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By the Sea #9
Blue Christmas by the Sea
Librarian/waitress Tamsyn Lee is all about accepting change, while Evan Hawke must do everything just the same in order to find his muse. He hopes the seaside grill he wrote his first mystery masterpiece in will kick-start his third book before his publisher drops him. Tamsyn has zero tolerance for divas, but she’s read Evan’s novel and knows he has the talent. Besides, helping him takes the focus off of spending Christmas without her family. Evan realizes he needs a miracle—could feisty Tamsyn be an angel in sneakers and a ponytail?
- GenresRomance
146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2016
18 people are currently reading
27 people want to read
About the author
Traci Hall
109 books400 followersalso writing as Traci Wilton and Ellie Brannigan
From cozy mysteries to seaside romance, USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall writes stories that captivate her readers. As a hybrid author with over sixty published works, Ms. Hall has a favorite tale for everyone.
Mystery lovers, check out her Scottish Shire series, set in the seaside town of Nairn, or the Salem B&B Mystery series, co-written as Traci Wilton. Her latest project is an Irish Castle cozy as Ellie Brannigan. Whether it's her ever-popular By the Sea romances, an Appletree Cove sweet romance, or a fun who-done-it, Traci finds her inspiration in sunny South Florida, living right near the ocean.
Traci wants to hear from you!
Traci@TraciHall.com
Facebook.com/BytheSeaSeries
Twitter.com/Tracihallauthor
From cozy mysteries to seaside romance, USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall writes stories that captivate her readers. As a hybrid author with over sixty published works, Ms. Hall has a favorite tale for everyone.
Mystery lovers, check out her Scottish Shire series, set in the seaside town of Nairn, or the Salem B&B Mystery series, co-written as Traci Wilton. Her latest project is an Irish Castle cozy as Ellie Brannigan. Whether it's her ever-popular By the Sea romances, an Appletree Cove sweet romance, or a fun who-done-it, Traci finds her inspiration in sunny South Florida, living right near the ocean.
Traci wants to hear from you!
Traci@TraciHall.com
Facebook.com/BytheSeaSeries
Twitter.com/Tracihallauthor
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November 24, 2018
3.5 stars. This book was a little slow to start and I wasn't a huge fan of Evan's attitude but it got better once Evan and Tamsyn started to get to know each other. The ending actually got me a little misty eyed.
December 20, 2016
This is the 1st book I read by Traci Hall. This book's story line was okay. I really enjoyed the food & the food scenes in this story. I thought Tamsyn was okay. I didn't like Evan. I thought Evan was rude. I liked the ending.
November 28, 2018
I would give this book 3.5 stars. I really didn’t like it in he beginning. Evan was very hard to take, but eventually his character smoothed out. Tamsyn was lovely but it took a long time to get their love going especially for a Novella. I did like he other relationships in the story such as the friendship and family element.
December 13, 2020
In a funk?
Having problems? Just wait until you read this book. It keeps you guessing on what is going to happen next. Suspenseful and gut wrenching. You won't be able to put it down. Even though the main characters have their own problems it will, and you have to read the book to see what happens.
Having problems? Just wait until you read this book. It keeps you guessing on what is going to happen next. Suspenseful and gut wrenching. You won't be able to put it down. Even though the main characters have their own problems it will, and you have to read the book to see what happens.
December 16, 2019
I mostly liked this one. In the beginning, the hero is supposed to be a real jerk, but how many times should he be expected to tell a pushy waitress that he doesn’t want pie? I thought she was the jerk, not him, but the plot hinges on him being a jerk.
January 8, 2018
The characters didn't really remain true to themselves, and the plot is a cliché (waitress vs rude guest), but not bad.
August 31, 2022
I liked this story, it was certainly a bit different.
December 21, 2016
Blue Christmas By the Sea is a sweet romance written by author Traci Hall.
December 18, 2016
Blue Christmas by the Sea by Traci Hall
Tamsyn Lee, bookworm extraordinaire, is working toward her master’s in literature. Reading makes her world a better place. She’s working part-time as a waitress at Village Grill on the Florida coast, as well as a librarian at the local public library. She has become disillusioned with life since her parents announced they are getting a divorce after forty years of marriage. Tamsyn is smart, witty, and sarcastic. This announcement has thrown a wrench into her favorite holiday coming up: Christmas.
Evan Hawke, a one-hit-wonder mystery writer has lost his muse and doesn’t know how to get the magic back. His second novel received lukewarm reviews and his deadline for book three is coming up fast. In dire-straits, he decides to go back to where he wrote his first book: the Village Grill in Florida. Perhaps if he tries to reenact everything he did back then, he can get his mojo back.
Evan and Tamsyn get off to a rocky start. He is a rude, arrogant snob and Tamsyn, dealing with her own problems, isn’t having anything to do with him. The other employees of the Grill are all well-developed, diverse, and fun. Their dialogue is realistic and it’s easy to believe they are friends as well as co-workers. The plot has a steady pace and it was easy to get drawn into the story. The way Ms. Hall worked Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” into the story made me giggle a bit and then swoon. I found Evan and Tamsyn’s journey unique and enjoyable. The twist at the end made me smile and believe in Christmas magic. I found no significant proofing issues.
“Blue Christmas by the Sea” is the ninth story in Traci Hall’s “By the Sea” series. **Originally written for "BigAl’s Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** November 14, 2016
Tamsyn Lee, bookworm extraordinaire, is working toward her master’s in literature. Reading makes her world a better place. She’s working part-time as a waitress at Village Grill on the Florida coast, as well as a librarian at the local public library. She has become disillusioned with life since her parents announced they are getting a divorce after forty years of marriage. Tamsyn is smart, witty, and sarcastic. This announcement has thrown a wrench into her favorite holiday coming up: Christmas.
Evan Hawke, a one-hit-wonder mystery writer has lost his muse and doesn’t know how to get the magic back. His second novel received lukewarm reviews and his deadline for book three is coming up fast. In dire-straits, he decides to go back to where he wrote his first book: the Village Grill in Florida. Perhaps if he tries to reenact everything he did back then, he can get his mojo back.
Evan and Tamsyn get off to a rocky start. He is a rude, arrogant snob and Tamsyn, dealing with her own problems, isn’t having anything to do with him. The other employees of the Grill are all well-developed, diverse, and fun. Their dialogue is realistic and it’s easy to believe they are friends as well as co-workers. The plot has a steady pace and it was easy to get drawn into the story. The way Ms. Hall worked Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” into the story made me giggle a bit and then swoon. I found Evan and Tamsyn’s journey unique and enjoyable. The twist at the end made me smile and believe in Christmas magic. I found no significant proofing issues.
“Blue Christmas by the Sea” is the ninth story in Traci Hall’s “By the Sea” series. **Originally written for "BigAl’s Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** November 14, 2016
April 3, 2017
2.5 Reads like it was written from a (pre-written ) template and filled in by author. Never drew me in at all.
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