Bookshop at Bella Beach

Bella Beach #3

by Kate Wentworth

After the death of her beloved husband, 52-year-old Claire McKinley found herself drifting through life, swamped in grief, unable to cope. With leave from work nearly over, she has no idea what to do next. How can she embrace life again when all her joy was lost with the man she loved?

But then her best friend, Emma, inherits a cottage in Bella Beach and begs her to visit the charming beach town. Before Claire knows it, she and Emma are trying to solve the mystery surrounding an old photograph while fighting to keep the local bookstore from going under.

For the first time since she became a widow, Claire is not only excited about life again, but she’s considering doing something totally new and totally different. Something so risky she might fail spectacularly. Maybe it’s crazy, but then what’s the point of living if you don’t take risks now and then?

Welcome to Bella Beach! A charming town with a host of delightful characters and unforgettable stories. Where secrets abound, friendships are formed, and love is waiting to be uncovered in this beachy women’s fiction.

Cottage at Bella Beach – Book 1
Christmas at Bella Beach – Novella 1.5
Bakery at Bella Beach – Book 2
Bookshop at Bella Beach – Book 3
Lighthouse at Bella Beach – Book 4
Secrets of Bella Beach – Book 5
Return to Bella Beach – Book 6
Wedding at Bella Beach – Book 7

Genres: Fiction

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 27, 2023

Reviews

[Shannon Binegar-Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

Oh my goodness this series just gets better and better. The family secret has been uncovered and leads to a new puzzle to solve. Sophie had a major upheaval and I am anxious to find out what really happened.

[Carol Engler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story picks up when Claire is informed she needs to return to work after dealing with the lose of her husband. Problem is she not ready and not sure she even wants this job. She dislikes the man who basically took a job that should've been her. Then demands her return 3 months early then was agree to. She needs time and Bella Beach is what she needs with her friends.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great, sweet chick lit story - I'm definitely enjoying this Bella Beach series!

This is a great, simple book series about four 50 ish year old longtime friends and each of their mid life crisis. Beach stories, bakery, bookstore, it doesn't get much better than this for a nice winter break from more serious books!

[Judy Hardwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still loving

These gals who have been friends for over 30 years... happy to see them all finding new life down at Bella Beach with just enough mystery to keep me intrigued... and I'm looking forward to seeing how Sophie's story turns out.

[Dianna Peck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book and author

I love each character, their steps through life's journey. Loss, heartache and love, adventure well defined. Life can and does begin in one's 50's. I can't wait to read all seven books.

[Rose Grabowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

We head back to Bella Beach for Claire's story. She has been still living in Portland grieving the loss of her husband. Her leave from her librarian job has been revoked early and she decides she doesn't want to go back to work. She needs her friends and heads back to Bella Beach to see them. An uncharacteristic impulsive decision changes her life. This continues to be an enjoyable and addictive series.

[Donna Duggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

continue to live

The widow of this amazing group of women friends comes back to living. Depression takes a long time to recover from, but when it is brought on by the death of your spouse it’s even harder. Now is the time to shine and start over and best of all on Bella Beach.

[Georgianne Landy-Kordis AUTHOR - ARTIST · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series.

[Jordan Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

These women drink a lot of wine.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the six books in this series in less than 2 days! They are wonderful! And now I have to wait over 5 months until the next one comes out!!! I was really engaged in the stories, the characters, and their lives.

[crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

cliffhanger

Hallmark book at it’s finest. Everything works out. I need a little more suspense in a book. Unrealistic. Romance is taking forever.

[Jenny Mason · Rating 3 out of 5]

The third instalment of this cute and sweet romance series. This time it’s Claire’s turn as she starts her new life at Bella beach.

[Joanne Bandfield-Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous

I love this series so much. All of the women are so interesting and it is great to get to know them and the long time residents of Bella Beach.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars on StoryGraph so rounded up since Goodreads doesn’t have part stars 🙄