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Bluebird Bay #8
Finding Refuge
Cee-cee and Mick are madly in love, but have been putting their wedding on the back burner because life keeps getting in the way. Well, no more! She is going to get her man down that aisle, come hell OR high water. But when the fates throw both at them all at once, she starts to wonder if they're ever going to get their happily ever after.Maryanne Carpenter Brown has never been lucky in love and is about ready to throw in the towel on finding it when she meets Alex Orloff. He's not her type, but, Lord, does he make her laugh. Can she change her ways and understand what's truly important in a man, or will she find herself alone yet again?The grit and grime of the big city has done a number on crime journalist, Fallyn Rappaport. She needs to wipe the slate clean in more ways than one, and Bluebird Bay is just the place to do it. But when she stumbles across the diary of a girl who went missing decades before, she realizes that even quaint, seaside towns can harbor secrets...
- GenresContemporary
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2021
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Christine Gael
43 books154 followersChristine Gael is the women's fiction writing alter-ego of USA Today Bestselling contemporary romance author, Christine Bell, and NYT Bestselling paranormal romance author, Chloe Cole.
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December 25, 2021
In this 8th installment of the Bluebird Bay series there was s a no holds barred feel to it. There has been a steady movement towards something since the first one and the pressure is still on it seems.
Finally, we are seeing Cee-Cee celebrating her future with Mick and it has been well worth the wait.
I thoroughly enjoyed the many cameos of past characters and their evolving strengths and growth and new relationships as we head towards a new book soon.
Fallyn the newest character introduced has been a rare find! Strong, tired and vulnerable, she has been beaten by the grind and harder grittier edges of life and is still trying to move forward. I absolutely appreciate the way Mrs. Gael takes life events, from the mundane to the extraordinary and creates a world worth reading. She encompasses everything, raw emotions of all kinds and let’s her characters have the feelings many of us try to avoid.
This book was an incredible read and I enjoyed every minute and word of it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Finally, we are seeing Cee-Cee celebrating her future with Mick and it has been well worth the wait.
I thoroughly enjoyed the many cameos of past characters and their evolving strengths and growth and new relationships as we head towards a new book soon.
Fallyn the newest character introduced has been a rare find! Strong, tired and vulnerable, she has been beaten by the grind and harder grittier edges of life and is still trying to move forward. I absolutely appreciate the way Mrs. Gael takes life events, from the mundane to the extraordinary and creates a world worth reading. She encompasses everything, raw emotions of all kinds and let’s her characters have the feelings many of us try to avoid.
This book was an incredible read and I enjoyed every minute and word of it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 24, 2021
I love how Christine Gael manages to weave all the characters in a series into each of her stories. The latest book in the BlueBird Bay series, "Finding Refuge", had a twist about finding treasure and solving a twenty-five year's old murder. There is so much going on in each chapter that it is hard to put this story down, an old friendship renewed, a new baby, a couple of new loves, and a Wedding long overdue!! Reading each book is like a wonderful visit with old friends. I can't wait for the 9th book coming out in January, "Finding Comfort" and see if this murder involves one of the characters we know!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 4, 2022
Mystery and love: the perfect combo
From the heartbreak of a mother whose long-lost child’s remains were found, from a burnt-out journalist plunged in spite of herself into the horrors she was determined to flee, from an unlucky in love woman finding love where she least expected it, to a beautiful love story between a middle-aged couple finally coming to long-expected nuptials.
All the ingredients were there to make a perfect set of book cupcakes.
From the heartbreak of a mother whose long-lost child’s remains were found, from a burnt-out journalist plunged in spite of herself into the horrors she was determined to flee, from an unlucky in love woman finding love where she least expected it, to a beautiful love story between a middle-aged couple finally coming to long-expected nuptials.
All the ingredients were there to make a perfect set of book cupcakes.
January 7, 2022
The perfect recipe
This is one of my favorite Bluebird Bay novels. I loved the newest leading character, Fallyn and her supporting cast. While Fallyn's role involved solving a sad, cold case, the family of Bluebird Bay characters were around and kept me never far from the warm hug I feel when visiting Bluebird Bay. The crime suspense coupled with loving friends and family was the perfect recipe for Finding Refuge, not unlike one of CeeCee's unusual cupcakes concoctions.
This is one of my favorite Bluebird Bay novels. I loved the newest leading character, Fallyn and her supporting cast. While Fallyn's role involved solving a sad, cold case, the family of Bluebird Bay characters were around and kept me never far from the warm hug I feel when visiting Bluebird Bay. The crime suspense coupled with loving friends and family was the perfect recipe for Finding Refuge, not unlike one of CeeCee's unusual cupcakes concoctions.
December 29, 2021
Another great story.
