What do you think?
Rate this book
Cliffside Bay #1-3
Cliffside Bay Bundle: Traded / Deleted / Jaded
USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson welcomes you back to Cliffside Bay to explore the rich, heartwarming stories of the characters who brightened the original five novels in the series. Each book in the Cliffside Bay Series is intended to be read and enjoyed as a sweet standalone, but for maximum enjoyment read this binge-worthy series in order.
Traded
Meet Brody Mullen and Kara Eaton as they overcome their protective instincts and learn to wholly trust one another as they fall in love.
Deleted
Embrace freedom from the painful past with Jackson Waller and Maggie Keene, who unexpectedly receive a second chance to write their own story.
Jaded
And celebrate with Zane Shaw and Honor Sullivan when they realize that their imperfections are what makes each of them perfect for the other.
Traded
Meet Brody Mullen and Kara Eaton as they overcome their protective instincts and learn to wholly trust one another as they fall in love.
Deleted
Embrace freedom from the painful past with Jackson Waller and Maggie Keene, who unexpectedly receive a second chance to write their own story.
Jaded
And celebrate with Zane Shaw and Honor Sullivan when they realize that their imperfections are what makes each of them perfect for the other.
935 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2019
850 people are currently reading
304 people want to read
About the author
Tess Thompson
119 books1,732 followersTess Thompson Romance...hometowns and heartstrings.
Tess Thompson is the USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary and historical Romantic Women’s Fiction with over 60 published titles. When asked to describe her books, she could never figure out what to say that would perfectly sum them up until she landed on, Hometowns and Heartstrings.
She’s married to her prince, Best Husband Ever, and is the mother of their blended family of four kids and five cats. Best Husband Ever is seventeen months younger, which qualifies Tess as a Cougar, a title she wears proudly. Her Bonus Sons are young adults with pretty hair and big brains like their dad. Daughters, better known as Princess One and Two, are teenagers who make their mama proud because they’re kind. They’re also smart, but a mother shouldn’t brag.
Tess loves lazy afternoons watching football, hanging out on the back patio with Best Husband Ever, reading in bed, binge-watching television series, red wine, strong coffee and walks on crisp autumn days. She laughs a little too loudly, never knows what to make for dinner, looks ridiculous kickboxing in an attempt to combat her muffin top, and always complains about the
rain even though she chose to live in Seattle.
She’s proud to have grown up in a small town like the ones in her novels. After graduating from the University of Southern California Drama School, she had hopes of becoming an actress but was called instead to writing fiction. She’s grateful to spend most days in her office matchmaking her characters while her favorite cat Mittens (shhh…don’t tell the others) sleeps on the desk.
She adores hearing from readers, so don’t hesitate to say hello or sign up for her newsletter:
http://tesswrites.com/. You’ll receive an ebook copy of her novella, The Santa Trial, for your
efforts.
Much to her father’s horror, you can find her everywhere on social media.
BookBub: http://bit.ly/2esOcrn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTessTh...
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2vClTfX
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tesswrites
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tesswrites
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tessielouwrites
Please note: Tess is not affiliated with the writing duo of Charlene Tess and Judi Thompson.
Tess Thompson is the USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary and historical Romantic Women’s Fiction with over 60 published titles. When asked to describe her books, she could never figure out what to say that would perfectly sum them up until she landed on, Hometowns and Heartstrings.
She’s married to her prince, Best Husband Ever, and is the mother of their blended family of four kids and five cats. Best Husband Ever is seventeen months younger, which qualifies Tess as a Cougar, a title she wears proudly. Her Bonus Sons are young adults with pretty hair and big brains like their dad. Daughters, better known as Princess One and Two, are teenagers who make their mama proud because they’re kind. They’re also smart, but a mother shouldn’t brag.
Tess loves lazy afternoons watching football, hanging out on the back patio with Best Husband Ever, reading in bed, binge-watching television series, red wine, strong coffee and walks on crisp autumn days. She laughs a little too loudly, never knows what to make for dinner, looks ridiculous kickboxing in an attempt to combat her muffin top, and always complains about the
rain even though she chose to live in Seattle.
