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Mistakes and Heartbreaks in Seabury
*Mistakes and Heartbreaks in Seabury is a standalone story in the popular Seabury series*
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!
Mrs Mary Scott is sick of quivering like a newborn lamb every time she has to drive into Seabury. She really must get over this silliness!
Still, what else did she expect? This was what happened to fools in love!
But… she wasn’t in love! What a ridiculous notion. After all, it had been decades since she’d made the mistake that had changed her life forever - robbing her of a lifetime of happiness.
Mary blamed the new-fangled art gallery that was taking over Nana’s ice cream parlour for stirring everything up again. A retrospective of Lionel Barclay’s paintings was bound to have an effect on her!
All Mary wants it to do is let her mistake rest in peace. Okay… maybe not peace exactly… not with what she’s hiding in the attic!
Will Mary risk her secret being discovered to support the only man she’s ever loved?
Or will her stiff upper lip and stubbornness ensure that a second chance at romance with the love of her life passes her by?
A heartwarming, hug of a book proving that there's no expiration date on true love! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain.
Mistakes and Heartbreaks in Seabury is a standalone novella and the eighth book in the Seabury series
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!
Mrs Mary Scott is sick of quivering like a newborn lamb every time she has to drive into Seabury. She really must get over this silliness!
Still, what else did she expect? This was what happened to fools in love!
But… she wasn’t in love! What a ridiculous notion. After all, it had been decades since she’d made the mistake that had changed her life forever - robbing her of a lifetime of happiness.
Mary blamed the new-fangled art gallery that was taking over Nana’s ice cream parlour for stirring everything up again. A retrospective of Lionel Barclay’s paintings was bound to have an effect on her!
All Mary wants it to do is let her mistake rest in peace. Okay… maybe not peace exactly… not with what she’s hiding in the attic!
Will Mary risk her secret being discovered to support the only man she’s ever loved?
Or will her stiff upper lip and stubbornness ensure that a second chance at romance with the love of her life passes her by?
A heartwarming, hug of a book proving that there's no expiration date on true love! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain.
Mistakes and Heartbreaks in Seabury is a standalone novella and the eighth book in the Seabury series
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2023
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About the author
Beth Rain
57 books150 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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August 12, 2023
Book number 8 in the series - I'm reading them at a very fast pace because they are such wonderful stories!
Amazon synopsis:
Mary Scott is sick of quivering like a newborn lamb every time she has to drive into Seabury. She really must get over this silliness!
Still, what else did she expect? This was what happened to fools in love!
But… she wasn’t in love! What a ridiculous notion. After all, it had been decades since she’d made the mistake that had changed her life forever - robbing her of a lifetime of happiness.
Mary blamed the new-fangled art gallery that was taking over Nana’s ice cream parlour for stirring everything up again. A retrospective of Lionel Barclay’s paintings was bound to have an effect on her!
All Mary wants it to do is let her mistake rest in peace. Okay… maybe not peace exactly… not with what she’s hiding in the attic!
Will Mary risk her secret being discovered to support the only man she’s ever loved?
Or will her stiff upper lip and stubbornness ensure that a second chance at romance with the love of her life passes her by?
Amazon synopsis:
Mary Scott is sick of quivering like a newborn lamb every time she has to drive into Seabury. She really must get over this silliness!
Still, what else did she expect? This was what happened to fools in love!
But… she wasn’t in love! What a ridiculous notion. After all, it had been decades since she’d made the mistake that had changed her life forever - robbing her of a lifetime of happiness.
Mary blamed the new-fangled art gallery that was taking over Nana’s ice cream parlour for stirring everything up again. A retrospective of Lionel Barclay’s paintings was bound to have an effect on her!
All Mary wants it to do is let her mistake rest in peace. Okay… maybe not peace exactly… not with what she’s hiding in the attic!
Will Mary risk her secret being discovered to support the only man she’s ever loved?
Or will her stiff upper lip and stubbornness ensure that a second chance at romance with the love of her life passes her by?
February 15, 2023
Mary
I was so enthralled with Mary's story i was just hoping that she would bump into him and Lionel and Mary would both realise what a big mistake it had been all those years ago, i couldn't believe what happened at the gallery, the way Mary fled scared and vowed not to go back to Seabury due to being scared she had mad a fool of herself and finding out that Lionel had only painted the portrait of a young Mary a couple of weeks befor made her more scared of Bumping into Lionel again thinking he no longer loved her but she was still in love with him. The ending was so wonderful but we needed it to tell us so much more. There needs to be another instalment surely. Bring it on.
I was so enthralled with Mary's story i was just hoping that she would bump into him and Lionel and Mary would both realise what a big mistake it had been all those years ago, i couldn't believe what happened at the gallery, the way Mary fled scared and vowed not to go back to Seabury due to being scared she had mad a fool of herself and finding out that Lionel had only painted the portrait of a young Mary a couple of weeks befor made her more scared of Bumping into Lionel again thinking he no longer loved her but she was still in love with him. The ending was so wonderful but we needed it to tell us so much more. There needs to be another instalment surely. Bring it on.
