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Southern Grace #4
The Melancholy Moon
This is an updated cover edition of ASIN B01EKMZFTO.
Funny, witty Cassandra Phillips has reason to be cynical. Life has dealt her numerous blows so she's put up an impenetrable wall around her own heart. Jilted by her husband for another woman, she now faces what she calls “the Big C” diagnosis, proof enough that even God has deserted her. Independent and strong-willed, she's determined to fight this battle alone, but when the pounds start melting away because of the chemo, her big sister steps in and whisks her away under the guise of a summer vacation. She coddles and cares for her like a mother hen, willing her to get well. The lively seaport town revives her soul as well as her body, and all goes well until a blue-eyed mystery man moves in next door to the little house they've rented. Sparks literally fly when they're together and she's both intrigued and suspicious when she surmises that he may have ties to a drug smuggling operation. Is it true, or is it her writer’s imagination working overtime that makes her think so? Whoever this man is, his blue eyes have cast a spell upon her heart. Just when it appears he’s equally smitten with her, things go terribly wrong when drugs, greed and wrong choices threaten to tear their worlds apart. Finding God again may be the last thing on her mind, but it may be the only thing that can save her.
Funny, witty Cassandra Phillips has reason to be cynical. Life has dealt her numerous blows so she's put up an impenetrable wall around her own heart. Jilted by her husband for another woman, she now faces what she calls “the Big C” diagnosis, proof enough that even God has deserted her. Independent and strong-willed, she's determined to fight this battle alone, but when the pounds start melting away because of the chemo, her big sister steps in and whisks her away under the guise of a summer vacation. She coddles and cares for her like a mother hen, willing her to get well. The lively seaport town revives her soul as well as her body, and all goes well until a blue-eyed mystery man moves in next door to the little house they've rented. Sparks literally fly when they're together and she's both intrigued and suspicious when she surmises that he may have ties to a drug smuggling operation. Is it true, or is it her writer’s imagination working overtime that makes her think so? Whoever this man is, his blue eyes have cast a spell upon her heart. Just when it appears he’s equally smitten with her, things go terribly wrong when drugs, greed and wrong choices threaten to tear their worlds apart. Finding God again may be the last thing on her mind, but it may be the only thing that can save her.
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August 2, 2022
Best in the series
Enjoyed the book. Having lost so many family members recently to Cancer and just burying my spouse of 49 years due to a long prolonged illness. I know what loss and loneliness feels like. This book took me out of my sorrow for short periods of time and escaped into Cassie's fight with cancer and learning to trust and hope again with a little romance and adventure thrown in to keep you turning the page. So far, this was my favorite book in this series!!
Enjoyed the book. Having lost so many family members recently to Cancer and just burying my spouse of 49 years due to a long prolonged illness. I know what loss and loneliness feels like. This book took me out of my sorrow for short periods of time and escaped into Cassie's fight with cancer and learning to trust and hope again with a little romance and adventure thrown in to keep you turning the page. So far, this was my favorite book in this series!!
April 5, 2017
Perfect
A beautiful story about betrayal and learning to trust again, with some mystery mixed in. I loved every book in the series.
A beautiful story about betrayal and learning to trust again, with some mystery mixed in. I loved every book in the series.
April 10, 2018
Great reads
I live in North Carolina, and have been to so many places you write about. You make them come alive! Great reads. Edge of my seat reads that I can't put down.
I live in North Carolina, and have been to so many places you write about. You make them come alive! Great reads. Edge of my seat reads that I can't put down.
March 23, 2018
Another great book
We meet Liz's Aunt Cassie in this book. She is going through chemo, and needs help with some of life' s challenges. Now Pastor Rock enters the scene helping Cassie find her way back to God. The setting is not Park Place, but I enjoyed this one as much as the other ones in the series.
We meet Liz's Aunt Cassie in this book. She is going through chemo, and needs help with some of life' s challenges. Now Pastor Rock enters the scene helping Cassie find her way back to God. The setting is not Park Place, but I enjoyed this one as much as the other ones in the series.
December 21, 2017
A nice tie-in to Park Place and Rev Rock
I was little skeptical reading this in the beginning, but once the relation to Rev Rock, Park P!ace, and Pelican Pointe were revealed, I started to thoroughly enjoy the story. Another great addition to the series
I was little skeptical reading this in the beginning, but once the relation to Rev Rock, Park P!ace, and Pelican Pointe were revealed, I started to thoroughly enjoy the story. Another great addition to the series
May 14, 2021
Boring
This was one of the most boring books I have read in years. I've read the ones before this, but I'm stopping with this one. I skipped many pages. It was not written as well as the others, in this series.
This was one of the most boring books I have read in years. I've read the ones before this, but I'm stopping with this one. I skipped many pages. It was not written as well as the others, in this series.
June 10, 2022
Excellent read!
The writing style was smooth and seamless. The storyline held my attention and had enough twists and turns to not be boring. The characters were well developed and believable. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I will read more by this author.
The writing style was smooth and seamless. The storyline held my attention and had enough twists and turns to not be boring. The characters were well developed and believable. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I will read more by this author.
October 4, 2022
I really liked the suspense of the book. The part I didn't like at the beginning was that Cassie almost seemed like she was whining about Carl being a possible criminal. The last part of the book had quite a bit of action.
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February 5, 2018
Read in one day.
I am from South Carolina so I love coastal romances. I also love stories about grace and second chances. We all have our heartaches and can use inspiration.
I am from South Carolina so I love coastal romances. I also love stories about grace and second chances. We all have our heartaches and can use inspiration.
April 20, 2018
Book 4
Exciting story! I had already decided Carl was a good guy and not a drug runner before the book told us. I was surprised at who was.
Exciting story! I had already decided Carl was a good guy and not a drug runner before the book told us. I was surprised at who was.
August 26, 2018
Another great read in the Southern Grace Series, A little more mystery, loved it.
on to #5
on to #5
October 4, 2018
I'm reading my way through the whole Southern Grace Series and loving them all!
September 4, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this romance novel with its touch of mystery.
April 29, 2020
Unexpecting
This was a good break from Park Place but a good story line. A little suspense. Enjoyed the book look forward to the remaining series.
This was a good break from Park Place but a good story line. A little suspense. Enjoyed the book look forward to the remaining series.
June 8, 2020
It was different from the other 3 I read but it was intriguing and had a mystery and of course love! Really love this author!
June 1, 2022
Awesome story!
This is a romance/mystery story. A sweet story with many twists and turns, just as it is in life. It is well written and I enjoyed it very much.
This is a romance/mystery story. A sweet story with many twists and turns, just as it is in life. It is well written and I enjoyed it very much.
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