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Manatee Bay #2
The Sand Dollar Inn 2
*Series Blurb*
Nina is in shock. Her husband had just passed leaving her with just their family Bed and Breakfast, The Sand Dollar Inn. After the difficult recent death of her husband, she had finally thought her worst days were behind her.
Her children being grown, each day she continued to stay busy running and managing her Bed and Breakfast, located near the beautiful Manatee Bay on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The beauty of the area had helped ease her mind and keep her thoughts from diving too deep.
Disaster strikes when her lawyer notifies her of the massive amount of debt that her late husband had accrued during their marriage. At risk of losing the Bed and Breakfast and the only thing keeping her afloat, Nina must figure out how to repay the debt.
As ideas begin to come into place, an adventure begins. Nina discovers secrets held by her late father during his world travels. Hidden treasure that could be the answer to her biggest problems.
Along the way, Nina and her children discover the thrill of adventure as help begins to come from some of the most unexpected places.
An adventure she could have never anticipated.
Dive in and come visit the beautiful South Florida coast and The Sand Dollar Inn. Tag along in Nina’s adventure and meet all the new characters The Sand Dollar Inn and Manatee Bay attracts!
Nina is in shock. Her husband had just passed leaving her with just their family Bed and Breakfast, The Sand Dollar Inn. After the difficult recent death of her husband, she had finally thought her worst days were behind her.
Her children being grown, each day she continued to stay busy running and managing her Bed and Breakfast, located near the beautiful Manatee Bay on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The beauty of the area had helped ease her mind and keep her thoughts from diving too deep.
Disaster strikes when her lawyer notifies her of the massive amount of debt that her late husband had accrued during their marriage. At risk of losing the Bed and Breakfast and the only thing keeping her afloat, Nina must figure out how to repay the debt.
As ideas begin to come into place, an adventure begins. Nina discovers secrets held by her late father during his world travels. Hidden treasure that could be the answer to her biggest problems.
Along the way, Nina and her children discover the thrill of adventure as help begins to come from some of the most unexpected places.
An adventure she could have never anticipated.
Dive in and come visit the beautiful South Florida coast and The Sand Dollar Inn. Tag along in Nina’s adventure and meet all the new characters The Sand Dollar Inn and Manatee Bay attracts!
- GenresRomance
63 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2020
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June 24, 2020
I’m so enjoying this adventure. About a year has passed since Book 1 without a lot of drama. A new baby, a lost job, and just learning to live life without your life’s partner. Hazel Taylor lets us see this family dealing with the issues that come with life. Her characters are realistic and the story line could be anyone’s life. Oh, yes there is also another treasure to be found and a new riddle to solve.
July 12, 2020
Get cozy! Reading this series will remind you of “hide and go seek”!
In Book One, we meet Nina who has experienced the devastating loss of her husband, followed by learning of an immense amount of debt left in his wake. Her B & B is at risk, but she discovers clues to possible “treasure” hidden by her late father that just might save the day. In this second book, our increasing cast of characters, including Nina’s adult children, continue to solve puzzles in order to find a series of caches that include a new letter outlining clues to follow for the next one in order. You’ll enjoy what Nina and comrades find and each unique “treasure” tells a story. We’re now on Treasure #4 and so looking forward to #5 and beyond in the next book. Entertaining reads that are worth your while, but best read in order!
In Book One, we meet Nina who has experienced the devastating loss of her husband, followed by learning of an immense amount of debt left in his wake. Her B & B is at risk, but she discovers clues to possible “treasure” hidden by her late father that just might save the day. In this second book, our increasing cast of characters, including Nina’s adult children, continue to solve puzzles in order to find a series of caches that include a new letter outlining clues to follow for the next one in order. You’ll enjoy what Nina and comrades find and each unique “treasure” tells a story. We’re now on Treasure #4 and so looking forward to #5 and beyond in the next book. Entertaining reads that are worth your while, but best read in order!
July 4, 2020
I like this one better than the first book. I did wish though that there was more to it. These are short serial type stories and I am a not a huge fan of that. I do enjoy the story thus far though. I like how each serial focuses on someone different in the family. The writing is laid back and easy to read. I will continue reading this series.
May 10, 2021
Another delightful quick read
Olivia loses her corporate lawyer job and comes home to the we inn to figure out what she will do. She meets one of the guests, a painter, and he shows her how to find herself.
Olivia loses her corporate lawyer job and comes home to the we inn to figure out what she will do. She meets one of the guests, a painter, and he shows her how to find herself.
May 13, 2021
The words flow
I find that this book is easy to read. The words flow effortlessly, which gives the story continuity. The characters also give you that feeling of family and the love they have for one another. I’m ready for the next book!
I find that this book is easy to read. The words flow effortlessly, which gives the story continuity. The characters also give you that feeling of family and the love they have for one another. I’m ready for the next book!
June 13, 2021
This is a very sweet story developing for two love starved people.
Noah is very good for Olivia. He keeps her relaxed and able to think logically about what she wants in life. I'm glad she is not rejecting him.
Noah is very good for Olivia. He keeps her relaxed and able to think logically about what she wants in life. I'm glad she is not rejecting him.
January 29, 2022
Why so short?
Just not sure why this had to be a series of 6 short stories... I feel like I would have enjoyed it more as a novel. I AM enjoying it though, and I want to continue reading, so it's CLOSE to 4 stars. Like 3.7.
