the storylines seemed trite. A few of the characters’ developments seemed to go backwards for me instead of forward.
December 31, 2024
Nice ending
Hoping of course that the series will continue but if not this is a nice ending. Nice cast of characters. More surprises in this last one. Feel good way to end the year. Happy New Year🎉
Hoping of course that the series will continue but if not this is a nice ending. Nice cast of characters. More surprises in this last one. Feel good way to end the year. Happy New Year🎉
January 2, 2025
What an ending to this series
I don't know why this book really spoke to me but it did. Maybe because I'm almost 74 and have been blessed to be with the love of my life and the wonderful family we have. This series really needed Book 8!
I don't know why this book really spoke to me but it did. Maybe because I'm almost 74 and have been blessed to be with the love of my life and the wonderful family we have. This series really needed Book 8!
January 4, 2025
So sweet
I just loved this whole series and this last book didn't disappoint! I hoping there will another book to continue telling us all about the next family that moved to the Keys!
I just loved this whole series and this last book didn't disappoint! I hoping there will another book to continue telling us all about the next family that moved to the Keys!
January 6, 2025
Ahh
Once again Hope has knocked it out of the universe. The series was about how so many fractured families are out there but circle around when you through love in the mix you respect for each other
Once again Hope has knocked it out of the universe. The series was about how so many fractured families are out there but circle around when you through love in the mix you respect for each other
January 8, 2025
Hoping for Book 9 of 9: Hope Holloway has done it again with the eighth of eight in her Coconut Key series. Rich with new and familiar characters, family drama, love and an idyllic setting, I was hooked from page 1.
January 13, 2025
Happy Endings Abound
Hope Holloway has taken the lives of the Ames, Foster, Frye, Sanchez and Sylvester family lives and summed them all up neatly with this last book. Such drama and happiness all tied together in life and love. Well done!!
Hope Holloway has taken the lives of the Ames, Foster, Frye, Sanchez and Sylvester family lives and summed them all up neatly with this last book. Such drama and happiness all tied together in life and love. Well done!!
January 24, 2025
A new year in the keys
What a wonderful story. You really need to start with book one to get the full history. Hope is a wonderful story teller makes you feel like you are right there and part of the family!
What a wonderful story. You really need to start with book one to get the full history. Hope is a wonderful story teller makes you feel like you are right there and part of the family!
January 28, 2025
Coconut Keys series
I am so sad to have finished reading this series. What a great group of books featuring love and family.
These books are best read in order. Be prepared to get lost in these stories of Coconut Key.
Five plus stars.
I am so sad to have finished reading this series. What a great group of books featuring love and family.
These books are best read in order. Be prepared to get lost in these stories of Coconut Key.
Five plus stars.
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