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Madrona Island #3
Island Thyme Cafe
Her Dark Past Eclipsed her Future…Until New Love Brought Endless Possibilities When her estranged daughter visits Madrona Island for the summer, Jude Simon, owner of the popular Island Thyme Café, is forced to face the dark secrets from her past. Years ago, she found out about her husband’s infidelity from an article in the local paper. Left a single mother of an infant daughter, Jude went on to make a success of her café, but still hides a broken heart behind her radiant smile. Now, Jude finds herself falling hard for her new chef, Ryan Folger. Her feelings are returned, and Jude is finally able to envision her own happily ever after. However, when the cast and crew of an upcoming movie come to town to film Murder Most Magic, Ryan’s own dark secrets return in the form of a seductive ex-lover determined to have him back. With the help of her friends, Kyla and Lily, Jude decides to fight for her chance at love with Ryan, work to repair the broken relationship with her daughter, and find the happiness she always longed for.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 25, 2016
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About the author
Andrea Hurst
9 books259 followersWhen not writing, visiting local farmer’s markets, or indulging her love for dark chocolate, Andrea enjoys meeting fans at signings and working as an editor for other authors. She writes hopeful books in charming settings that take readers on uplifting journeys and leaves them with lasting impressions. She lives with her rescue poodle, Ellie, near Raleigh, North Carolina.
Her published books include the Amazon bestseller, The Guestbook, Tea & Comfort, and Island Thyme Café. Two novellas have been added to the Madrona Island trilogy, including Madrona Island: B&B and Christmas on Madrona Island. Her other publications are Always with You, The Lazy Dog’s Guide to Enlightenment and Everybody’s Natural Foods Cookbook, and she co-authored A Book of Miracles: Inspiring True Stories of Healing, Gratitude, and Love with Dr. Bernie Siegel.
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Her published books include the Amazon bestseller, The Guestbook, Tea & Comfort, and Island Thyme Café. Two novellas have been added to the Madrona Island trilogy, including Madrona Island: B&B and Christmas on Madrona Island. Her other publications are Always with You, The Lazy Dog’s Guide to Enlightenment and Everybody’s Natural Foods Cookbook, and she co-authored A Book of Miracles: Inspiring True Stories of Healing, Gratitude, and Love with Dr. Bernie Siegel.
To be alerted of upcoming new releases and receive contest and giveaway notifications, please follow her on Facebook where she shares beautiful pictures of the island, new recipes and, of course, photos of Ellie. Newsletter subscribers enjoy special bonus content as well.
Become more involved and join the Lavender Lane community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Andre...
Follow Andrea on social media!
Instagram: instagram.com/andreahurst_author
Twitter: twitter.com/AndreaHurst_
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October 13, 2020
Jude Simon owns the Island Thyme Cafe. Her daughter Lindsey has come for the summer and Jude is hoping for some time to get closer to her. She has been living with her father, Jude's ex.
Jude divorced her ex, Mitchell when she found out he was unfaithful and couldn't be bothered to care for their infant daughter.
Jude has made a nice life for herself at Madrona Island despite her troubles as a single mother and made a success of her cafe.
Meanwhile, her new chef, Ryan Folger is her new romantic interest. But Ryan has his own baggage in his past and that secret from the past has finally found him on the island.
Jude and Ryan have a lot of secrets that could stop them from really having it all.
Will they get through their past fears and troubles and work it out?
Jude and her friends Kyla and Lily will help and so will all the great characters on the island.
Jude divorced her ex, Mitchell when she found out he was unfaithful and couldn't be bothered to care for their infant daughter.
Jude has made a nice life for herself at Madrona Island despite her troubles as a single mother and made a success of her cafe.
Meanwhile, her new chef, Ryan Folger is her new romantic interest. But Ryan has his own baggage in his past and that secret from the past has finally found him on the island.
Jude and Ryan have a lot of secrets that could stop them from really having it all.
Will they get through their past fears and troubles and work it out?
Jude and her friends Kyla and Lily will help and so will all the great characters on the island.
October 3, 2017
I'm really sorry that this book series has come to an end, it was a well written series of books about a small town on a small island called Madrona Island.
This last book is about Jude, owner of Island Thyme cafe. A friend to all, but with her history finds it difficult to trust and let people in. Her daughter, Lindsey, who lives with her Dad is visiting for the Summer. At the same time, a film is being shot in the town, starring none other than Jude's chef, and boyfriend, Ryan's, ex lover.
Jude has the impression Ryan hasn't told her everything about his relationship with Peyton, but he had told her it's over. Peyton has an ulterior motive for being on the Island, and she always gets her own way. Will this be the end for Jude and Ryan.
