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Cape May #8
A Cozy Cape May Autumn
The leaves have changed color, pumpkins line the front steps of the old Victorians, the smell of wood-burning stoves permeate the air, and the nights are cooler and crisper. It's autumn in Cape May.
Margaret and Dave decide last-minute to go on an extended vacation in their hometown of Cape May at the Black Horse Inn, which ends up being a spooky experience they weren't prepared for.
Liz is up to her elbows in home DIY projects, and is blindsided when she discovers Greg has been meeting up with an unknown woman.
Donna undergoes big changes-her first day as a substitute teacher ends up being more difficult than she'd imagined, and she contends with anxiously awaiting the news of the rental application she submitted for her dream home.
While Harper and Abby stay with their grandparents, Judy and Bob realize they have to enforce tough love when the girls don't want to listen or follow rules.
Sarah takes Chris's son, Sam, out for one-on-one bonding time, and when he takes off with his friends, she discovers that something bigger might be going on.
In Book 8 of the Cape May Series , feel the wonderful ghostly spookiness of the infamously haunted shore town and stay for the surprise ending that will surely touch your heart.
This is Book 8 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1 , The Cape May Garden .
Margaret and Dave decide last-minute to go on an extended vacation in their hometown of Cape May at the Black Horse Inn, which ends up being a spooky experience they weren't prepared for.
Liz is up to her elbows in home DIY projects, and is blindsided when she discovers Greg has been meeting up with an unknown woman.
Donna undergoes big changes-her first day as a substitute teacher ends up being more difficult than she'd imagined, and she contends with anxiously awaiting the news of the rental application she submitted for her dream home.
While Harper and Abby stay with their grandparents, Judy and Bob realize they have to enforce tough love when the girls don't want to listen or follow rules.
Sarah takes Chris's son, Sam, out for one-on-one bonding time, and when he takes off with his friends, she discovers that something bigger might be going on.
In Book 8 of the Cape May Series , feel the wonderful ghostly spookiness of the infamously haunted shore town and stay for the surprise ending that will surely touch your heart.
This is Book 8 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1 , The Cape May Garden .
124 pages, Paperback
Published December 3, 2021
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April 9, 2025
A Cozy Cape May Autumn by Claudia Vance (2021)
Cape May #8
121-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella
Featuring: Cape May, New Jersey; October, Bed & Breakfast - B&B, Wedding Planning, Halloween, Workplace Drama, Employee Relations, Grandparent Care, Staycation,
Poverty Beach, Coffee House Owner, Quadragenarians, Sisters, Family Dynamics, Girlfriends, Gardening, Horseback Riding, Autumn Activities, Child Drama and Issues, Paranormal Activity, Substitute Teaching, Being Assertive, Trust, Wildlife Refuge Hospital, Secrets, Friendships, Lead into Next Book - Cliffhanger, Link to Book 9 The Cape May Movie Theater, Link to Ocean City Tides Book 1 A Summer in Ocean City, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: PG/PG-13
Songs for the soundtrack: "Roll With It" by Steve Winwood, "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister, "Caffeine" by Faith No More, "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" by Kylie Minogue, "Caught Out There" by Kelis, "In And Out Of Love" by Bon Jovi, "From This Moment On" Shania Twain
Books and Authors mentioned: Sleepless in Seattle by Nora Ephron, You've Got Mail by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron [based on] The Shop Around the Corner by Samson Raphaelson [based on] Parfumerie by Miklós László; Breakfast at Tiffany's by George Axelrod [based on] Breakfast At Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Memorable Quotes: They walked into the honey shop, and Margaret was immediately drawn to some seasonal honey varieties. “Oh, wow. They have Pumpkin Blossom Honey,” Margaret said as she held it up for Dave to see. “It says it has notes of caramel and toffee.” Dave nodded. “Let’s get it. I bet that would be good in some hot tea this autumn.” Margaret smiled, and reached over to grab a basket in the corner, then plopped in the pumpkin honey. “Growing up, some family friends of ours had a honey farm. Do you know how something like pumpkin blossom honey is made?” Dave asked as he browsed around the store. Margaret shrugged. “Well, not really. How?” Dave pointed to a little pumpkin decoration amidst the honeys. “It’s nectar collected from bees who pollinated the big yellow blossoms on pumpkin plants. The flavor and color changes by what kind of plant blossom they pollinate. Fascinating, isn’t it?” Margaret nodded. “That’s crazy. I never knew that. How do they know what the bee pollinated, though?” Dave scratched his head. “From what I remember, the honeybee pollinates a two- to three-mile radius from their hive. So, when you’re making a variety of honey, like pumpkin blossom, you place the hive in a spot where there’s an abundance of a specific flowering crop in that radius. In this case, it was pumpkin crops.” Margaret’s mouth opened. “What an interesting piece of information that I never knew.” Dave smiled and his eyes widened as he reached up to grab something called Winter White Honey. He handed the jar to Margaret. “Says it tastes like snowflakes on your tongue. Maybe we need a jar of honey for every season?” Margaret laughed. “I think these two are enough for now. We’ll come back again. I can’t wait for the strawberry honey when strawberries are back in season next year. It’s divine.”