Another great story. This one was alittle harder to follow than the others. It was telling a couple stories at a time. It was a good story. The characters are know and great. The new additions were good. I definitely recommend if you like mystery, love, action, and adventure. I can not wait for the next book.
Another great story. This one was alittle harder to follow than the others. It was telling a couple stories at a time. It was a good story. The characters are know and great. The new additions were good. I definitely recommend if you like mystery, love, action, and adventure. I can not wait for the next book.
December 31, 2021
Another great book
I have read and loved all the Bluebird Bay Novels. This book is no exception. I love how there have been new characters introduced but we still follow the lives of the characters we know and love. This book has mystery and romance and maybe even wedding bells.
I have read and loved all the Bluebird Bay Novels. This book is no exception. I love how there have been new characters introduced but we still follow the lives of the characters we know and love. This book has mystery and romance and maybe even wedding bells.
December 25, 2021
Totally loved this next installation of Bluebird Bay. The mystery of who murdered Emily was a great addition and new characters added depth. Looking forward to the next in the series as I'm still living along side of everyone. A great sign of a good book.
February 9, 2022
Plot twist
Another wonderful book in the series. We met more new people and saw an old friend have a happily ever after. After uncovering a body in the bay Fallyn searches for the killer after many years but with the help of Shaw the murder is solved.
Another wonderful book in the series. We met more new people and saw an old friend have a happily ever after. After uncovering a body in the bay Fallyn searches for the killer after many years but with the help of Shaw the murder is solved.
September 26, 2022
I read this in two hours.
I couldn’t put it down!!!! I’m obsessed with this series and Christine is a phenomenal author! Seriously, I feel like the Sullivan sisters are my friends and I rejoice and mourn along side them. Soooo good!
I couldn’t put it down!!!! I’m obsessed with this series and Christine is a phenomenal author! Seriously, I feel like the Sullivan sisters are my friends and I rejoice and mourn along side them. Soooo good!
December 31, 2021
Fantastic book!
I didn’t see it coming! Just wow! What a great mystery!
It was so good to visit Sullivan sisters and their friends in Bluebird Bay after a while. I was surprised to get to know a few new people in this story which was amazing.
Couldn’t put it down. All the feels from love to hate, loss and grief, friendship and empathy, joy and happiness. Absolutely loved it!
I didn’t see it coming! Just wow! What a great mystery!
It was so good to visit Sullivan sisters and their friends in Bluebird Bay after a while. I was surprised to get to know a few new people in this story which was amazing.
Couldn’t put it down. All the feels from love to hate, loss and grief, friendship and empathy, joy and happiness. Absolutely loved it!
December 29, 2021
Great Read. As with all of the Bluebird Bay and Cherry Blossom Point books you get real life - the good, the bad, and the ugly. I'm really looking forward to Finding Comfort (January 31, 2022).
December 30, 2021
5 Stars
5 stars for Finding Refuge (A Bluebird Bay Novel). Revisiting the Sullivan sisters was like visiting old friends. The mystery and new characters was very satisfying.
5 stars for Finding Refuge (A Bluebird Bay Novel). Revisiting the Sullivan sisters was like visiting old friends. The mystery and new characters was very satisfying.
December 30, 2021
So good
I loved reading Cee Cee again, I came here just for her and Mick but was gifted a mystery! I loved it!
I loved reading Cee Cee again, I came here just for her and Mick but was gifted a mystery! I loved it!
January 7, 2022
A good clean women's fiction/mystery: I really enjoyed reading it and would recommend it/series.
February 10, 2022
Christine Gael did it again. This book is so good and the characters are very believable. By the end of the book they feel like your friends. I look forward to continuing this series.
February 10, 2022
What a story
Love this from beginning to the end. The new characters fit in so nicely. So much family love can't wait to where this goes. Happy reading.
Love this from beginning to the end. The new characters fit in so nicely. So much family love can't wait to where this goes. Happy reading.
March 6, 2022
Fabulous stuff!
Murder, mystery and intrigue, all wrapped up with love and family. I can't not love this series! Don't miss out on a great read!
Murder, mystery and intrigue, all wrapped up with love and family. I can't not love this series! Don't miss out on a great read!
May 15, 2022
Love it! This book is one of the best of this series so far. Loved the added mystery included with all our favorite characters! Hope the next in the series will include these additional elements!
May 17, 2022
different than the rest!
I loved it. The series is always a good one. It was so different than the others and I loved it. Sparked even more interest in the series
I loved it. The series is always a good one. It was so different than the others and I loved it. Sparked even more interest in the series
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June 6, 2025Part of a series.
Interesting plot and characters
Interesting plot and characters
August 5, 2025
10 out of 10 Highly Recommend!!!
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