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Madrona Island: The Complete Series
The MADRONA ISLAND SERIES weaves together the heart of Nicholas Sparks, romance of Nora Roberts, and charm of Debbie Macomber. Includes a Christmas novella. "Evocative and heartfelt, The Guestbook is the profound story of one woman's journey toward hope, renewal and a second chance at love on a lush Pacific Northwest island. Curl up with your favorite cup of cocoa and enjoy." ~Anjali Banerjee - author of Imaginary Men and Haunting Jasmine Madrona Island B& The heartwarming yet bittersweet Prequel Novelette. Grandma Maggie runs the successful Madrona Island B&B. But when she finds out her time is short, she decides to make her final months the best they can be. Maggie begins putting together a final weekend at the bed & breakfast with all of her favorite guests; a weekend she hopes they will never forget. Together with her late-in-life love, Grandpa John, Maggie reaches out to the people who have meant so much, in hopes that they will join her to celebrate this beautiful place she’s called home for so many years. The Fleeing what seemed like the picture-perfect marriage, Lily Parkins moves to the only place still holding happy memories…her grandmother’s old farmhouse. The lush, majestic setting of the Pacific Northwest offers a place of refuge and perhaps renewal.Her beloved grandmother has passed away, and left Lily the Madrona Island Bed & Breakfast. Left with only an old guestbook as her guide–a curious book full of letters, recipes, and glimpses into her family history–Lily is determined to embrace her newfound independence and recreate herself, one page at a time. But as soon as she has sworn off men and is standing on her own two feet, Lily meets Ian, the alluring artist who lives next door. Her new life is suddenly thrown off course. The last thing she wants to do right now is to open her heart to another man. Ultimately, Lily must decide if it’s worth giving up her soul for security or risking everything to follow her heart in this romantic love story. Tea & Fear made her run. A second chance at love made her stay. After receiving life-changing news, Kyla Nolan ran away from her glamorous life as a top model in New York, leaving her fiancé, Luke Bradford, behind. Now, almost two years later, Kyla is the successful owner of Tea & Comfort on Madrona Island. She lives in a cozy home behind her teashop, has amazing friends, and a community where she belongs. But Kyla’s new life is thrown off balance when Luke moves to the island and purchases the local vineyard. But Luke is not just here for the grapes. He is determined to discover why Kyla left him, if she still loves him, and if the future they had planned is truly over. Kyla must face her past and make a decision. As Christmas nears, Kyla's dreams come to light and this holiday may be the best she’s ever dreamed of. Island Thyme Café: Her Dark Past Eclipsed her Future… New Love Brought Endless Possibilities. When her estranged daughter visits Madrona Island for the summer, Jude Simon, owner of Island Thyme Café, is forced to face the dark secrets from her past. Years ago, after her husband’s infidelity, Jude was left a single mother of an infant daughter. Jude fought hard to make a success of her café, but she still hides a broken heart behind her radiant smile. Jude finds herself falling hard for her new chef, Ryan Folger. When her feelings are returned, 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.
837 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2017
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December 21, 2017
Do yourself a favor and visit Madrona Island! I have read each one of these books separately and couldn't wait for each new one to come out. I devoured each one. The Guestbook is my all time favorite book. The descriptive writing style of Hurst lets you feel you are there, you can smell the salt air and feel the breeze. They are all heartwarming stories and each ne looks into a different inhabitant of the island. Love, love this series.
January 31, 2018
Three books from the Pacific northwest.
Three women, each with their own story of betrayal. Each of the stories take place on the wonderful and magical Madrona Island, each centered on a different woman who has come to the island to restart their lives, each with their own unique angst. The trust issues got a little bit too much as they were always carrying on so long about them. It also had a lot of editorial mistakes which lessens the books flow for me.
Three women, each with their own story of betrayal. Each of the stories take place on the wonderful and magical Madrona Island, each centered on a different woman who has come to the island to restart their lives, each with their own unique angst. The trust issues got a little bit too much as they were always carrying on so long about them. It also had a lot of editorial mistakes which lessens the books flow for me.
December 30, 2017
SPECTACULAR SERIES!
Once you visit Madrona Island you’ll wonder why it took you so long to get there & you definitely won’t want to leave! The setting is beautiful, the characters are so real that you want to join them and become a part of their daily lives and the stories are all heartwarming! All it takes is a quick look at the covers and you will be drawn in to the charm of Madrona Island. This is a wonderful compilation of all the books in the series. You’ll be so glad you decided to stop in for a visit!