Just not sure why this had to be a series of 6 short stories... I feel like I would have enjoyed it more as a novel. I AM enjoying it though, and I want to continue reading, so it's CLOSE to 4 stars. Like 3.7.
July 7, 2020
This is Nina’s eldest daughter Olivia’s story, with job changes, love and another treasure chest finding! It’s a sweet book with a HEA.
July 31, 2020
Charming, beautifully written, and hopelessly romantic. Opposites attract and bring out the best in each other. This is a wonderful series! I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
August 29, 2020
Books are too short!
I find it tiresome to give a rating and review for what is just a novella or a short story.
I find it tiresome to give a rating and review for what is just a novella or a short story.
August 30, 2020
Good read
Would recommend this series. Easy clean read.I enjoyed the book and looking forward to reading the next book. Enough said.
Would recommend this series. Easy clean read.I enjoyed the book and looking forward to reading the next book. Enough said.
September 3, 2020
Apparently I am missing something from other reviewers. Way too simplistic, no meat to the story at all. Just way too "syrupy" and predictable, I'm sorry.
September 5, 2020
Great page turner
These books are not big at all. I get so enthralled with them, and bam! They are done. They truly make you grasp at the next page.
These books are not big at all. I get so enthralled with them, and bam! They are done. They truly make you grasp at the next page.
September 7, 2020
Great book
September 7, 2020
Love blooms
So this book takes one of the characters into a new career and a new love life. A story of finding yourself and who you are meant to be.
So this book takes one of the characters into a new career and a new love life. A story of finding yourself and who you are meant to be.
September 24, 2020
The Sand Dollar Inn
This is the 2nd book in the series. Love it. The idea of a treasure hunt is fantastic. And the romance.
This is the 2nd book in the series. Love it. The idea of a treasure hunt is fantastic. And the romance.
November 18, 2020
Right from the start, it’s easy to figure out what the ending will be. It’s cheesy, but short and kind of nice after reading so many “who done it” books.
November 22, 2020
Nice
Just a simple love story to soothe the soul. That us all I want right now, just simple and happy!
Just a simple love story to soothe the soul. That us all I want right now, just simple and happy!
January 24, 2021
We learned more about Olivia. Love the interaction between Nina and her adult children. Another treasure hunt. Love it.
March 3, 2021
Quick read
Fun and light. Easy to read in a day, if you have the time and inclination. Great family \friendship dynamics.
Fun and light. Easy to read in a day, if you have the time and inclination. Great family \friendship dynamics.
July 22, 2021
Cute summer read
Was looking for something light and fun for the summer days. This is a good fit with a little adventure .
Was looking for something light and fun for the summer days. This is a good fit with a little adventure .
August 22, 2020
Four star
Good looking forward to next book. The characters are entertaining and some teachable words. I would recommend for quick reading.
Good looking forward to next book. The characters are entertaining and some teachable words. I would recommend for quick reading.
May 1, 2022
Very Short!
I wish this was all one book. Looking forward to more treasure. Next love story should be Chase or Nina
I wish this was all one book. Looking forward to more treasure. Next love story should be Chase or Nina
August 7, 2020
Loved it!
Awesome characters! Great writing, heart warming story with relatable characters. Love the setting and this is a great summer read!
Awesome characters! Great writing, heart warming story with relatable characters. Love the setting and this is a great summer read!
August 4, 2020
This may not be a Christian book
Mentioning crystals and their "power" put me on the
alert. I will read book 2 before I make a decision.
My belief system and faith are more important to me than the enjoyment I found in the plot of this book
Mentioning crystals and their "power" put me on the
alert. I will read book 2 before I make a decision.
My belief system and faith are more important to me than the enjoyment I found in the plot of this book
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January 2, 2021I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next one
June 16, 2020
The Sand Dollar Inn is a four book series (I think) called Manatee Bay. While Hazel Taylor is the author of this series, it seems she has written other romances which I have not read. The stories all take place around a family: Widowed mother Nina, daughters Olivia and Mercedes, and son Jack. Most of the stories highlight Nina’s Inn, The Sand Dollar in Manatee Bay. The books definitely have romance, but clean and very sweet. So far in each book, the family is following clues that Nina’s father left for her and finding treasure.
In book two, we find out that Olivia has lost her job and is feeling lost. While she was looking for her way forward, she met Noah. Each book has a happy ending and leads into the next book. The books are quite short, more like novellas, but are quick happy reads. The Sand Dollar Inn series at Manatee Bay was a good read.
In book two, we find out that Olivia has lost her job and is feeling lost. While she was looking for her way forward, she met Noah. Each book has a happy ending and leads into the next book. The books are quite short, more like novellas, but are quick happy reads. The Sand Dollar Inn series at Manatee Bay was a good read.
June 15, 2020
The Sand Dollar Inn book 2
This was great story. Olivia lost her job in the big law firm in Chicago. She came home to her mother at the Sand Dollar Inn.
There she met Noah , a guest at the Inn. The really connected, he taught her how to relax and connect with her inner self. True love blossomed . Enjoy this story.
This was great story. Olivia lost her job in the big law firm in Chicago. She came home to her mother at the Sand Dollar Inn.
There she met Noah , a guest at the Inn. The really connected, he taught her how to relax and connect with her inner self. True love blossomed . Enjoy this story.
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July 28, 2021Olivia and Noah's love story made this book better and natural than the first one
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