She’s proud to have grown up in a small town like the ones in her novels. After graduating from the University of Southern California Drama School, she had hopes of becoming an actress but was called instead to writing fiction. She’s grateful to spend most days in her office matchmaking her characters while her favorite cat Mittens (shhh…don’t tell the others) sleeps on the desk.
She adores hearing from readers, so don’t hesitate to say hello or sign up for her newsletter:
http://tesswrites.com/. You’ll receive an ebook copy of her novella, The Santa Trial, for your
efforts.
Much to her father’s horror, you can find her everywhere on social media.
BookBub: http://bit.ly/2esOcrn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTessTh...
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2vClTfX
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tesswrites
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tesswrites
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tessielouwrites
Please note: Tess is not affiliated with the writing duo of Charlene Tess and Judi Thompson.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 48 reviews
February 1, 2021
Deleted
There was the most annoying sound she'd ever heard and her poor head was pounding when she finally found her cell phone.
California had been home once a long time ago.
Jackson was sure he was slowly
losing his mind because he thought he saw someone he knew was gone and that was the girl he'd been head over heals for had been gone for a decade and some change.
There was a grave marker with her name on it clearly someone had a morbid sense a humor.
No she could see just who was behind this and he was sicker then she ever thought.
And never once in her life did she think she'd have to prove she wasn't dead especially to someone she'd known forever.
Jackson starred at his brother like he had two heads nothing he said was making any sense.
Yet seeing her with his own eyes after all this time was almost to much for him to handle.
Maggie really wasn't much better but she honestly didn't want to wreck his life either.
Nevertheless he had something he needed to take care of and oh boy this wasn't going to be easy and he'd been right like a proverbial lead balloon.
Jackson knew he'd just corrected a huge mistake weather she believed him or not.
The only reason she ever came back was the devil was finally coming to collect that mean ole miser she'd once called dad and before he was done she was going to get the ugly truth.
Maggie wasn't about to back down especially not after all these years she rather know then spend the rest of her life with all the what ifs.
But there was also hope.
There was the most annoying sound she'd ever heard and her poor head was pounding when she finally found her cell phone.
California had been home once a long time ago.
Jackson was sure he was slowly
losing his mind because he thought he saw someone he knew was gone and that was the girl he'd been head over heals for had been gone for a decade and some change.
There was a grave marker with her name on it clearly someone had a morbid sense a humor.
No she could see just who was behind this and he was sicker then she ever thought.
And never once in her life did she think she'd have to prove she wasn't dead especially to someone she'd known forever.
Jackson starred at his brother like he had two heads nothing he said was making any sense.
Yet seeing her with his own eyes after all this time was almost to much for him to handle.
Maggie really wasn't much better but she honestly didn't want to wreck his life either.
Nevertheless he had something he needed to take care of and oh boy this wasn't going to be easy and he'd been right like a proverbial lead balloon.
Jackson knew he'd just corrected a huge mistake weather she believed him or not.
The only reason she ever came back was the devil was finally coming to collect that mean ole miser she'd once called dad and before he was done she was going to get the ugly truth.
Maggie wasn't about to back down especially not after all these years she rather know then spend the rest of her life with all the what ifs.
But there was also hope.
April 8, 2021
Touching and tender
Like a good cook, Tess Thompson bastes her stories with flavor and richness, bit by bit, until they’re bursting with all the necessary ingredients—warmth, caring, tenderness, love, and lots and lots of romance.
In Book 1 of the Cliffside Bay books you meet Brody and Kara, a football superstar and a woman on the run. Book 2 focuses on Jackson, a hometown doctor, and Maggie, a hopeful Broadway star. And Book 3 highlights Zane, a restaurant owner, and Honor, Brody’s assistant.
One of Thompson’s gifts is creating family. Not just the biological ones but the ones that come from friends. From community. From strangers stepping up to help those in need. Cliffside Bay may be a sleepy town on the Northern California coast, but life throws some horrendous curves to the people who live there. To offset these challenges, grit and determination weave through all the stories along with the pure and simple love of people who care, people who have your back, people who put you first because that’s just what you do.