Jude wants to strengthen her relationship with Lindsey, but the 20year old is more intetested in having a good time than working and spending time with her Mum.
The other characters in the series play a part too, Lily and Kyla, Judes best friends help her through this tough time. Grandad John is there for advice as well.
Sad to say goodbye to this adorable town but it's a series I'd read again.
This last book is about Jude, owner of Island Thyme cafe. A friend to all, but with her history finds it difficult to trust and let people in. Her daughter, Lindsey, who lives with her Dad is visiting for the Summer. At the same time, a film is being shot in the town, starring none other than Jude's chef, and boyfriend, Ryan's, ex lover.
Jude has the impression Ryan hasn't told her everything about his relationship with Peyton, but he had told her it's over. Peyton has an ulterior motive for being on the Island, and she always gets her own way. Will this be the end for Jude and Ryan.
Jude wants to strengthen her relationship with Lindsey, but the 20year old is more intetested in having a good time than working and spending time with her Mum.
The other characters in the series play a part too, Lily and Kyla, Judes best friends help her through this tough time. Grandad John is there for advice as well.
Sad to say goodbye to this adorable town but it's a series I'd read again.
May 7, 2017
Loved it!!!
I loved all three Madrona Island books. Each one is about love and healing, getting to know that in each of us is a strong woman. This was Judes story, she found love again. And learned to trust. Sorry to have it end. I will miss reading about their lives. Awesome story, awesome trilogy.
I loved all three Madrona Island books. Each one is about love and healing, getting to know that in each of us is a strong woman. This was Judes story, she found love again. And learned to trust. Sorry to have it end. I will miss reading about their lives. Awesome story, awesome trilogy.
November 16, 2016
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it, however I would have bought the book as I was anxiously waiting to continue this lovely series that takes place on Madrona Island. I discovered her other books not too long ago, and was looking forward to more stories of the three friends on Madrona Island. A place that the author has described so well with her words that she painted a lovely picture in my mind that makes me want to visit.
The series revolves around three friends, and the Island Thyme Cafe is Jude's story. Jude's romance with Ryan picks up and Jude's adult daughter Lindsey returns to the island to reunite with her mother after being away for several years. Jude learns that she can begin to trust in people again after having been betrayed many years ago by her ex-husband.
This is a light hearted feel good novel that is book three of a series. While the book could be read as a stand alone, it makes more sense to start at the beginning of the series with "The Guestbook." Her books are perfect for curling up on a couch, settling in with a cup of coffee or tea and having a feel good read. I happen to have a love/hate relationship with series books. I enjoy being able to continue to read about characters that I have connected with, but I don't like having to wait for the next novel to be published as the author spins and creates the story onto the pages for the reader's consumption.
My only regret is that the author appears to have taken down her inspiration board for this series, and I really don't want to say goodbye to the friends and Madrona Island. I see room for the next installment to write about Lindsey's life after she reunites with her mother and goes on to pursue her dreams, and what happens with Jude and Ryan after they marry? What becomes of the friends and their spouses and how do their lives change now that they are all married and working at pursuing their dreams together on the Island. Please don't make me say farewell.
The series revolves around three friends, and the Island Thyme Cafe is Jude's story. Jude's romance with Ryan picks up and Jude's adult daughter Lindsey returns to the island to reunite with her mother after being away for several years. Jude learns that she can begin to trust in people again after having been betrayed many years ago by her ex-husband.
This is a light hearted feel good novel that is book three of a series. While the book could be read as a stand alone, it makes more sense to start at the beginning of the series with "The Guestbook." Her books are perfect for curling up on a couch, settling in with a cup of coffee or tea and having a feel good read. I happen to have a love/hate relationship with series books. I enjoy being able to continue to read about characters that I have connected with, but I don't like having to wait for the next novel to be published as the author spins and creates the story onto the pages for the reader's consumption.
My only regret is that the author appears to have taken down her inspiration board for this series, and I really don't want to say goodbye to the friends and Madrona Island. I see room for the next installment to write about Lindsey's life after she reunites with her mother and goes on to pursue her dreams, and what happens with Jude and Ryan after they marry? What becomes of the friends and their spouses and how do their lives change now that they are all married and working at pursuing their dreams together on the Island. Please don't make me say farewell.
October 22, 2018
E-Reader Romance Story
Jude Simon owns the Island Thyme Cafe. Which she was paid by her ex husband Michtell, family.
She hired a Chef Rylan Folger. And Jude feels like she's falling in love with Ryan. He feels the same way, but don't tell each at this time.