Once you visit Madrona Island you’ll wonder why it took you so long to get there & you definitely won’t want to leave! The setting is beautiful, the characters are so real that you want to join them and become a part of their daily lives and the stories are all heartwarming! All it takes is a quick look at the covers and you will be drawn in to the charm of Madrona Island. This is a wonderful compilation of all the books in the series. You’ll be so glad you decided to stop in for a visit!
August 13, 2018
What a fabulous series by Andrea Hurst. Loved the entire Island & the people who live there. Each book can be read as a stand alone but I read the entire series and loved every minute of it! All of the characters show up and take a part in each other's stories and lives. It's a heart felt story of loss, healing, strength and love. I highly recommend you read the entire series.... you won't be sorry!
April 6, 2019
Madrona : The Complete Series
Book 1: Madrona Island B&B: the love story of Maggie and John. Book 2 : The Guestbook: The love story of Lily and Ian. Book 3: Tea and Comfort: The love story of Kyla and Luke. Book 4: Island Thyme Cafe: The love story of Jude and Ryan. Meet the people of Madrona Island. Find love and happiness with four couples. Great love story.
Book 1: Madrona Island B&B: the love story of Maggie and John. Book 2 : The Guestbook: The love story of Lily and Ian. Book 3: Tea and Comfort: The love story of Kyla and Luke. Book 4: Island Thyme Cafe: The love story of Jude and Ryan. Meet the people of Madrona Island. Find love and happiness with four couples. Great love story.
January 24, 2020
Love and challenges
Series books are always a favorite with me. I love to see the way the characters develop. In previous books, we see the trials, challenges and overcoming of problems with the support and love of family, friends and that special some one. This book continues and brings Jude and Ryan from the clouds of their past to a bright and shiny future.
Series books are always a favorite with me. I love to see the way the characters develop. In previous books, we see the trials, challenges and overcoming of problems with the support and love of family, friends and that special some one. This book continues and brings Jude and Ryan from the clouds of their past to a bright and shiny future.
May 31, 2018
Charming
If you are a Debbie MacComber fan, you will love Andrea Hurst, too. She tickles my palette with friends and family who love each other and live in wonderful communities. Calgon, take me away...
If you are a Debbie MacComber fan, you will love Andrea Hurst, too. She tickles my palette with friends and family who love each other and live in wonderful communities. Calgon, take me away...
February 16, 2019
Warm and cosy read
Enjoyed the trilogy but was frustrated with the number of errors scattered throughout the books. What happened to proofreading? The characters were well thought out but left the reader frustrated at times. Too much detail about food.
Enjoyed the trilogy but was frustrated with the number of errors scattered throughout the books. What happened to proofreading? The characters were well thought out but left the reader frustrated at times. Too much detail about food.
December 18, 2019
Wonderful menu of life, love, and friendship
You don’t want to read these books hungry. I’d like to know how they all stayed so slim from all the dining and eating everybody does in these stories. Great warmth of the embodiment of friendship and community.
You don’t want to read these books hungry. I’d like to know how they all stayed so slim from all the dining and eating everybody does in these stories. Great warmth of the embodiment of friendship and community.
April 6, 2021
Loved the stories in each book. Loved seeing how everyone's story evolved. Noticed more and more typos in the later books. Perhaps someone didn't have enough time to fully proof things? They were a little distracting, but didn't diminish the storyline at all.
August 11, 2022
Love this series.
What great stories. The characters are all lovable and personal. The story is well written and carries right along. And no murder mysteries to solve. Very well written, good descriptions of everything. I recommend this series.
What great stories. The characters are all lovable and personal. The story is well written and carries right along. And no murder mysteries to solve. Very well written, good descriptions of everything. I recommend this series.
February 3, 2018
Wonderful
What a great series of books. I enjoyed every one of them. That last as good as the first. Madrona Island what a beautiful setting for a series.
What a great series of books. I enjoyed every one of them. That last as good as the first. Madrona Island what a beautiful setting for a series.
February 6, 2018
Great read!
Love the characters and how they developed throughout the series! Thanks to the author for sharing! Will keep her in my favorites.
Love the characters and how they developed throughout the series! Thanks to the author for sharing! Will keep her in my favorites.
July 26, 2019
Fun set
August 6, 2019
Martina Island: The Complete Series
These books have easy to follow plots and interesting characters. I recommend these books to all lovers of contemporary romance novels.
These books have easy to follow plots and interesting characters. I recommend these books to all lovers of contemporary romance novels.
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January 19, 2020Nice read. I enjoy a series like this.
September 28, 2021
Loved this series
June 14, 2022
What A Wonderful Series
I enjoyed each of these stand alone stories that make this series. The people and their problems and solutions are just heart rendering!
I enjoyed each of these stand alone stories that make this series. The people and their problems and solutions are just heart rendering!
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