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Summer Cottage #2
Sandbar Season
It's never too late to make your dreams come true.Hope Venerable's life took a detour and then a left turn and before she knew it her dream to own a restaurant hit a dead end. Raising kids, paying bills, and being a wife became her life. Add to that her husband putting his own schemes before her dreams made owning a restaurant about as likely as winning the lottery. A food-inspired life is Hope's joy, her gift, and she never stopped working to make at least a small part of her dreams come true. When her husband betrays her and tries to crush her ideas again, she knows she needs a change.
It's at that moment her old friend, Libby Quinn, steps in and offers her a chance of a lifetime.
Libby aims to bring Hope back to Irish Hills and remind her what it means to have Sandbar Sisters, BFFs. Libby shows Hope that you can find a new life on an old beach. Plus Libby has an offer for Hope that she can't refuse.
Return to Irish Hills where sun-soaked memories, cherished friendships, sisterhood, and sweet possibilities for second chance romance are around every corner.
Sandbar Season is the second book in the Summer Cottage Series that follows the heartwarming stories of Libby Quinn, her friends, family, and summer visitors to the beaches of Irish Hills. If you like a touch of sweet romance, flip-flops, and sun on your shoulders, you’ll love Sandbar Season. Pick a spot on the pontoon boat and spend the summer with old friends and gentle laughs.
Fans of Elin Hildebrand will love this second chance at the beach women’s fiction.
Summer Cottage Novels
Sandbar Sisters Sandbar SeasonSandbar SummerSandbar StormSandbar Sunrise
It's at that moment her old friend, Libby Quinn, steps in and offers her a chance of a lifetime.
Libby aims to bring Hope back to Irish Hills and remind her what it means to have Sandbar Sisters, BFFs. Libby shows Hope that you can find a new life on an old beach. Plus Libby has an offer for Hope that she can't refuse.
Return to Irish Hills where sun-soaked memories, cherished friendships, sisterhood, and sweet possibilities for second chance romance are around every corner.
Sandbar Season is the second book in the Summer Cottage Series that follows the heartwarming stories of Libby Quinn, her friends, family, and summer visitors to the beaches of Irish Hills. If you like a touch of sweet romance, flip-flops, and sun on your shoulders, you’ll love Sandbar Season. Pick a spot on the pontoon boat and spend the summer with old friends and gentle laughs.
Fans of Elin Hildebrand will love this second chance at the beach women’s fiction.
Summer Cottage Novels
Sandbar Sisters Sandbar SeasonSandbar SummerSandbar StormSandbar Sunrise
- GenresFiction
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2022
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About the author
Rebecca Regnier
27 books161 followersI write, beachy women's fiction, paranormal women's fiction, and I'm also a columnist.
I was in television news for 21 years but hung up the hairspray to become an author.
Give me a follow on TikTok, it's my latest way to procrastinate.
I'm an avid reader and fan. Thank you for connecting with me here!
I was in television news for 21 years but hung up the hairspray to become an author.
Give me a follow on TikTok, it's my latest way to procrastinate.
I'm an avid reader and fan. Thank you for connecting with me here!
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December 25, 2024
Hope’s story. This book needs lots of editing. I almost gave up on reading because there are so many errors. 😏
July 11, 2022
Really Loving This Series!
Sandbar Season (Summer Cottage Novels Book 2) by Rebecca Regnier is just as good as the 1st book in this series!
Honestly, I'm not normally a big reader of summer or beach reads. But I have to say that I'm really enjoying this series.
The tale of a group of childhood friends reconnecting after over 30 years apart to rebuild their beloved summertime town is heartwarming.
Each book focuses on one of the 5 Sandbar Sisters as they called themselves. There are flashbacks to their pasts, childhood and their time apart, as well as their reconnection.
Really are great summer time reads. They make miss my teen years of summertime freedom and those lifelong friends!
Sandbar Season (Summer Cottage Novels Book 2) by Rebecca Regnier is just as good as the 1st book in this series!
