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Charming Inn #3
Three Little Things: Return to Lighthouse Point
Sometimes a wish is only heard by the heart...Widow, Ruby Hallet, has almost adjusted to living life on her own. She has her knitting friends in The Yarn Society—they call themselves The Yarnies. Her son, Ben, drops in often to see her—and he’s dating that darling woman, Charlotte. And she has her beloved dog, Mischief. What more could she need?David Quinn has not adjusted to his new life. He misses everything about his old life and he’s come to Belle island to escape.When Ruby and David meet on the beach and slowly become friends, they both begin to think they just might have a chance for a new life. Ben disagrees—loudly and often. The last thing his mother needs is a man in her life. Especially one who is just on the island for a short visit.But when David finds out the one thing Ruby doesn’t need might be exactly what he has to offer, their happiness is in jeopardy. Even the unwavering support of the Yarnies can’t change the cold hard facts.As The Yarnies work on the winter festival, a surprise visit and a wish made at Lighthouse Point might change everything. Because wishes really do come true when you toss a shell into the sea at Lighthouse Point and make a wish. Don’t they?A feel-good read in this spin-off series from Lighthouse Point. Continue reading about best friends, Sara, Charlotte, and Robin as well as the familiar townspeople of Belle Island. Either series can be read first, so jump right in!This is book three in the Charming Inn Simple Wish - Book OneTwo of a Kind - Book TwoThree Simple Things - Book ThreeFour Short Weeks - Book FourFive Years or So - Book Five The Lighthouse Point Upon a Shell - Book OneWedding on the Beach - Book TwoLove at the Lighthouse - Book ThreeCottage Near the Point - Book FourReturn to the Island - Book FiveBungalow by the Bay - Book Six
- GenresContemporary
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 10, 2020
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About the author
Kay Correll
65 books341 followersKay Correll is a USA Today bestselling author of sweet, heartwarming stories that are a cross between women’s fiction and contemporary romance. She is known for her charming small towns, quirky townsfolk, and the enduring strong friendships between the women in her books.
Kay splits her time between the Southwest coast of Florida and the Midwest of the U.S. and can often be found out and about with her camera, taking a myriad of photographs, often incorporating them into her book covers. When not lost in her writing or photography, she can be found spending time with her ever-supportive husband, knitting, or playing with her puppies - a cavalier who is too cute for his own good and a naughty but adorable Australian shepherd. Their five boys are all grown now and while she misses the rowdy boy-noise chaos, she is thoroughly enjoying her empty nest years.
Kay splits her time between the Southwest coast of Florida and the Midwest of the U.S. and can often be found out and about with her camera, taking a myriad of photographs, often incorporating them into her book covers. When not lost in her writing or photography, she can be found spending time with her ever-supportive husband, knitting, or playing with her puppies - a cavalier who is too cute for his own good and a naughty but adorable Australian shepherd. Their five boys are all grown now and while she misses the rowdy boy-noise chaos, she is thoroughly enjoying her empty nest years.
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November 1, 2021
Three Little things: Return to Lighthouse Point: Charming Inn Book 3 is by Kay Correll. There are only three things that Ruby wanted in a man: that he would show her that he appreciated her; that he would accept her sons as his own; and that he would accept her dog, Mischief. That was, of course, if she wanted a man. Her darling husband Barry had unexpectedly died two or three years ago, and as lonely as she got at times, Ruby was in no hurry to find another man now if ever.
David Quinn was from Kansas City and had recently retired. He read about the island and Charming Inn and thought there would be the perfect place to go to begin his retirement and to forget his troubles, if they would let him. As he gets acquainted with the inn and the lovely beach and ocean just outside, he decided this just might have been the place for him to be. As he breathed the air, he felt his body relax and his mind rest, just what he needed. If the people of the town were as friendly as his hostess, Miss Lillian Charm, he would be even happier.
He decided to take a walk on the beach towards Lighthouse Point, knowing that he could turn around at any point if he got tired. However, the more he walked, the less tired he felt. The few people out enjoying the beach either smiled or nodded. Then, a dog ran up to him begging to be petted and wriggling in excitement. As he knelt to pet the pup, he raised his head to look for its owner and saw Ruby rushing towards them. She looked flustered and it was a good look on her.
What else could be in store for him as his visit extends?
David Quinn was from Kansas City and had recently retired. He read about the island and Charming Inn and thought there would be the perfect place to go to begin his retirement and to forget his troubles, if they would let him. As he gets acquainted with the inn and the lovely beach and ocean just outside, he decided this just might have been the place for him to be. As he breathed the air, he felt his body relax and his mind rest, just what he needed. If the people of the town were as friendly as his hostess, Miss Lillian Charm, he would be even happier.
He decided to take a walk on the beach towards Lighthouse Point, knowing that he could turn around at any point if he got tired. However, the more he walked, the less tired he felt. The few people out enjoying the beach either smiled or nodded. Then, a dog ran up to him begging to be petted and wriggling in excitement. As he knelt to pet the pup, he raised his head to look for its owner and saw Ruby rushing towards them. She looked flustered and it was a good look on her.
What else could be in store for him as his visit extends?
March 16, 2020
Best Day Ever!
The 3rd book of Kay's new series! The way the beginning of the book starts grows slowly to a beautiful ending. I love all the characters and come to love each new character. Friendships, families and love all perfectly put together like a beautiful sunset! You'll have to read the book to know what Best Day Ever means!
That phrase out a smile on my face, my daughter's fiance works with wedding planners and is a DJ and lighting by his partner. The name of the business is BDE, Best Day Ever!
Thank you Kay for your wonderful stories! Can't wait until #4!
