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Marigold Island #7
Beachside Holidays
Snowfalls, festive meals, and family gatherings. It must be the holiday season on Marigold Island.
Business at the Beachside Inn has been going so well that Lydia and Angela decide to take a bit of time off for the first time since they opened their doors, making a plan to close the inn over Christmas and use the space to host a party for their family and friends.
Lydia is also grappling with worry that Grant’s mother doesn’t like her, so she suggests that they invite his parents to visit for the holidays, determined to smooth things over.
Angela and Patrick have moved in together, and Angela is more grateful than ever to have a kind and supportive father-figure in Jake’s life—especially since the little boy has developed his first crush on a girl at school, something Angela has no idea how to navigate.
Brooke is working on a new treat for the bakery, something she’s certain will make her pastry shop stand out… if she can finally get the recipe just right.
And Travis is dealing with a series of 911 calls involving the defacement of Christmas light displays at several houses. Can he track down the culprit before they strike again?
One thing is certain: holidays on Marigold are never dull!
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.
If you enjoy books by Katie Winters, Pamela Kelley, Rachel Hanna, and Jan Moran, the Marigold Island series is for you!
Business at the Beachside Inn has been going so well that Lydia and Angela decide to take a bit of time off for the first time since they opened their doors, making a plan to close the inn over Christmas and use the space to host a party for their family and friends.
Lydia is also grappling with worry that Grant’s mother doesn’t like her, so she suggests that they invite his parents to visit for the holidays, determined to smooth things over.
Angela and Patrick have moved in together, and Angela is more grateful than ever to have a kind and supportive father-figure in Jake’s life—especially since the little boy has developed his first crush on a girl at school, something Angela has no idea how to navigate.
Brooke is working on a new treat for the bakery, something she’s certain will make her pastry shop stand out… if she can finally get the recipe just right.
And Travis is dealing with a series of 911 calls involving the defacement of Christmas light displays at several houses. Can he track down the culprit before they strike again?
One thing is certain: holidays on Marigold are never dull!
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.
If you enjoy books by Katie Winters, Pamela Kelley, Rachel Hanna, and Jan Moran, the Marigold Island series is for you!
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2021
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October 11, 2023
Family and Fiends
The holidays are always a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. It’s a time to slow down and enjoy each others company. Lydia and Angela decide they want to host a party at the Inn on Christmas for family and friends. They close down the Inn for a few days so they can enjoy there time with their family. They have both been working so hard since they ope the Inn and haven’t taken much time off. Come and enjoy the the festivities on Marigold for the holidays.
The holidays are always a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. It’s a time to slow down and enjoy each others company. Lydia and Angela decide they want to host a party at the Inn on Christmas for family and friends. They close down the Inn for a few days so they can enjoy there time with their family. They have both been working so hard since they ope the Inn and haven’t taken much time off. Come and enjoy the the festivities on Marigold for the holidays.
February 18, 2026
Love these amazing stories
So very thankful for Ms. Baker and the series she has written..
I have read all of them and beginning book 8.
Definitely going to read all of Ms. Bakers books ...
So very thankful for Ms. Baker and the series she has written..
I have read all of them and beginning book 8.
Definitely going to read all of Ms. Bakers books ...
January 29, 2024
Not my favorite book, so far. The characters are getting ready for Christmas. It seems like the author is just filling in the spaces with unnecessary words.
"Business at the Beachside Inn has been going so well that Lydia and Angela decide to take a bit of time off for the first time since they opened their doors, making a plan to close the inn over Christmas and use the space to host a party for their family and friends.
Lydia is also grappling with worry that Grant’s mother doesn’t like her, so she suggests that they invite his parents to visit for the holidays, determined to smooth things over.
Angela and Patrick have moved in together, and Angela is more grateful than ever to have a kind and supportive father-figure in Jake’s life—especially since the little boy has developed his first crush on a girl at school, something Angela has no idea how to navigate.
Brooke is working on a new treat for the bakery, something she’s certain will make her pastry shop stand out… if she can finally get the recipe just right.
