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Carolina Cove #2
Seashells and Wedding Bells
Sometimes life is a rollercoaster... and all we can do is hang on for the ride!
When Hadley Masterson returns to Carolina Cove for a funeral, she’s desperate to keep her secret until a surprise inheritance reveals all…
Contractor Bryson James remembers Hadley from his teenage years and he’s more than a little interested in the grown-up version of her. He sees her strength, her resiliency—but he’s also forced to bite his tongue at her family’s attempts to control her life.
When a secret from Bryson’s past throws yet another obstacle in their path, can Bryson and Hadley wade through the chaos—or will it mean the end before they ever have a true beginning?
A small-town beach romance set in Carolina Cove with slow burn, closed-door chemistry, a contractor hero and a returning heroine with a secret, plus inheritance reveal, family drama, and found family support. Expect grumpy and sunshine sparks, resilience and forgiveness themes, and a heartfelt path to a guaranteed HEA—perfect for readers of sweet contemporary romance, small town beach reads, and second chance at life stories.
When Hadley Masterson returns to Carolina Cove for a funeral, she’s desperate to keep her secret until a surprise inheritance reveals all…
Contractor Bryson James remembers Hadley from his teenage years and he’s more than a little interested in the grown-up version of her. He sees her strength, her resiliency—but he’s also forced to bite his tongue at her family’s attempts to control her life.
When a secret from Bryson’s past throws yet another obstacle in their path, can Bryson and Hadley wade through the chaos—or will it mean the end before they ever have a true beginning?
A small-town beach romance set in Carolina Cove with slow burn, closed-door chemistry, a contractor hero and a returning heroine with a secret, plus inheritance reveal, family drama, and found family support. Expect grumpy and sunshine sparks, resilience and forgiveness themes, and a heartfelt path to a guaranteed HEA—perfect for readers of sweet contemporary romance, small town beach reads, and second chance at life stories.
414 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2022
About the author
Kay Lyons
146 books61 followersPseudonym: Ivy James (slightly sexier stories) and Kay Stockham
Kay Lyons always wanted to be a writer, ever since the age of seven or eight when she copied the pictures out of a Charlie Brown book and rewrote the story because she didn’t like the plot.
Through the years her stories have changed but one characteristic stayed true— they were all romances. Each and every one of her manuscripts included a love story. Published in 2005 with Harlequin Enterprises, Kay’s first release was a #7 bestseller. Kay has also been a HOLT Medallion, Book Buyers Best and RITA Award nominee.
Kay's books are known for their heartfelt and emotional storytelling, focusing on themes of love, redemption, and personal growth. Her novels feature well-developed characters who navigate through life's challenges, finding love and new beginnings along the way. Set in charming small-town environments from mountains to beaches, her stories are filled with warmth, friendships, family dynamics, and a strong sense of community. Kay's writing is appreciated for its depth, relatable characters, and the emotional journeys her protagonists undergo. Her books are a blend of sweet and swoony romance that resonate with readers.
If you like slightly sexier books, check out Kay's alter-ego Ivy James. Kay currently focuses on sweet, small town contemporary romance while Ivy James' titles contain love scenes and mild language. Several of Kay's series have alternative versions by Ivy James, and you can find the list below. Just remember Kay Lyons' books are sweet/clean and wholesome, and Ivy James' are sexy.
Stone Gap Mountain Series (Ivy James) = Stone River Series (Kay Lyons)
Tennessee Tulanes Series (Ivy James) = Taming The Tulanes Series (Kay Lyons)
Montana Skies Series (Ivy James) = Montana Secrets Series (Kay Lyons)
Redeeming Love Series (Ivy James) = Small Town Scandals Series (Kay Lyons)
The Crash Before Christmas (Ivy James) = Secret Santa 1 (Kay Lyons)
Kay Lyons always wanted to be a writer, ever since the age of seven or eight when she copied the pictures out of a Charlie Brown book and rewrote the story because she didn’t like the plot.
