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Marigold Island #4
Beachside Secrets
Return to Marigold Island in this heartwarming family saga with a splash of sweet romance!
Jennifer Lowry came to Marigold Island to leave her past behind… but her ex-boyfriend has other ideas.
He’s decided he wants to try to get back together, but she knows better than to trust any promises he makes. After all, she left him because he lied to her, drank too much, and made bad decisions. That’s not the kind of person she needs in her life. She’s looking for someone kind and sweet, someone reliable and steady.
Someone a lot like Travis Collins, the local police officer she keeps crossing paths with. Every time they talk, sparks fly between them, and she finally works up the nerve to ask Travis out on a date.
But despite her attempts to move forward, are her past and her present about to collide?
Meanwhile, Brooke is dealing with a rival baker who’s been copying her most successful recipes, and Angela helps Patrick get ready for the release of his new book. Grant is planning to ask Lydia a very important question, but first, he needs to do a little ring shopping.
Big changes are afoot for the crew in Marigold as spring blooms across the island!
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.
Perfect for fans of RaeAnne Thayne, Pamela Kelley, Rachel Hanna, and Jenny Hale.
Jennifer Lowry came to Marigold Island to leave her past behind… but her ex-boyfriend has other ideas.
He’s decided he wants to try to get back together, but she knows better than to trust any promises he makes. After all, she left him because he lied to her, drank too much, and made bad decisions. That’s not the kind of person she needs in her life. She’s looking for someone kind and sweet, someone reliable and steady.
Someone a lot like Travis Collins, the local police officer she keeps crossing paths with. Every time they talk, sparks fly between them, and she finally works up the nerve to ask Travis out on a date.
But despite her attempts to move forward, are her past and her present about to collide?
Meanwhile, Brooke is dealing with a rival baker who’s been copying her most successful recipes, and Angela helps Patrick get ready for the release of his new book. Grant is planning to ask Lydia a very important question, but first, he needs to do a little ring shopping.
Big changes are afoot for the crew in Marigold as spring blooms across the island!
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.
Perfect for fans of RaeAnne Thayne, Pamela Kelley, Rachel Hanna, and Jenny Hale.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 25, 2021
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January 15, 2022
Good book but....
... There were a couple of errors. One was big enough that I thought something happened between books but it didn't it actually happens later in this book. Then there is a typo with a name of a person that isn't even in this book.
... There were a couple of errors. One was big enough that I thought something happened between books but it didn't it actually happens later in this book. Then there is a typo with a name of a person that isn't even in this book.
May 20, 2022
The typos make it really hard to enjoy this book. I mean, Lydia calls Grant her fiancé long before he actually proposes! Made me think I had missed something. Then Jennifer is talking to her brother Sebastian when there was a comment about Josh's eyes! Who the heck is Josh? Ever since the first book when Lydia made the comment about how Marigold Island Mass, is so different from Boston Mass that it felt like moving to another planet instead of another state. Last time I looked Boston and Marigold Island were in the same state! I understand trying to get books done quickly but really you need to at least do ONE read through to make sure you have things straight.
September 9, 2022
Enjoying these books
May 22, 2026
It’s time to return to Marigold Island for another light, cozy read.
BFFs Lydia and Angela’s hard work at the Beachside Inn has paid off. The Inn is a roaring success, Plus the two are always looking for new ways to help increase the Inn’s popularity. Brooke’s Bakery is a big hit. Seems like there is always a line out of the door, especially in the mornings. However, there seems to be more than friendly competition with the other island bakery.
This episode, Book 4 in the series, focuses on the last character, Travis, that readers met in the first book.
Travis, brother to Angela and Brooke, is one of the island’s police officers. He is wanting to get back into the dating off, but his few internet dates have turned him off as the way to meet women. His new plan is to let nature take its course and meet them the old-fashioned way.
Jennifer is a new character. She has come to Marigold Island to escape her ex-boyfriend, but he manages to find her and continues to harass her. That’s problem number one for Jennifer. Next is that she is a real estate agent and has been experiencing break-ins at her listings. They make her leery of showing any property alone. On the hand, problem number three is that she’s attracted to the police officer who answers her 911 call, if that can be called a problem. Plus, Travis is as attracted to Jennifer as she is to him.
Grant has decided he wants to marry Lydia. He enlists the help of Angela and Brooke to help him select a ring. Admittedly, the ladies will have a tough time not blurting the new to Lydia, but they did promise.
It’s spring on Marigold Island and love is in the air. Beachside: Secrets has the same easy feel of the first three novels. A quick read, but the structure is beginning to get a tad repetitive. Therefore, it receives 4 out of 5 stars in Julie’s world.
BFFs Lydia and Angela’s hard work at the Beachside Inn has paid off. The Inn is a roaring success, Plus the two are always looking for new ways to help increase the Inn’s popularity. Brooke’s Bakery is a big hit. Seems like there is always a line out of the door, especially in the mornings. However, there seems to be more than friendly competition with the other island bakery.