And Travis is dealing with a series of 911 calls involving the defacement of Christmas light displays at several houses. Can he track down the culprit before they strike again?
One thing is certain: holidays on Marigold are never dull!" synopsis copied
"Business at the Beachside Inn has been going so well that Lydia and Angela decide to take a bit of time off for the first time since they opened their doors, making a plan to close the inn over Christmas and use the space to host a party for their family and friends.
Lydia is also grappling with worry that Grant’s mother doesn’t like her, so she suggests that they invite his parents to visit for the holidays, determined to smooth things over.
Angela and Patrick have moved in together, and Angela is more grateful than ever to have a kind and supportive father-figure in Jake’s life—especially since the little boy has developed his first crush on a girl at school, something Angela has no idea how to navigate.
Brooke is working on a new treat for the bakery, something she’s certain will make her pastry shop stand out… if she can finally get the recipe just right.
And Travis is dealing with a series of 911 calls involving the defacement of Christmas light displays at several houses. Can he track down the culprit before they strike again?
One thing is certain: holidays on Marigold are never dull!" synopsis copied
December 26, 2021
Memories of Old
This book left me longing for the Christmases I remember. That was bittersweet. Especially since today is the 26th of December!
Now not to give away too much of the story, this is why I gave it 4 (four) stars...
I feel that WAY too much time was spent on Lydia trying too figure out why she felt her mother-in-law didn't like her. The book was only about 196 pages or so & probably 50 pages (were for me) wasted on that issue. OK so most of us obsess anyway, right?
And the last reason was quite a few editing mistakes. At one point the character that was being spoken about, was put in using the wrong person's name & misspelled to boot.
Oh well, it happens to the best of us. (I didn't go back & check my spelling on this review. I could be calling the kettle black here!!).
BUT, I did enjoy the story, hope you do, too!
Mary C
This book left me longing for the Christmases I remember. That was bittersweet. Especially since today is the 26th of December!
Now not to give away too much of the story, this is why I gave it 4 (four) stars...
I feel that WAY too much time was spent on Lydia trying too figure out why she felt her mother-in-law didn't like her. The book was only about 196 pages or so & probably 50 pages (were for me) wasted on that issue. OK so most of us obsess anyway, right?
And the last reason was quite a few editing mistakes. At one point the character that was being spoken about, was put in using the wrong person's name & misspelled to boot.
Oh well, it happens to the best of us. (I didn't go back & check my spelling on this review. I could be calling the kettle black here!!).
BUT, I did enjoy the story, hope you do, too!
Mary C
January 21, 2023
I didn’t like it as much as the others, I like that it tried to connect the characters, but if you have been reading the books in order you know who they are.
April 28, 2023
Too syrupy. If all of life could be like Marigold Island, I guess we'd all have died and gone to heaven.
February 10, 2022
Marigold Island has an abundance of warmth, caring and support as Christmas approaches.
Lydia and Grant invite his parents to spend Christmas with them. Lydia is worried that Evelyn does not like her, but Lydia keeps trying and eventually Evelyn confides that their special closeness makes her feel that it is missing in her marriage. Lydia's daughter. Holly is there with her fiance, Nicholas and Lydia is glad to hear they are going to wait until they graduate college to get married. Lydia's Aunt Millie who never married has found love when an old classmate retires on Marigold Island. They now have such a large group of family, significant others, and friends that Angela and Lydia decide to host a Christmas get together at Beachside Inn on Christmas evening. Life is good on Marigold Island.
Lydia and Grant invite his parents to spend Christmas with them. Lydia is worried that Evelyn does not like her, but Lydia keeps trying and eventually Evelyn confides that their special closeness makes her feel that it is missing in her marriage. Lydia's daughter. Holly is there with her fiance, Nicholas and Lydia is glad to hear they are going to wait until they graduate college to get married. Lydia's Aunt Millie who never married has found love when an old classmate retires on Marigold Island. They now have such a large group of family, significant others, and friends that Angela and Lydia decide to host a Christmas get together at Beachside Inn on Christmas evening. Life is good on Marigold Island.