Get the tissues ready. My eyes teared up many times over the beautifully tender moments. It’s not always a straight line to “I love you and want to be with you,” but the journey is well worth the rocky detours. Thompson’s stories shine. I know you’ll love these Cliffside Bay books as much as I did.
Like a good cook, Tess Thompson bastes her stories with flavor and richness, bit by bit, until they’re bursting with all the necessary ingredients—warmth, caring, tenderness, love, and lots and lots of romance.
In Book 1 of the Cliffside Bay books you meet Brody and Kara, a football superstar and a woman on the run. Book 2 focuses on Jackson, a hometown doctor, and Maggie, a hopeful Broadway star. And Book 3 highlights Zane, a restaurant owner, and Honor, Brody’s assistant.
One of Thompson’s gifts is creating family. Not just the biological ones but the ones that come from friends. From community. From strangers stepping up to help those in need. Cliffside Bay may be a sleepy town on the Northern California coast, but life throws some horrendous curves to the people who live there. To offset these challenges, grit and determination weave through all the stories along with the pure and simple love of people who care, people who have your back, people who put you first because that’s just what you do.
Get the tissues ready. My eyes teared up many times over the beautifully tender moments. It’s not always a straight line to “I love you and want to be with you,” but the journey is well worth the rocky detours. Thompson’s stories shine. I know you’ll love these Cliffside Bay books as much as I did.
March 25, 2019
Series gets better, book by book.
I'm really enjoying Tess Thompson's "Cliffside Bay" series. I truly enjoyed the first book, "Traded." It had strong characters, an up to date plot, and lots of love. Book two, "Deleted," wasn't as great for some reason. It was worth reading, though, as it prepared me for "Jaded." This is the best book in the series so far. The narrative is fluid, and I like the fact that the author keeps the bedroom door mostly shut. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series to see what life and love have in store for the rest of the Dogs and their friends.
I'm really enjoying Tess Thompson's "Cliffside Bay" series. I truly enjoyed the first book, "Traded." It had strong characters, an up to date plot, and lots of love. Book two, "Deleted," wasn't as great for some reason. It was worth reading, though, as it prepared me for "Jaded." This is the best book in the series so far. The narrative is fluid, and I like the fact that the author keeps the bedroom door mostly shut. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series to see what life and love have in store for the rest of the Dogs and their friends.
February 14, 2021
I found each of these stories compelling, but if I had read each of them separately I would have enjoyed them more. Having them in a bundle together, meant that the faults were glaringly magnified. Each heroine had lost her mother at the age of 10 in a horrible way, and there were many other similarities which I won't go into because of spoilers. I had to suspend my disbelief so much by the third book that I really didn't enjoy it as much as the other two, and the second was not as enjoyable as the first. I felt like Tess Thompson had a formula for writing these books - poor, badly treated heroine, tough but wonderful hero - which is a shame because I have really enjoyed her Blue books.
March 13, 2024
I have read and reviewed each title of this set under the individual titles.
I also have to state that I have already read or listened to 5 titles in this series, and that each title, although highlighting one couples journey to finding each other, also carries on the everyday backstory of the others that make the "The Dogs and Wags" and the other individuals that you grow to know, and love, along the way. So,in hindsight, listening or reading the series in order is recommended, but I found, like catching up with an old friend, after being away for a time, the tale is still as interesting and dramatic out of order.
I also have to state that I have already read or listened to 5 titles in this series, and that each title, although highlighting one couples journey to finding each other, also carries on the everyday backstory of the others that make the "The Dogs and Wags" and the other individuals that you grow to know, and love, along the way. So,in hindsight, listening or reading the series in order is recommended, but I found, like catching up with an old friend, after being away for a time, the tale is still as interesting and dramatic out of order.
February 4, 2021
I want a trip to Cliffside Bay
This is a new author to me, but I'm very grateful to have found her and this exciting series. This review will be short because I need to get to the next books as fast as I can. These are wonderful, complicated, unexpected, emotional romances. Don't try to guess the outcome because you'll be wrong. Please just relax and let the stories, with their mysteries, evolve. The happenings and secrets in these characters lives will shock you. Enjoy!