The 3rd book of Kay's new series! The way the beginning of the book starts grows slowly to a beautiful ending. I love all the characters and come to love each new character. Friendships, families and love all perfectly put together like a beautiful sunset! You'll have to read the book to know what Best Day Ever means!
That phrase out a smile on my face, my daughter's fiance works with wedding planners and is a DJ and lighting by his partner. The name of the business is BDE, Best Day Ever!
Thank you Kay for your wonderful stories! Can't wait until #4!
April 9, 2020
Each book I finish is my favorite
Kay Correll is just my favorite good news, loving life and love author! Her stories are characters that could be our friends and family. When you feel that the love and connection the characters have for each other it just draws you in and you can’t put the book down. 🥴 Now I have to wait until June for my next dose of Charming Inn happiness. I guess I will just have to be patient ♥️
Kay Correll is just my favorite good news, loving life and love author! Her stories are characters that could be our friends and family. When you feel that the love and connection the characters have for each other it just draws you in and you can’t put the book down. 🥴 Now I have to wait until June for my next dose of Charming Inn happiness. I guess I will just have to be patient ♥️
June 28, 2020
Love this book!
As I continue to read these books by Kay Correll, every one seems to be better! Maybe it is because I am getting to know the characters of the island better but I feel they are my life long friends. I've ordered book 4 upon finishing this book. As I've said in all the other reviews, any women who enjoys reading about love, some problems...like we all have in our life....but that ends with a happy ending should read this book. Enjoy!
As I continue to read these books by Kay Correll, every one seems to be better! Maybe it is because I am getting to know the characters of the island better but I feel they are my life long friends. I've ordered book 4 upon finishing this book. As I've said in all the other reviews, any women who enjoys reading about love, some problems...like we all have in our life....but that ends with a happy ending should read this book. Enjoy!
March 11, 2020
Best. Book. Ever!
I love this series, I have loved all of the books you have written! Each new book becomes my favorite, it is really hard to pick just one...so I don’t I just love them all!
I love this series, I have loved all of the books you have written! Each new book becomes my favorite, it is really hard to pick just one...so I don’t I just love them all!
March 21, 2020
Charming Inn series continues to tell a poignant story
Of family and friends, life after a death, and of course wishes at the lighthouse. It’s a crisp story that begins to show us more of life on Belle Island.
Of family and friends, life after a death, and of course wishes at the lighthouse. It’s a crisp story that begins to show us more of life on Belle Island.
April 17, 2020
Another Sweet Book
Third book in this series and is as sweet as the others. I am reading these during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. So, they are easy to read and make your over about what is happening.
Third book in this series and is as sweet as the others. I am reading these during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. So, they are easy to read and make your over about what is happening.
July 9, 2020
What a good feeling read!
I thoroughly enjoyed this story as so many of us are house bound with covid19 messing up our lives! Thank you Kay Correll for such a heart warming series of stories.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story as so many of us are house bound with covid19 messing up our lives! Thank you Kay Correll for such a heart warming series of stories.
January 23, 2021
Great book
Thank you Kay Cordell. You bring your readers right into the story. I can feel myself walking along the beach. I love these characters and you bring them to life. If you have not read anything from this author I recommend you do!!
Thank you Kay Cordell. You bring your readers right into the story. I can feel myself walking along the beach. I love these characters and you bring them to life. If you have not read anything from this author I recommend you do!!
August 16, 2021
I stand by my review of the second book in this series - Ben is a complete bonehead. I don’t care if he redeemed himself in the end, his immature and selfish attitude was too much for me. It ruined the book.
June 13, 2022
Another very entertaining story by Kay Correll. This one centered around Ruby, a widow who was having a difficult time finding her life after the loss of her husband. An easy read but totally took me out of my own life for a little while.
June 14, 2025
New Beginnings
This book is a reminder of wht is most important in life. It is filled with great freindships, hope and true love. The island setting is just a bonus as we picture the beauty of it as the story unfolds.
This book is a reminder of wht is most important in life. It is filled with great freindships, hope and true love. The island setting is just a bonus as we picture the beauty of it as the story unfolds.
March 19, 2020
Wonderfully written, I travel, in my mine, to all the places I read about. Kay Correll has truly made this trip enjoyable.. Love the meeting and falling in love scenes. Great reading
April 19, 2020
Can't go wrong!
I can't put these books down. I fall in love with each character a little more as the series go on. Absolutely great reads for all. Very heart warming.
I can't put these books down. I fall in love with each character a little more as the series go on. Absolutely great reads for all. Very heart warming.
May 7, 2020
Another great read
I cried at the end of this one, but happy tears they are. Can’t wait until the next book In June. Already preordered.
I cried at the end of this one, but happy tears they are. Can’t wait until the next book In June. Already preordered.
August 21, 2020
I like that she tackles a storyline that would be interesting for middle age to older readers. It's rare. I liked these characters and the plot. Looking forward to reading more from Correll.
September 5, 2020
I am so sad I have only one more book of this series. I don’t want it to end.
November 23, 2020
Nice series!
I have loved each book and am looking forward to reading what comes next! Recommend to anyone that loves romance!
I have loved each book and am looking forward to reading what comes next! Recommend to anyone that loves romance!
November 24, 2021
Another great book!!!
Again you are transformed to this island and you become part of the community. This a book once you lick it up, you can't put it down.
Again you are transformed to this island and you become part of the community. This a book once you lick it up, you can't put it down.
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September 16, 2024On #7 of the series already can't seem to put them down I just keep reading them
May 20, 2020
Fabulous story! Love this book so much. Was so glad to see Russell get his just desserts for being so mean. Loved that there was a happy ending.
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