Margaret put two pieces of pumpkin cream-cheese-stuffed French toast onto her plate while Dave scooped some of the fluffy egg casserole onto his dish and topped it off with four large pieces of praline bacon.
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️🍏🍎🚸👩🏫🍯🛎👻
My thoughts: 🔖30 of 121 CHAPTER FOUR - It's too late for ghost stories. Goodnight.
🔖58 CHAPTER SEVEN - I can't believe girl-mom Judy let her granddaughters get to her husband when she was so good with her grandsons. I wasn't a fan of the ghostly storyline or the relationship woes, but I get some stories need turmoil for there to be a story. I didn’t understand why they hired 3 people to replace 3 people who were on vacation for a few weeks in the first place, so that storyline was an unnecessary hot mess for me.
I'm so glad these family dogs finally have names. This was a bit rocky for me, but the final chapters almost got it a ½ star, overall it was still just better than okay for me so I kept the 3. I wasn't excited about Book 9 based on the cover and Book 3, but now I am excited about it. I hope it's more than the clichéd renovation story with a town play or movie night to justify the space.
Recommend to others: Yes, this series is better as a palate cleanser, but it's good on it's own as well.
Cape May
1. The Cape May Garden (2020)
2. Christmas in Cape May (2020)
3. Cape May Stars (2021)
4. Cape May Beach Days (2021)
5. Cape May Summer Nights (2021)
6. Cape May Locals' Summer (2021)
7. Cape May Monarch Butterflies (2021)
8. A Cozy Cape May Autumn (2021)
9. The Cape May Movie Theater (2022)
10. Cape May Hydrangeas (2022)
11. Cape May Sunshine (2022)
12. Cape May Raindrops (2023)
13. Cape May Sunsets (2023)
14. Cape May Magic (2024)
15. Cape May Glitter (2024)
16. Cape May Dreams (2025)
Cape May #8
121-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella
Featuring: Cape May, New Jersey; October, Bed & Breakfast - B&B, Wedding Planning, Halloween, Workplace Drama, Employee Relations, Grandparent Care, Staycation,
Poverty Beach, Coffee House Owner, Quadragenarians, Sisters, Family Dynamics, Girlfriends, Gardening, Horseback Riding, Autumn Activities, Child Drama and Issues, Paranormal Activity, Substitute Teaching, Being Assertive, Trust, Wildlife Refuge Hospital, Secrets, Friendships, Lead into Next Book - Cliffhanger, Link to Book 9 The Cape May Movie Theater, Link to Ocean City Tides Book 1 A Summer in Ocean City, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: PG/PG-13
Songs for the soundtrack: "Roll With It" by Steve Winwood, "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister, "Caffeine" by Faith No More, "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" by Kylie Minogue, "Caught Out There" by Kelis, "In And Out Of Love" by Bon Jovi, "From This Moment On" Shania Twain
Books and Authors mentioned: Sleepless in Seattle by Nora Ephron, You've Got Mail by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron [based on] The Shop Around the Corner by Samson Raphaelson [based on] Parfumerie by Miklós László; Breakfast at Tiffany's by George Axelrod [based on] Breakfast At Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Memorable Quotes: They walked into the honey shop, and Margaret was immediately drawn to some seasonal honey varieties. “Oh, wow. They have Pumpkin Blossom Honey,” Margaret said as she held it up for Dave to see. “It says it has notes of caramel and toffee.” Dave nodded. “Let’s get it. I bet that would be good in some hot tea this autumn.” Margaret smiled, and reached over to grab a basket in the corner, then plopped in the pumpkin honey. “Growing up, some family friends of ours had a honey farm. Do you know how something like pumpkin blossom honey is made?” Dave asked as he browsed around the store. Margaret shrugged. “Well, not really. How?” Dave pointed to a little pumpkin decoration amidst the honeys. “It’s nectar collected from bees who pollinated the big yellow blossoms on pumpkin plants. The flavor and color changes by what kind of plant blossom they pollinate. Fascinating, isn’t it?” Margaret nodded. “That’s crazy. I never knew that. How do they know what the bee pollinated, though?” Dave scratched his head. “From what I remember, the honeybee pollinates a two- to three-mile radius from their hive. So, when you’re making a variety of honey, like pumpkin blossom, you place the hive in a spot where there’s an abundance of a specific flowering crop in that radius. In this case, it was pumpkin crops.” Margaret’s mouth opened. “What an interesting piece of information that I never knew.” Dave smiled and his eyes widened as he reached up to grab something called Winter White Honey. He handed the jar to Margaret. “Says it tastes like snowflakes on your tongue. Maybe we need a jar of honey for every season?” Margaret laughed. “I think these two are enough for now. We’ll come back again. I can’t wait for the strawberry honey when strawberries are back in season next year. It’s divine.”