Honestly, I'm not normally a big reader of summer or beach reads. But I have to say that I'm really enjoying this series.
The tale of a group of childhood friends reconnecting after over 30 years apart to rebuild their beloved summertime town is heartwarming.
Each book focuses on one of the 5 Sandbar Sisters as they called themselves. There are flashbacks to their pasts, childhood and their time apart, as well as their reconnection.
Really are great summer time reads. They make miss my teen years of summertime freedom and those lifelong friends!
August 24, 2022
Wow! Slammed through this book in less than 3 hours! Loved it. Hope was was one of the Sandbar sisters and although she tried many times to get ahead, her husband usually pulled the rug out from her by taking her hard-earned money and putting it towards another stupid idea! When she saw the truth of his affair in their shared photo library, combined with winning a very large purse in a national cooking contest she struck out on her own - with help from another Sandbar sister, Libby. I cheered them both on through this book and loved the ending. Getting ready to get the 3rd book in the series now!
Amazon synopsis:
It's never too late to make your dreams come true.
Hope Venerable's life took a detour and then a left turn and before she knew it her dream to own a restaurant hit a dead end. Raising kids, paying bills, and being a wife became her life. Add to that her husband putting his own schemes before her dreams made owning a restaurant about as likely as winning the lottery. A food-inspired life is Hope's joy, her gift, and she never stopped working to make at least a small part of her dreams come true. When her husband betrays her and tries to crush her ideas again, she knows she needs a change.
It's at that moment her old friend, Libby Quinn, steps in and offers her a chance of a lifetime.
Libby aims to bring Hope back to Irish Hills and remind her what it means to have Sandbar Sisters, BFFs. Libby shows Hope that you can find a new life on an old beach. Plus Libby has an offer for Hope that she can't refuse.
Amazon synopsis:
It's never too late to make your dreams come true.
Hope Venerable's life took a detour and then a left turn and before she knew it her dream to own a restaurant hit a dead end. Raising kids, paying bills, and being a wife became her life. Add to that her husband putting his own schemes before her dreams made owning a restaurant about as likely as winning the lottery. A food-inspired life is Hope's joy, her gift, and she never stopped working to make at least a small part of her dreams come true. When her husband betrays her and tries to crush her ideas again, she knows she needs a change.
It's at that moment her old friend, Libby Quinn, steps in and offers her a chance of a lifetime.
Libby aims to bring Hope back to Irish Hills and remind her what it means to have Sandbar Sisters, BFFs. Libby shows Hope that you can find a new life on an old beach. Plus Libby has an offer for Hope that she can't refuse.
October 2, 2023
Could another of the Sandbar Sisters be heading to Irish Hills, their summer holiday homes, for many years where they formed a tight-knit unit?
Libby has been asked by her Aunt Emma to save Irish Hills, a small community built around a lake, from a large developer who wants to turn it into a big holiday resort. Aunt Emna has cashed herself out, buying every struggling business, every cottage and building she had to, to save their community from Stirling. She got Libby there when Libby needed a challenge and a home. Can Libby do the same for Hope?
Hope, one of the Sandbar Sisters has raised 2 girls and got a husband. She has a talent for cooking and runs a small catering business. She's in a competition in Las Vegas when she gets some shocking images on her tablet. Libby arrives to offer Hope what she's dreamed of, but she needs answers now. The grant she's applied for needs firmed up plans for the retail spaces. She needs a good restaurant! Full of self-doubt, will Hope return to her happy place from her childhood?
This is a lovely romance series, and one which I've totally fallen in love with. The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and story.
Libby has been asked by her Aunt Emma to save Irish Hills, a small community built around a lake, from a large developer who wants to turn it into a big holiday resort. Aunt Emna has cashed herself out, buying every struggling business, every cottage and building she had to, to save their community from Stirling. She got Libby there when Libby needed a challenge and a home. Can Libby do the same for Hope?
