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Whisling Island #4
Midnight Shores on Whisling Island
Whisling Island is a beautifully enchanting place, one of healing and growth.
Allen is coming home. And sweet Lily is beside herself in joyful, anxious anticipation. After preparing for his homecoming, ensuring that their reunion will be perfect, Lily is thrown a curveball. One she isn't sure how to recover from. With Lily and Allen so close to getting their lives back, will one person ruin it all?
Alexis has finally found true love, after years of the precious, blissful state eluding her. But as her love with Dalton blossoms, it creates a divide between Alexis and her mother. And it appears that her mother doesn't want to overcome it while Dalton is in the picture. How does she choose between her mother and the love of her life?
Olivia is also in a new relationship. But even as her feelings are growing stronger and love seems to be on the horizon, a storm is headed her way. Olivia doesn't know if her fledging new romance can survive the trial. And if she's really honest with herself, does she want it to?
Bess is thriving. Her son is finally marrying the woman of his dreams, and her food truck is busier than ever. But during a visit with her therapist, Bess realizes she's ignoring a huge void in her life and her heart. And the reason why? Fear. Can Bess overcome that fear and find an even fuller joy? Or will she continue to let fear hold her right where she is?
Join the women of Whisling Island as they continue to prove just how courageous and strong they are in this next installment of the Whisling Island series. Grab your copy of Midnight Shores on Whisling Island today!
Allen is coming home. And sweet Lily is beside herself in joyful, anxious anticipation. After preparing for his homecoming, ensuring that their reunion will be perfect, Lily is thrown a curveball. One she isn't sure how to recover from. With Lily and Allen so close to getting their lives back, will one person ruin it all?
Alexis has finally found true love, after years of the precious, blissful state eluding her. But as her love with Dalton blossoms, it creates a divide between Alexis and her mother. And it appears that her mother doesn't want to overcome it while Dalton is in the picture. How does she choose between her mother and the love of her life?
Olivia is also in a new relationship. But even as her feelings are growing stronger and love seems to be on the horizon, a storm is headed her way. Olivia doesn't know if her fledging new romance can survive the trial. And if she's really honest with herself, does she want it to?
Bess is thriving. Her son is finally marrying the woman of his dreams, and her food truck is busier than ever. But during a visit with her therapist, Bess realizes she's ignoring a huge void in her life and her heart. And the reason why? Fear. Can Bess overcome that fear and find an even fuller joy? Or will she continue to let fear hold her right where she is?
Join the women of Whisling Island as they continue to prove just how courageous and strong they are in this next installment of the Whisling Island series. Grab your copy of Midnight Shores on Whisling Island today!
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2020
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About the author
Julia Clemens
23 books38 followersJulia Clemens always dreamed of putting stories to paper and now she gets to live that dream with her two adorable boys and one handsome hubby. From the sandy shores of Maui to the Rocky Mountains and then back to another island in the Pacific, serene Japan, Julia has lived around the world and found that even though all of these places are majestic with their natural beauty, the thing that makes every place so special...are the people. So she writes about those people and loves every minute of it.
Julia loves to hear from her readers so please reach out to her @ AuthorJuliaClemens@yandex.com
Julia loves to hear from her readers so please reach out to her @ AuthorJuliaClemens@yandex.com
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August 13, 2020
5 Stars
5 stars for Midnight Shores on Whisling Book 4. Picking up this book to read is like connecting with old friends. We catch up with Lily who has convinced Allen to return home and is taking it day by day. We watch as Alexis imploded in her search for love and acceptance. We rejoice with Beds and Dax and Olivia and Dean. Pull up a chair and catch up on Whisling and it's residents.
5 stars for Midnight Shores on Whisling Book 4. Picking up this book to read is like connecting with old friends. We catch up with Lily who has convinced Allen to return home and is taking it day by day. We watch as Alexis imploded in her search for love and acceptance. We rejoice with Beds and Dax and Olivia and Dean. Pull up a chair and catch up on Whisling and it's residents.
September 14, 2022
This was the 4th book in the series but my first read. I didn't realize it was a series until I had already downloaded it to read. I seemed to be able to understand the character development without any problem.
I love coastal stories and tend to be drawn to them. I particularly liked the way the author intertwined many of the characters' lives. Many of them were centered around the operation of a "Red Food Truck" on the island. Super easy and relaxing read with a happy ending.
I love coastal stories and tend to be drawn to them. I particularly liked the way the author intertwined many of the characters' lives. Many of them were centered around the operation of a "Red Food Truck" on the island. Super easy and relaxing read with a happy ending.
September 28, 2021
I didn't read the other books in this series, but it still feels like a complete story. I also thought this book and apparently the others connected would make a great daytime soap opera. Lots of great characters and plenty of twists and turns. Well-written tale of romance and twisted suspense.
November 18, 2020
Midnight Shores: Whisling Island Series Book 3 is by Julia Clemens. This series is set on an island off the coast of Washington State. It is a hidden treasure that was created by Julia. Julia makes this island so welcoming and the people so delghtful that it makes the reader want to move there and try it out. The descriptions of the restored homes are brilliant. It is entirely too much so that you want to live here forever with these people as your friends.