They took the ferry to Canada for short vacation. And they finally realized they were in love. They slept together. Jude thought she would never feel in love again. Now she knew she loved Ryan.
When she got she opened her mail. And there was special email her daughter Lindsey was coming to visit her Mom the whole summer. Jude hoped she would able to get back with Lindsey when she young. When was 13 years old she decided she wanted to go live with her dad Mitchell.
Later Jude, Kyla & Lily went a for long weekend. To be able sleep & be pampered. Just a short while ago Jude found out she was pregnant at 39.
There too many characters in this book to list!
You need to read this book! I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I did!
Jude Simon owns the Island Thyme Cafe. Which she was paid by her ex husband Michtell, family.
She hired a Chef Rylan Folger. And Jude feels like she's falling in love with Ryan. He feels the same way, but don't tell each at this time.
They took the ferry to Canada for short vacation. And they finally realized they were in love. They slept together. Jude thought she would never feel in love again. Now she knew she loved Ryan.
When she got she opened her mail. And there was special email her daughter Lindsey was coming to visit her Mom the whole summer. Jude hoped she would able to get back with Lindsey when she young. When was 13 years old she decided she wanted to go live with her dad Mitchell.
Later Jude, Kyla & Lily went a for long weekend. To be able sleep & be pampered. Just a short while ago Jude found out she was pregnant at 39.
There too many characters in this book to list!
You need to read this book! I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I did!
December 7, 2016
Island Thyme Cafe
Andrea Hurst has redeemed herself with this third book in the Madrona Island series. In the second book, I felt that she had taken three really strong women and turned them into wimps. In this book, the women are back to their supportive and strong selves. Even Jude, who has the most to risk in this book, is willing to turn her back on love if she does not get a truthful response from her love interest.
One thing that did bother me in the book is what I consider poor editing i.e. missing words, sentence fragments, homonyms substituted for the correct word, etc. Books need human editors not spell check or autocorrect which can really foul things up.
I love the setting and the characters in this book. I would love to have lunch at the Island Thyme Cafe.
Andrea Hurst has redeemed herself with this third book in the Madrona Island series. In the second book, I felt that she had taken three really strong women and turned them into wimps. In this book, the women are back to their supportive and strong selves. Even Jude, who has the most to risk in this book, is willing to turn her back on love if she does not get a truthful response from her love interest.
One thing that did bother me in the book is what I consider poor editing i.e. missing words, sentence fragments, homonyms substituted for the correct word, etc. Books need human editors not spell check or autocorrect which can really foul things up.
I love the setting and the characters in this book. I would love to have lunch at the Island Thyme Cafe.
September 6, 2019
Book 3
Nice little romantic read. Jude was hurt bad in the pass. Her ex was selfish and immature. She had restarted her life with her young daughter on Madrona Island after a agree divorced settlement. Now years later she has found love but still hanging onto the past. Can she move on? Can she trust him or even herself. Time heals all in his nice easy to read book.
Nice little romantic read. Jude was hurt bad in the pass. Her ex was selfish and immature. She had restarted her life with her young daughter on Madrona Island after a agree divorced settlement. Now years later she has found love but still hanging onto the past. Can she move on? Can she trust him or even herself. Time heals all in his nice easy to read book.
September 30, 2019
Good story but not as well written as the previous books in the series and very poorly editted and copy editted—if either occurred, which I sincerely doubt. Names changed repeatedly, and the title cafe’s spelling switched to “time” in the latter third of the book.
There were a couple of big misunderstandings, but neither was horribly long and drawn out.
There were a couple of big misunderstandings, but neither was horribly long and drawn out.
August 22, 2020
Loved the series, great story! However, totally and completely confused as to why these books were not edited before being published...all three of them are filled with misspelled words, typos, grammatical errors, missing words and character name changes. Very strange to me, I’ve never seen anything like it.
July 8, 2022
Good book
This is the third book in the series. As with book two, I was so irritated with both Jude and Ryan for acting so stupid. My thoughts were what is in the water that makes all the adults there act like idiots. But I moved on and kept reading and it turned out to be a good book.
This is the third book in the series. As with book two, I was so irritated with both Jude and Ryan for acting so stupid. My thoughts were what is in the water that makes all the adults there act like idiots. But I moved on and kept reading and it turned out to be a good book.
December 3, 2022
EXCELLENT
This book really tugged on my heart strings in some places. If only we could all live as John and see love and beauty in all. He, of all the characters, is my favorite!
My only gripe in the book is this one winked at this one, and this one winked at that. Enough with the winking!!!!
Happy Reading!