May 5, 2026
*SIGH*
I really enjoyed this latest book in the Marigold Island series. And I realized why! I want to live there! Or at least a place just like it. The people are wonderful, the food sounds amazing, and the weather is perfect for me! And I really want to try some of Brooke's new treat! But, there is something that makes me sad. There is only one more book in the series! I can only hope that Fiona Baker will miss it as much as I will, and decide to revisit Marigold Island in the not too distant future!
I really enjoyed this latest book in the Marigold Island series. And I realized why! I want to live there! Or at least a place just like it. The people are wonderful, the food sounds amazing, and the weather is perfect for me! And I really want to try some of Brooke's new treat! But, there is something that makes me sad. There is only one more book in the series! I can only hope that Fiona Baker will miss it as much as I will, and decide to revisit Marigold Island in the not too distant future!
November 22, 2021
This holiday novel celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas on Marigold Island is rich with characters and stories. Fiona Baker is an expert at showcasing different kinds of love, depicting love between people of all ages, from first crush to mature adults. The wonderful part of a series is seeing how characters develop and I actually feel like part of the Marigold Island family. I recommend you read this imaginative, sweet book.
December 2, 2021
Beachside Holidays
I really enjoyed reconnecting with my favorite characters from previous stories. I truly enjoy books that weave the community into them. It’s refreshing to see these women grow and be strong enough not to rely on their men but do it. Very lovely representation of women as strong characters without making them hard feeling women. You feel yourself immersed in this world. I look forward to many more Beachside stories as I love the community and characters in this series!
I really enjoyed reconnecting with my favorite characters from previous stories. I truly enjoy books that weave the community into them. It’s refreshing to see these women grow and be strong enough not to rely on their men but do it. Very lovely representation of women as strong characters without making them hard feeling women. You feel yourself immersed in this world. I look forward to many more Beachside stories as I love the community and characters in this series!
August 11, 2025
Loving the Marigold Island Series, I have one book left and I have finished the series so I will savor it and try a different author next before heading back to it.
The Holidays are magical time of year especially for feel good romance novels! Beachside holidays doesn't disappoint as the couples come together and enjoy the holiday and strengthen their love for each other and we end with new people meeting to look forward to more in the next book!
The Holidays are magical time of year especially for feel good romance novels! Beachside holidays doesn't disappoint as the couples come together and enjoy the holiday and strengthen their love for each other and we end with new people meeting to look forward to more in the next book!
December 24, 2023
A great holiday read
It took a minute for me to remember all the players in the series, but that didn't stop me from enjoying this well written holiday book. A lovely island makes the setting beautiful and warm wonderful characters keep it interesting. I do think you'll want to read the previous books if this is the first of the series you're experiencing.
It took a minute for me to remember all the players in the series, but that didn't stop me from enjoying this well written holiday book. A lovely island makes the setting beautiful and warm wonderful characters keep it interesting. I do think you'll want to read the previous books if this is the first of the series you're experiencing.
March 10, 2025
Holidaze
This series is all about family, fun & romance. Marigold Island is fictional. The characters fit the genre nicely. I’ve enjoyed them but the repetition became overwhelming and skimming the last 2 chapters was easier than wading through the same sentiments ad nauseam, think I’ll skip the last book.
This series is all about family, fun & romance. Marigold Island is fictional. The characters fit the genre nicely. I’ve enjoyed them but the repetition became overwhelming and skimming the last 2 chapters was easier than wading through the same sentiments ad nauseam, think I’ll skip the last book.
March 30, 2025
This series of books is so good. I do wish the books were combined together instead of dragging them out. Also, it’s incredible how many mistakes I’ve come across with characters’ names getting mixed up and typos. Not sure if it has something to do with reading on a Kindle instead of an actual book!?!?!!??
September 6, 2025
More editing needed.