The women of the Island have formed a formidable bunch. Their lives intertwine and they help each other with their children and their problems. Most have known each other for a long time. Deb has a sister; but Nora lives somewhere else and only comes home for visits. She is engaged to Luke and between them they have three girls. Gen has her sister Bess. Gen is married to Luke and they have two girls Maddie and Cami; Bess just divorced Jon and they have three grown children. She is attracted to a younger man, Dax. Kate who is dating Kevin has her sister Lily. Lily is married to Allen, a kindergarten teacher. He adores his daughter Amelia. He has a car wreck and becomes paralyzed. Olivia is divorced from Seth, a very rich man who things he needs to control things, like Olivia. They have two daughters, Rachel and Pearl. Olivia begins dating Noah when she loves Dane. Finally, there is Alexis who has come back to be with her mother. She works as a chef for Bess’s food truck.
Lily is frustrated. Amelia is down for her nap and Allen isn’t home yet. He knows how this is a special night and he shouldn’t be late. With a lively young lady like Ameila around, there isn’t much down time for her parents. Then Kate calls and Lily knows something is terribly wrong. Allen has been in an accident. After many hours in the hospital, Lily learns that Allen is now a paraplegic. However, she takes it in stride; but Allen doesn’t he goes to Alabama with his mother who is determined to break them up. Olivia gets in the picture when she starts dating and her girls don’t particularly like it.
The books are good and keep you entertained.
The women of the Island have formed a formidable bunch. Their lives intertwine and they help each other with their children and their problems. Most have known each other for a long time. Deb has a sister; but Nora lives somewhere else and only comes home for visits. She is engaged to Luke and between them they have three girls. Gen has her sister Bess. Gen is married to Luke and they have two girls Maddie and Cami; Bess just divorced Jon and they have three grown children. She is attracted to a younger man, Dax. Kate who is dating Kevin has her sister Lily. Lily is married to Allen, a kindergarten teacher. He adores his daughter Amelia. He has a car wreck and becomes paralyzed. Olivia is divorced from Seth, a very rich man who things he needs to control things, like Olivia. They have two daughters, Rachel and Pearl. Olivia begins dating Noah when she loves Dane. Finally, there is Alexis who has come back to be with her mother. She works as a chef for Bess’s food truck.
Lily is frustrated. Amelia is down for her nap and Allen isn’t home yet. He knows how this is a special night and he shouldn’t be late. With a lively young lady like Ameila around, there isn’t much down time for her parents. Then Kate calls and Lily knows something is terribly wrong. Allen has been in an accident. After many hours in the hospital, Lily learns that Allen is now a paraplegic. However, she takes it in stride; but Allen doesn’t he goes to Alabama with his mother who is determined to break them up. Olivia gets in the picture when she starts dating and her girls don’t particularly like it.
The books are good and keep you entertained.
August 11, 2020
Book Three is worth the read!
This book is the third in a series. They really are best if read in order. It’s fun to catch up with my favorite characters and follow along. The characters have depth and real life challenges that don’t always have a happy ending. I like that. I also like the clean read aspect. My only complaint is that I don’t always remember who the characters are or their particular story between books so a quick update at the beginning would be helpful.
This book is the third in a series. They really are best if read in order. It’s fun to catch up with my favorite characters and follow along. The characters have depth and real life challenges that don’t always have a happy ending. I like that. I also like the clean read aspect. My only complaint is that I don’t always remember who the characters are or their particular story between books so a quick update at the beginning would be helpful.
April 21, 2025
Bess, Alexis, Olivia & Lily ❤️
🥄For our four ladies living and loving on Whisling Island a ferry ride away from Seattle, life is bittersweet. After break ups and other losses, life isn’t easy, but it helps to have friends and family that have your back.
✏️This is book four in a relatively long series set on an island that’s not far from Seattle. The women are linked as friends and acquaintances and their lives and loves aren’t always easy.
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My rating 4/5 - ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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🥄For our four ladies living and loving on Whisling Island a ferry ride away from Seattle, life is bittersweet. After break ups and other losses, life isn’t easy, but it helps to have friends and family that have your back.
✏️This is book four in a relatively long series set on an island that’s not far from Seattle. The women are linked as friends and acquaintances and their lives and loves aren’t always easy.
Read on Kindle Unlimited
My rating 4/5 - ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Connect with me: http://www.instagram.com/read.athon2021
August 21, 2020
The women in books 1, 2, and 3 are revisited, with storylines revisited and new ones begun. A few romantic conflicts were satisfactorily resolved. I was glad to see Olivia, Bess, and Lily resolve their conflicts. Bess’ assistant has her own set of issues and her story kept me reading. The editing problems I saw in book 3 were not seen in this volume, so it was a nice easy read. I see book 5 is coming soon, and I’m wondering what’s in store for this group.
December 29, 2021
I didn't think I could love this series more!