This is a new author to me, but I'm very grateful to have found her and this exciting series. This review will be short because I need to get to the next books as fast as I can. These are wonderful, complicated, unexpected, emotional romances. Don't try to guess the outcome because you'll be wrong. Please just relax and let the stories, with their mysteries, evolve. The happenings and secrets in these characters lives will shock you. Enjoy!
February 27, 2021
First books by this author
I thoroughly enjoyed these books. The characters were well developed and were not perfect cookie cutter characters. Some of the scenarios were hard to believe but the author introduced them in a way that was believable in the story.
I really enjoyed the town and the building of friendships during adversity. I want to read more by this author. I got this bundle free to try the author.
I thoroughly enjoyed these books. The characters were well developed and were not perfect cookie cutter characters. Some of the scenarios were hard to believe but the author introduced them in a way that was believable in the story.
I really enjoyed the town and the building of friendships during adversity. I want to read more by this author. I got this bundle free to try the author.
July 3, 2021
Tess provides views into putting God First, pray and family.
Some people feel they're not deserving of someone else's love or they can't provide love of another. Brokenness doesn't have to be shattered or placed together with cracks where water seeps through, we can replace or discard the brokenness and start fresh.
Trust, hope and believing is the secret of following the trail within the path of life's road map with faith that God has our future for us.
Some people feel they're not deserving of someone else's love or they can't provide love of another. Brokenness doesn't have to be shattered or placed together with cracks where water seeps through, we can replace or discard the brokenness and start fresh.
Trust, hope and believing is the secret of following the trail within the path of life's road map with faith that God has our future for us.
February 20, 2021
Healing the traumas hidden in the shadows
Tess’s stories take us deep into revealing and healing traumas that have been hidden in the shadows that no one wants to speak about. We become empathetic with each of her characters as they reveal their deepest fears and emotions. Thus, it brings awareness, compassion, and healing for all of humanity.
Tess’s stories take us deep into revealing and healing traumas that have been hidden in the shadows that no one wants to speak about. We become empathetic with each of her characters as they reveal their deepest fears and emotions. Thus, it brings awareness, compassion, and healing for all of humanity.
April 4, 2021
Small town but big stories!
Well written with great characters you want to be friends with. Each story was unique but I loved how all the characters were included in each story and kept the flow and feel of a tight knit group that became a family.
Each story was well rounded and included in depth characters and their own arc.
Well written with great characters you want to be friends with. Each story was unique but I loved how all the characters were included in each story and kept the flow and feel of a tight knit group that became a family.
Each story was well rounded and included in depth characters and their own arc.
March 13, 2023
Touching & Complex Plots, Excellent Writing
These three novels build on one another, and center on a cast of characters that are woven together so that you feel familiar throughout the series. I had some moderate offensive language concerns that mostly did not really add to the narrative.
These three novels build on one another, and center on a cast of characters that are woven together so that you feel familiar throughout the series. I had some moderate offensive language concerns that mostly did not really add to the narrative.
January 2, 2021
These stories are lovely to read; at the moment we are tired of reading and seeing what the virus has done to peoples lives all over the world. I have enjoyed them all and reading some of the other in the series. Thank You Tess.
February 4, 2021
A "must read" series.
If you enjoy great romance mixed with a bit of heartbreak that ends in absolute perfection, you will want to read "The Cliffside" series. Tess Thompson weaves her magic into every page.
If you enjoy great romance mixed with a bit of heartbreak that ends in absolute perfection, you will want to read "The Cliffside" series. Tess Thompson weaves her magic into every page.
February 5, 2021
Excellent reading
I really enjoyed this 3 box set, it’s highly emotional, has excellent in Depth characters, a beautifully described town, all with elements of danger and manipulation and full blown glorious love.
I really enjoyed this 3 box set, it’s highly emotional, has excellent in Depth characters, a beautifully described town, all with elements of danger and manipulation and full blown glorious love.
February 6, 2021
Three Beautiful Beginnings
Tess has a way of drawing you into each of the characters of her books. And with these three you see where new love, old love, and friends are more like a family than individuals.
