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Seabury #3
Christmas in Seabury
This is Seabury - where everyone knows everyone, the average tourist hasn't got a clue it even exists, and that's just how the locals like it!
Kate Hardy’s world seems to be making some kind of sense at last. The Sardine’s finally safe from her idiotic ex, things seem to be going well with Mike (though she’s pretty sure she’s going to mess that up at any moment), and she’s looking forward to celebrating Christmas with the important people in her life. People she… loves?
As much as she’s looking forward to the big day, Kate can’t help the niggling worries that keep giving her a nudge in the ribs…
Mike’s buying her beloved lighthouse and is due to get the keys any day now. Kate just wishes she could muster the courage to ask him what his plans are for the old place – instead of changing the subject every time he brings it up.
And then there’s Bernard – who’s come all the way from Canada. He’s loitering very close to Seabury and is promising to wreak yuletide havoc. The Met office are pretty sure he’s due to make landfall on Christmas day – and according to them, this storm’s going to be a doozy.
As everyone in town starts to batten down the hatches, Kate does her best to save Christmas . . . with a little bit of help from her friends!
Kate Hardy’s world seems to be making some kind of sense at last. The Sardine’s finally safe from her idiotic ex, things seem to be going well with Mike (though she’s pretty sure she’s going to mess that up at any moment), and she’s looking forward to celebrating Christmas with the important people in her life. People she… loves?
As much as she’s looking forward to the big day, Kate can’t help the niggling worries that keep giving her a nudge in the ribs…
Mike’s buying her beloved lighthouse and is due to get the keys any day now. Kate just wishes she could muster the courage to ask him what his plans are for the old place – instead of changing the subject every time he brings it up.
And then there’s Bernard – who’s come all the way from Canada. He’s loitering very close to Seabury and is promising to wreak yuletide havoc. The Met office are pretty sure he’s due to make landfall on Christmas day – and according to them, this storm’s going to be a doozy.
As everyone in town starts to batten down the hatches, Kate does her best to save Christmas . . . with a little bit of help from her friends!
- GenresChristmas
103 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2021
About the author
Beth Rain
81 books156 followersBeth Rain has always wanted to be a writer and has been penning adventures for characters ever since she learned out to stare into the middle-distance and daydream.
She currently lives in the (sometimes) sunny South West, and it is a dream come true to spend her days hanging out with Bob – her trusty laptop – and scoffing crisps and chocolate while dreaming up swoony love stories for all her imaginary friends.
Join Beth in Seabury if you fancy dipping your toes in the waves, head to Little Bamton for some quintessential English village action, or take a trip down the river to Upper Bamton if standalones involving a spot of wine and wool are your thing!
Beth’s writing will always deliver on the happy-ever-afters.
She currently lives in the (sometimes) sunny South West, and it is a dream come true to spend her days hanging out with Bob – her trusty laptop – and scoffing crisps and chocolate while dreaming up swoony love stories for all her imaginary friends.
Join Beth in Seabury if you fancy dipping your toes in the waves, head to Little Bamton for some quintessential English village action, or take a trip down the river to Upper Bamton if standalones involving a spot of wine and wool are your thing!
Beth’s writing will always deliver on the happy-ever-afters.
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December 18, 2021
Can’t think of a better place to spend Christmas than Seabury, this cosy community and welcoming locals made me want to join them. It’s Christmas Eve and Storm Bernard is starting to make its presence felt, is Christmas going to be spoilt, the community pull together to make it a Christmas no one will forget. Love the setting and characters in this series.
December 18, 2021
Oh wow, another fantastic book by the lovely Beth Rain. It was so so good to revisit Seabury, I love it so much. Christmas time is one of my favourite times of year and Seabury is a perfect place to spend it.
The community feel in this book is magical, everyone is so accepting and through all the tricky bits everyone helps one another. It gives you a warm glow reading it. This is the brilliant writing skills of Beth, she manages, through her words, to make you feel like you're part of the community, you know everyone by name and feel everything all the characters feel. I felt like part of the family of Seabury again.