This episode, Book 4 in the series, focuses on the last character, Travis, that readers met in the first book.
Travis, brother to Angela and Brooke, is one of the island’s police officers. He is wanting to get back into the dating off, but his few internet dates have turned him off as the way to meet women. His new plan is to let nature take its course and meet them the old-fashioned way.
Jennifer is a new character. She has come to Marigold Island to escape her ex-boyfriend, but he manages to find her and continues to harass her. That’s problem number one for Jennifer. Next is that she is a real estate agent and has been experiencing break-ins at her listings. They make her leery of showing any property alone. On the hand, problem number three is that she’s attracted to the police officer who answers her 911 call, if that can be called a problem. Plus, Travis is as attracted to Jennifer as she is to him.
Grant has decided he wants to marry Lydia. He enlists the help of Angela and Brooke to help him select a ring. Admittedly, the ladies will have a tough time not blurting the new to Lydia, but they did promise.
It’s spring on Marigold Island and love is in the air. Beachside: Secrets has the same easy feel of the first three novels. A quick read, but the structure is beginning to get a tad repetitive. Therefore, it receives 4 out of 5 stars in Julie’s world.
January 14, 2022
Break ins and threatening ex's give way to romance and proposals as Marigold Island heads into Summer
Travis keeps running into Jennifer sometimes because of break ins at the real estate she is showing. Finally, they go out on a date and hit it off really well. However, Jennifer's very controlling ex boyfriend, Aaron wants to keep this from happening. He punches Travis and ends up in jail where they discover he has other outstanding warrants that will keep him locked away for awhile. Angela and Patrick are very happy together and Patrick is so good with her young son, Jake. Grant and Lydia are deeply in love and grateful for second chances at love after each of them lost their spouses at an early age. Grant is planning a perfect celebration for his surprise proposal to Lydia and it will include family, friends and acquaintances. Marigold Island is a warm and caring community as are the people that inhabit this place.
Travis keeps running into Jennifer sometimes because of break ins at the real estate she is showing. Finally, they go out on a date and hit it off really well. However, Jennifer's very controlling ex boyfriend, Aaron wants to keep this from happening. He punches Travis and ends up in jail where they discover he has other outstanding warrants that will keep him locked away for awhile. Angela and Patrick are very happy together and Patrick is so good with her young son, Jake. Grant and Lydia are deeply in love and grateful for second chances at love after each of them lost their spouses at an early age. Grant is planning a perfect celebration for his surprise proposal to Lydia and it will include family, friends and acquaintances. Marigold Island is a warm and caring community as are the people that inhabit this place.
January 24, 2024
Book 4 in the series focuses on the local realtor who has experienced a series of break-ins at her properties, and is being stalked by her ex who can't take "no" for an answer.
"Jennifer Lowry came to Marigold Island to leave her past behind… but her ex-boyfriend has other ideas.
He’s decided he wants to try to get back together, but she knows better than to trust any promises he makes. After all, she left him because he lied to her, drank too much, and made bad decisions. That’s not the kind of person she needs in her life. She’s looking for someone kind and sweet, someone reliable and steady.
Someone a lot like Travis Collins, the local police officer she keeps crossing paths with. Every time they talk, sparks fly between them, and she finally works up the nerve to ask Travis out on a date.
But despite her attempts to move forward, are her past and her present about to collide?" synopsis copied
"Jennifer Lowry came to Marigold Island to leave her past behind… but her ex-boyfriend has other ideas.
He’s decided he wants to try to get back together, but she knows better than to trust any promises he makes. After all, she left him because he lied to her, drank too much, and made bad decisions. That’s not the kind of person she needs in her life. She’s looking for someone kind and sweet, someone reliable and steady.
Someone a lot like Travis Collins, the local police officer she keeps crossing paths with. Every time they talk, sparks fly between them, and she finally works up the nerve to ask Travis out on a date.
But despite her attempts to move forward, are her past and her present about to collide?" synopsis copied
June 16, 2021
I love these ladies so much and seeing how much they have grown and what they have been through and achieved to date just makes me so happy. It's not just about the ladies those, this time it is Travis's turn to find love and Jennifer is his perfect match but keep tip toing around each other and then there are the mystery of the break ins which at least gives them a reason to see each other, but someone from Jennifer's past may be lurking around. Brooke also has her own problems with a devious and mean spirited fellow bakery owner and then there is a big surprise coming for Lydia and thankfully the ladies are their for each other and their partners as well as have a gift for match making.
September 26, 2021
The story continues
We learn more about Brooke and Hunter's relationship. Travis finally Mets a great woman and their relationship begins and Grant and Lydia become engaged. In the next book we will meet Grace and find out about her story
We learn more about Brooke and Hunter's relationship. Travis finally Mets a great woman and their relationship begins and Grant and Lydia become engaged. In the next book we will meet Grace and find out about her story
January 12, 2022
Beachside Inn
These books are wonderful! I really enjoy the stories that make one want to visit and experience Marigold Island and all it has to offer. The characters are easy to love. I just wish there were recipes for some of the food that is described!