ENJOY!!
MARY C
This book really tugged on my heart strings in some places. If only we could all live as John and see love and beauty in all. He, of all the characters, is my favorite!
My only gripe in the book is this one winked at this one, and this one winked at that. Enough with the winking!!!!
Happy Reading!
ENJOY!!
MARY C
September 17, 2017
I read this 3 book romance series one after other. Each book focused on one of three friends who live on Madrona Island, a fictional island in the Seattle Sound. I seldom read romances, but something about the island setting intrigued me enough to continue. And the last one was the best!
December 12, 2017
Hard to get invested in a couple when you never saw the courtship. It was mentioned very briefly in the two previous books but not enough to make you care. Ryan seemed very passive in his supposed love for Jude. I didn’t buy that he loved her as much as her was supposed to do.
January 17, 2018
A sweet romance
One wonders why the characters don't communicate, but then, there wouldn't be a book! You love each other? Don't hide stupid stuff. Anyway, book three of the trilogy, just as nice as the other two. A recommended good read.
One wonders why the characters don't communicate, but then, there wouldn't be a book! You love each other? Don't hide stupid stuff. Anyway, book three of the trilogy, just as nice as the other two. A recommended good read.
June 5, 2019
So sad
This has been a wonderful trilogy. Full of heart warming stories and inspiring relationships, enhanced by the beautiful descriptive settings. I am devastated that it has come to an end.
This has been a wonderful trilogy. Full of heart warming stories and inspiring relationships, enhanced by the beautiful descriptive settings. I am devastated that it has come to an end.
August 16, 2019
Island Thyme Cafe...fantastic read!
All three books in the Madrona Island Series were so, so good! I couldn't put them down. I fell in love with all of the characters. I'm going to miss them!
All three books in the Madrona Island Series were so, so good! I couldn't put them down. I fell in love with all of the characters. I'm going to miss them!
November 20, 2020
Island Cafe
This is another awesome book by Andrea. I enjoyed this series very much without cursing and explicit sex. Good clean love stories with interesting and engaging characters.
This is another awesome book by Andrea. I enjoyed this series very much without cursing and explicit sex. Good clean love stories with interesting and engaging characters.
November 30, 2020
I enjoyed reading this third book in the Madrona Island Trilogy. The story was pretty good. Someone forgot to do the proofreading though and it got to be rather annoying after the fifth or sixth glaring error.
February 28, 2021
Great series!!
MS. Hurst's story telling skills are admirable. I read that she credits many others however she's the one pulling the suggestions together. This book was a pleasure to read with lots of romance but plenty of reality too.
MS. Hurst's story telling skills are admirable. I read that she credits many others however she's the one pulling the suggestions together. This book was a pleasure to read with lots of romance but plenty of reality too.
May 21, 2021
Life moving on with friends and families
Just loved the way each book read into another and kept the same characters interacting. I couldn’t put it down. Please tell me Kala will have a child. Just feel good reading.
Just loved the way each book read into another and kept the same characters interacting. I couldn’t put it down. Please tell me Kala will have a child. Just feel good reading.
April 21, 2024
Thoughly enjoyed reading these 3 books.
Loved every one of the characters in these books.
So glad I found this author. Well written & placed in my home State & love the San Juan Islands.
Loved every one of the characters in these books.
So glad I found this author. Well written & placed in my home State & love the San Juan Islands.
July 19, 2025
I enjoyed the book a lot! However I was distracted at many points by grammatical errors and typos. The story was so good though that I kept on reading, she really knows how to write a wonderful story.
May 6, 2017
Sad to finish the last in this trilogy. Wonderful characters that are written so well you feel like they are your friends.
September 22, 2017
Really sad to see this series end enjoyed all three books very much.
September 26, 2017
Have enjoyed all three books
December 22, 2017
Loved it
I have enjoyed series that gives each character their own story too tell! I would love more by this authors!
I have enjoyed series that gives each character their own story too tell! I would love more by this authors!
December 31, 2017
This is the third book in a series I really liked. I could not wait to get to this one.
June 26, 2018
Great read.!
Enjoyed the whole series! Can't wait to try the recipes from all three books. A real relaxing summertime read. Excellent!
Enjoyed the whole series! Can't wait to try the recipes from all three books. A real relaxing summertime read. Excellent!
September 30, 2018
Easy read. Good feel book
December 16, 2018
Enjoyed from start to finish!
Very good book. Strong characters and a normal teenager. She will drive you crazy but you will end up falling in love with her.
Very good book. Strong characters and a normal teenager. She will drive you crazy but you will end up falling in love with her.
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