Hope, one of the Sandbar Sisters has raised 2 girls and got a husband. She has a talent for cooking and runs a small catering business. She's in a competition in Las Vegas when she gets some shocking images on her tablet. Libby arrives to offer Hope what she's dreamed of, but she needs answers now. The grant she's applied for needs firmed up plans for the retail spaces. She needs a good restaurant! Full of self-doubt, will Hope return to her happy place from her childhood?
This is a lovely romance series, and one which I've totally fallen in love with. The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and story.
August 30, 2022
Dreams Delayed
In my review of the first book in this series it truly did not express my feelings about the how wonderfully written the story line turned out. Now with the second it's even better
The author has given the characters a depth that makes real to the reader. It's like these characters could have been your neighbors. Think 3-D or AI mimicking real life, this is how they come to life.
Hope's story is definitely something that happens in our world so it's very relatable
If you are looking for women that are mature getting a breath of fresh air in their life then this series is for you.
In my review of the first book in this series it truly did not express my feelings about the how wonderfully written the story line turned out. Now with the second it's even better
The author has given the characters a depth that makes real to the reader. It's like these characters could have been your neighbors. Think 3-D or AI mimicking real life, this is how they come to life.
Hope's story is definitely something that happens in our world so it's very relatable
If you are looking for women that are mature getting a breath of fresh air in their life then this series is for you.
July 3, 2022
Perfect Summer Read
This is a summer feel good story. One elderly aunt and (so far) three reunited friends are turning a small Michigan lake town back to it’s former glory. The elderly aunt may be a bit manipulative but it’s all in a very good way. The three friends, now in their fifties, haven’t seen each other since the summer of 1989. They’ve all gone off in different directions but they easily pick up their friendship again when called upon to save their little bit of summer paradise. Told with humor and passion, I highly recommend this book for a bit of a summer escape.
This is a summer feel good story. One elderly aunt and (so far) three reunited friends are turning a small Michigan lake town back to it’s former glory. The elderly aunt may be a bit manipulative but it’s all in a very good way. The three friends, now in their fifties, haven’t seen each other since the summer of 1989. They’ve all gone off in different directions but they easily pick up their friendship again when called upon to save their little bit of summer paradise. Told with humor and passion, I highly recommend this book for a bit of a summer escape.
September 27, 2022
Loving the new author and her books . Book two behind me onto the 3rd
If you haven't already read this series I would for sure check it out. The women are smart, great at what they do and the town is coming together. Aunt Emma is a sweet fast moving 90 something one of the coolest. Each women so far has their own stories and have find each other again after 30 plus year. A very good book hard to put down.
If you haven't already read this series I would for sure check it out. The women are smart, great at what they do and the town is coming together. Aunt Emma is a sweet fast moving 90 something one of the coolest. Each women so far has their own stories and have find each other again after 30 plus year. A very good book hard to put down.
April 23, 2024
Takes place in Michigan
I loved Sandbar Sisters! The second book in the Summer Cottage Novels. I live close to Irish Hills, so I love reading about that area. Friends who were summer friends 30 years ago are now reconnecting. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
I loved Sandbar Sisters! The second book in the Summer Cottage Novels. I live close to Irish Hills, so I love reading about that area. Friends who were summer friends 30 years ago are now reconnecting. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
December 24, 2024
just finished book 2 & downloading book 3 now
Regnier is my new favorite author! With beautiful language, believable plots, and delightful characters, this Sandbar Series has everything for a warm and snuggly day of reading.
After completing this second book so far, I’m ready to hop on the next flight to Michigan. Regnier’s style lends an ease to the imagination to picture, and be surrounded by, the enticing world of the Sandbar sisters.
Regnier is my new favorite author! With beautiful language, believable plots, and delightful characters, this Sandbar Series has everything for a warm and snuggly day of reading.
After completing this second book so far, I’m ready to hop on the next flight to Michigan. Regnier’s style lends an ease to the imagination to picture, and be surrounded by, the enticing world of the Sandbar sisters.
July 5, 2022
Cute!