February 11, 2023
I absolutely loved coming back to Seabury. Once again I felt like I was part of the village life and it was so wonderful to read about Mary's story, she is mentioned in previous Seabury stories as a background character. I'm so glad she got her own story because it was brilliant.
Mary comes across as a cranky headmistress, which she is to an extent but there is a reason she is the way she is and as you read on you get to understand why.
What a beautiful story and the art gallery and opening night exhibition is very telling...you'll see what I mean when you read it 💕
A story of friendship, lost love, new love and past regrets. Beautifully written and keeps you wanting more.
Mary comes across as a cranky headmistress, which she is to an extent but there is a reason she is the way she is and as you read on you get to understand why.
What a beautiful story and the art gallery and opening night exhibition is very telling...you'll see what I mean when you read it 💕
A story of friendship, lost love, new love and past regrets. Beautifully written and keeps you wanting more.
February 14, 2023
Spoilers but can't avoid it to express my need for more, closure, something!
Loads of back story (even mentioned in previous book) and then there is 5 pages of them reconciling.... Decades of not talking and they get engaged after only 1 brief conversation!?!? why did it take a week for Lionel to go and see Mary? What are they going to do now? Is Mary going to stop being a hermit? So many questions!
I want more of Lionel being happy
Loads of back story (even mentioned in previous book) and then there is 5 pages of them reconciling.... Decades of not talking and they get engaged after only 1 brief conversation!?!? why did it take a week for Lionel to go and see Mary? What are they going to do now? Is Mary going to stop being a hermit? So many questions!
I want more of Lionel being happy
February 15, 2023
Mary Scott is a retired headteacher, Lionel is the owner of The Pebble Street Hotel and a prolific artist. Kate is organising a pop-up art gallery and is looking for paintings to show, Mary has a lot of Lionel‘s paintings, why? Lionel and Mary have a secret from their past but can they forgive each other and move on. A moving, touching and uplifting story about second chances proving romance is not just for the younger generation.
February 13, 2023
Lovely
I loved this story about two of the characters in this series. Lionel and Mary have history so when there is an exhibition of Lionel 's paintings Mary cant stay away. Finally Mary excepts she still loves Lionel. So romantic and proof that mistakes have a way of mending the heart. I love this series about Seabury and the characters I can't wait for the next book.
I loved this story about two of the characters in this series. Lionel and Mary have history so when there is an exhibition of Lionel 's paintings Mary cant stay away. Finally Mary excepts she still loves Lionel. So romantic and proof that mistakes have a way of mending the heart. I love this series about Seabury and the characters I can't wait for the next book.
February 26, 2023
Aaahhhhh!
Another lovely story from Seabury! Such a great series, already looking forward to the next one! Mary and Lionel's story is truly heartwarming but also a little sad to think of all the wasted years.
Another lovely story from Seabury! Such a great series, already looking forward to the next one! Mary and Lionel's story is truly heartwarming but also a little sad to think of all the wasted years.
November 4, 2023
Loved it
Another feel good, easy read about the lovely residents of Seabury. I am looking forward to reading the next book of the series.
If ever you lose your reading mono, this series will help you to get bit back.
Another feel good, easy read about the lovely residents of Seabury. I am looking forward to reading the next book of the series.
If ever you lose your reading mono, this series will help you to get bit back.
November 17, 2023
I thought Lionel was rich
The excuse for Mary buying Lionel's paintings was because he was strapped for cash. So, how could he afford to buy the hotel? This ruined the story for me.
The excuse for Mary buying Lionel's paintings was because he was strapped for cash. So, how could he afford to buy the hotel? This ruined the story for me.
February 13, 2023
sososo good. i love this author and series. favorite scene is Stanley the SeaMonster Dog and Mary toweling him off. love this dog. Love this town.
February 15, 2023
Mistakes and Heartbreaks in Seabury
Very good story. Lovely people in Seabury. I will recommend this book to my family and friends. I give this book 5 stars.
Very good story. Lovely people in Seabury. I will recommend this book to my family and friends. I give this book 5 stars.
February 18, 2023
So lovely
As always Beth Rain didn't disappoint, this is a great story and some unexpected events. Lovely to see things go well.
As always Beth Rain didn't disappoint, this is a great story and some unexpected events. Lovely to see things go well.
April 7, 2023
great book
Such a good read. Completed in one day. Love reading about these characters. Can’t wait for the next one to come out.
Such a good read. Completed in one day. Love reading about these characters. Can’t wait for the next one to come out.
June 12, 2023
What a lovely story about Mary retired headmistress and Lionel painter and hotel owner.
March 11, 2024
Wonderful!
This was the one I was waiting for, would they, wouldn’t they? There were hints and intrigue in previous books, the story of Lionel and Mary was worth the wait!
This was the one I was waiting for, would they, wouldn’t they? There were hints and intrigue in previous books, the story of Lionel and Mary was worth the wait!
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