The Christmas Dinner and the explanations was so funny and heartwarming. I loved this book.
The community feel in this book is magical, everyone is so accepting and through all the tricky bits everyone helps one another. It gives you a warm glow reading it. This is the brilliant writing skills of Beth, she manages, through her words, to make you feel like you're part of the community, you know everyone by name and feel everything all the characters feel. I felt like part of the family of Seabury again.
The Christmas Dinner and the explanations was so funny and heartwarming. I loved this book.
July 24, 2022
Well storm Bernard
This book kept me on my toes, there was so much happening in seabury . Kate going to meet Charlie at the allotments, Kate taking the sandbags on ther trailer . Ethel gers a surprise from Charlie then Bernard causes a storm of all storms and Leonard turns up with his part cooked turkey and his 2 holel guests. The Christmas eve of all Christmas eves begins with 2 + Stanley the bear dog & runs into about 20 all drinking wine and eventually eating a loverly turkey dinner on the stroke of midnight. Its a Christmas none of them will ever forget but will treasure for ever as a very memorable day & night. Well written beth, looking forward to the next book.
This book kept me on my toes, there was so much happening in seabury . Kate going to meet Charlie at the allotments, Kate taking the sandbags on ther trailer . Ethel gers a surprise from Charlie then Bernard causes a storm of all storms and Leonard turns up with his part cooked turkey and his 2 holel guests. The Christmas eve of all Christmas eves begins with 2 + Stanley the bear dog & runs into about 20 all drinking wine and eventually eating a loverly turkey dinner on the stroke of midnight. Its a Christmas none of them will ever forget but will treasure for ever as a very memorable day & night. Well written beth, looking forward to the next book.
May 20, 2024
With a quaint seaside town and some amazing characters and new people where you feel like you know them already for a long time, it is an enjoyable and heart-warming story to read.
Kate Hardy is feeling content with her life as she has removed her troublesome ex and is in a happy relationship with Mike. Despite her excitement for Christmas celebrations with loved ones, she is anxious about Mike purchasing the lighthouse she loves and the upcoming storm, Storm Bernard. As the town prepares for the severe storm on Christmas day, Kate works with her friends to save Christmas and the locals who have gathered in The Sardine.
Kate Hardy is feeling content with her life as she has removed her troublesome ex and is in a happy relationship with Mike. Despite her excitement for Christmas celebrations with loved ones, she is anxious about Mike purchasing the lighthouse she loves and the upcoming storm, Storm Bernard. As the town prepares for the severe storm on Christmas day, Kate works with her friends to save Christmas and the locals who have gathered in The Sardine.
December 25, 2021
😍 Beautifully written as always
Thank for another round of Seabury and their lovely people, especially Stanley..
And coincidentally it's Christmas.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this festive season.
Merry Christmas
Thank for another round of Seabury and their lovely people, especially Stanley..
And coincidentally it's Christmas.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this festive season.
Merry Christmas
December 28, 2021
Seabury has stolen my heart.
Truly, madly love this authors wonderful sweet reads. I can lose myself in her writing for ages. The stories flow and her characters are so engaging. How I wish you could step inside a book. Can't wait to read what Beth Rain writes next.
Truly, madly love this authors wonderful sweet reads. I can lose myself in her writing for ages. The stories flow and her characters are so engaging. How I wish you could step inside a book. Can't wait to read what Beth Rain writes next.
January 1, 2022
Lovely Christmas read
A short story, in the sea bury series. Read them all.
Enjoyed this feel good story, about Kate her little Cafe and her lovely big bear of a dog Stanley. Loved it!
A short story, in the sea bury series. Read them all.
Enjoyed this feel good story, about Kate her little Cafe and her lovely big bear of a dog Stanley. Loved it!
October 9, 2023
Wonderful series
Read the three books in just a few days as I couldn't wait to know what would happen. My favourite character is Stanley, of course. Well written, a perfect little romantic escape.