These books are wonderful! I really enjoy the stories that make one want to visit and experience Marigold Island and all it has to offer. The characters are easy to love. I just wish there were recipes for some of the food that is described!
June 19, 2022
Love wins again
What's not like with a sweet romantic story like this. The more I read Fiona's Marigold Islands stories, the more I enjoy them. I can't wait to start the next book, which I have already downloaded.
What's not like with a sweet romantic story like this. The more I read Fiona's Marigold Islands stories, the more I enjoy them. I can't wait to start the next book, which I have already downloaded.
February 18, 2023
A good reading
A sweet, clean, happy ever after romance set on a beautiful New England island. This book has a little suspense thrown in too. Good characters with a chance to catch up on the stories of the people in the previous books.
A sweet, clean, happy ever after romance set on a beautiful New England island. This book has a little suspense thrown in too. Good characters with a chance to catch up on the stories of the people in the previous books.
March 11, 2024
Great storyline, but had some typos in it with a name of a character not even in the book. Otherwise great series and looking forward to reading next book. Just slow down. I’d be glad to be a beta reader feel free to each out.
June 20, 2025
A series of women, love and summer relationships.
I find the characters in this book developmen.t ointeresting. I enjoy the thread tying them together and the development of relationships from book to book
I find the characters in this book developmen.t ointeresting. I enjoy the thread tying them together and the development of relationships from book to book
July 29, 2025
Loving this series! Finished book four, this book centered around Travis finding love, Brooke and Hunter living together and the Bakery doing well, Angela and Patrick are going strong and Lydia and Grant move their relationship to a new level! Read it and see on t book 5!
November 11, 2025
Finding your special someone
I enjoyed the book with people looking for love not always in the right places. But if you keep trying and with a little help from family and friends you will find your special someone in the end
I enjoyed the book with people looking for love not always in the right places. But if you keep trying and with a little help from family and friends you will find your special someone in the end
November 28, 2025
Love stories
More weddings in sight as more couples continue to find each other. And the Bakery is doing great business. Travis finds a compatable and lovely companion. Life is happy on Marigold Island.
More weddings in sight as more couples continue to find each other. And the Bakery is doing great business. Travis finds a compatable and lovely companion. Life is happy on Marigold Island.
March 27, 2026
Love. At it's best
This series of books are a delightful read. I have enjoyed meeting the characters. They seem like part of the family. Can't wait to see what the next book has in store.
This series of books are a delightful read. I have enjoyed meeting the characters. They seem like part of the family. Can't wait to see what the next book has in store.
June 9, 2021
Can't get enough of these characters. It seems so real! I want to live on Marigold Island. This time the mystery and drama were just right!!!
June 22, 2021
Beachside Inn
I enjoyed this series because of the characters ability to draw you into the story , the towns charming atmosphere and it just feels like coming home
I enjoyed this series because of the characters ability to draw you into the story , the towns charming atmosphere and it just feels like coming home
October 4, 2021
Good read
Another good read. I enjoy the stories about families and relationships. The couples in these books make you want that wonderful happiness and love.
Another good read. I enjoy the stories about families and relationships. The couples in these books make you want that wonderful happiness and love.
October 26, 2021
Left Hanging - pages missing
The last page(s) was/were missing so no ending. Disappointed! Wanted to know how it ended. Why forced to fill space here?
The last page(s) was/were missing so no ending. Disappointed! Wanted to know how it ended. Why forced to fill space here?
October 30, 2021
So great
I'm loving these books such a good series, I'm reading them so fast I'm going to run out soon and be so disappointed. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
I'm loving these books such a good series, I'm reading them so fast I'm going to run out soon and be so disappointed. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
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January 8, 2022The characters of this series is so real, with real feeling, hopes and dreams. Fun read to see how they are all doing and what adventures wait for them.
January 20, 2022
Romance at its best!
Great characters and how they all blend together!
I look forward to reading the next few books in this series.!
Great characters and how they all blend together!
I look forward to reading the next few books in this series.!
September 15, 2022
Binged the series while at the beach. Good characters but sometimes too repetitive.
January 19, 2023
As good as the others
November 5, 2023
romantic
Truly a story that makes everyone feel good. It was exciting to see that all the couples were coming together in the best way no pretense just caring and loving.
Truly a story that makes everyone feel good. It was exciting to see that all the couples were coming together in the best way no pretense just caring and loving.
June 12, 2024
New beginning for love
Five stars love the delight of the characters how they seek new beginnings for love and find themselves and new loves
Five stars love the delight of the characters how they seek new beginnings for love and find themselves and new loves
May 3, 2025
Beachside Secrets
What a sweet story. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was someone like this for everyone. The perfect dream come true.
What a sweet story. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was someone like this for everyone. The perfect dream come true.
May 28, 2025
Would have been 5 stars if there had been no errors. The emotional parts really put this one over the top for me! If only the proofreading has been better!
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