I have enjoyed this feel good series. Book 7 would have been better with more editing. The author says the same things over and over as if the book was not proofread. The series as a whole is filled with spelling errors but it was a fun story and quick read so easy to overlook the errors.
I have enjoyed this feel good series. Book 7 would have been better with more editing. The author says the same things over and over as if the book was not proofread. The series as a whole is filled with spelling errors but it was a fun story and quick read so easy to overlook the errors.
December 6, 2021
While it was enjoyable to catch up with my favorite characters from the previous books, this book was a little slower read. I didn't enjoy it was much as the others. It was still a good book and well written.
December 13, 2021
8m loving this series
Oh what a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas with families and friends, and I'm loving Millie and Carl,getting together. Life is better than ever. Please keep writing these books.
Oh what a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas with families and friends, and I'm loving Millie and Carl,getting together. Life is better than ever. Please keep writing these books.
January 29, 2022
Holiday
Great read. Enjoyed reading about their holiday traditions. Really enjoy the new romances and the growing ones too. Looking forward to seeing what is in stored for the young couples.
Great read. Enjoyed reading about their holiday traditions. Really enjoy the new romances and the growing ones too. Looking forward to seeing what is in stored for the young couples.
June 14, 2024
Love from the heart rekindled passion
Five stars loved the storyline and the characters was so amazing how they seek out love in their own ways and forgetting their family and friends
Five stars loved the storyline and the characters was so amazing how they seek out love in their own ways and forgetting their family and friends
August 17, 2025
Never A disappointment Except When It’s Over!!
Just another amazing book!! I feel like these characters are part of my family. Best thing!! I’m never bored with this author’s books!! On to the next book!!
Just another amazing book!! I feel like these characters are part of my family. Best thing!! I’m never bored with this author’s books!! On to the next book!!
September 24, 2025
the magic of holiday season
Sweet light heart reading. The plot continues in the same direction in every book. However, it continues to keep my curiosity about the next book. A great bedtime read to quiet my mind.
Sweet light heart reading. The plot continues in the same direction in every book. However, it continues to keep my curiosity about the next book. A great bedtime read to quiet my mind.
October 6, 2025
I like this series a lot, but dang, Fiona. PLEASE use some different adjectives. “Incredible” was used about 100 times, to the point that I was rolling my eyes when I kept seeing it. There are better adjectives to describe food and aromas, I hope the author discovers them.
November 19, 2025
Christmas is all about family and friends
It takes a community working together to get things done. Everyone shows that if you make the effort to Do anything to show you care What your loved ones want , and they are happy
It takes a community working together to get things done. Everyone shows that if you make the effort to Do anything to show you care What your loved ones want , and they are happy
May 28, 2026
This one was better than the last one, however i swear they are introducing new characters every book it’s hard to keep up! ready for the last wedding and last book and to wrap up this series with the last one!
June 28, 2026
beachside inn on Marigold Island
This series is just fun and easy to pick and put down as necessary. The characters feel like friends you want to see be happy.
Only one more left, but I will find another series. Have fun reading.
This series is just fun and easy to pick and put down as necessary. The characters feel like friends you want to see be happy.
Only one more left, but I will find another series. Have fun reading.
December 8, 2021
Home for the holidays
This was a warm and cozy book filled full of family and friends on Marigold Island . A perfect read on a winter's day . Can't wait to read the next story .
This was a warm and cozy book filled full of family and friends on Marigold Island . A perfect read on a winter's day . Can't wait to read the next story .
January 23, 2022
what a series!
This series is so wonderful! I cannot wait for the next one. So well written, such beautiful descriptions. The characters are so real. A must read!
This series is so wonderful! I cannot wait for the next one. So well written, such beautiful descriptions. The characters are so real. A must read!
January 5, 2023
Very sweet series, I really liked the characters and their relationships were very real.
November 13, 2023
great Christmas
Wonderful story about a close knit family and their friends. It was a great party and a wonderful story. Great
Wonderful story about a close knit family and their friends. It was a great party and a wonderful story. Great
December 9, 2023
A nice feel good book
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