Margaret put two pieces of pumpkin cream-cheese-stuffed French toast onto her plate while Dave scooped some of the fluffy egg casserole onto his dish and topped it off with four large pieces of praline bacon.
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️🍏🍎🚸👩🏫🍯🛎👻
My thoughts: 🔖30 of 121 CHAPTER FOUR - It's too late for ghost stories. Goodnight.
🔖58 CHAPTER SEVEN - I can't believe girl-mom Judy let her granddaughters get to her husband when she was so good with her grandsons. I wasn't a fan of the ghostly storyline or the relationship woes, but I get some stories need turmoil for there to be a story. I didn’t understand why they hired 3 people to replace 3 people who were on vacation for a few weeks in the first place, so that storyline was an unnecessary hot mess for me.
I'm so glad these family dogs finally have names. This was a bit rocky for me, but the final chapters almost got it a ½ star, overall it was still just better than okay for me so I kept the 3. I wasn't excited about Book 9 based on the cover and Book 3, but now I am excited about it. I hope it's more than the clichéd renovation story with a town play or movie night to justify the space.
Recommend to others: Yes, this series is better as a palate cleanser, but it's good on it's own as well.
Cape May
1. The Cape May Garden (2020)
2. Christmas in Cape May (2020)
3. Cape May Stars (2021)
4. Cape May Beach Days (2021)
5. Cape May Summer Nights (2021)
6. Cape May Locals' Summer (2021)
7. Cape May Monarch Butterflies (2021)
8. A Cozy Cape May Autumn (2021)
9. The Cape May Movie Theater (2022)
10. Cape May Hydrangeas (2022)
11. Cape May Sunshine (2022)
12. Cape May Raindrops (2023)
13. Cape May Sunsets (2023)
14. Cape May Magic (2024)
15. Cape May Glitter (2024)
16. Cape May Dreams (2025)
July 7, 2025
Love this series - if you like good story line with romance, over coming obstacles of daily life challenges with beach town settings this is a series for you! If you want a steamy romance, page turning mystery this isn't it!
Love the series, four more and I have completed what is written to date!
Love the series, four more and I have completed what is written to date!
April 7, 2022
Many memories of Cape May
I love the story, all the series as a matter of fact. I only wish that whoever edits the books be mire diligent. There are too many obvious mistakes, especially in this book number 8
I love the story, all the series as a matter of fact. I only wish that whoever edits the books be mire diligent. There are too many obvious mistakes, especially in this book number 8
July 18, 2022
These are great book reads especially when you live near Cape May
August 12, 2022
Always a sweet story and this one has a special ending!
May 21, 2023
I just love this series.....
September 5, 2023
Another feel good story
I've fallen in love with this series. I can hardly wait to read the next book. The characters are all wonderful and interesting.
I've fallen in love with this series. I can hardly wait to read the next book. The characters are all wonderful and interesting.
March 13, 2024
Fun to follow the characters I’ve come to think of as friends. Happy for Maragaret and Dave!
August 6, 2024
It was not as well developed regarding the haunted inn theme. There were some loose storylines that never quite gelled, but I did like the not so surprising surprise at the end.
November 25, 2024
Good enjoyable light story.
July 13, 2025
Enjoyable easy read
I’m loving all the characters in the book as the series progresses. How each book picks up where the previous one ended.
I’m loving all the characters in the book as the series progresses. How each book picks up where the previous one ended.
November 3, 2025
loved this and all her books
It continues with all the characters and some new and old ones . It’s all about love and kindness! Great book and easy to read!
It continues with all the characters and some new and old ones . It’s all about love and kindness! Great book and easy to read!
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