Through the years her stories have changed but one characteristic stayed true— they were all romances. Each and every one of her manuscripts included a love story. Published in 2005 with Harlequin Enterprises, Kay’s first release was a #7 bestseller. Kay has also been a HOLT Medallion, Book Buyers Best and RITA Award nominee.
Kay's books are known for their heartfelt and emotional storytelling, focusing on themes of love, redemption, and personal growth. Her novels feature well-developed characters who navigate through life's challenges, finding love and new beginnings along the way. Set in charming small-town environments from mountains to beaches, her stories are filled with warmth, friendships, family dynamics, and a strong sense of community. Kay's writing is appreciated for its depth, relatable characters, and the emotional journeys her protagonists undergo. Her books are a blend of sweet and swoony romance that resonate with readers.
If you like slightly sexier books, check out Kay's alter-ego Ivy James. Kay currently focuses on sweet, small town contemporary romance while Ivy James' titles contain love scenes and mild language. Several of Kay's series have alternative versions by Ivy James, and you can find the list below. Just remember Kay Lyons' books are sweet/clean and wholesome, and Ivy James' are sexy.
Stone Gap Mountain Series (Ivy James) = Stone River Series (Kay Lyons)
Tennessee Tulanes Series (Ivy James) = Taming The Tulanes Series (Kay Lyons)
Montana Skies Series (Ivy James) = Montana Secrets Series (Kay Lyons)
Redeeming Love Series (Ivy James) = Small Town Scandals Series (Kay Lyons)
The Crash Before Christmas (Ivy James) = Secret Santa 1 (Kay Lyons)
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December 28, 2022
Great!
Another unusual love story, involving the Babes and their children! Hadley attends her grandmother's funeral alone, afraid to tell her managing parents that she is now divorced from her husband of 25 years because he left her for his 26 year old mistress, with whom he had already been cheating for a year. Her grandmother left Hadley her Carolina Cove beach house, where Hadley starts a new life! Great characters and a quite complicated story of Hadley and her extended family! Enjoyable reading experience!
Another unusual love story, involving the Babes and their children! Hadley attends her grandmother's funeral alone, afraid to tell her managing parents that she is now divorced from her husband of 25 years because he left her for his 26 year old mistress, with whom he had already been cheating for a year. Her grandmother left Hadley her Carolina Cove beach house, where Hadley starts a new life! Great characters and a quite complicated story of Hadley and her extended family! Enjoyable reading experience!
May 31, 2023
Seashells and Wedding Bells
Wondering story, a divorce, who just lost her grandmother, ad has yet to tell her parents that she is divorced. Trying to figure out how to let them know, she inherited her grandmother’s house, and now figuring out how to make it work for her. The neighbor is willing to help her with some of repairs, join in this journey and see what happens when she finds out that there are people who are willing to help her. Loved this story.❤️
Wondering story, a divorce, who just lost her grandmother, ad has yet to tell her parents that she is divorced. Trying to figure out how to let them know, she inherited her grandmother’s house, and now figuring out how to make it work for her. The neighbor is willing to help her with some of repairs, join in this journey and see what happens when she finds out that there are people who are willing to help her. Loved this story.❤️
June 2, 2026
Beach Romance at its Finest!!
Kay Lyons knows how to write a beautiful, page turning romance! Hadley & Bryson's story is filled with discovering true love while finding yourself after heartache and loss. Even the family and friends stories and secrets woven throughout solidify how these two belong together! I got lost in their story and loved every second!!
Kay Lyons knows how to write a beautiful, page turning romance! Hadley & Bryson's story is filled with discovering true love while finding yourself after heartache and loss. Even the family and friends stories and secrets woven throughout solidify how these two belong together! I got lost in their story and loved every second!!
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April 23, 2026Purchased in epub format from Barnes and Noble for my Nook.
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