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Summer Breeze #4
The Summer Breeze: Bookshops & Vineyards
Seneca Springs is thriving and change is in the air—new beginnings, second chances, and budding romances fill the town. But will Callie Williams be ready for what comes next or wish for what once was?
Seneca Springs is thriving and change is in the air—new beginnings, second chances, and budding romances fill the town. But will Callie Williams be ready for what comes next or wish for what once was?
The Summer Breeze Bed & Breakfast is as busy as ever, and Callie is doing her best to keep up. With a new baby, a steady stream of guests, and a town abuzz with activity, the rhythms of her life are shifting. A charming bookshop has opened its doors. A nearby vineyard has found unexpected new owners with big dreams. And love seems to be finding its way to everyone in town—whether they’re ready for it or not.
As the seasons change, so do the people and possibilities filling Callie’s days. In the fourth book of this heartwarming series, your favorite characters are back—Tiny, Lynette, Grace, Kirsten, Alexis, Jayce, and of course, Nick—alongside new visitors. Join Callie as she continues her unsuccessful attempts to not meddle in her guests’ lives, eats even more mouthwatering food, and learns that sometimes the best kind of changes are the ones you never saw coming.
Seneca Springs is thriving and change is in the air—new beginnings, second chances, and budding romances fill the town. But will Callie Williams be ready for what comes next or wish for what once was?
The Summer Breeze Bed & Breakfast is as busy as ever, and Callie is doing her best to keep up. With a new baby, a steady stream of guests, and a town abuzz with activity, the rhythms of her life are shifting. A charming bookshop has opened its doors. A nearby vineyard has found unexpected new owners with big dreams. And love seems to be finding its way to everyone in town—whether they’re ready for it or not.
As the seasons change, so do the people and possibilities filling Callie’s days. In the fourth book of this heartwarming series, your favorite characters are back—Tiny, Lynette, Grace, Kirsten, Alexis, Jayce, and of course, Nick—alongside new visitors. Join Callie as she continues her unsuccessful attempts to not meddle in her guests’ lives, eats even more mouthwatering food, and learns that sometimes the best kind of changes are the ones you never saw coming.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2025
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Shail Rajan
5 books250 followersShail Rajan writes the kind of books that feel like a warm hug from an old friend—filled with lovable characters, heartfelt friendships, and food so tempting you’ll wish the recipes were included. Her stories blend humor, heart, and a touch of nostalgia, making readers laugh, cry, and crave a home-cooked meal all at once.
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July 19, 2025Dear Reader,
I’m so excited to share Book 4 in The Summer Breeze series with you! As the seasons shift, so do the people and possibilities filling Callie’s days. In this latest installment of the heartwarming series, your favorite characters—Tiny, Lynette, Grace, Kirsten, Alexis, Jayce, and of course, Nick—are back, joined by some intriguing new visitors. Callie continues her well-intentioned (but rarely successful) attempts to avoid meddling in her guests’ lives, indulges in even more mouthwatering food, and discovers that the best kind of changes are the ones you never saw coming.
Thank you for once again joining Callie, the staff and guests at the B&B, and the wonderful residents of Seneca Springs on their journey.
Wishing you happy reading,
Shail
I’m so excited to share Book 4 in The Summer Breeze series with you! As the seasons shift, so do the people and possibilities filling Callie’s days. In this latest installment of the heartwarming series, your favorite characters—Tiny, Lynette, Grace, Kirsten, Alexis, Jayce, and of course, Nick—are back, joined by some intriguing new visitors. Callie continues her well-intentioned (but rarely successful) attempts to avoid meddling in her guests’ lives, indulges in even more mouthwatering food, and discovers that the best kind of changes are the ones you never saw coming.
Thank you for once again joining Callie, the staff and guests at the B&B, and the wonderful residents of Seneca Springs on their journey.
Wishing you happy reading,
Shail
August 23, 2025
Bookshops &Vineyards
Another fantastic book by Shail Rajan. I love her books and wish she could write faster. She’s an excellent author and storyteller.
Another fantastic book by Shail Rajan. I love her books and wish she could write faster. She’s an excellent author and storyteller.