A nice beach read. Love to see errant spouses/partners get comeuppance. Same for arrogant developers. Also, as an alum, enjoy the author’s references to MSU! I have a fondness for old fashioned resort areas as well as for Michigan’s many lakes. Well done.
A nice beach read. Love to see errant spouses/partners get comeuppance. Same for arrogant developers. Also, as an alum, enjoy the author’s references to MSU! I have a fondness for old fashioned resort areas as well as for Michigan’s many lakes. Well done.
July 22, 2022
Continue the process
Now we have 3 of the sandbar sisters back on the beach. Although it is 32 years later and alot of life has happened. The years and places of are past can bring us home and heal us all.
Now we have 3 of the sandbar sisters back on the beach. Although it is 32 years later and alot of life has happened. The years and places of are past can bring us home and heal us all.
August 22, 2022
This series gets better and better with each book. I can't wait to read the next book. It's nice to pick up a book and not have to worry about if I'll need to skip pages because the content doesn't meet my moral standards.
February 17, 2024
I needed a change!
I’ve been reading crime thrillers and Reacher novels for so many years now, I decided I wanted something different! I’m enjoying this series! Just what I wanted!!
I’ve been reading crime thrillers and Reacher novels for so many years now, I decided I wanted something different! I’m enjoying this series! Just what I wanted!!
July 9, 2024
Interesting characters
Good characters and plot. Too much about the women's teen years and their husbands emotional abuse. But guess what ! I bought the first two books and I am about to order the next one! Got to find out what that movie star Sandbar lady is up to.
Good characters and plot. Too much about the women's teen years and their husbands emotional abuse. But guess what ! I bought the first two books and I am about to order the next one! Got to find out what that movie star Sandbar lady is up to.
June 26, 2023
Always trust your friends
Five stars funny charming sweet loving characters love the storyline and how the characters pull themselves together and work out problems
Five stars funny charming sweet loving characters love the storyline and how the characters pull themselves together and work out problems
August 21, 2023
This was a really interesting story. This is a great series.
February 16, 2024
Good series
March 18, 2024
nice book
Very entertaining and easy reading I enjoyed same and I am getting book 3 and I am quite I will also enjoy it
Very entertaining and easy reading I enjoyed same and I am getting book 3 and I am quite I will also enjoy it
March 20, 2024
Super fun read!! Love the ladies in this series.
May 6, 2024
so good!
I really like this series. I like getting to know all the characters and they continue their stories I. The following books. Love it!
I really like this series. I like getting to know all the characters and they continue their stories I. The following books. Love it!
May 26, 2024
good summer light read
Really liked the first one. Second one was just as good. Will read the series. Good light summer read. On third one now.
Really liked the first one. Second one was just as good. Will read the series. Good light summer read. On third one now.
June 24, 2024
super summer fun
Quick and fun summer read. Reminds me of my high school friendships. Will most definitely read the next installment with a glass of “summer water “ .
Quick and fun summer read. Reminds me of my high school friendships. Will most definitely read the next installment with a glass of “summer water “ .
August 1, 2024
Good series! Easy beach reads. Makes you want to live in a small town with all of your closest friends!
September 7, 2024
Happy Reading
I smiled all the way through this book, and the first one. I can't wait to read the next three books. Nothing like sipping wine and reading about the Sandbar sisters.
I smiled all the way through this book, and the first one. I can't wait to read the next three books. Nothing like sipping wine and reading about the Sandbar sisters.
April 5, 2025
perfect outdoor book while basking in the sunshine
You can pick it up and put it down but realize you need to finish it so you can start the next
You can pick it up and put it down but realize you need to finish it so you can start the next
June 30, 2025
Hope
Hope made the right choice
moving back n dumplings Archie. Love her food ideas. Libby is force.. let's see what Goldie has for them..
Hope made the right choice
moving back n dumplings Archie. Love her food ideas. Libby is force.. let's see what Goldie has for them..
September 26, 2025
love this story
I have read two of the books so far. I love the story and the humor. These could be real women.
I have read two of the books so far. I love the story and the humor. These could be real women.
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