Tess has a way of drawing you into each of the characters of her books. And with these three you see where new love, old love, and friends are more like a family than individuals.
February 17, 2021
Great read
Great read. Clean read. Loved the characters, what wonderful friends they all became. They all came into their relationships with. A lot of baggage that they worked through with their partners. Stayed very close.
Great read. Clean read. Loved the characters, what wonderful friends they all became. They all came into their relationships with. A lot of baggage that they worked through with their partners. Stayed very close.
February 19, 2021
What a wonderfully uplifting set of books with gripping, well-developed stories. Refreshing to read about people's lives without being subject to explanations of graphic sex. Good language too. The author's vocabulary is excellent. Thank you. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
February 27, 2021
Love is for everyone!
I love the series focused on the lives of a group of friends. Friendships form and relationships are developed. Love the cast of characters! Looking forward to the rest of the series.
I love the series focused on the lives of a group of friends. Friendships form and relationships are developed. Love the cast of characters! Looking forward to the rest of the series.
March 1, 2021
Clean and Christian
I very much enjoyed this series bundle. The 3rd book is probably my favorite. I usually prefer a heathy does of sexy in my romances. This is a clean, sex-free (definitely not my preference), and Christian romance.
I very much enjoyed this series bundle. The 3rd book is probably my favorite. I usually prefer a heathy does of sexy in my romances. This is a clean, sex-free (definitely not my preference), and Christian romance.
April 20, 2021
Dramatic
I wasn't certain what to expect from Honor and Zane's story as they are both so headstrong and stubborn but honestly, this is one of my favorites. With loads of drama and suspense this book will keep you guessing at every turn.
I wasn't certain what to expect from Honor and Zane's story as they are both so headstrong and stubborn but honestly, this is one of my favorites. With loads of drama and suspense this book will keep you guessing at every turn.
June 9, 2021
Excellent books
I really enjoyed how the author brought all the characters together in the 3 books! I got so wrapped up in the stories I couldn’t stop reading. I will definitely have to find more of her books to read!
I really enjoyed how the author brought all the characters together in the 3 books! I got so wrapped up in the stories I couldn’t stop reading. I will definitely have to find more of her books to read!
November 3, 2021
Healing
Life always throws curveballs. We all must dodge those curveballs that teaches us that we can become better in living. Living to the fullest and love the ones that are close to you. Never take for granted what you have. It might not be there later on.
Life always throws curveballs. We all must dodge those curveballs that teaches us that we can become better in living. Living to the fullest and love the ones that are close to you. Never take for granted what you have. It might not be there later on.
February 7, 2024
This was a great bundle. You fall in love with the Cliffside gang. You fall in love with the five best buddies, I forget what they call themselves. And they're family keeps getting bigger and bigger... What a wonderful bunch of people that you would want in your corner.
June 17, 2019
True Emotion
I love this series! So many emotions mixed with so much love. Family is definitely what you make it! Do not miss this author or this series!
I love this series! So many emotions mixed with so much love. Family is definitely what you make it! Do not miss this author or this series!
January 30, 2021
All these novels are excellent reads
February 3, 2021
I love all the series. This is a clean and pleasant read.
February 4, 2021
Fantastic
Couldn't put down; loved reading about all the couples and the stuff they went through especially Maggie and Honor. Can't wait to read about Kyle and Lance
Couldn't put down; loved reading about all the couples and the stuff they went through especially Maggie and Honor. Can't wait to read about Kyle and Lance
February 5, 2021
Awesome book
Awesome book. Great writer. Read three books back to back. Very good. Pulls u in on 1st page. Reading more.
Awesome book. Great writer. Read three books back to back. Very good. Pulls u in on 1st page. Reading more.
February 6, 2021
Fantastic series
I love when a book can cause a person to both laugh and cry! Which this series did many times. Very well written and heartfelt.
I love when a book can cause a person to both laugh and cry! Which this series did many times. Very well written and heartfelt.
February 6, 2021
Yawn. Got through a book and a half.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 48 reviews