September 26, 2025
Excellent series! I highly recommend
These books turned out to be much better than I had imagined. I liked the fact that I almost needed a dictionary for some of the elusive words found on so many pages. For me, that is a sign of a talented writer.
If I wanted to list complaints, I would only be able to find one, and maybe a variant of that one annoyance. It's the often reused phrase "comfortable silence." I see it too often these days. There surely is another word that could replace Comfortable.
I loved the story lines, loved the fast-paced speed, and the detailed descriptions of the B and B, and all the new businesses that popped up all over the place, with just the right people to fill jobs and fund dreams.
I know this isn't exactly how Real Life works, but that's why it's called Fiction. I can't wait to read more.
These books turned out to be much better than I had imagined. I liked the fact that I almost needed a dictionary for some of the elusive words found on so many pages. For me, that is a sign of a talented writer.
If I wanted to list complaints, I would only be able to find one, and maybe a variant of that one annoyance. It's the often reused phrase "comfortable silence." I see it too often these days. There surely is another word that could replace Comfortable.
I loved the story lines, loved the fast-paced speed, and the detailed descriptions of the B and B, and all the new businesses that popped up all over the place, with just the right people to fill jobs and fund dreams.
I know this isn't exactly how Real Life works, but that's why it's called Fiction. I can't wait to read more.
September 22, 2025
New Opportunities
This is the 4th book in The Summer Breeze series. I have read the previous books also. This book finds Evelyne out of prison for arson.
She decides she wants to open a book store; but she needs a co-signer. Lynette who is the bookkeeper at Callie’s bed & breakfast, where Evelyne (aka Evie) set the fire, decides to co-sign the loan. The bookstore becomes a good addition to Seneca Springs’ business community. Tiny, the chef at Callie’s bed & breakfast & his fiancé, Gracie, decide to buy a winery. Lots of things happening in Seneca Springs! You will have to read the book to find out what things!
This is the 4th book in The Summer Breeze series. I have read the previous books also. This book finds Evelyne out of prison for arson.
She decides she wants to open a book store; but she needs a co-signer. Lynette who is the bookkeeper at Callie’s bed & breakfast, where Evelyne (aka Evie) set the fire, decides to co-sign the loan. The bookstore becomes a good addition to Seneca Springs’ business community. Tiny, the chef at Callie’s bed & breakfast & his fiancé, Gracie, decide to buy a winery. Lots of things happening in Seneca Springs! You will have to read the book to find out what things!
December 30, 2025
The fourth book in this series had me hooked! It had it all - suspense, love, laughter and delicious food that made me want to stop by a bakery or terrace restaurant in search of similar dishes! The story is perfectly weaved creating authentic experiences between the characters. There was newfound love between surprising characters as well as tales of parenthood that provided reality checks in the idyllic setting of Seneca Springs! Cover to cover it was a wonderful read that just shows the adventures in the finger lakes are not over yet!
September 18, 2025
Really enjoyed reading this 4 book series by this author. Shail Rajan did a wonderful job of developing characters and weaving them together through out the series.
December 3, 2025
Wonderful series!
Callie created a whole life for herself and in the process made several other people lives change in a good way. Together they created a family and they all helped each other become successful. It was wonderful.
Callie created a whole life for herself and in the process made several other people lives change in a good way. Together they created a family and they all helped each other become successful. It was wonderful.
October 22, 2025
love this series
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August 26, 2025Excellent book, so far I liked the whole series
September 4, 2025
The fourth book in this heartwarming series has Callie juggling tasks at the Summer Breeze Bed & Breakfast, fears of losing her top chef, the challenge of moving into a new home, and, oh right, she’s about to have a baby. Plus she’s helping a former convict open a bookstore. That’s enough to keep anyone busy and any writer bouncing around the story. But Shail Rajan handles the various plotlines well and keeps us wondering what Callie is doing to do next, how she will handle all the challenges that come her way. This is a series with relatable characters and an inviting small town in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. A good read that kept me turning the pages.
September 14, 2025
This book was an exceptional read. Loved the continuation of the story line and I loved the fact that the author brought back so many characters. Her style of writing allows for amazing visualization.
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