When you read a book and come to love it's inhabitants you hope that each addition bring more joy. The Whisking Island series brings great joy to a reader and so much more. I can't wait to see where these wonderful characters find their lives changing in the future. Enjoy!
When you read a book and come to love it's inhabitants you hope that each addition bring more joy. The Whisking Island series brings great joy to a reader and so much more. I can't wait to see where these wonderful characters find their lives changing in the future. Enjoy!
January 31, 2022
Love prevails
This is a well written story of the strengths and foibles of middle-aged women in a variety of circumstances. The woven interrelationships of the four couples keeps the story interesting. Three generations of strong women support each other in an amusing and heartfelt story.
This is a well written story of the strengths and foibles of middle-aged women in a variety of circumstances. The woven interrelationships of the four couples keeps the story interesting. Three generations of strong women support each other in an amusing and heartfelt story.
May 11, 2022
too many characters
A new family of characters are introduced in every chapter and it takes until the last chapter to even start to see a connection. And even more characters were introduced in the last chapter. It was too many characters to keep track of. I never felt I got to know enough of the story of each one to become invested.
A new family of characters are introduced in every chapter and it takes until the last chapter to even start to see a connection. And even more characters were introduced in the last chapter. It was too many characters to keep track of. I never felt I got to know enough of the story of each one to become invested.
October 5, 2020
Yet again!!!
As the fourth in a series, I still am I love with this series!! The reality of life in many forms and women, is so honestly felt!! I don't want it to ever end. This would be a beautiful movie!💕
As the fourth in a series, I still am I love with this series!! The reality of life in many forms and women, is so honestly felt!! I don't want it to ever end. This would be a beautiful movie!💕
August 21, 2021
Wonderful read
I have read the first book and right after this second book. Very well written with lots of major characters. Fun and relaxing, even though there where some very suspenseful times throughout the book!
I have read the first book and right after this second book. Very well written with lots of major characters. Fun and relaxing, even though there where some very suspenseful times throughout the book!
January 19, 2022
Just what the new year offeted
Excellent flow of he continued story in the island. Kind of sappy at timed, but right now it filled a void in my life. Isn't that what fiction is really all about? I am looking forward to the next book.
Excellent flow of he continued story in the island. Kind of sappy at timed, but right now it filled a void in my life. Isn't that what fiction is really all about? I am looking forward to the next book.
June 30, 2024
And this too shall pass.
Hard work, heartbreak and waiting for the right one will get you back on your feet. Love in the family and among friends will help to make it all work out. Very feeling book. Crosses every emotional barrier.
Hard work, heartbreak and waiting for the right one will get you back on your feet. Love in the family and among friends will help to make it all work out. Very feeling book. Crosses every emotional barrier.
August 18, 2025
Wasted my time reading this book
Slow moving and sometimes confusing book jumping between the lives of 3 women and their love-troubles. Main characters seemed to be rather shallow.
Slow moving and sometimes confusing book jumping between the lives of 3 women and their love-troubles. Main characters seemed to be rather shallow.
August 26, 2020
Omg I tried to drag it out as long as I could because I didn’t want it to end, and then, there’s is still one more book. Woohoo! Can’t wait to revisit Whisling. Island.
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March 22, 2021Enjoyed this series
April 16, 2021
Finally Dean and Olivia are a couple. I love that Dax is so bold in his declarations of love for Bess. Exciting times on the island.
June 10, 2021
Good summer light reading
July 2, 2021
Cute read
Love this series. Characters are lovable. I love the strong women in this series. Super easy read. On to book 5!
Love this series. Characters are lovable. I love the strong women in this series. Super easy read. On to book 5!
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October 11, 2021Read 10/21
October 15, 2021
Nice read
Sometimes you just need to be with your friends, that's how the characters in this book become. I can not wait to read the next in the series.
Sometimes you just need to be with your friends, that's how the characters in this book become. I can not wait to read the next in the series.
November 13, 2021
Good read
November 23, 2021
I was drawn into the lives of the women of Whisling Island.
December 7, 2021
Dedication
This main character will show great depths of dedication and faith. I think you'll like the storyline and the character interaction. Great for a winter's eve read.
This main character will show great depths of dedication and faith. I think you'll like the storyline and the character interaction. Great for a winter's eve read.
December 13, 2021
Together
A good book of entertwined ministories. Problems to be solved and relationships to be restored. Realistic . Would have liked a more thorough description of the island.
A good book of entertwined ministories. Problems to be solved and relationships to be restored. Realistic . Would have liked a more thorough description of the island.
January 2, 2022
Loved this series!
April 22, 2022
It’s good to see that these ladies lives are finally straightening out. Not to give anything away but in book 5 Olivia does have a small problem, my way of taking a large one.
May 28, 2022
Love reading about Whisling Island!!!
July 23, 2022
There’s always love
Loved the nook as it shows you times might be dark or unsure, but it always works out. Especially Love
Loved the nook as it shows you times might be dark or unsure, but it always works out. Especially Love
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