Read the three books in just a few days as I couldn't wait to know what would happen. My favourite character is Stanley, of course. Well written, a perfect little romantic escape.
February 1, 2024
I so enjoyed Beth Rain's Seabury series. Christmas in Seabury, the third book, is such an uplifting, cozy hug.
All of the books are very quick reads filled with wonderful characters. I will definitely check out Beth Rain's other books.
All of the books are very quick reads filled with wonderful characters. I will definitely check out Beth Rain's other books.
May 17, 2026
Another cute and cosy read!
I can't imagine everyone crammed in the tiny cafe at Christmas but that didn't matter because it gave me warm and fuzzy Christmas vibes and the meaning of what Christmas is all about.... spending time with loved ones 💕
I can't imagine everyone crammed in the tiny cafe at Christmas but that didn't matter because it gave me warm and fuzzy Christmas vibes and the meaning of what Christmas is all about.... spending time with loved ones 💕
December 18, 2021
Could not put it down. Another excellent book
December 30, 2021
Really enjoyable series
A lovely easy read series that I couldn't put down - I was disappointed there weren't more books to the series
A lovely easy read series that I couldn't put down - I was disappointed there weren't more books to the series
January 5, 2022
Another great Seabury adventure
So lovely to see Kate and Co in Seabury again!!! The story is so seemless, you are finished before you know it!
So lovely to see Kate and Co in Seabury again!!! The story is so seemless, you are finished before you know it!
January 5, 2022
Lovely read, sweet story line. Easy and quick read.
January 10, 2022
Loved Christmas in Seabury, with Kate and Mike. Everyone gets together as storm Bernard hits the town and the village gets together to help each other.
January 24, 2022
Another lovely visit to Seabury
It felt like it was over too quickly (probably read it too fast!). I love the town coming together part of the story. Another fab story from Beth.
It felt like it was over too quickly (probably read it too fast!). I love the town coming together part of the story. Another fab story from Beth.
April 13, 2022
Lovely Christmas story
A great little story about Christmas in Seabury. A disaster avoided when residents make the best of Storm Bernard on
A great little story about Christmas in Seabury. A disaster avoided when residents make the best of Storm Bernard on
April 14, 2022
Lovely story
The 3rd part of Katie's story leads you further into the life of the residents of seabury. So easy to read and loose yourself in another world.
The 3rd part of Katie's story leads you further into the life of the residents of seabury. So easy to read and loose yourself in another world.
June 5, 2022
A wonderful book. Loved it. It portrays what a close community does. People helping each other in difficult circumstances.
September 20, 2023
Loved being back in Seabury - with familiar faces, The Sardine and of course Stanley. The romance moves on a little bit and we leave the book with a happy event and more to look forward too.
January 18, 2024
Great read
Really don't want this series to end. You feel as if you really know these characters and can't wait to see what happens next. On to the next one.
Really don't want this series to end. You feel as if you really know these characters and can't wait to see what happens next. On to the next one.
January 21, 2024
great
Heart warming tale. And all is well that ends well. A fitting end to the trilogy. I enjoyed the series.
Heart warming tale. And all is well that ends well. A fitting end to the trilogy. I enjoyed the series.
January 22, 2024
A festive, warm, and fluffy visit to Seabury.
I got totally absorbed in this part of Kate's story. As always, I loved the characters and felt like I was in The Sardine with them. It was joyful.
I got totally absorbed in this part of Kate's story. As always, I loved the characters and felt like I was in The Sardine with them. It was joyful.
February 19, 2024
Christmas Love
Great short read with lovely characters as always, great to see all the usual people enjoying their lives. Christmas fun and games.
Great short read with lovely characters as always, great to see all the usual people enjoying their lives. Christmas fun and games.
February 25, 2025
Enjoyable series. Very easy read, with very likeable characters and just a cute story all around.
May 21, 2025
another good audio book
January 12, 2022
Love the entire Seabury series.
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